1960s/1970s Historical Songs AssignmentDue Date: TOMORROW (15 points)

Goals: Gather and organize information on music of the time period. Explicitly assess the piece and draw conclusions about how it relates to the time period.For your Assigned Song:

1. Find a sound clip of the song online. Listen to it and save a copy of it. (Either email the URL link to your student email account, or save it on CD or flash drive.)

2. Research the background of the song online (e.g. who wrote the song / what the song was about / why it was written).

3. Find the lyrics and paste them onto a word document4. Listen to the clip and read the lyrics5. Below the printed lyrics, type a two paragraph summary & analysis:

Discuss some background of the author and/or song. Tie the song in to historical events or trends.

Interpret the meaning of the song and how it was used to convey a message. Give examples of specific lyrics and their meaning.

Discuss your reaction to the song: your thoughts on the musical and lyrical presentation of the song, etc.

6. Optional +1: On the due date, be prepared to do a quick oral presentation of your analysis. Have a clip of the song ready to play, or if you so desire, to sing a few lines!

Note that some songs are explicitly protesting the Vietnam War while others are promoting general change and are more reflective of the late 1960s early 1970s idealism of the times. This is by no means a complete list of songs, but includes many of the most well-known. Please let me know if you would like to research a different song, or if you have a different song that I should add to the list.

Song Artist Eve of Destruction Barry McGuireI-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin-To-Die-Rag Country Joe and the FishFortunate Son Credence Clearwater Revival Run Through the Jungle Credence Clearwater RevivalWhere Have all the Flowers Gone Pete SeegerWaist Deep in the Big Muddy Pete SeegerIf I Had a Hammer Peter, Paul, and MaryMasters of War Bob DylanSubterranean Homesick Blues Bob DylanBlowin’ in the Wind Bob DylanThe Times they Are A-Changing Bob DylanWith God On Our Side Bob Dylan

It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding) Bob DylanGive Peace a Chance John LennonOhio Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young7 O’ clock News/Silent Night Simon and GarfunkelScarborough Fair Simon and GarfunkelFor What its Worth Buffalo SpringfieldLast Train to Clarksville The MonkeesWar Edwin StarrHandsome Johnny Richie HavensGet together The YoungbloodsPeople Got to Be Free The RascalsThe Unknown Soldier The DoorsSigns Five Man electrical BandMorning Dew The Grateful DeadTurn, Turn, Turn The ByrdsAlice’s Restaurant* Arlo GuthrieVolunteers Jefferson AirplaneWhat’s Going On Marvin GayeReach Out in the Darkness Friend and LoverSan Francisco Scott McKenzie

Star Spangled Banner** Jimi Hendrix You Haven’t Done Nothin’ Stevie Wonder San Franciscan Nights The Animals Revolution The Beatles American Woman The Guess Who Lay Down Melanie-------------------------------*-This is a 15 minute long song which consists mostly of spoken dialogue. If you have been assigned this song, see me for instructions on how to edit/cut down your assignment.

**- No lyrics. This Song requires interpretation of playing style. In his famous performance at Woodstock in 1969, what was he trying to convey and how did he do it all with his guitar?