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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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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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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

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