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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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    BobH07
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    Jun 29, 2023 1:18 PM UTC

    The Way It Is:  Bruce Hornsby (Civil rights movement)

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    Jun 29, 2023 1:17 PM UTC

    When The Levee Breaks:  Led Zeppelin (1927 Mississippi River flood)

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    Jun 29, 2023 1:04 PM UTC

    Desert Angel, Stevie Nicks (About the Gulf War)

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    Jun 29, 2023 1:01 PM UTC

    The ballad of Billy the kid, Billy Joel

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    Jun 29, 2023 1:00 PM UTC

    Illume, The Mac (Also about 9/11)

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    Jun 29, 2023 12:45 PM UTC

    Freedom:  Paul McCartney (about 9/11 attack)

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    Jun 29, 2023 12:20 PM UTC

    Penny lane, Fab 4️⃣

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    Jun 29, 2023 11:22 AM UTC

    Save The Country:  Fifth Dimension (about the assassination of Robert Kennedy)

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    Jun 29, 2023 11:19 AM UTC

    Red River Valley:  Gene Autry

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    Jun 29, 2023 11:18 AM UTC

    Mr Powell:  Ozark Mountain Daredevils (about the discovery of the Grand Canyon)