Anthem: "a usually rousing popular song that typifies or is identified with a particular subculture, movement, or point of view"
What is a popular song of any genre that you would consider an anthem- either in general or personal to you?
Here is an easy, obvious one but there are so many more:
https://youtu.be/04854XqcfCY?si=sooi8KWLBDF8COsQ
Getting going here to exercise - this one just hit my brain.....
One could consider this an anthem. It was sung by literally 100s of thousands of people at Anti-Vietnam protest demonstrations in the late 60s, early 70s. Personally, one doesn't think it did any good (antiwar demonstrations)- however, this song was relevant for that effort......
We'll go with the live version, which begins at 00:24....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftE8vr0WNus
That's another good one! I couldn't help but think while watching the video that we probably would have a more peaceful Earth if we all had access to the drugs he did. π
In all seriousness, it is a good message and a great example of an anthem.
It made me think of another peace-loving artist and one of his anthem-like songs:
https://youtu.be/Sdq4T3iRV80?si=Et8xqeHoOR0-b7fM
As well as this group and another song promoting loving one another.
https://youtu.be/SsYOAIR4L_w?si=pie029R8xLDwpZqC
I think it's the best message there is!
"That's another good one! I couldn't help but think while watching the video that we probably would have a more peaceful Earth if we all had access to the drugs he did. π"
Yeah maybe - I think everyone in the video was on LSD (or possibly something else) LOL
Funny you would mention Cat - personally not a fan, however, one of my best friends, literally had our diapers changed together, loves Cat. Maybe I should get him to join in! LOL
Yep, second one, excellent track by an excellent group. These guys, exactly right, talking about joining in.
They even had the sensibility to understand what causes the majority of the problems between people...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXE_n2q08Yw
So many good songs came out of the 60s and 70s. People sang about things that really mattered.
shareIndeed. Hey 4L let me ask you something - ok first, I'm about to get back into it (exercising). So take your time. Here we are in the 2020s - for your money, what decade do you think produced the best music? To limit it somewhat (I mean theoretically you could go back to Beethoven) - we'll go from the 1950s to the 2020s. Taking the entirety of each decade - which one do you think the best music came out of???
Ok, I'll catch you in about a half hour........
I only need one second to answer that. π
πΆπΆThe 1970s, baby!πΆπΆ
Which decade would you say?
OK, I was thinking about it while doing my thing.
I think I'd go with the 70s as well. You had so much great stuff that came out of the decade.
Great classic rock - Led Zep, The WHo, The Rolling Stones
Great pop music - Wings, Elton John
The emergence of punk - BLondie, The Sex Pistols
OUtstanding soul music - which we've touched on. Even some great one hit wonders - Guys like Dobie Gray, AL Wilson.
SOme other great stuff we talked about - Stevie WOnder, Marvin Gaye, THe O'Jays
ALthough not crazy about Southern Rock, there is a 70s band I'm a huge fan of - Atlanta Rhythm Section. Great, great band.
Even early 70s stuff like The Carpenters - like that too. Some of the disco still works for me.
One could go on and on. So yeah, if you've got that much stuff you like out of one decade - well that clinches it - its the 1970s.
ANd I thank you for participating 4L. Glad we agree. Ok, nice chatting with you as always - we'll catch you next time......
Here's one that I really love...and I love the accompanying video. So much great music came out of this era!
Jefferson Airplane - "Volunteers"
https://youtu.be/SboRijhWFDU?si=qWSsRRc5m1pnfvL0
Indeed it did! Lots of great anthems because there was a lot going on in the world that people wanted to address. That song was a great addition to this thread. For some reason the next place my mind went after listening to your song was this:
https://youtu.be/7xGxQXmu7Os?si=NlUb3gUZExig_Zzk
I love it! Such a great song...I love the guitar playing on it! I think this was the only hit song that The Youngbloods had, but what a great song it was. Thanks for posting that...I haven't heard it in awhile!
shareSo many 80s Hair Metal songs classify as anthems I had to stop myself after four lol
Bang Your Head β Quiet Riot
https://youtu.be/O_1ruZWJigo?si=9vyo-uEP2I2WSH7c
Kickstart My Heart β MΓΆtley CrΓΌe
https://youtu.be/CmXWkMlKFkI?si=QVIsJGtwu-uuMxuK
Rock You Like a Hurricane β Scorpions
https://youtu.be/6yP1tcy9a10?si=vaod4KG2c_dEWmxm
Poison β Nothin' But a Good Time
https://youtu.be/_88L-CU7PD4?si=0RC271WNv8RPRD6D
To change things up from Hair Metal
Anarchy in the U.K. β Sex Pistols
https://youtu.be/cBojbjoMttI?si=Lm2jVzwCeiuR7a-4
And for something really different
Gipsy Kings - Volare
https://youtu.be/-L3Ap-DgfGg?si=yLG-xsEpvkC0i6JA
I LOVE all the different directions you went in with this. There are so many anthems out there and you covered some ground that needed to be covered. From Rock You Like a Hurricane which I've always loved, to Volare you made me smile. π
I'll add this anthem from another hair metal band.
https://youtu.be/4xmckWVPRaI?si=vFnUtUAQRcm7iRPh
Good Charlotte - The Anthem
https://youtu.be/desJKYvdq9A?t=48
I did not know that one. Thank you for adding!
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