What are some good songs that deliver important public service announcements?

Bert Jansch's "Needle of Death" and Neil Young's "The Needle and the Damage Done" are always the first two that come to mind for me.

bq: doesn't surprise me in the least. sad as it is to admit this about myself, I'm probably well along on my way in that regard.

bq2: again, not a shocker. the passive is easier than the active.

bq3: why not have 'em shot at you? you can learn something interesting through them/looking into them better, if need be.

bq4: hm ... it is hot here, also. I wouldn't mind having some water shot at me either...

Public Service Announcement Song

Public Service Announcement Music

I am not exactly sure if this will answer your question, but this song serves as a public service announcement to me.

Linkin Park- Hands Held High

The song is about people constantly being oppressed and suffering from the constant battles that they are forced to experience. Its basically a song about a boy telling a story about what he experience in his everyday life and how nothing is changing. The rich gets richer and poor is force to suffer more each day. Basically a song to promote awareness about the issue that they are often to blind to see.

Linkin Park- Bleed It Out

Linkin Park- No More Sorrow

*Which I guess are similiar to the one above*

Linkin Park- The Little Things Give You Away

This song is my all time favorite. It was focused on the accident that happened in New Orleans with Hurricane Katrina. When thousands of people were lost to as though they never existed. It explains how people warned about the tragedy, but nothing was done about it until after when it was already to late.

Greenday- Wake Me Up When September Ends

This is similiar but deals with broader topics. Like the 9/11 incident, Hurricane Katrina, and all the bad things that seem to be happening in September. Overall a deep song.

And there are many more that I can probably think of, but I will leave to you to decide if you want to hear more of them.

Thanks for the question. Really made me think.

Could be off here, but I'll go with:

"Once In a Lifetime" - Talking Heads

Great message in that one.

BQ: Yes, I believe that. However, that won't be me.

BQ2: If I lived with a gf or was married, I wouldn't need a tv in the bed room.

BQ3: Statistics shouldn't always be trusted, they don't always paint the whole picture. Usually small sample sizes. So, no, not really.

BQ4: Bands that I should listen to.

I can't recall any but just listen to this:

I Am the Slime - Frank Zappa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcVJCggRkhE

He knew a long time ago t.v. rots the average brain. Right on Frank!

Lyrics:

I am gross and perverted

Im obsessed n deranged

I have existed for years

But very little had changed

I am the tool of the government

And industry too

For I am destined to rule

And regulate you

I may be vile and pernicious

But you cant look away

I make you think Im delicious

With the stuff that I say

I am the best you can get

Have you guessed me yet?

I am the slime oozin out

From your tv set

You will obey me while I lead you

And eat the garbage that I feed you

Until the day that we dont need you

Dont got for help...no one will heed you

Your mind is totally controlled

It has been stuffed into my mold

And you will do as you are told

Until the rights to you are sold

Thats right, folks..

Dont touch that dial

Well, I am the slime from your video

Oozin along on your livinroom floor

I am the slime from your video

Cant stop the slime, people, lookit me go

BQ: No but I just may believe it. We are a society of couch potatoes.

BQ2: No. But I have never had a t.v. in my bedroom and never will.

BQ3: Not really. How do you know they are accurate?

BQ4: No, unless it's cash :P

Disturbing The Priest - Black Sabbath

Burn Down The Mission - Elton John

Closer by NIN

We're Not Gonna Take It - Twisted Sister

Fight For Your Right (To Party) - The Beastie Boys

BA: I'm not surprised

BA2: Rong

BA3: Don't bother Me

BA4: Anything but bullets

hmmm... how about james brown- don't be a drop out

BQ: i'm not suprised

BQ2: i dont think me and the old lady use the bedroom TV for anything but the weather channel in the morning.

BQ3: did you know that 56% of statistics were actually made up on the spot and not researched?

BQ4: twinkies. not that i want to eat them or anything, it would just be funnier that way.

migh: within 1% of each other! thus lending credibility to the statistic as being factual.

"Don't Eat the Yellow Snow" by Frank Zappa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws5Xeu3BEQk

I couldn't resist. I'm sorry.

bq: That's depressing

bq2: Yes. There was a time when I had a TV and a PS2 in my boudoir. It was a very brief time.

bq3: I suppose 50% of the time I'm indifferent to statistic shooting, 25% of the time I find the stats interesting and 25% of the time I find them annoying.

bq4: I'd rather have a knowing glance shot in my direction.

Hell is for Children - Pat Benetar

Luka - Suzanne Vega

The message: Millions of American children suffer from abuse - and in many cases a relative or neighbor knows about it but chooses to do nothing, using the rationale, "it's none of my business" - when in reality, one simple phone call to the police or child protective services could stop the abuse - and give that child a 2nd chance at a - somewhat - normal life.

Rock Soldiers - Ace Frehley

Master of Puppets - Metallica

The message: "Cocaine kills"