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Imagine - John Lennon
It is about world peace. We chose this song because we were all familiar with it and really liked the message of peace and kindness that it preaches.

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Pd 7: Aaliyah Ekani, Hameedah Madyun, Ania Jones, Katie Hodge

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Pd 7: Aaliyah Ekani, Hameedah Madyun, Ania Jones, Katie Hodge

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War by Edwin Starr. We chose War because we found it very empowering and it was Anti Vietnam war which was one of the most important wars of history. The song very well conveys that war is not always the answer and the consequences are always non expected.

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War Lyrics

[Intro]
(War, huh) Yeah!
(What is it good for?) Absolutely nothing, uhuh
(War, huh) Yeah!
(What is it good for?) Absolutely nothing
Say it again, y'all!
(War, huh) Lookout!
(What is it good for?) Absolutely nothing
Listen to me, awwwww!

[Verse 1]
War I despise
'Cause it means destruction of innocent lives
War means tears to thousands of mothers' eyes
When their sons go out to fight and lose their lives
I said

[Hook]
(War, huh) Good God y'all
(What is it good for?) Absolutely nothing, say it again
(War, huh) Lord, lord, lord, lord
(What is it good for?) Absolutely nothing
Listen to me!

[Verse 2]
(War), It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
(War), Friend only to the undertaker, awwww
War is the enemy of all mankind
The thought of war blows my mind
War has caused unrest, within the younger generation
Induction then destruction
Who wants to die?
Awwww!

[Hook]
(War, huh) good God y'all
(What is it good for?) Absolutely nothing, say it, say it, say it
(War, huh) Oh-ohh yeah, huh
(What is it good for?) Absolutely nothing
Listen to me

[Verse 3]
(War), It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
(War), It's got one friend, that's the undertaker, awwww
War has shattered many young men's dreams
Made them disabled, bitter and mean
Life is much too short and precious to be fighting wars these days
War can't give life, it can only take it away, awwww!

[Hook]
(War, huh) Good God y'all
(What is it good for?) Absolutely nothing, say it
(War, huh) Lord, lord, lord, lord
(What is it good for?) Oh, absolutely nothing
Listen to me

[Verse 4]
(War), It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
(War), Friend only to the undertaker, woooo!
Peace, love and understanding
Tell me, is there no place for them today?
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But Lord knows there's gotta be a better way, ooohhh

[Hook]
(War, huh) Good God y'all
(What is it good for?) You tell me, say it, say it, say it, say it
(War, huh) good God y'all
(What is it good for?) Stand up and shout it (Nothing)

"War" is a counterculture era soul song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for the Motown label in 1969. Whitfield first produced the song - a blatant anti-Vietnam War protest - with The Temptations as the original vocalists. After Motown began receiving repeated requests to release "War" as a single, Whitfield re-recorded the song with Edwin Starr as the vocalist, with the label deciding to withhold the Temptations' version from single release so as not to alienate their more conservative fans. Starr's version of "War" was a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1970, and is not only the most successful and well-known record of his career, but it is also one of the most popular protest songs ever recorded. A live recording of the song performed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band hit #8 in 1985.

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Addicted by Bliss n Eso, Cold Lampin' with Flavor by Public Enemy, Bring That Beat Back by Public Enemy (Ft. Lord Finesse), War by Rob Base, K Zwo / K2 by Beginner (Ft. Das Bo, Dendemann, Falk, Ferris MC, Illo 77 & Samy Deluxe), The Long March by Blue Scholars, Play Your Part (Pt. 1) by Girl Talk, War by Laibach, What Is Love? [Part II] by Jennifer Lopez, Wah by Neil Cicierega, Groundhog by Noisia & W.A.R. by Whoppa Wit Da Choppa (Ft. Jdot Breezy)

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Intro] (War, huh) Yeah!(What is it good for?) Absolutely nothing, uhuh(War, huh) Yeah!(What is it good for?) Absolutely nothingSay it again, y'all!(War, huh) Lookout!(What is it good for?) Absolutely nothingListen to me, awwwww!

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Period 7: Michael D. , Ellie, Michael G. , Axel L. 

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Period 7: Michael D. , Ellie, Michael G. , Axel L. 

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Whats going on By Marvin Gaye
Bringing world peace
we chose it because we thought that a song about war would be interesting.
“What’s Going On”

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Gabriel Scheck, Nicholas Gross, Cole Jamieson, Elle Stark

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Gabriel Scheck, Nicholas Gross, Cole Jamieson, Elle Stark

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Buffalo Soldier by Bob Marley. We chose Buffalo Soldier because it promotes civil rights, and it is sung by one of the best artists of all time. The song is a symbol of African American resistance during the civil rights movement.
https://genius.com/Bob-marley-and-the-wailers-buffalo-soldier-lyrics

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Mia Romano, Francesca Terbush, Anya Sokolowski and Yeabsira Tamiru

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Mia Romano, Francesca Terbush, Anya Sokolowski and Yeabsira Tamiru

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"Respect" is sung by Aretha Franklin, and is about Women's rights. We chose this because we support the meaning behind this song.
https://genius.com/Aretha-franklin-respect-lyrics

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Period 7: Luca Medina-Downs, Harry Loudermilk, Drew Nealis, John Gonella

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Period 7: Luca Medina-Downs, Harry Loudermilk, Drew Nealis, John Gonella

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2Pac - Keep Ya Head Up, protesting women’s rights and their place in society at the time, chosen because 2pac is the best and he tackles the issue very well. https://open.spotify.com/track/4Tttv4p2xuAq1LpQ7LI95E?si=VbAJ2Fz7

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PD. 07 Fortunate Son Creedence Clearwater Revival 

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PD. 07 Fortunate Son Creedence Clearwater Revival 

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Charlie, Lenin, Kadijah, Derya.
It is a song about the Vietnam War. We chose it because of the powerful lyrics and the artist's background. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=108&v=ec0XKhAHR5I