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Thread #7575   Message #409645
Posted By: GUEST
02-Mar-01 - 01:14 PM
Thread Name: Anti-war songs from WWI
Subject: RE: Anti-war songs frm WWI
My information is spotty, but maybe worth a look: classical composer Charles Ives changed the lyrics of a WWI rallying song called "We Are There" or "Camping On A New Campground" that caused a stir because he sang "Goddamn" amongst all the dissonant chord changes. The details are in Jan Swafford's detailed and technical biography, Charles Ives: A Life With Music.

Hope this helps.