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With The House’s vote coming up next week to either authorize or reject Pres. Obama’s resolution to launch a military attack on Syria, this week’s music thread is about war. So dust off your favorite anti-war protest songs, songs about fighting and being angry and songs protesting about any important issue.

War – Edwin Starr

Eve of Destruction – Barry McGruire

For What It’s Worth – Buffalo Springfield

Worldwide Suicide – Pearl Jam

Give Peace a Chance – John Lennon

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Steve Earle, another Texan (now in TN) who can tell a story better than anyone. Jerusalem. Do yourself a favor, and listen to the whole 10 minutes:

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Vietnam War Footage-Music Video-Run Through The Jungle

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http://youtu.be/H8bYI7wufBc

Tug of War-Paul McCartney

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Ball Of Confusion: That’s What the World Is Today

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Black Sabbath – War Pigs

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Masters of War – Bob Dylan

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By Bruce Robison, a long tall Texas man who is one of the greatest songwriters I know and who performs with his wife, Kelly Willis. This song is performed by the Dixie Chicks, sung by the only really talented chick, Ms. Natalie “Big Mouth” (you go, girl) Maines:

Travelin’ Soldier

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The Doors – Peace Frog/Blue Sunday

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Hey Ad, thanks again for taking the thread. I have a few moments to post a few tunes, but I don’t want to spend my visit too much on the computer. That wouldn’t be a very good visit.

ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS- “SKY PILOT”

Nirek
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Ad, you already put up Buffalo Springfield , thanks.
I carry the lyrics to this song in my wallet. I don’t ever want to forget these words.
Thanks so much for a great thread!

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Ad, there are so many good songs protesting WAR.
Where have all the flowers gone?

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Donovan ; The universal soldier.