Songs of Social Significance

    This page will give examples and critiques of some songs that give views on
    three sociological issues (war, racism, and poverty) that have held a great
    deal of significance in the latter half of the twentieth century. This page will
    give critiques of songs, but will also describe and analyze the issue that
    each song comments on.

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                             Bob Dyaln

                 

                             "Hurricane"

      		 RACISM  Dave Matthews Band

             "Cry Freedom"

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                             Neil Young

                 

                        "        "Ohio""

      		      WAR                Edwinn Starr

                       "War"

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                            Phil Collins

                    

      "        "Another Day in Paradise"

      		 POVERTY                Billy Joel

                  "Allentown"

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      This page has been created by Jim Powers