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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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Woodstock: CSN&Y

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Sink The Bismarck: Johnny Horton

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The Battle Of New Orleans: Johnny Horton

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PT 109: Jimmy Dean

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Buffalo Soldier:  Bob Marley

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Murder most foul, Dylan

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Ballad Of The Alamo:  Marty Robbins

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Biko:  Peter Gabriel

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Sniper:  Harry Chapin

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Sunday Bloody Sunday:  U2

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Ballad of the green berets, Barry Sadler

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Hurricane:  Dylan

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We Didn't Start The Fire:  Billy Joel

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American Pie, Don McLean

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