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The 60s was one of the first times the power of music was used by a generation to bind them together
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"The '60s was one of the first times the power of music was used by a generation to bind them together"

- Neil Young

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The 1960s was a time of great social and political turmoil, and music was an effective tool for the youth of the period to reveal their feelings and unite them in a typical cause. Music was used to express the disappointments of the era, to challenge the status quo, and to inspire people to act. It was a time when music was utilized to bring individuals together, to develop a sense of solidarity and to create a movement. Music was used to protest the Vietnam War, to fight for civil liberties, and to challenge the establishment. Music was an effective force that helped to shape the culture of the period and to bring individuals together in a typical cause. Neil Young's quote is a suggestion of the power of music to bring individuals together and to develop a sense of unity and uniformity.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Neil Young somewhere between November 12, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Canada. The author also have 42 other quotes.

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