Music that helped changed the World

timihaze · 08-30-2018, 03:42 AM

What are some songs that helped changed the world and how did they change the world?

For example:

Asimbonango by Johnny Clegg is an incredibly powerful song denouncing apartheid and brought attention to those who fought for equality in South Africa.

~~[MERIT]~~ · 08-31-2018, 01:44 AM

~~[MERIT]~~ · 08-31-2018, 01:45 AM

timihaze · 08-31-2018, 03:39 AM

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This piece is truly powerful. The way MJ and Lionel were able to get a bunch of musicians together and create a lasting work that brings attention to people in need is astounding.

Zhanteimi · 08-31-2018, 05:06 AM

Stop sending aid to Africa.

Oriphiel · 08-31-2018, 10:20 AM

Plankton · 08-31-2018, 10:38 AM

...and then this happened:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx3JGTUbcyU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdf8RqeI-XQ

Lisnaholic · 08-31-2018, 12:22 PM

^ Welcome to MB, timihaze!

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Originally Posted by timihaze

What are some songs that helped changed the world and how did they change the world?

For example:

Asimbonango by Johnny Clegg is an incredibly powerful song denouncing apartheid and brought attention to those who fought for equality in South Africa.

^ Johnny Clegg's whole career has been a good example of co-operation and tolerance. To see Nelson Mandela so happy to join in is very touching, and there aren't many artists who can top that !

We may not've noticed it much, but in Africa I believe this epic song-with-a-message was a big hit. It came out in 1987, at a time when it's message was both new and important, and radio was one of the best ways to circulate information, so I like to think that Franco's song helped to awaken people to the danger of AIDS. If so, he helped make Africa a better place. Just two years after releasing this record Franco's death occasioned four days of national mourning in Zaire: that gives some indication of this guy's status, and how people presumably paid attention to his lyrics:

Lilja · 09-01-2018, 01:08 AM

Freddie Mercury's improvisation at the Live Aid concert.

Because during those few moments, he literally had the world singing with him.

timihaze · 09-02-2018, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

^ Welcome to MB, timihaze!

^ Johnny Clegg's whole career has been a good example of co-operation and tolerance. To see Nelson Mandela so happy to join in is very touching, and there aren't many artists who can top that !

We may not've noticed it much, but in Africa I believe this epic song-with-a-message was a big hit. It came out in 1987, at a time when it's message was both new and important, and radio was one of the best ways to circulate information, so I like to think that Franco's song helped to awaken people to the danger of AIDS. If so, he helped make Africa a better place. Just two years after releasing this record Franco's death occasioned four days of national mourning in Zaire: that gives some indication of this guy's status, and how people presumably paid attention to his lyrics:

Wow I didn't know this! Thank you for sharing I love learning about modern history and the influence of music.

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