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8 Great Political Songs To Get You Through Election Day
Nov 6th 2012, 16:44

Political songs are generally either overly patriotic and pedantic or shrill rants, but some artists have found the sweet spot between musicianship and political awareness, producing some of the most moving music America has had to offer.

Woody Guthrie, "The Land Is Your Land"

Written in 1940, Guthrie's classic ode to the country he loved is arguably the definitive American political song.

The Honeydrippers, "Impeach the President"

A favorite of hip-hop producers and DJs, "Impeach the President" has been sampled for years. It's also a fun, funky indictment of the President Richard Nixon from a particularly absurd time in American politics.

Syl Johnson, "Concrete Reservation"

One of Soul's unsung heroes, Syl Johnson's classic gives a sad, beautiful look into the plight of inner city black life in the 1970s.

Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, "We The People"

Brown's funky, energetic political anthem helped set the stage for urban music in D.C. for decades to come, launching the new musical form of Go-Go that's become a mainstay of the city's music scene.


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