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POPULAR CULTURE OF THE 1960S-70S: HISTORY THROUGH MUSIC
The music of the Vietnam era provides historical background into the life of an American citizen during the period. Among the events in American between the late 1960s and early 70s were: the Feminist movement, civil rights act, anti-Vietnam protests, prevalent drug use, the launching of the space program (and landing on the moon), and the MLK and JFK assassinations. The music of the era illustrates characteristic views of the period held by Americans.
The Feminist movement: songs by Joan Baez, “These boots are made for walking”
Civil Rights Movement:
Anti-Vietnam protests:
Crosby, Stills, and Nash: “Ohio”, a song about the four protestors at Kent State University that were shot by
Bob Dillan, “American Pie” Arlow Gunthrey
Drugs: Janis Joplin, “Purple Haze” Jimi Hendrix, “Mammas Little Helper” Beatles”
Landing on the moon: “here I am sitting in a tin can going around the earth”
MLK and JFK assassinations: “has anybody seen my old friend John”
Songs relating to the 1950s/60s/70s
"American Pie" (Don McClean: American Pie) - Metaphorical look at American popular culture in the 1950s and 60s.
Approximate Word count = 437
Approximate Pages = 1.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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