Marvin Gaye’s masterpiece is less a protest than a song of healing; he claimed at the time that he recorded it to help humanity and himself, and to restore a sense of peace. But the song’s origins aren’t peaceful; it was born after Four Tops member Ollie Benson witnessed police br...
Adding these tunes creates a beautiful, cohesive tribute that celebrates peace, hope, and a life well-lived. It becomes almost like a whimsical spectacle, like a peaceful protest, reflecting love, unity, and positivity. Incorporating “Here Comes the Sun” into a Funeral Service Imagine weaving ...
An already-viral video turned to an internet-ready protest song when DJ Suede the Remix God and DJ iMarkkeyz (responsible for Cardi B’s “Coronavirus” remix) remixed a clip of Johnniqua Charles talking to a South Carolina security guard who detained her in February. “You about to lose...
For the most part, the strikers were peaceful, but that didn't stop strikebreakers from being called into Michigan where they killed two men in broad daylight. The strike continued as the winter bore down, leaving the strikers to stand alone for hours in the snow. On Christmas...
The incident that spurred the title to the song became known as "Bloody Sunday." On Jan. 30, 1972, British soldiers shot 26 unarmed civilians during a peaceful protest march in Derry, Northern Ireland; 14 died from their wounds. It was the most people killed during a single shooting incide...
Whether you're going to an actual protest or looking to be inspired from the comfort of your own home, here are the best protest songs.
Not only does the song condemn police officers who abuse their authority, but it also condemns the people who protest by rioting, especially those who use it as an opportunity to loot local businesses. In the end, it’s a call to channel those feelings in a peaceful way instead. Initially...
s Upper Peninsula and started a riot thatkilled 73 people. That summer, the Western Federation of Miners went on strike, shutting down the mines of "Copper Country" completely. For the most part, the strikers were peaceful, but that didn't stop strikebreakers from being called in...
Led Zeppelin IVhas lost none of its hard-rock weight since its release in 1971. Even the majestic "Stairway to Heaven," an overplayed classic that nevertheless still excites, builds to an explosive finale that belies the deceivingly peaceful settings in its opening minutes. This is the hard ...
one year later. Somehow Klaus Meine felt the wind of change. What I'm still thinking of is the chorus: "Take me to the magic of the moment on a glory night where the children of tomorrow share their dreams with you and me": I believe he was hoping for freedom in a peaceful way....