Eve of Destruction was written by 19-year-old songwriter PF Sloan in 1965 and eventually became Barry McGuire's one and only big Billboard chart hit song. The song is a grave warning of imminent apocalypse, and considered by some to be the epitome of a protest song. It expressed the frustrations and fears of young people in the age of the Cold War, Vietnam, the nuclear arms race, and the civil rights movement. "You're old enough to kill, but not for votin'" refers to the fact that in the United States in 1965, men were subject to the draft at age just 18, while at that time the minimum voting age (in all but four states) was 21. --------------------------------------------------------- Song lyrics --------------------------------------------------------- The eastern world, it is exploding Violence flarin', bullets loadin' You're old enough to kill, but not for votin' You don't believe in war, but what's that gun you're totin' And even the Jordan River has bodies floatin' But you tell me Over and over and over again, my friend Ah, you don't believe We're on the eve of destruction. Don't you understand what I'm tryin' to say Can't you feel the fears I'm feelin' today? If the button is pushed, there's no runnin' away There'll be no one to save, with the world in a grave [Take a look around ya boy, it's bound to scare ya boy] And you tell me Over and over and over again, my friend Ah, you don't believe We're on the eve of destruction. Yeah, my blood's so mad feels like .... + Informações

plentyoftorrents.com Lyrics The eastern world it is explodin', violence flarin', bullets loadin', you're old enough to kill but not for votin', you don't believe in war, what's that gun you're totin', and even the Jordan river has bodies floatin', but you tell me over and over and over again my friend, ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction. Don't you understand, what I'm trying to say? Can't you see the fear that I'm feeling today? If the button is pushed, there's no running away, There'll be noone to save with the world in a grave, take a look around you, boy, it's bound to scare you, boy, but you tell me over and over and over again my friend, ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction. Yeah, my blood's so mad, feels like coagulatin', I'm sittin' here, just contemplatin', I can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation, handful of Senators don't pass legislation, and marches alone can't bring integration, when human respect is disintegratin', this whole crazy world is just too frustratin', and you tell me over and over and over again my friend, ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction. Think of all the hate there is in Red China! Tehn take a look around to Selma, Alabama! Ah, you may leave here, for four days in space, but when your eturn, it's the same old place, the poundin' of the drums, th pride and disgrace, you can bury your dead, but don't leave a trace, hate your next-door-neighbour, but don't forget to say grace, and you .... + Informações

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Barry's latest video, updating the original Eve of Destruction and looking at the world as it is today.. + Informações

Ah- The Circle of, um, Life?. + Informações

This song has always been one of my favorites of Barry McGuire. I am not sure I can do justice to it. The words paint such such a wonderful picture of God's Love. The song "Callin' Me Home" is from Barry's album, "Lighten Up" recorded in 1975. I hope it encourages you!. + Informações

Barry McGuire Singing his well known song Bullfrogs and Butterflies during our Operation Build: Stage 2 Appeal on the Vision Radio Network. Barry gives us a brief story into the origin of this song and its original intent. Don't forget to visit our website at www.vision.org.au or freecall 1800 00 777 0 to support UCB and its ministries by making a donation. Your support is most appreciated.. + Informações

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Short video Barry talking about Trippin the Sixties. + Informações

06SEP08 "Trippin' The 60s" at Acoustic Music San Diego (AMSD) as shot by Steve Laub. + Informações

TX 6 Aug 2009 Our guest is one of the most well-known international singer/songwriters from the infamous music culture of the sixties. Barry Maguire was known for his distinctive gravel voice and his performances with groups such as the New Christy Minstrels - and also for the iconic hit, Eve of Destruction. On a recent visit to this country, he took the time to 'drop in' and hang out with our Rob Holding. + Informações

I put this video together as a gift to Barry McGuire. I do not claim to be a Christian, however, I do believe in God and Jesus and thank them both for each day to grow closer to them. I try to live my life in such a way that when I face GOD, I won't be ashamed. I am not trying to convert anyone, just merely trying to show how close we may be to the End Times. Eddie Hartshorn. + Informações

This great song by Barry is put to a montage of photos that make it a great video. + Informações

The eastern world it tis explodin', violence flarin', bullets loadin', you're old enough to kill but not for votin', you don't believe in war, what's that gun you're totin', and even the Jordan river has bodies floatin', but you tell me over and over and over again my friend, ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction. Don't you understand, what I'm trying to say? Can't you see the fear that I'm feeling today? If the button is pushed, there's no running away, There'll be noone to save with the world in a grave, take a look around you, boy, it's bound to scare you, boy, but you tell me over and over and over again my friend, ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction. Yeah, my blood's so mad, feels like coagulatin', I'm sittin' here, just contemplatin', I can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation, handful of Senators don't pass legislation, and marches alone can't bring integration, when human respect is disintegratin', this whole crazy world is just too frustratin', and you tell me over and over and over again my friend, ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction. Think of all the hate there is in Red China! Tehn take a look around to Selma, Alabama! Ah, you may leave here, for four days in space, but when your eturn, it's the same old place, the poundin' of the drums, th pride and disgrace, you can bury your dead, but don't leave a trace, hate your next-door-neighbour, but don't forget to say grace, and you tell me over and over and .... + Informações

Barry McGuire performs "Eve of destruction" live with Terry Talbot on Spicks & Specks [australian tv show] . Recorded on March 12, 2008. Lyrics updated with with new lines such as, "You're old enough to kill/ you just started voting" and "... can live for ten years in space". The reference to "Red China" was also removed. [thanks wikipedia].. + Informações

Love Is sung by Barry back in the late 70's.. + Informações

NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. COPYRIGHTS RESERVED BY COPYRIGHT OWNER.This video is used only for non-profit usage and publishing. Barry McGuire (born 15 October 1935) is an American singer-songwriter best known for the hit song "Eve of Destruction", and later as a singer and songwriter of Contemporary Christian Music.As a folk rock solo singer in the 1960s, he was best known for his hits "Eve of Destruction" and "Sins of the Family", both written by PF Sloan. His other chart successes were "Child of Our Times" (co-written by Steve Barri) and "Cloudy Summer Afternoon (Raindrops)" (penned by Travis Edmonson of 1960's folk-duo, Bud & Travis). "Eve of Destruction" sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.McGuire's LP, The Eve of Destruction, reached its peak of #37 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart during the week ending 25 September 1965. That same day the single of that name went to #1 on both charts. McGuire was never again to break into the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. According to McGuire, "Eve of Destruction" was recorded in one take on a Thursday morning (from words scrawled on a crumpled piece of paper) and then he got a call from the record company at 7:00 the next Monday morning, telling him to turn on the radio - his song was playing. The recording includes an "ahhh" where McGuire could not read the words.The Temptations referenced McGuire's song "Eve of Destruction" in their song "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)". "Eve of .... + Informações

Barry singing Eve of Destruction at a church event accompanied by Don and Wendy Francisco. Recored in Boston July 2004. + Informações

Barry McGuire - Eve of destruction w. Planet Earth - Home-. + Informações

My version of the Folk Rock classic "Eve of Destrucrion" that was a hit for Barry McGuire. + Informações

Are we on the Eve of destroying ourselves? The only weapons off mass destruction in this world , are the people in it!. + Informações

vietnam clips to eve of destruction. + Informações

wonderful Song by Barry McGuire I'm a pilgrim, too.. + Informações

Barry McGuire doing his 1965 hit "Eve of Destruction" at the 40th Anniversary of the Monterey Pop Festival last July. Along with Terry Talbot of Mason Proffit fame, from their set called "Tripping the Sixties". + Informações