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Paste Magazine's the 50 Best Protest Songs of All Time

"It's been said that music can change the world. Some might denounce that as exaggeration, but at minimum, music does have the power to stir emotions and bring attention to worthy causes. Over the decades, protest songs have led the way, offering a powerful and passionate testimony to those suffering, while urging listeners to lend support and solidarity in response. In these trying times, we've attempted to distill some of these best protest songs of all time, so here are 50 that have impacted our collective consciousness."
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Green Day - American Idiot
Green Day - American Idiot
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Bright Eyes, "When the President Talks to God"
Bright Eyes, "When the President Talks to God"
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USA for Africa, "We Are the World"
USA for Africa, "We Are the World"
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The Byrds - Draft Morning
The Byrds - Draft Morning
5
Richard Fariña, "Birmingham Sunday"
Richard Fariña, "Birmingham Sunday"
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Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
7
Sunday Bloody Sunday (U2)
Sunday Bloody Sunday (U2)
8
Donovan, "Universal Soldier"
Donovan, "Universal Soldier"
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Against Me! - Transgender Dysphoria Blues
Against Me! - Transgender Dysphoria Blues
10
The Youngbloods - Get Together
The Youngbloods - Get Together
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The Impressions, "People Get Ready"
The Impressions, "People Get Ready"
12
Jefferson Airplane Volunteers
Jefferson Airplane Volunteers
13
Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks F**k Off
Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks F**k Off
14
Barry McGuire - Eve of Destruction
Barry McGuire - Eve of Destruction
15
Sly & the Family Stone, "Everyday People"
Sly & the Family Stone, "Everyday People"
16
Loretta Lynn - The Pill
Loretta Lynn - The Pill
17
Kendrick Lamar, "Alright"
Kendrick Lamar, "Alright"
18
Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A.
19
Peter, Paul and Mary, "If I Had a Hammer"
Peter, Paul and Mary, "If I Had a Hammer"
20
James Brown - Say It Loud
James Brown - Say It Loud
21
Artists United Against Apartheid - Sun City
Artists United Against Apartheid - Sun City
22
Country Joe & the Fish - I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die (1967)
Country Joe & the Fish - I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die (1967)
23
M.I.A., "Paper Planes"
M.I.A., "Paper Planes"
24
Ani Difranco, "To the Teeth"
Ani Difranco, "To the Teeth"
25
Sleater-Kinney, "Entertain"
Sleater-Kinney, "Entertain"
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Bikini Kill, "Rebel Girl"
Bikini Kill, "Rebel Girl"
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Joni Mitchell, "Big Yellow Taxi"
Joni Mitchell, "Big Yellow Taxi"
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Grandmaster Flash - The Message
Grandmaster Flash - The Message
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Elvis Costello & the Attractions, "What's Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding"
Elvis Costello & the Attractions, "What's Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding"
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Joan Baez, "Joe Hill"
Joan Baez, "Joe Hill"
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Rage Against the Machine, "Testify"
Rage Against the Machine, "Testify"
32
Gil Scott-Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Gil Scott-Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
33
N.W.A. - Fuck Tha Police
N.W.A. - Fuck Tha Police
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Aretha Franklin, "Respect"
Aretha Franklin, "Respect"
35
Buffalo Springfield, for What It's Worth
Buffalo Springfield, for What It's Worth
36
Phil Ochs - I Ain't Marching Anymore
Phil Ochs - I Ain't Marching Anymore
37
The Staple Singers, "Long Walk to D.C."
The Staple Singers, "Long Walk to D.C."
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Credence Clearwater Revival, "Fortunate Son"
Credence Clearwater Revival, "Fortunate Son"
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Edwin Starr, "War"
Edwin Starr, "War"
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Nina Simone, "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black"
Nina Simone, "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black"
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