7 Nov 2018

Songs of War and Protest

From Nine To Noon, 11:09 am on 7 November 2018
Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello

Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello Photo: composite

With Armistice Day coming up this Sunday, music commentator, Graeme Downes has been listening to protest songs. He chosen 3 that still resonate - 'Talkin World War III Blues' by Bob Dylan, 'Shipbuilding' by Elvis Costello and 'What Passing Bells For These Who Die As Cattle?' from War Requiem by Benjamin Britten.

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