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20 Protest Songs That Matter: No. 4
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--Edwin Starr (1970)
Rebelling Against: Vietnam!
Soul journeyman Starr wasn't especially political; his debut chart appearance had been a product of mid-'60s James Bond mania ('Agent Double-O-Soul'). But this cover of a Temptations album track made him one of the loudest voices of the Vietnam era. The song has lived on as a generic howl for peace, revived, most notably, by Bruce Springsteen.
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gwen
I wonder if today's corporate DJs would be able to make this song a hit today?
May 25 2008 at 3:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Questioningly
A true classic....great music.....one of a kind.
December 12 2007 at 8:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Aleash
One other thing I want to add is that my partner is a Vietnam Vet Army and Navy and she was disapointed in this list also
December 12 2007 at 7:25 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Tom
I wonder if Michele wass throwing dog doo doo at our buses.
December 12 2007 at 6:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Tom
I liked this song. I was in Vietnam. I wonder why nobody wrote a song concerning all those who died after the U.S. left. Yes, you have the answer, NOBODY. I have never heard a word from those who used to write me from Nam since we left. If this aggravates you, then think of losing your friends to a corrupt system. Maybe Springsteen should have written it instead of Born in the USA where he had the gall to write about how we vets felt. It could have been "Go to the Killing Fields."
December 12 2007 at 6:33 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Michele
This is a fantastic song...way before Jackie Chan used it. I grew up in Oakland and Berzerkley. This was the theme song of many. Perfect timing for what was going on, of course many were perfect during that time of upheaval. First place I got teargassed for protesting and it was worth it. Fantastic lyrics, fantastic music and even more fantastic singer and band! Oh and in case anyone wants to ask what color I am... I am the color of all and none. I'm a believer in us fighting to unite REGARDLESS of our color. Guess I learned that in Oakland.
December 12 2007 at 4:23 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Maxima
Revived by Bruce Springstein? I wish to heck they'd draft him..no one else..just him. If it wasn't for his capitalizing on 9-11 he'd be back singing in dives in NJ and we would have peace not having to hear about him again. Anything for buck. Edwain Starr made this song a winner and Bruce singing it is an insult to the man. Of course Bruce can't sing, so there's your trouble..War..good God y'all, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing ..say it again! same goes for Springstein..never a guy I couldn't stand more. Don't let him ruin this great song! Edwin Starr ROCKS..oh BTW Suzanne.. women weren't drafted in the Vietnam era.. put the pipe away..
December 12 2007 at 4:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Elle
I can feel the rebel rising.......again. lol
December 08 2007 at 5:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Elle
Gives me chills. Always has. Should be higher on the list.
December 08 2007 at 5:50 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
blueyedmixmex
definately one of the greatest war protest song
November 07 2007 at 8:53 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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