60's Rock Project

60's Rock Project
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60‘s Music

Do you like 60’s rock? Do you have a favorite band from the 60’s? Is your favorite band influenced by a musician from the 1960’s?

For this project, you will choose a political song from the 1960’s to analyze and present to the class. You will analyze the meaning of the song and research the events to which it refers. It is important that you pick a song that is full of meaning so that you have plenty to talk about. You will receive a grade for your presentation.

Presentation: Due: January 2. Depending on the length of the song, your presentation needs to be about 8 minutes. (5 minutes to play a typical song and 2-3 to discuss it). You must be prepared to answer any questions. If you need a recording of any of the songs, please ask.

Suggested artists/titles:

Joan Baez: “We Shall Overcome” (Protesters’ anthem)

Beatles: “All you Need is Love”; “Revolution”

Country Joe and the Fish: “I feel Like I’m Fixin’ to Die”

CSNY: “Ohio”; “Woodstock”

The Doors: Light My Fire (increasing promiscuity)

Donovan: “Mellow Yellow” (Drugs); “Universal Soldier” (Vietnam)

Bob Dylan: “Blowing in the Wind” “The Times they are a Changing”

Fifth Dimension: “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine in”

Jimi Hendrix: “Purple Haze” “Are you Experienced”

Janis Joplin: “Piece of my Heart”

The Kingston Trio: “Where have all the flowers Gone”