1. 60's and 70's Protest Songs: Leading or Reflecting
... up globally. The music of the 1960's and the 1970's reflected the generation. The music gave evidence of what the world was doing wrong. This was expressed and manifested through the protest songs the artists, and their lifestyles. The music reflected the generation by, being heard rather than just listened to, and lyrics contained social commentary that was profoundly relevant. The 1960's was home to the Sexual Revolution, Woodstock, the Civil Rights Movement, the British Invasion and the Summer of ... Revival with "Fortunate Son," and The Guess Who with "American Woman." Over 180 song...
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- Approx Pages: 13
- Grade Level: High School