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"The Ongoing History of Protest Music
100 Best Protest Songs of All Time
by CJ Baker
'I recorded a reaction video when Rolling Stone posted its list of the 100 best protest songs of all time. I decided to go one step further and create my list (also made a video discussing the top 25). Often, I present lists on this site as either alphabetical or chronological, but I’m going full music nerd with a ranked list. Also, trying to do the impossible by taking an objective approach to what is inherently a subjective endeavor.
To determine the best songs, I used the following criteria:
1) Messaging – How effectively does the song convey its intended message? Does it offer a fresh perspective on an important topic?
2) Cultural/Political Impact – Is the song closely associated with social movements? Is it often performed or chanted at protest rallies? Has it achieved mainstream ubiquity?
3) Musical Influence – Was the song used as a jumping off point for other artists to build upon? Did the song inspire other songwriters to compose their own protest anthems?
Every song on this list performed well with at least one of the criteria (some did well in all three). Also had a max of three songs per artist, which is probably the reason why your favorite Bob Dylan protest song was excluded. Some of my write-ups have also been repurposed from what I have previously written.
Also, feel free to check out the 100 Song playlist. Just as a note, because it wasn’t available on Spotify, I replaced Body Count’s Cop Killer' with Bill Withers’ 'I Can’t Write Left-Handed'.'"
https://www.ongoinghistoryofprotestsongs.com/2025/03/18/100-best-protest-songs-of-all-time/
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"The Ongoing History of Protest Music
100 Best Protest Songs of All Time
by CJ Baker
'I recorded a reaction video when Rolling Stone posted its list of the 100 best protest songs of all time. I decided to go one step further and create my list (also made a video discussing the top 25). Often, I present lists on this site as either alphabetical or chronological, but I’m going full music nerd with a ranked list. Also, trying to do the impossible by taking an objective approach to what is inherently a subjective endeavor.
To determine the best songs, I used the following criteria:
1) Messaging – How effectively does the song convey its intended message? Does it offer a fresh perspective on an important topic?
2) Cultural/Political Impact – Is the song closely associated with social movements? Is it often performed or chanted at protest rallies? Has it achieved mainstream ubiquity?
3) Musical Influence – Was the song used as a jumping off point for other artists to build upon? Did the song inspire other songwriters to compose their own protest anthems?
Every song on this list performed well with at least one of the criteria (some did well in all three). Also had a max of three songs per artist, which is probably the reason why your favorite Bob Dylan protest song was excluded. Some of my write-ups have also been repurposed from what I have previously written.
Also, feel free to check out the 100 Song playlist. Just as a note, because it wasn’t available on Spotify, I replaced Body Count’s Cop Killer' with Bill Withers’ 'I Can’t Write Left-Handed'.'"
https://www.ongoinghistoryofprotestsongs.com/2025/03/18/100-best-protest-songs-of-all-time/
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"The Ongoing History of Protest Music
100 Best Protest Songs of All Time
by CJ Baker
'I recorded a reaction video when Rolling Stone posted its list of the 100 best protest songs of all time. I decided to go one step further and create my list (also made a video discussing the top 25). Often, I present lists on this site as either alphabetical or chronological, but I’m going full music nerd with a ranked list. Also, trying to do the impossible by taking an objective approach to what is inherently a subjective endeavor.
To determine the best songs, I used the following criteria:
1) Messaging – How effectively does the song convey its intended message? Does it offer a fresh perspective on an important topic?
2) Cultural/Political Impact – Is the song closely associated with social movements? Is it often performed or chanted at protest rallies? Has it achieved mainstream ubiquity?
3) Musical Influence – Was the song used as a jumping off point for other artists to build upon? Did the song inspire other songwriters to compose their own protest anthems?
Every song on this list performed well with at least one of the criteria (some did well in all three). Also had a max of three songs per artist, which is probably the reason why your favorite Bob Dylan protest song was excluded. Some of my write-ups have also been repurposed from what I have previously written.
