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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 28, 2023 5:16 PM UTC

      The Longest Day:  Iron Maiden

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        Jun 28, 2023 5:15 PM UTC

        Cortez The Killer:  Neil Young

        1968Hoya46
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        Jun 28, 2023 5:14 PM UTC

        Please Mr. Custer: Larry Verne (a novelty take on a significant event)

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          Jun 28, 2023 5:14 PM UTC

          The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down:  The Band

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            Jun 28, 2023 5:12 PM UTC

            Ballad Of Bonnie & Clyde: Georgie Fame

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              Jun 28, 2023 5:09 PM UTC

              Ballad Of Davey Crockett:  Fess Parker

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              Jun 28, 2023 5:07 PM UTC

              Smoke On The Water:  Deep Purple

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                Jun 28, 2023 5:06 PM UTC

                The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald: Gordon Lightfoot

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                  Jun 28, 2023 5:06 PM UTC

                  North To Alaska:  Johnny Horton

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                  Jun 28, 2023 5:05 PM UTC

                  Woodstock: CSN&Y

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