John’s Favorite Protest Songs

Here is a list of my favorite/the best protest/sociopolitical songs. It is important that this kind of music is written and heard. Some songs are in your face while some are more subtle. Either way, hear the messages!

“Won’t Get Fooled Again” – The Who
“Volunteers” – Jefferson Airplane
“I Ain’t Marching Anymore” – Phil Ochs
“Born In The USA” – Bruce Springsteen (I actually hate this song but it is a great example of people being fooled by a protest song)
“Jeremy” – Pearl Jam
“Not Ready To Make Nice” – Dixie Chicks (written in response to the backlash they faced after their comments about Bush 2)
“Dear Mr. President” – Pink
“American Idiot” – Green Day
“Ohio” – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
“For What It’s Worth” – Buffalo Springfield
“Keep On Rocking In The Free World” – Neil Young
“Everyday People” – Sly and the Family Stone
“If I Had A Hammer” – Pete Seeger
“Talkin’ Bout A Revolution” – Tracy Chapman
“Beds Are Burning” – Midnight Oil
“Russians” – Sting
“The Way It Is” – Bruce Hornsby
“Death On Two Legs” – Queen
*“Dogs” – Pink Floyd
“Tin Foil Hat” – Todd Rundgren