Also, feel free to check out the 100 Song playlist. Just as a note, because it wasn’t available on Spotify, I replaced Body Count’s Cop Killer' with Bill Withers’ 'I Can’t Write Left-Handed'.'"
https://www.ongoinghistoryofprotestsongs.com/2025/03/18/100-best-protest-songs-of-all-time/
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"The Ongoing History of Protest Music
100 Best Protest Songs of All Time
by CJ Baker
'I recorded a reaction video when Rolling Stone posted its list of the 100 best protest songs of all time. I decided to go one step further and create my list (also made a video discussing the top 25). Often, I present lists on this site as either alphabetical or chronological, but I’m going full music nerd with a ranked list. Also, trying to do the impossible by taking an objective approach to what is inherently a subjective endeavor.
To determine the best songs, I used the following criteria:
1) Messaging – How effectively does the song convey its intended message? Does it offer a fresh perspective on an important topic?
2) Cultural/Political Impact – Is the song closely associated with social movements? Is it often performed or chanted at protest rallies? Has it achieved mainstream ubiquity?
3) Musical Influence – Was the song used as a jumping off point for other artists to build upon? Did the song inspire other songwriters to compose their own protest anthems?
Every song on this list performed well with at least one of the criteria (some did well in all three). Also had a max of three songs per artist, which is probably the reason why your favorite Bob Dylan protest song was excluded. Some of my write-ups have also been repurposed from what I have previously written.
Also, feel free to check out the 100 Song playlist. Just as a note, because it wasn’t available on Spotify, I replaced Body Count’s Cop Killer' with Bill Withers’ 'I Can’t Write Left-Handed'.'"
https://www.ongoinghistoryofprotestsongs.com/2025/03/18/100-best-protest-songs-of-all-time/
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Tomorrow in Portland, Oregon! #folkrock #folkmusic #covers #originals #songsaboutbigfoot #sasquatch #yeti #bobdylan #donovan #theymightbegiants #chriscornell #templeofthedog #jimihendrix #tompetty #woodyguthrie #lovesongs #protestsongs #joewalsh #jamesgang #helloween #wizzjones #familyband #folktrio
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#Listening to Bye Bye Spotify by Tiki Taane;
"You take my music then you abuse it where’s the transparency
You take my songs and you turn 'em into bombs sell 'em to the military
Another AI band with a record label scam making you more money
You selling streams for that number one dream and your bots make up the plays
B B B Bye bots"https://tikitaane.bandcamp.com/track/bye-bye-spotify
Word. Go Tiki.
I know, I'm *very* slow off the mark. How did I miss this in 2025?!
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#Listening to Bye Bye Spotify by Tiki Taane;
"You take my music then you abuse it where’s the transparency
You take my songs and you turn 'em into bombs sell 'em to the military
Another AI band with a record label scam making you more money
You selling streams for that number one dream and your bots make up the plays
B B B Bye bots"https://tikitaane.bandcamp.com/track/bye-bye-spotify
Word. Go Tiki.
I know, I'm *very* slow off the mark. How did I miss this in 2025?!
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#Listening to Bye Bye Spotify by Tiki Taane;
"You take my music then you abuse it where’s the transparency
You take my songs and you turn 'em into bombs sell 'em to the military
Another AI band with a record label scam making you more money
You selling streams for that number one dream and your bots make up the plays
B B B Bye bots"https://tikitaane.bandcamp.com/track/bye-bye-spotify
Word. Go Tiki.
I know, I'm *very* slow off the mark. How did I miss this in 2025?!
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#Listening to Bye Bye Spotify by Tiki Taane;
"You take my music then you abuse it where’s the transparency
You take my songs and you turn 'em into bombs sell 'em to the military
Another AI band with a record label scam making you more money
You selling streams for that number one dream and your bots make up the plays
B B B Bye bots"https://tikitaane.bandcamp.com/track/bye-bye-spotify
Word. Go Tiki.
I know, I'm *very* slow off the mark. How did I miss this in 2025?!
