Protest Songs

Richie Havens (January 21, 1941 – April 22, 2013) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music encompassed elements of folk, soul, and rhythm and blues. He had an intense and rhythmic guitar style…

This song is a harrowing, spooky comment on the murders committed by crazed hippie Charles Manson and his cult of followers in 1969. The song features Rick Danko and Levon Helm of…