I am making a compilation CD of Protest Songs. I was wondering if you have any suggestions. List all you think of. I might already have it, but I dont want to miss any good ones. Thanks! peace love and laughter Amanda PS They dont have to be old. They can be new.
b mcguire = eve of destruction / donavan = universal soilder/ bob dylan=masters of war / u2=sunday bloody sunday / richie havens =freedom /bob marley=one love/
thanks ! there are quite a few by bob dylan. anyone else hAVE ANY? love train stop hey whats that sound come on people now smile on your brother... i dont know those names or artists... peace love and laughter Amanda
I think Children of the grave by Black Sabbath could be called a protest song: Revolution in their minds - the children start to march Against the world which they have to live in Oh! The hate that's in their hearts They're tired of being pushed around and told just what to do They'll fight the world until they've won and love comes flowing through Children of tomorrow live in the tears that fall today Will the sunrise of tomorrow bring in peace in any way? Must the world live in the shadow of atomic fear? Can they win the fight for peace or will they disappear? So you children of the world, listen to what I say If you want a better place to live in, spread the words today Show the world that love is still alive, you must be brave Or you children of today are Children of the Grave
In no particular order. Handsome Johnny-Richie Havens Fish Cheer/Feel Like I'm fixin' to Die Rag-Country Joe and the Fish Where have all the Flowers Gone?-Pete Seeger/Peter,Paul and Mary We Shall Overcome-Joan Baez/various artists. Blowin' in The Wind-Bob Dylan/Peter,Paul and Mary God On Our Side-Bob Dylan Get Up Stand Up-The Wailers. I don't agree with the part about Haille Sallsee but I like it because it encourages people everywhere to Stand UP for themselves. War Pigs-Black Sabbath Authority Song- John Mellencamp Die Gedunkend Sin Frei( Our Thoughts will ever Flower) German Folk Song. Performed by Pete Seeger.Perhaps the German speaking folks on here could help with spelling/pronunciation.
Stop hey is called For What its Worth-Buffalo Springfield Come people Now is by The YoungBloods. Oh yes I just thought of another one. Ohio and Find The Cost of Freedom by CSNY
please no1 say peter paul and mary for an author of one of their favorite protest songs, they didnt write any of their hits. Most of their big songs are covers of bob dylan or pete seegers
Dear Amanda's Shadow! I hope you are not live by shadow, are you?? I think the best Protest song is song of the 60s, and it is "Give Peace a Chance" or "Power to the people"! Both of them are written by Johnny Lennon, and they go against Nixon, that awful president. They are very honest and good. You should include these two songs in your album! Please include them! P.S. If you can, send me your Album! Sincerly yours, Anita.
FOrunate son-CCr Masters of War-Bob Dylan The revolution starts now-Steve Earle Every Bob Marley song
