Protest songs

I love most music... but the message in a song has always been something i look for...

To play a nice tune is great
To write lyrics with meaning is great

To put both together is genius (in my eyes)



My favourite protest songs...

Bob Dylan - Times they are a Changing

Bob Dylan - Blowin in the wind

Bob Marley - Redemption song

Bob Marley - One drop

Johnny Cash - Man in Black

Marvin Gaye - Whats going on (the whole album)




Anyway... what your favourite protest songs... I am especially looking for those that are good for a beginner guitarist to learn

Peace

Pretty similar to other songs you mentioned

Edwin Starr - War



The Isley Brothers - Fight the Power



Public Enemy - Fight The Power



Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade






TheAssoc.

The Nice - America - )1968)

This song is an arrangement of Leonard Bernstein's "America" which Emerson described as the first ever instrumental protest song.

Dam, my first two thoughts were the same Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye songs in the OP lol. Here is one I been a fan of lately, it's crazy:

John Lennon - Working Class Hero


And because I just can't resist...

Lisa Simpson's Union Strike Song





TheAssoc.

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G N R Civil War

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Tennessee Ernie Ford - 16 Tons

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Power to the people!

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woodwardjnr... you da man!!!!


How could i forget Creedence Clearwater Revival: Fortunate Son

I can hear the hueys flying over as i listen to it

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Power to the people!

Indeed Bro... This ones for you

Buffalo Springfield - For What Its Worth



Jimi Hendrix- All Along the Watchtower






TheAssoc.

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Jimi Hendrix- All Along the Watchtower = classic



Some more...

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The Clash - know your rights
Pink Floyd - The Wall
A few more

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Originally posted by Muckster
Jimi Hendrix- All Along the Watchtower = classic

Skinny Puppy - Testure


Skinny Puppy protesting for animal rights.

Dead Kennedys - California Über Alles


Jello Biafra and crew protesting then California governor Jerry Brown.


TheAssoc.

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Since i dont know how to post YouTube videos yet i will just have to tell you my favorite all time protest song.And yes i know i am commiting a greivous sin against God and man by not posting the video for this song so i hope you can forgive my wretched self.But my favorite protest song is Credence Clearwater Revivals ''Fortunate Son''.It is by far the greatest and most classic protest song!

Buffalo Springfield - Stop, hey what's that sound