Eve of Destruction was written by Barry McGuire during the Vietnam War, & while some of the lyrics are dated, this song and so many other songs exactly reflect our political climate of fear and uncertainty today, and these songs are reminders that nothing has changed. Things haven't gotten better. They have gotten worse. Isn't that embarrassing? I can assure this administration & Fox News that no Activist is getting paid for standing out here and making our voices heard. It is a dangerous turnin

Barry McGuire - Eve Of Destruction (1965) "Eve of Destruction," released in 1965 and performed by Barry McGuire, became a powerful reflection of the social and political tensions of the 1960s. Written by P.F. Sloan, the song captured the anxieties surrounding the Vietnam War, civil rights movements, and nuclear threats. McGuire’s gravelly voice and the stark, direct lyrics conveyed a deep sense of frustration, fear, and urgency that resonated with a generation facing unprecedented global uncerta

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