Describe the song’s emotional impact Identify the song’s topic and purpose – is there a specific historical event or period connected to it? 3. Analyze the song’s content. 4. Analyze

From the list below (you can listen to the song any way you choose), answer each of the following questions.  In total, use at least TEN of the songs, answer each question in 1-2 sentences (in other words, you should have a full paragraph for each of the ten songs).  

1. Describe the song's emotional impact.

2. Identify the song's topic and purpose – is there a specific historical event or period connected to it?

3. Analyze the song's content.

4. Analyze the song's effectiveness as a tool for social protest.

5. How can the song by viewed as a historical document?

TB Blues by Victoria Spivey on Okeh 1927

Leadbelly Bourgeoise Blues

My Captain by Muddy Waters

Goin Down the Road Feelin Bad by Woody Guthrie

Get a Job by the Sillhoettes

Money (That's What I Want), by Barrett Strong

Blowing in the Wind, by Peter Paul and Mary

Keep on Pushing by the Impressions

Respect by Otis Redding

Respect by Aretha Franklin

Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud by James Brown

Living for the City, by Stevie Wonder

Inner City Blues by Marvin Gaye

London Calling by the Clash

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

Fight the Power by Public Enemy

Ladies First by Queen Latifah

Holiday by Green Day

Traveling Soldier by the Dixie Chicks

Aint Gonna Let Nobody Turn My Around by the Roots