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BobH07
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Jun 28, 2023 2:49 PM UTC

Songs That Refer To Historical Events

There are many songs that are based on actual events. Some are more accurate than others.

I'll start with The Rising by Bruce Springsteen

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      1968Hoya46
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      Jan 20, 2026 11:41 PM UTC

      Galveston: Glen Campbell (Recorded in 1968-69, the song likely describes a young soldier in Vietnam, longing to return home to Galveston and his girl).

        1968Hoya46
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        Jan 20, 2026 3:25 PM UTC

        Chariots Of Fire: Vangelis  (Written for the movie of the same name, inspired by two British runners in the 1924 Olympics)

          MaVolta
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          Jul 7, 2023 3:21 PM UTC

          Child In Time - Deep Purple

           

          The Cold War era and Viet Nam war

           

          “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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            Jul 3, 2023 3:32 PM UTC

            Roulette:  Bruce Springsteen (Three Mile Island meltdown)

              MaVolta
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              Jul 2, 2023 8:59 PM UTC

              Creek Mary’s Blood, Nightwish

               

              Trail of Tears

               

              “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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                Jul 2, 2023 2:02 PM UTC

                God moves on the water, Blind Willie Johnson

                (The Titanic)

                  BobH07
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                  Jul 2, 2023 11:31 AM UTC

                  Indian Sunset:  Elton (American Indians forced relocation)

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                    Jul 2, 2023 11:29 AM UTC

                    Higher And Higher:  Moody Blues (Apollo moon land)

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                      Jul 2, 2023 11:27 AM UTC

                      Fortunate Son:  CCR (About Vietnam)

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                        Jul 2, 2023 11:26 AM UTC

                        Face The Fire:  Dan Fogelberg (about Chernobyl)

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