![]() Have them create a playlist of existing songs that they feel support or could be used to support a cause. ActivityĪsk students to come up with lyrics to honor veterans and to advocate for peace today. To connect your lesson to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, you can play the song that Bruce Springsteen wrote in 2014 called “The Wall” which he wrote after he visited the Wall to honor his friends and fellow musicians who died in the war. “What’s Going On,” by Marvin Gaye (1971).Edwin Starr’s 1970 rendition of the Temptations’ song “War (What Is It Good For)”."Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969).In the later years of the war, the music became more serious. "Alice's Restaurant" by Arlo Guthrie (1967).Peter, Paul, and Mary’s 1963 cover of “Blowin’ in the Wind” originally written by Bob Dylan.Play some of the most popular songs on the radio during the Vietnam era. Many of these songs shared similar themes and play an important role in understanding the war and the sacrifice of those who served. Dozens of songs were either written about or associated with the war. Honor: adherence to what is right or to a conventional standard of conduct Backgroundĭuring the 1960s and 70s artists used music to both protest the Vietnam War and to advocate for peace. Released in 19, whilst the war of Vietnam continues, both of these song depicts tone and mood through the themes love, peace and unity. War by Edwin Starr, and Happy Christmas by John Lennon are songs promoting the anti-war movement. Play the clip of War and have students read the lyrics. War, a brutal, barbaric and animalistic concept that contradicts the essence of being human. Distribute Handout 2, which contains the lyrics heard in the clips. Peace: freedom from disturbance tranquility a state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended As a class, listen to and analyze clips of two Vietnam War-era protest songs, War by Edwin Starr and Ohio by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. ![]() Protests: a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something Music: vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion What type of music became popular in the Vietnam Era? The Vietnam War was Americas longest war, and by 1970. Why was music such an iconic part of the Vietnam Era? This line is from the song War by Edwin Starr from the album War & Peace (1970). How was music used to both support and protest the Vietnam War? List five popular themes used by artists during the Vietnam Era.ĭescribe two types of music that became popular during the era. Name three songs that are associated with the Vietnam War. of the United States involvement in the Vietnam War, and Starrs timeless soul. State Standards: Fine Arts 7.7, 7.8, 7.10, 8.7, 8.8, 8.10, MIB.19-20, MII.18, HIB19-20 Edwin StarrSinger, songwriter, composer Source for information on Starr. ![]() Grade Level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade Subject: Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies State Standards: Common Core Standards: D1.4.9-12., D2.Civ.2.9-12, D2.His.3.9-12., D2. ![]()
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