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June 28, 2023

Songs That Refer To Historical Events

  • June 28, 2023
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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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      The Longest Day:  Iron Maiden

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        Cortez The Killer:  Neil Young

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

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          The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down:  The Band

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            Ballad Of Bonnie & Clyde: Georgie Fame

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              Ballad Of Davey Crockett:  Fess Parker

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              Smoke On The Water:  Deep Purple

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                The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald: Gordon Lightfoot

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                  North To Alaska:  Johnny Horton

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                  Woodstock: CSN&Y

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