Music in History: Blackbird (The Beatles)

Music in History: Blackbird (The Beatles)

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History, Performing Arts

6th - 12th Grade

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The video explores the intersection of music and history, focusing on The Beatles' song 'Blackbird' from the 1968 White Album. The song, written by Paul McCartney, is linked to the civil rights movement and the Holy Week riots following Martin Luther King's assassination. The video discusses the song's symbolic elements and its misuse by Charles Manson. It also highlights the peaceful responses in Indianapolis and Boston during the riots. The video encourages viewers to suggest other songs with historical significance for future exploration.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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