1970. This was originally an anti Vietnam War song by the Temptations. Motown received repeated requests for the song was a single. To avoid alienating the group's more conservative fans, Motown had this singer release the song as a single. It was "no played" on Clear Channel after 9-11-2001. It is possibly the most successful protest song of all time. After this hit, the singer enjoyed more success in the UK and moved there permanently.