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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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Jesse James: Pete Seeger: Bruce Springsteen: An America folk song sung by many; Jesse was shot and killed by one of his gang, Robert Ford).

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Canadian Railroad Trilogy: Gordon Lightfoot

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Desolation Row: Dylan

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Waterloo: Stonewall Jackson (Both Napoleon and Tom Dooley met their respective Waterloos).

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The Night Chicago Died: Paper Lace

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Joe Hill: Paul Robeson; Joan Baez

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Lay Down (Candles In The Rain): Melanie (about Woodstock)

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A day in the life, Fab 4️⃣

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Jack Ruby: Deep Purple

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Eve of destruction, Barry McGuire

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