| Description | Tracks 1 - 17:
This is the edited master assembly of Part 2 of the third programme of 'Off Limits'. In this production Charles Parker, the folk singer Barbara Dane and journalist Irwin Solber discuss American opposition to US involvement in Vietnam and in military / capitalist policies generally. Protests by US troops and students are considered.
Tracks 1 & 3 provide introductions to the production. Track 2 features a song performed by Barbara Dane with the chorus 'Insubordination'. and refers to soldiers' discontent within the US Army. This song also appears on Tracks 3, 4 & 5.
Tracks 6 & 7 feature Irwin Solber discussing what he considers to be American imperialism and current movements of national liberation. Track 7 also identifies shortcomings in American social provision such as education, libraries and health care, as the war effort increasingly absorbs public budgets.
Tracks 8 -9 consider recent student demonstrations and the extent to which American troops are aware of such campaigns on their behalf.
Tracks 10 -12 consider the Kent State shootings of students by members of the Ohio National Guard. Barbara Dane sings a song about this event, which commences 'Brother listen to my story, sisters listen to my song'. This is an adaption of an existing protest song entitled 'The death of Harry Simms'. The conventional view of American society as a 'melting pot' of cultures is challenged in Track 12.
Tracks 13 - 15 criticise the subordination of the American education system (particularly universities) to military and capitalist demands. Reference is made to the 'Free Speech Movement' at the University of California's Berkeley campus on Track 15, as is a perceived dehumanisation of the quality of life in America.
Track 16 features Barbara Dane singing a song with the chorus 'Hallelujah, I'm a bum, Hallelujah who are you?' This is a response to President Nixon's insult against student protestors.
Track 17 includes a reference to an anti-drug campaign within the American army. The 'GI Movement' and Anti-war Veterans Movement calls for soldiers to keep themselves clear of mind and strong in body to assist them in achieving their aims when they return home.
Total: 26:34 minutes
Dubber's reference number: PLA KF571E0015080 |