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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.
- "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.
Jul 24, 2023 · Learn how a folk song written by P.F. Sloan became a hit and a protest anthem in 1965. Find out how the song influenced social change, politics, and music genres.