Odetta – Oh, Freedom (1960)
Alex “Keep On Pushing,” released in 1964 as part of Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions’ album of the same name, is a powerful anthem of hope and perseverance. Written by Mayfield,…
Curtis Mayfield – Keep On Pushing (1964)
“Keep On Pushing,” released in 1964 as part of Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions’ album of the same name, is a powerful anthem of hope and perseverance. Written by Mayfield,…
The Temptations – Ball of Confusion (1970)
“Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World is Today),” released in 1970, is one of The Temptations’ most powerful and socially conscious songs. Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong,…
Woody Guthrie – This Land is Your Land (1951)
“This Land is Your Land,” written by Woody Guthrie in 1940 and released in 1951, is one of America’s most iconic folk songs. Often considered an alternative national anthem, the…
Barry McGuire – Eve of Destruction (1965)
“Eve of Destruction,” released in 1965 and performed by Barry McGuire, is one of the most famous protest songs of the 1960s. Written by P.F. Sloan, the song captures the…
Richie Havens – Freedom (1969)
“Freedom,” performed by Richie Havens at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, is one of the most memorable and iconic performances of the era. The song, which Havens improvised on stage,…
Buffalo Springfield – For What It’s Worth (1966)
“For What It’s Worth,” released in 1966, is one of the most iconic protest songs of the 1960s. Written by Stephen Stills and performed by Buffalo Springfield, the song captures…
Edwin Starr – War (1970)
“War,” released in 1970 and performed by Edwin Starr, is one of the most powerful anti-war songs in music history. With its unforgettable refrain, “War, what is it good for?…
Bob Marley – Get Up, Stand Up (1973)
“Get Up, Stand Up,” released in 1973 as part of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ Burnin’ album, is one of the most iconic protest songs in reggae history. Co-written by…
Joan Baez – Joe Hill (1971)
“Joe Hill,” performed by Joan Baez in 1971, is a tribute to the American labor organizer and folk hero Joe Hill, who was executed in 1915. The song became a…