music project

[snake242]

i need to select 3 songs that about a social issue like
racism
revolution
oppression
education
religion
politics
immigration
poverty
youth
those are some examples of a social issue


anybody know any good songs that fit the description
better if the songs are from the 50s,60s and 70s if not its okay

[Timminz]

Look to the punk scene from the UK in the 70's. You shouldn't have much trouble finding a bunch of songs about youth, poverty, politics, and probably most of the other things you listed.

[Army of GOD]

Fight the Power, The Ghetto, Gangstas Paradise


Oh, and this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyqUj3PGHv4

[Timminz]

Oh yeah! Early hip hop is perfect, as well.

[Army of GOD]

Oh yeah! Early hip hop is perfect, as well.

So is the YES dance =(

The YES can cure everything, you know.

[the.killing.44]

Ohio - Neil Young
fucking anything by Bob Dylan

[john9blue]

rage against the machine, if you didn't stop listening to them after 10th grade

[The Bison King]

Ohio - Neil Young

That was going to be my suggestion for oppression/revolution. Fucking amazing song, I love Neil Young.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82CYNj7noic




*Inb4 you just like it cuz you from Ohio*

[InkL0sed]

Actually, pretty much every non-love song ever.

[Army of GOD]

Actually, pretty much every non-love song ever.

Yes, everyone enjoys singing the anti-racist, pro-freedom song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He82NBjJqf8

[TA1LGUNN3R]

Look to the punk scene from the UK in the 70's. You shouldn't have much trouble finding a bunch of songs about youth, poverty, politics, and probably most of the other things you listed.

KICK OUT THE JAMS, MOTHERFUCKER!

Or if the op's looking for some smooth soul:

A Change is Gonna Come--Sam Cooke. Pretty much an anthem for the Civil Rights movement.

-TG

[PLAYER57832]

i need to select 3 songs that about a social issue like
racism
revolution
oppression
education
religion
politics
immigration
poverty
youth
those are some examples of a social issue


anybody know any good songs that fit the description
better if the songs are from the 50s,60s and 70s if not its okay

Just had to come up with a few for a scout project. here are a couple:

Almost anything Bob Dylan. In particular, Oxford town is one of the most specific about race, and draws you a tad into history.

another race one is "you have to teach them well." That one, I believe was written in 2 forms, one for civil rights and the other essentially promoting black discrimination. (if you can find both, it might make interesting discussion)

"We shall overcome" is interesting because it started as a black civil rights anthem and now is a gay rights anthem.

For war -- "where have all the flowers gone"

Sort of all encompassing is John Lennon's "Imagine".

Religion -- "the Circle game" is a good one; "it only takes a spark"

"Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones is sort of an anti-protest song in some ways.

I will no doub think of many more later, but am just now working on my first cup of coffee. When do you need this?

[PLAYER57832]

Oh, OH... a REALLY good and poignant one, pertinent today as it was a few years ago is the original
"Brother can you spare a Dime"


They used to tell me I was building a dream, and so I followed the mob,
When there was earth to plow, or guns to bear, I was always there right on the job.
They used to tell me I was building a dream, with peace and glory ahead,
Why should I be standing in line, just waiting for bread?

Once I built a railroad, I made it run, made it race against time.
Once I built a railroad; now it's done. Brother, can you spare a dime?
Once I built a tower, up to the sun, brick, and rivet, and lime;
Once I built a tower, now it's done. Brother, can you spare a dime?

Once in khaki suits, gee we looked swell,
Full of that Yankee Doodly Dum,
Half a million boots went slogging through Hell,
And I was the kid with the drum!

Say, don't you remember, they called me Al; it was Al all the time.
Why don't you remember, I'm your pal? Buddy, can you spare a dime?

Once in khaki suits, gee we looked swell,
Full of that Yankee Doodly Dum,
Half a million boots went slogging through Hell,
And I was the kid with the drum!

Say, don't you remember, they called me Al; it was Al all the time.
Say, don't you remember, I'm your pal? Buddy, can you spare a dime?

link: http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/dept/hi ... rries.html


I googled it and there were several videos, song music, etc... so that might be a good one.

[thegreekdog]

I would suggest the following bands (who are ostensibly socially money although I question whether a band can be socially conscious and make copious amounts of money):

- Rage Against the Machine - Zach de la Rocha and crew made excellent music with some social awareness to the plight of Hispanics in the US, the poor in the US, Mexican issues, etc. You might take a listen to the Ghost of Old Tom Joad, which is a cover of an original by someone else whose name escapes me.
- System of a Down - They have a number of socially conscious songs, including B.Y.O.B. and Prison.
- Lars Frederiksen & The Bastards - "To Have and to Have Not" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaI05cj9Ltk
- Anything by Neil Young is socially aware, but might be a bit old for your tastes. Pearl Jam (which also might be too old for your tastes, sadly) does some covers.

