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"Eve of Destruction" is a protest song written by P. F. Sloan in mid-1965. [4] Several artists have recorded it, but the most popular recording was by Barry McGuire , on which Sloan played guitar. The song references social issues of its period, including the Vietnam War , the draft , the threat of nuclear war , the Civil Rights Movement ...
The album features McGuire's signature song "Eve of Destruction", written by P.F. Sloan, who also wrote many other songs on the album. It also features McGuire's cover versions of songs by several artists, including Bob Dylan. [1] Eve of Destruction peaked at No. 37 on the Billboard 200 album chart and spent a total of 21 weeks on the chart. [2]
Eve of Destruction" was McGuire's only Top 40 entry. McGuire's second album, This Precious Time, was released in February 1966 on Dunhill Records . [ 1 ] The album included a version of "California Dreamin ' " with the Mamas & the Papas singing backing vocals. [ 2 ]
The Spokesman in 1965: left to right: David White, John Madara, Ray Gilmore The Spokesmen were an American pop music trio.They scored a hit single in the U.S. in 1965 with the tune "The Dawn of Correction", which was a partially sarcastic counterpoint and answer record to Barry McGuire's protest song, "Eve of Destruction".
"Eve of Destruction" P.F. Sloan (also recorded by Barry McGuire and The Turtles) 1985 "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" Tears for Fears: 1989 "Fabulous Disaster" Exodus: 1988 "Fallout" Liege Lord: 1990 "Famous Last Words" Tears for Fears: 1984 "Fight Fire with Fire" Metallica: 1980 "Final Day" Young Marble Giants: 1984 "Forever Young ...
Compared with previous albums, Kaukonen has relatively few writing credits, with the rest made up of blues covers, songs from contemporary writers, and originals from newcomer Falzarano. It also features a cover of the 1960s protest song "Eve of Destruction," intended as a comment on the then-current Gulf War.
New Year’s Eve is a chance to dress up, sip champagne and feel classy. One of the best ways to do so is to put on The Platters, whose version of “ Auld Lang Syne ” is pure magic. Jimi Hendrix
Where Were You When I Needed You is the debut studio album by the American pop band the Grass Roots, released in October 1966 by Dunhill Records.Most of the album is performed by the songwriter/producer duo of P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri.