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3 one hit wonders from the 1980s that were protest songs hiding in plain sight

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The article is a cultural/historical piece about protest songs from the 1980s. There is no commercial mechanism, no company, commodity, supply chain, or financial impact. No sector is affected.

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  • Eddy Grant's 1983 song 'Electric Avenue' was inspired by the 1981 Brixton riots.
  • Men Without Hats' 1982 hit 'The Safety Dance' protested bans on certain dance styles in nightclubs.
  • Midnight Oil's 1987 track 'Beds Are Burning' focused on Aboriginal land rights.
  • The article discusses protest songs from the 1980s.
  • No commercial or economic mechanisms are present.

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3 one hit wonders from the 1980s that were protest songs hiding in plain sight β€” News Analysis