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David Rovics – Meanwhile In Afghanistan (double album)
#Acoustic #Afghanistan #London #Syria #folkpunk #foreignpolicy #imperialism #political #politicalmusic #protest #protestmusic #protestsongs #punkfolk #topical #Portland
CC BY-NC-SA (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike) #ccmusic
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David Rovics – Meanwhile In Afghanistan (double album)
#Acoustic #Afghanistan #London #Syria #folkpunk #foreignpolicy #imperialism #political #politicalmusic #protest #protestmusic #protestsongs #punkfolk #topical #Portland
CC BY-NC-SA (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike) #ccmusic
https://davidrovics.bandcamp.com/album/meanwhile-in-afghanistan-double-album -
David Rovics – Meanwhile In Afghanistan (double album)
#Acoustic #Afghanistan #London #Syria #folkpunk #foreignpolicy #imperialism #political #politicalmusic #protest #protestmusic #protestsongs #punkfolk #topical #Portland
CC BY-NC-SA (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike) #ccmusic
https://davidrovics.bandcamp.com/album/meanwhile-in-afghanistan-double-album -
David Rovics – Meanwhile In Afghanistan (double album)
#Acoustic #Afghanistan #London #Syria #folkpunk #foreignpolicy #imperialism #political #politicalmusic #protest #protestmusic #protestsongs #punkfolk #topical #Portland
CC BY-NC-SA (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike) #ccmusic
https://davidrovics.bandcamp.com/album/meanwhile-in-afghanistan-double-album -
David Rovics – Meanwhile In Afghanistan (double album)
#Acoustic #Afghanistan #London #Syria #folkpunk #foreignpolicy #imperialism #political #politicalmusic #protest #protestmusic #protestsongs #punkfolk #topical #Portland
CC BY-NC-SA (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike) #ccmusic
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If I Had a Hammer (The HammerSong) ; by #PP&M
#ProtestSongs
#CivilRightsMovement
open.spotify.com/track/6R9LiK...
If I Had a Hammer - 2004 Remas... -
Next up in our American Patriotic song list is Johnny Cash
https://youtu.be/Zae2ptPjOJU
#Americana #ProtestSongs #countryWestern -
Next up in our American Patriotic song list is Johnny Cash
https://youtu.be/Zae2ptPjOJU
#Americana #ProtestSongs #countryWestern -
Next up in our American Patriotic song list is Johnny Cash
https://youtu.be/Zae2ptPjOJU
#Americana #ProtestSongs #countryWestern -
Next up in our American Patriotic song list is Johnny Cash
https://youtu.be/Zae2ptPjOJU
#Americana #ProtestSongs #countryWestern -
Next up in our American Patriotic song list is Johnny Cash
https://youtu.be/Zae2ptPjOJU
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Buzzard (Doom Folk Metal) - Crushing Burden of Despair
"Both soulful and sarcastic, this bluesy, doomy stomp pulls zero punches with its social commentary."
#doom #stonerrock #stoner #bluesrock #stonerdoom #protestsongs #music
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Buzzard (Doom Folk Metal) - Crushing Burden of Despair
"Both soulful and sarcastic, this bluesy, doomy stomp pulls zero punches with its social commentary."
#doom #stonerrock #stoner #bluesrock #stonerdoom #protestsongs #music
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Free download codes:
Buzzard (Doom Folk Metal) - Crushing Burden of Despair
"Both soulful and sarcastic, this bluesy, doomy stomp pulls zero punches with its social commentary."
#doom #stonerrock #stoner #bluesrock #stonerdoom #protestsongs #music
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Free download codes:
Buzzard (Doom Folk Metal) - Crushing Burden of Despair
"Both soulful and sarcastic, this bluesy, doomy stomp pulls zero punches with its social commentary."
#doom #stonerrock #stoner #bluesrock #stonerdoom #protestsongs #music
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10 patriotic songs that actually criticize america.
#List
#ProtestSongs
#ProtestSongProjectAtBluesky
listverse.com/2025/07/08/1...
10 'Patriotic' Songs That Actu... -
There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to #protest.
-- Elie Wiesel
#ProtestSongs
#BLUESKY-ProtestSongs
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Musical Interlude: Jordan Smart is one of the new wave of protest singers making their presence known in these turbulent days. He's an excellent musician but also has a sharp sense of satire and withering criticism of the status quo. Here's one of his works...
"Confessions of a CEO," performed by Jordan Smart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oblyhf1Wwr8
#MUsicalInterlude #JordanSmart #FolkMusic #Protest #ProtestSongs
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Musical Interlude: Jordan Smart is one of the new wave of protest singers making their presence known in these turbulent days. He's an excellent musician but also has a sharp sense of satire and withering criticism of the status quo. Here's one of his works...
