1. Comparing Bob Marleys lyrics and musical talent to Rap music is sacreligious. The person who even thought of the comparison is a sick, sick person. One day, the world will come to realize that the fall of the modern civilization is because of Rap music and its followers

al8189 at 2:15PM on Jul 15th 2007

2. I am sure you probably put some thought into your top 20 protest songs, and you probably have received a number of comments concerning other songs that should have been included. For the life of me I cannot comprehend why you neglectd the quintessential protest song ever, John Prine's, "Sam Stone". Please rethink your selections !

Dr. Dennis M. Szal at 2:20PM on Jul 15th 2007

3. You have to include Country Joe and the Fish's anthem "I'm fixin' to die" for me to take this list seriously. There ain't no need to wonder why, whoopee, we're all gonna die.

Pat Harrison at 2:25PM on Jul 15th 2007

4. Rock on.

RockySnuts at 2:34PM on Jul 15th 2007

5. What about Country Joe and the Fish: "I-Feel-Like-i'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag"? That was my musical mantra during the Vietnam War. And so many songs by Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie and Joan Baez... Remember "I Dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night"? Or, more recently, "Sunday, Bloody Sunday" by U2? Do more research and go back in time, PLEASE.

Barbara at 2:41PM on Jul 15th 2007

6. How in the world could "I'm Fixin' to Die Rag" by Country Joe and the Fish escape this list!?!?!?

Tom at 2:43PM on Jul 15th 2007

7. This is in reply to al8189 comment about Rap. I agree with your thoughts about modern commercial rap, it is going to be the end of civilization. However, I believe that the comparison between Tosh's lines and rap extend to the meaningful rap, before it became about "blunts, bitches, and 40's". I would recommend checking out music by Dead Prez, Mos Def, Common, Atmosphere, and much of the early (read: 1980's) rap. It's good stuff with a real message.

RockySnuts at 2:43PM on Jul 15th 2007

8. "Angry young rocker...Brando"? Better watch "The Wild One" again, friend. When that film was made, rock 'n' roll barely had a toehold in music (if that) and the entire score of the movie is jazz.

Lance at 2:51PM on Jul 15th 2007

9. I dont know how Bulls on parade or killing in thye name or actually anything from rage against the machine didnt make this list

Anthony at 2:55PM on Jul 15th 2007

10. Im not knocking anyone, but whenever I come across something like this, its from an older generation. Here are some new picks, anything from Bad Religion, Jason DeVore(Authority Zero), Operation Ivy, RX Bandits, State Radio and last but certainly not least, David Gray. Also, alot of the songs in the past were from drug induced eras, and are sometimes lyrically outdated. Thanx for listenin', seeya.

inrustilie at 3:20PM on Jul 15th 2007

11. Okay who ever wrote this statement must be from the 50's, lol. I am not big fan of Rap but there are a lot of Rap songs I do like a lot but that goes for any music be it Rock, Pop, Country or what ever it is and that I dont like every song that comes out but to say that Rap Music is going to be the downfall of the modern civilization, well no you are very wrong and the DOWNFALL of the modern civilization is going to be the closed thinking that you have and not willing to Change.

((1. Comparing Bob Marleys lyrics and musical talent to Rap music is sacreligious. The person who even thought of the comparison is a sick, sick person. One day, the world will come to realize that the fall of the modern civilization is because of Rap music and its followers

al8189 ))

Okay and for the Anthony that wrote that you don't understand how come Rage Against the Machine Songs didn't make the top 20. Are you from Colorado because I have a buddy named Anthony that I am 100% sure he feels the same way as you, lol.

Keep Rocking Anthony oneday they listen !

Tony, Colorado at 4:02PM on Jul 15th 2007

12. Ever hear "Mississippi Goddamn" by Nina Simone?

J. M. Clark at 4:13PM on Jul 15th 2007

13. After reading several comments, I agree there're are several great songs that should have been on the list. I don't agree with having racicist rapping about anti-racisim, as being insperational at all. NWA is as non-racist as J. Jackson, and A. Sharpton. The biggest oversight about the list, in my opinon, Imagine by John Lennon, protesting confomity in all directions, while asking to seek peacefull resolutions.

"K-OS" at 4:20PM on Jul 15th 2007

14. WAR is good for absolutely NOTHING.

stan adamski at 4:33PM on Jul 15th 2007

15. Another weak attempt by Spinner. The boss says "Gimme the top 20 protest songs" You have 2 minutes to have it on my desk.
No Neil Young? Come on, turn in your Rock card at the door on your way home!

SandhillsRider at 4:54PM on Jul 15th 2007