This day in music history.

August 26, 1970, `War' by Edwin Starr goes to number one. It was written by Motown hitmakers Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong and originally recorded by the Temptations. Starr's intense vocals transformed the song into an anthem for the anti (Vietnam) war movent. The song would earn Starr a Grammy for the Best Male R&B Vocal .
War by Edwin Starr
Oh no-there's got to be a better way Say it again There's got to be a better way-yeah
What is it good for? War has caused unrest Among the younger generation
Induction then destruction Who wants to die? War-huh What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing Say it again War-huh What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Yeah
War-I despise' Cos it means destruction Of innocent lives War means tears
To thousands of mothers how When their sons go off to fight And lose their lives
I said War-huh It's an enemy of all mankind No point of war' Cos you're a man Give it to me one time-now
Give it to me one time-now War has shattered Many young men's dreams We've got no place for it today
They say we must fight to keep our freedom But Lord, there's just got to be a better way It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker War Friend only to the undertaker War - Good God, now
What is it good for?