"Confessions of a CEO," performed by Jordan Smart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oblyhf1Wwr8
#MUsicalInterlude #JordanSmart #FolkMusic #Protest #ProtestSongs
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Musical Interlude: Jordan Smart is one of the new wave of protest singers making their presence known in these turbulent days. He's an excellent musician but also has a sharp sense of satire and withering criticism of the status quo. Here's one of his works...
"Confessions of a CEO," performed by Jordan Smart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oblyhf1Wwr8
#MUsicalInterlude #JordanSmart #FolkMusic #Protest #ProtestSongs
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Musical Interlude: Jordan Smart is one of the new wave of protest singers making their presence known in these turbulent days. He's an excellent musician but also has a sharp sense of satire and withering criticism of the status quo. Here's one of his works...
"Confessions of a CEO," performed by Jordan Smart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oblyhf1Wwr8
#MUsicalInterlude #JordanSmart #FolkMusic #Protest #ProtestSongs
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Musical Interlude: Jordan Smart is one of the new wave of protest singers making their presence known in these turbulent days. He's an excellent musician but also has a sharp sense of satire and withering criticism of the status quo. Here's one of his works...
"Confessions of a CEO," performed by Jordan Smart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oblyhf1Wwr8
#MUsicalInterlude #JordanSmart #FolkMusic #Protest #ProtestSongs
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3 Forgotten Pop Songs That Embodied the Spirit of the Vietnam War Protest Era
The following forgotten pop songs from the Vietnam War era were each poignant and smart pieces of music…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Music #Entertainment #Popmusic #ProtestSongs
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3 Forgotten Pop Songs That Embodied the Spirit of the Vietnam War Protest Era
The following forgotten pop songs from the Vietnam War era were each poignant and smart pieces of music…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Music #Entertainment #Popmusic #ProtestSongs
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Joe Hill moved to America from Sweden at age 23 in 1902. He worked as a traveling day laborer, taught himself English, and preceded to write PROTEST SONGS SO SCATHING AND EFFECTIVE that copper magnates had him tried on false charges and killed only 4 years into his songwriting career. His final words were "Don't mourn. Organize" And people did.
We gotta do better here, folks. And not with no AI generation. Pen to paper. Let's go!
#IWW #protestsongs #joehill #anarchisthistory #labormovement
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Joe Hill moved to America from Sweden at age 23 in 1902. He worked as a traveling day laborer, taught himself English, and preceded to write PROTEST SONGS SO SCATHING AND EFFECTIVE that copper magnates had him tried on false charges and killed only 4 years into his songwriting career. His final words were "Don't mourn. Organize" And people did.
We gotta do better here, folks. And not with no AI generation. Pen to paper. Let's go!
#IWW #protestsongs #joehill #anarchisthistory #labormovement
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Joe Hill moved to America from Sweden at age 23 in 1902. He worked as a traveling day laborer, taught himself English, and preceded to write PROTEST SONGS SO SCATHING AND EFFECTIVE that copper magnates had him tried on false charges and killed only 4 years into his songwriting career. His final words were "Don't mourn. Organize" And people did.
We gotta do better here, folks. And not with no AI generation. Pen to paper. Let's go!
#IWW #protestsongs #joehill #anarchisthistory #labormovement
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Joe Hill moved to America from Sweden at age 23 in 1902. He worked as a traveling day laborer, taught himself English, and preceded to write PROTEST SONGS SO SCATHING AND EFFECTIVE that copper magnates had him tried on false charges and killed only 4 years into his songwriting career. His final words were "Don't mourn. Organize" And people did.
We gotta do better here, folks. And not with no AI generation. Pen to paper. Let's go!
#IWW #protestsongs #joehill #anarchisthistory #labormovement
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Joe Hill moved to America from Sweden at age 23 in 1902. He worked as a traveling day laborer, taught himself English, and preceded to write PROTEST SONGS SO SCATHING AND EFFECTIVE that copper magnates had him tried on false charges and killed only 4 years into his songwriting career. His final words were "Don't mourn. Organize" And people did.
We gotta do better here, folks. And not with no AI generation. Pen to paper. Let's go!
