I understand why people get desensitized and roll their eyes when they hear a protest song, or even a politician making some… — Conor Oberst Copy Share Image
I suspect many readers might associate [Bob Dylan] with one of the shortest phases of his career, the time from 1963 to… — Jay Michaelson Copy Share Image
The hardest song to write is a protest song, a topical song with meaning. — Joan Baez Copy Share Image
I won't be indulging in anger anymore, vehemently and self-righteously singing protest songs, and expecting them to bring peace to me or… — Susan Schneider Copy Share Image
In the '60s, when I was growing up, one of the great elements of American culture was the protest song. There were… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
Playing on the streets of Iraq, or in Israel or the Gaza strip, I'd sing angry protest songs against war. People would… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
A protest song is a song that's so specific that you cannot mistake it for bullshit — Phil Ochs Copy Share Image
The nice thing about a protest song is that it takes the complaint, the fussing, the finger-pointing, and gives it an added… — Nicholson Baker Copy Share Image