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
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:
Vietnam War Footage-Music Video-Run Through The Jungle
http://youtu.be/H8bYI7wufBc
Tug of War-Paul McCartney
Ball Of Confusion: That’s What the World Is Today
Black Sabbath – War Pigs
Masters of War – Bob Dylan
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
The Doors – Peace Frog/Blue Sunday
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”
Peace Train – Cat Stevens
Ohio – Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
What the World Needs Now – Jackie Deshannon
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!
Cheers back to you for suggesting it, Nirek!
Ad, there are so many good songs protesting WAR.
Where have all the flowers gone?
Donovan ; The universal soldier.