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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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Enola gay, OMD (Bombing of Hiroshima)

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Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On - Jimmy Buffett

Hurricane Katrina

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix

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When Johnny Comes Marching Home: Adam Faith, Pete Seeger, Patti LaBelle, others. (Civil War)

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Face The Fire: Dan Fogelberg (about Chernobyl)

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Fortunate Son: CCR (About Vietnam)

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Higher And Higher: Moody Blues (Apollo moon land)

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Indian Sunset: Elton (American Indians forced relocation)

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God moves on the water, Blind Willie Johnson

(The Titanic)

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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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Roulette: Bruce Springsteen (Three Mile Island meltdown)

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