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"Eve of Destruction" is a protest song written by P. F. Sloan in mid-1965. Several artists have recorded it, but the most popular recording was by Barry McGuire . The song references social issues of its period, including the Vietnam War , the draft , the threat of nuclear war , the Civil Rights Movement , turmoil in the Middle East , and the ...
- "What Exactly's the Matter With Me"
- July 16, 1965
- July 15, 1965
Eve of Destruction Lyrics: The Eastern world, it is explodin' / Violence flarin', bullets loadin' / You're old enough to kill, but not for votin' / You don't believe in war, but what's that...
A protest song about political issues of the '60s, written by a 19-year-old songwriter and released by The Turtles in 1965. The song takes on racism, hypocrisy, and injustice at a volatile time in American history. It was controversial for its anti-war lyrics and became a hippie anthem.
Apr 24, 2024 · At its core, “Eve of Destruction” is a song about the human condition and the struggle for meaning and purpose in a world that often seems chaotic and senseless. It speaks to the universal human experience of fear, anxiety, and despair, and the need for hope and optimism in the face of adversity.