This Land Is Your Land
This Woody Guthrie hit written in 1945, is usually considered a nationalistic hymn, and it is widely performed by choirs in celebration of the U.S.A. Unfortunately, the initial version isn’t particularly patriotic, especially if the sections that were omitted aren’t reinstated. As well as representing vast economic and social inequities existent in the country at that time, the original song also portrayed how Great Depression had an impact on people’s lives. One of Guthrie’s countless efforts to champion civil rights to the forefront of public discourse was a resounding success, and it’s only one of his many endeavors.
This Land Is Your Land
I Shot The Sheriff
Bob Marley and the Wailers launched this track in 1973, which became a hit worldwide. The track was first misconstrued as an actual police anthem when it was originally published, leading to confusion. Several years later, Esther Anderson, Marley’s ex-girlfriend, came forward to claim that the notion had been incorrect. In the words of Anderson, the song talks about Marley’s disapproval of her birth control usage, with the term “sheriff” in the original really meant “doctor.” Due to this additional piece of info, the hit takes on an entirely new meaning!
I Shot The Sheriff
