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The 1960s produced a large number of environmental-focused songs, primarily due to the popularization of folk music and the musicians that penned many environmental protest songs, in that genre. [3] In the 1960s and 1970s, popular music was influenced by the counterculture movement, anti-Vietnam war movement and the civil rights movement. [10]
"Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" is the second single from American singer-songwriter Marvin Gaye's 1971 album, What's Going On. Following the breakthrough of the title track's success, the song, written solely by Gaye, became regarded as one of popular music's most poignant anthems of sorrow regarding the environment.
Saltwater (Julian Lennon song) Sámiid ædnan; Save the World (George Harrison song) Self-Immolate (song) Seminole Wind (song) Send It On (Disney song) Shapes of Things; Signs (Five Man Electrical Band song) Sink, Florida, Sink; So Long, It's Been Good to Know Yuh; Sunday (Foals song) Superfast Jellyfish; Supernature (song) Surf's Up (album)
These songs about America are about putting in the work to make those freedoms a reality and to make and keep our country a place of liberty, peace and justice for all. ... "I had come out of a ...
Obama revealed his annual list of favorite songs via social media on Friday, and as per usual, it spans a wide … Barack Obama Names Beyoncé’s ‘America Has a Problem,’ Tyla’s ‘Water ...
American pop rock group Smash Mouth make reference to climate change in their songs "Walkin' on the Sun" (1997) and "All Star" (1999). [5] French metal band Gojira have released several songs about climate change and environmental issues, particularly "Global Warming", "World to Come" and other songs on From Mars to Sirius (2005). [6] [42]
"Roll On, Columbia, Roll On" was part of the Columbia River Ballads, a set of twenty-six songs written by Guthrie as part of a commission by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), the federal agency created to sell and distribute power from the river's federal hydroelectric facilities (primarily Bonneville Dam and Grand Coulee Dam).
In the 19th century, American protest songs focused heavily on topics including slavery, poverty, and the Civil War while the 20th century saw an increased popularity in songs pertaining to women's rights, economic injustice, and politics/ war. [2] In the 21st century, popular protest songs address police brutality, racism, and more. [3]