Woodstock

Edwin Starr

War, What is it good for

In 1968 Motown bought Ric-Tic, which gave Edwin access to their writers and producers. This is a protest song about the Vietnam war even though it makes a broader statement of the need for harmony in our everyday lives. War was one of the first Motown songs to make a political statement.

War, huh, yeah
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
War, huh, yeah
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it again, why'all

War, huh, good god
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing, listen to me

Oh, war, I despise
'Cause it means destruction of innocent lives

War means tears to thousands of mothers eyes
When their sons go to fight
And lose their lives

I said, war, huh good god, why'all
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing say it again

War, whoa, lord
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing, listen to me

it ain't nothing but a heart-breaker
(War) friend only to the undertaker
Oh, war it's an enemy to all mankind
The point of war blows my mind
War has caused unrest
Within the younger generation
Induction then destruction
Who wants to die, ah, war-huh, good god why'all
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it, say it, say it
War, huh
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing listen to me

it ain't nothing but a heart breaker
(War) it's got one friend that's the undertaker
Oh, war, has shattered many a young mans dreams
Made him disabled, bitter and mean
Life is much to short and precious
To spend fighting wars these days
War can't give life
It can only take it away

Oh, war, huh good god why'all
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing say it again

whoa, lord
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing listen to me

it ain't nothing but a heart breaker
(War) friend only to the undertaker
Peace, love and understanding
Tell me, is there no place for them today
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But lord knows there's got to be a better way

Oh, war, huh good god why'all
What is it good for you tell me
Say it, say it, say it, say it

huh good god why'all
What is it good for
Stand up and shout it nothing

For and against beatlemania

 For the tour:

Teenage girls were for the Beatlemania tour because they related to their songs and it was on topic of the new generations things. It gave the girl some feel of independence and youth and that why they loved the Beatles so much.  

Against the tour:

The older generation was against the tour because they didn't want there children to listen to their music. The older generation had a different perspective of the Beatlemania and they thought of it so differently then the teenagers and didn't like it because they thought it was inappropriate.  

 

Testing pH

 Aim: To test the pH of a range of household chemicals.

Method: Add a few drops of each chemical to a spot on your spotting tile. If a substance is solid or powdered you will need to mix it with a few drops of water before testing it. 

Results: 

Discussion:

The results tell me if it was an acid or a base. Some of the colors in turned to will tell me if it is an acid or a base or not. Red is a strong acid with a pH number of 0 and if its blue its a strong base with has a pH number of 14 and if its green that is neutral with a pH number of 7.

Conclusion:  

If I were to do this again I use different chemicals and sort it better.  

Beatlemania

I want to hold your hand 

In this song they are talking about wanting to hold someone's hand and it sounds like it is some type of love song. The girls that listen to the Beatles will love this song because of what it is about and they went crazy for the Beatles. 

Oh yeah, I'll tell you somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

Oh please, say to me
You'll let me be your man
And please, say to me
You'll let me hold your hand
Now, let me hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide

Yeah, you got that somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide

Yeah, you got that somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I feel that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

Anzac

 When do you hear this song?

On Anzac day or in arm's memorials. In military tradition, the last post is the bugle call that signifies the end of the days activities. It is also sounded at the military funerals to indicate that the soldier has gone to his final rest and at commemorative services such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. 

Why is this song significant/important to New Zealand?

The Las Post was played to signal the end of the soldiers activities for the day. It is still used today at military funerals and memorial services Its use in funeral indicates that the serviceman or woman's duty is complete ans they can rest in peace.

What is the History behind the Last post - Why was it played and when?

It originated with British troops stationed in the Netherlands, where it drew on an older Dutch custom and it was called tap toe, from which comes the term tattoo as in Military tattoo. The tap toe was also used to signal the end of the day, but originated from a signal that beer taps had to be shut, hence that the day had ended.

What does this song represent?

In military tradition, the last post is the bugle call that signifies the end of the day's activities. is is also sounded at military funerals to indicate that the soldier has gone to his final rest and at commemorative services such as Anzac Day and Remembrance day.

 

Music

What Genre are you going to be looking at?

The genre of our song is R&B, Soul and Pop.

Who is in the group?

In our group it is Vin Tahnesha and I.

What is each person doing?

Tahnesha and I are both singing and Vin is going to play the piano for us.

What is the name of the song?

All of me.

Who is the song written and performed by?

The song is written by John Stephens and Toby Gad and it is produced by John Legend and Dave Tozer.

What is the song about?

This song is about his wife and how she makes him feel.

What is going to be the challenge of this piece?

It is going to be a challenge for us to sing is and get some of those high notes.

What part of the song are you working on first?

Learning to get the right chord.