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What songs are based on a true story?
30 Real Life Subjects Immortalised In Songs
- Derek and the Dominoes and ‘Layla’ Derek and the Dominoes and ‘Layla’.
- Don Mclean – ‘American Pie’
- Roberta Flack – ‘Killing Me Softly With His Song’
- OMD – ‘Joan of Arc’
- Serge Gainsbourg – ‘Initials B.B.’
- REM – ‘Man on the Moon’
- Oasis – ‘Little James’
- Oasis – ‘Cast No Shadow’
What does the song teach us about our history?
The song means that in order to advance the human race, historical examples cannot be used as reference. This is because historical examples are often violent. The quote shows that Sting believes that the way people lived in the past will not allow for the betterment of the human race.
Why should we learn about music history?
For both performers and listeners, another reason to know the history of music is because it brings music alive and makes it more meaningful. History can be a way of imagining what it must have been like to be a person living in a certain place and time, with experiences in some ways very different from our own.
Why do we have to learn about history?
Studying history enables us to develop better understanding of the world in which we live. Building knowledge and understanding of historical events and trends, especially over the past century, enables us to develop a much greater appreciation for current events today.
How does music connect us with history?
Music may be connected to history in several ways. When a nation becomes independent, it adopts a national anthem. Certain musical styles and genres may become common during a particular historical era that they come to represent them. So changes in music are part of the historical “record” of a region.
Are there any historical songs that are still relevant today?
Some songs that seem historical to us now were actually written at the time the events were happening – one only has to look at the number of Vietnam War songs in the late 60s to see that – and some songs recorded long after events have ended up being traditional songs reworked for a modern audience.
What are some popular songs from the 60s that mean something?
“Give Peace a Chance” — by John Lennon — References people, movements, and events that were important to 60’s counterculture and the anti-war movement. The song itself became an anthem for peaceful protest of the Vietnam war “Lord Grenville” — by Al Stewart — Folk story about the British Vice Admiral of the Navy.
Do You Think Music and history complement each other?
If you ever look at music throughout time, along with a history book — they kind of complement each other. Some of the greatest songs in rock, R&B and rap have chronicled history both social, major news events, sports, entertainment and political.
What are some of the best American songs about the Civil War?
“Tupelo Blues” — by John Lee Hooker — About the 1939 flood of Tupelo, Mississippi. “Two Brothers” — by Chris Stapleton — An account of a soldier fighting on the frontlines and the home front of the American Civil War. “Typhoid Mary” — by God Dethroned — “Typhoid Mary” was Mary Mallon of Northern Ireland.