John Fogarty wrote “Fortunate Son” in 1969 while the nation was divided about America’s role in Vietnam, and the song still has relevance today.
Sharp Notes Monday
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’
Before ‘Wicked,’ there was…
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Blue Sky’
A growing social media app has the same name as a song that Dickey Betts wrote for the Allman Brothers more than 50 years ago.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Born in the U.S.A.’
The pounding beat and declarative refrain of ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ suggest a fist-pumping patriotic anthem, but the song actually is about the struggles of a veteran returning home from Vietnam.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Anticipation’
All polls indicate tomorrow’s election will be one of the closest presidential contests in U.S. history, so we can only anticipate the results.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Box of Rain’
“Box of Rain” humanized the Grateful Dead and made listeners realize they were more than just a bunch of drug-crazed hippies.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Sultans of Swing’
Swing states had nothing to do with the inspiring ‘Sultans of Swing, ‘ but the popular song makes for timely listening material as the presidential election approaches.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream’
‘Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream provides an entertaining narrative about several famous voyages, including Columbus’ journey across the Atlantic.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Helen Wheels’
The hurricane causing devastation across the Southeastern US has a slightly different name, but ‘Helen Wheels’ is an appropriate choice for this week’s Sharp Notes Monday.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Me and Bobby McGee’
Kris Kristifferson left an impact on American culture as a songwriter, as a vocalist, a musician and as a actor.
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