The Cold War, despite being a very big dispute between the USSR and the U.S.A., also had many cultural impacts on different parts of society. Musically, The Cold War had an impact on all aspects of culture, including popular music. Cold War people, issues and ideas were described and criticized in a wide variety of musical forms: from whimsical country and western songs in the 1950s, to folk-protest music of the Woodstock era and songs about the nuclear paranoia of the 1980s. Music styles sometimes made connections to the Cold War through their lyrics and meanings. The world of popular music, for one, got a crazy kick out of the war. Country, blues, jazz, gospel, rock and roll, rockabilly, Calypso, novelty and even polka musicians embraced atomic energy with wild-eyed enthusiasm. These musicians churned out a variety of truly memorable tunes featuring some of the most bizarre lyrics of the 20th century. Punk music expressed their hatred of leaders, and at this time rock and roll really emerged. Some people even believe that the Beetles played a big role in the fall of communism. Back during the Cold War, music was a huge part of people's lives and with the war going on, it was hard for music to not be influenced by the ongoing conflict. The Cold War created some anger in artists, who felt they could express their feelings through their music. Music is a creative and different way to express singers feelings and thoughts on the war at hand, and with their music thoughts and feelings came out to the public. For a video on the music of the Cold War, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEU3FdgvYwY
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