Don't, please don't, use Green Day.

[The Bison King]

Oh, OH... a REALLY good and poignant one, pertinent today as it was a few years ago is the original
"Brother can you spare a Dime"


They used to tell me I was building a dream, and so I followed the mob,
When there was earth to plow, or guns to bear, I was always there right on the job.
They used to tell me I was building a dream, with peace and glory ahead,
Why should I be standing in line, just waiting for bread?

Once I built a railroad, I made it run, made it race against time.
Once I built a railroad; now it's done. Brother, can you spare a dime?
Once I built a tower, up to the sun, brick, and rivet, and lime;
Once I built a tower, now it's done. Brother, can you spare a dime?

Once in khaki suits, gee we looked swell,
Full of that Yankee Doodly Dum,
Half a million boots went slogging through Hell,
And I was the kid with the drum!

Say, don't you remember, they called me Al; it was Al all the time.
Why don't you remember, I'm your pal? Buddy, can you spare a dime?

Once in khaki suits, gee we looked swell,
Full of that Yankee Doodly Dum,
Half a million boots went slogging through Hell,
And I was the kid with the drum!

Say, don't you remember, they called me Al; it was Al all the time.
Say, don't you remember, I'm your pal? Buddy, can you spare a dime?

link: http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/dept/hi ... rries.html


I googled it and there were several videos, song music, etc... so that might be a good one.

Yeah that's a really stirring song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVE72Ae82Tw

^^^Tom Waits did a version^^^ Not, the original by any means but probably my favorite.

[jonesthecurl]

Billy Bragg - between the wars

I was a miner
I was a docker
I was a railway man
Between the wars
I raised a family
In times of austerity
With sweat at the foundry
Between the wars

I paid the union and as times got harder
I looked to the government to help the working man
And they brought prosperity down at the armoury
"We're arming for peace me boys"
Between the wars

I kept the faith and I kept voting
Not for the iron fist but for the helping hand
For theirs is a land with a wall around it
And mine is a faith in my fellow man
Theirs is a land of hope and glory
Mine is the green field and the factory floor
Theirs are the skies all dark with bombers
And mine is the peace we knew
Between the wars

Call up the craftsmen
Bring me the draughtsmen
Build me a path from cradle to grave
And I'll give my consent
To any government
That does not deny a man a living wage

Go find the young men never to fight again
Bring up the banners from the days gone by
Sweet moderation
Heart of this nation
Desert us not, we are
Between the wars




-prett much anything of his except "Go motoring on the A13" and the one about being 21.

[kabuki.mono]

I felt compelled to add my two cents.

Kenny Arkana - La Rage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8txhtB2e5M

[Timminz]

Anne Braden, by Flobots

[PLAYER57832]

About war:
Pete Seeger.. Bring em home
(most of his stuff would fit one or another category )


About mining destruction:
Paradise, by John Prine
Down to Western Kentucky where my parents were born
And there's a backwards old town that's often remembered
So many times that my memories are worn.

Chorus:
And daddy won't you take me back to Muhlenberg County
Down by the Green River where Paradise lay
Well, I'm sorry my son, but you're too late in asking
Mister Peabody's coal train has hauled it away

Well, sometimes we'd travel right down the Green River
To the abandoned old prison down by Adrie Hill
Where the air smelled like snakes and we'd shoot with our pistols
But empty pop bottles was all we would kill.

Repeat Chorus:

Then the coal company came with the world's largest shovel
And they tortured the timber and stripped all the land
Well, they dug for their coal till the land was forsaken
Then they wrote it all down as the progress of man.

Repeat Chorus:

When I die let my ashes float down the Green River
Let my soul roll on up to the Rochester dam
I'll be halfway to Heaven with Paradise waitin'
Just five miles away from wherever I am.

Repeat Chorus:


About child abuse (and religion):
"Dear Mr. Jesus,"
this one is sappy, but was quite popular for a time.


OH.. yes!

Gotta do "Alice's Restaurant!" for the anti-war bit. It is very long, but incredibly funny if you have not heard it before (except, if you need it for school.. the word "m**f*ker" , a couple others are included, though very appropriate to the context)