#IWW #protestsongs #joehill #anarchisthistory #labormovement
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Guten Morgen, liebes Fediverse, heute ist das Finale des #ESC in Wien. Wir wissen ja, wie das für #Deutschland meist ausgeht ... Immerhin verdanken wir dem Wettbewerb auch manche Botschaft: https://www.3sat.de/kultur/protest-songs/folge2-frieden-100.html?at_medium=Social%20Media&at_campaign=Mastodon&at_specific=3sat
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Guten Morgen, liebes Fediverse, heute ist das Finale des #ESC in Wien. Wir wissen ja, wie das für #Deutschland meist ausgeht ... Immerhin verdanken wir dem Wettbewerb auch manche Botschaft: https://www.3sat.de/kultur/protest-songs/folge2-frieden-100.html?at_medium=Social%20Media&at_campaign=Mastodon&at_specific=3sat
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Guten Morgen, liebes Fediverse, heute ist das Finale des #ESC in Wien. Wir wissen ja, wie das für #Deutschland meist ausgeht ... Immerhin verdanken wir dem Wettbewerb auch manche Botschaft: https://www.3sat.de/kultur/protest-songs/folge2-frieden-100.html?at_medium=Social%20Media&at_campaign=Mastodon&at_specific=3sat
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Guten Morgen, liebes Fediverse, heute ist das Finale des #ESC in Wien. Wir wissen ja, wie das für #Deutschland meist ausgeht ... Immerhin verdanken wir dem Wettbewerb auch manche Botschaft: https://www.3sat.de/kultur/protest-songs/folge2-frieden-100.html?at_medium=Social%20Media&at_campaign=Mastodon&at_specific=3sat
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Guten Morgen, liebes Fediverse, heute ist das Finale des #ESC in Wien. Wir wissen ja, wie das für #Deutschland meist ausgeht ... Immerhin verdanken wir dem Wettbewerb auch manche Botschaft: https://www.3sat.de/kultur/protest-songs/folge2-frieden-100.html?at_medium=Social%20Media&at_campaign=Mastodon&at_specific=3sat
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#Listening to Superhero by Drew Stephenson, feat. G. Stoner Hilcot. This track is righteous;
"Chief. Executive. Officer. He so important he got 3 words all mean the same thing. He a 'wealth creator'. A 'wealth creator'. How he doing that? Exactly."
I found it on a fundraising compilation of protest songs called The Weapon and The Shield (Vol. I);
https://theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/album/the-weapon-and-the-shield-vol-i
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#DrewStephenson #GStonerHilcot #SpokenWord #ProtestSongs #music
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#Listening to Superhero by Drew Stephenson, feat. G. Stoner Hilcot. This track is righteous;
"Chief. Executive. Officer. He so important he got 3 words all mean the same thing. He a 'wealth creator'. A 'wealth creator'. How he doing that? Exactly."
I found it on a fundraising compilation of protest songs called The Weapon and The Shield (Vol. I);
https://theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/album/the-weapon-and-the-shield-vol-i
(1/2)
#DrewStephenson #GStonerHilcot #SpokenWord #ProtestSongs #music
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#Listening to Superhero by Drew Stephenson, feat. G. Stoner Hilcot. This track is righteous;
"Chief. Executive. Officer. He so important he got 3 words all mean the same thing. He a 'wealth creator'. A 'wealth creator'. How he doing that? Exactly."
I found it on a fundraising compilation of protest songs called The Weapon and The Shield (Vol. I);
https://theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/album/the-weapon-and-the-shield-vol-i
(1/2)
#DrewStephenson #GStonerHilcot #SpokenWord #ProtestSongs #music
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#Listening to Superhero by Drew Stephenson, feat. G. Stoner Hilcot. This track is righteous;
"Chief. Executive. Officer. He so important he got 3 words all mean the same thing. He a 'wealth creator'. A 'wealth creator'. How he doing that? Exactly."
I found it on a fundraising compilation of protest songs called The Weapon and The Shield (Vol. I);
https://theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/album/the-weapon-and-the-shield-vol-i
(1/2)
#DrewStephenson #GStonerHilcot #SpokenWord #ProtestSongs #music
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