Analyzing Songs: Country Music and War
Listen to the songs "The Ballad of Ira Hayes" and "Ballad of the Green Berets," then answer the following questions.
The Ballad of Ira Hayes - Johnny Cash
1. What is the first thing you notice when you listen to this song?
2. What instruments do you recognize in this recording?
3. What is the purpose of this songs; that is, what do you think the artist wants the listener to learn or feel from this song?
4. What can you learn about history from listening to this song?
The Ballad of the Green Berets - Sgt. Barry Sadler
1. What is the first thing you notice when you listen to this song?
2. What instruments do you recognize in this recording?
3. What is the purpose of this songs; that is, what do you think the artist wants the listener to learn or feel from this song?
4. What can you learn about history from listening to this song?
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