Here is a different way to look at the 1960s. Music of the decade became the voice of protest and concern about what was happening in the U.S. Choose one of the songs below

writing 3 Here is a different way to look at the 1960s. Music of the decade became the voice of protest and concern about what was happening in the U.S. Choose one of the songs below. Research the lyrics and explain the following in your paper: Identify the song, artist and year. What is the song protesting? Why would this song be protesting that particular thing? What lyrics in the song specifically make you understand the message? Is the song effective in getting its message across? Paper length is 1-2 pages, typed, double-spaced with a font no larger than 12. This paper is due by the start of class Wednesday Songs (you may choose one that is not on the list with my prior approval) What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye Revolution – The Beatles Fortunate Son – Credence Clearwater Revival I Am Woman – Helen Reddy Circle of Steel – Gordon Lightfoot American Pie – Don McLean Southern Man – Neil Young My Generation – The Who Long Walk to DC – The Staple Singers Born in the U.S.A. – Bruce Springsteen (recorded in the 80s, but reflective of the Vietnam War) We Shall Overcome – Pete Seeger In the Ghetto – Elvis Presley I Ain’t Marching Anymore - Phil Ochs Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell Eve of Destruction – Barry McGuire Give Peace A Chance – John Lennon I Feel Like I’m Fixin’ to Die – Country Joe and the Fish Okie from Muscogee – Merle Haggard Respect – Aretha Franklin The Times They Are A-Changin’ – Bob Dylan Blowin’ in the Wind – Bob Dylan/Joni Mitchell Ohio – Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young A Change is Gonna Come – Sam Cooke Say It Loud – James Brown Little Boxes – Malvina Reynolds Turn, Turn, Turn – The Byrds Universal Soldier – Donovan Abraham, Martin and John – Dion Ball of Confusion – The Temptations For What It’s Worth – Buffalo Springfield If I Had a Hammer – Peter, Paul and Mary One Tin Soldier – Billy Jack Soundtrack Run Through the Jungle – Credence Clearwater Revival Signs – The Five Man Electrical Band Society’s Child – Janis Ian Where Have All the Flowers Gone- Pete Seeger Chain of Fools – Aretha Franklin