Hi,
When Woody Guthrie wrote "This Land Is Your Land" the sentiments expressed weren't mainstream. In fact the lyric was considered to be communist. Now the song is sung in every grade school classroom in the nation.
When Arlo Guthrie had his hit, "Alice's Restaurant", it made everybody laugh. But it was more than a funny song. It spoke truths about the draft that could not be conveyed except through music.
There are plenty of good protest songs being written and sung today. But you aren't hearing them on the radio. And they aren't singing them in the schools.
So now we have internet radio. A chance for all voices to be heard even if it's out at the end of the long tail. Add your favorite songs that changed the world in the comments. Please include links or embeds if they are available on the internet. Help me change the world with music.
Here's one of my protest songs, "You Did The Crime (Now Do The Time)". It's a little bit dated being about Alberto and Scooter who is unfortunately not doing his time. So please add more up to date lyrics and maybe I'll record it again.
You Did The Crime (Now Do The Time) - For more amazing video clips, click here
Thanks,
Hairy Larry