Briefly identify the cultural production(s) (your choice of 1-3 song(s) from the 1960s-1980s) that you will analyze, your approach (historical or cultural), and the paper’s central argument or takeaway point. In your conclusion, strong essays will take the essay one step further to address why this topic is significant to U.S. culture, society, and/or history.

Analyze the history of two songs

Assignment Prompt: Write an analytical paper responding directly to your chosen prompt.

The two songs that have chosen

Eagles – Best of My Love March 1, 1975

Michael Jackson – Rock with You January 19, 1980

Add the links to the songs at the top of the paper

In your introduction paragraph, briefly identify the cultural production(s) (your choice of 1-3 song(s) from the 1960s-1980s) that you will analyze, your approach (historical or cultural), and the paper’s central argument or takeaway point. In your conclusion, strong essays will take the essay one step further to address why this topic is significant to U.S. culture, society, and/or history.

Prompt Option #1 – Historical Approach

Examine the origins, development, lyric meaning/ representation, or music. Consider using language that focuses on the songwriter’s intention in writing this song.