The Power of Music
The 1960s saw waves of discontent and backlash against the older generation. Teenagers across the US began to challenge what they saw as the status quo, and press for radical changes. A large part of this challenge came from the Vietnam War. So, for fun this week, I want you to pick one or two protest songs from the 1960s and 1970s. Give us a sample of the song (music or just lyrics) and then tell us whether your songs successfully challenged the ideals of the day. If so, how? What do these songs tell us about the "hippie" generation? Does popular music still do this today?