1960’s Swingin’ SixtiesBecause of the fall or relaxation of some social taboos especially relating to racism and sexism that occurred during this time, this decade is called swingin' sixties

Elvis Presley Beatles

1970’s Disco eraIn 1970's, funk, disco and rock n roll is prevailing especially Disco. Therefore, 1970's is called "Disco era".

ABBA Bee Gees

1980’s Decade of ExcessEarly days in this decades, disco was still popular and influenced by European electronic genre.Later, heavy mental became more and more popular.

Michael Jackson Madonna

Anti-war songs

An anti-war song is a musical composition that either states anti-war sentiments directly or one which the

public and/or critics define as having an anti-war theme.

OriginOpposition to U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War began slowly and in small numbers in 1964 on various college campuses in the United States and grew into very large demonstration from 1967 until 1971.

Anti-war songs were much in evidence at the Woodstock festival in 1969, and were an integral part of virtually ever anti-war protest march and rally.

“What a Wonderful World”(1967) -by Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

• An American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana.

• His artistry and personality allowed him socially acceptable access to the upper echelons of American society that were highly restricted for a black man.

“Blowin' in the Wind”(1962) by Bob Dylan

“Tell me why”(2002) by Declan Galbraith

Declan GalbraithBritish media praise him as a talent of singing whom you can hardly know above your life.Because of his grandfather, Declan is deeply influenced by Scottish and Irish musical tradition.

Discuss1.What are the characteristics about anti-war songs?

2.Why do composers want to put the anti-war concepts into their songs?

3.Do you think anti-war songs have any influence on your life?

4.Pick an influential anti-war song and depict the reasons why it has such a big influence on you.