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Protest Music For Today

In an ongoing attempt to make some noise, will be linking, boosting and quote-posting contemporary music that is geared to the current struggles for democracy and freedom in the USA.

The Dropkick Murphys stand out today as one of the few popular artists who are unabashedly political and unafraid to speak truth to power.

Please feel free to add recommendations below.

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Here is a live version of "Who'll Stand With Us?"

https://youtu.be/W04R_RdZb3A?si=auZlVpZGd4c-O66-

Dropkick Murphys "Who'll Stand With Us" New/Unreleased Song LIVE

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@mastodonmigration I have always loved them, but this song is the best thing they've ever done!

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My daddy was a miner and I'm a miner's son. And I'll stick with the union 'til every battle's won.

Which side are you on?
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"Which Side Are You On?" is a great protest song. (Pete Seeger version 1967: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XEnTxlBuGo) It dates back to the violent struggle between the United Mine Workers the mine owners in Harlan County KY called the Harlan County War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlan_County_War)

There are many superb protest songs from previous struggles. Today cries out for contemporary artists to give voice.

Pete Seeger "Which Side Are You On?"

Pete Seeger's live version of "Which Side Are You On?" - a song written by Florence Reece in 1931- was released on 'Pete Seeger's Greatest Hits' album in 196...

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I learned something today. I'll gobamd check out the original.
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Which Side Are You On Florence Reece Original

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Which Side Are You On - Dropkick Murphys

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Billy Bragg has also performed Which Side Are You On? on numerous occasions dating back to the 1980s. This is an updated version from 2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQBHzzGrSPk

Billy Bragg - Which Side Are You On

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@mastodonmigration @renewedresistance Yes, we need more of this. It's impossible to underestimate the importance of Dylan, et al, in ending our involvement in Vietnam. Musicians are important!