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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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    Jun 28, 2023 5:48 PM UTC

    Alice's Restaurant:  Arlo Guthrie

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    The Three Bells:  Browns

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    Sky Pilot: Eric Burdon & The Animals  (military chaplains in the Vietnam War)

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    Jun 28, 2023 5:32 PM UTC

    New York Mining Disaster  1941: Bee Gees  (inspired by an actual mining disaster earlier, in Wales).

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    Tom Dooley: Kingston Trio

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    A Great Day For Freedom:  Pink Floyd

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    Indian Reservation:  Mark Lindsay

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    Ohio:  CSN&Y

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    Pride (In The Name Of Love):  U2

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    Abraham, Martin And John:  Dion