Try a Little Tenderness was first produced by Frank Sinatra in the 1940's, a time when America issued policies of containment in order to prevent the spread of communism.

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They may be weary, Russia does get wearied
Being that they're communist
But when they're weary, try a little containment

It's not just governmental
They have grief and no cares
But a plan, so strong and subtle 
Makes it unable to share

We won't regret it, passed by the senate
Laws to stop the spread
And it's all so easy
Try a little containment

Try A Little Containment - Frank Sinatra Parody

Elvis Presley produced his hip-shakin' hit "Money Honey" in the 1950's, a time when the US experienced economic growth which led to the rise of the white middle class and a population shift to the suburbs and the BABY BOOM!

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You know, my landlord rang my front doorbell
I live in the suburbs, I was doin well
I was white middle class, I own a TV
With economic growth, I was livin free
I have
Money Honey
Money Honey
Money Honey, and I'll probably have another baby

Money Honey - Elvis Presley Parody

The Beatles classic hit "Yellow Submarine" was produced in the 1960's, during the time of the civil rights movement. Although progressive, there were still cases of 'white power' and unequal rights throughout the country.

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In the country where I was born
Lived a white man who was free
And he had an easy life 
Due to white supremacy

So we started to protest 
For civil rights, to be free
And we took freedom rides
In our white society

We all live in a white society, a white society, a white society
We all live in a white society, a white society, a white society

History Through Music