Vietnam War Protest Music. Protest Music During the war, many artists protested Vietnam by singing...

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Vietnam War Protest Music

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Page 1: Vietnam War Protest Music. Protest Music During the war, many artists protested Vietnam by singing for peace and change. Today we will listen to clips.

Vietnam War Protest Music

Page 2: Vietnam War Protest Music. Protest Music During the war, many artists protested Vietnam by singing for peace and change. Today we will listen to clips.

Protest Music• During the war, many artists protested Vietnam by

singing for peace and change.• Today we will listen to clips from six protest songs

during the time period.• Be ready to discuss each song, its meaning, and how

it related to the Vietnam protest movement. • As we listen, follow along with the lyrics and

highlight/annotate any important quotes.

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Protest Music Questions1. What message does the song send

about the Vietnam War? (Examples!)

2. What message does the song send about protests and activism? (Examples!)

3. What is the overall message of the song?

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Bob Dylan: “The Times are a Changin”

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Buffalo Springfield: “For what its Worth”

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Edwin Starr: “War”

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Barry McGuire: “Eve of Destruction”

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Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR): “Fortunate Son”

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Eric Burdon and The Animals: “Sky Pilot”

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John Lennon: “Give Peace a Chance”

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

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The Doors: “Unknown Soldier”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk-tbX7xVG4