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We Didn T Start The Fire Allusion
Throughout history there was many catchy songs which have become popular throughout the years including a song from the iconic singer-songwriter Billy Joel.The song “We didn't start the fire’ by Billy Joel used many different references throughout history including people and events along with news headlines, that shocked the world. Billy Joel used many rhythmic allusions throughout the song which consisted of 24 stanzas. An allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. However it does not explain the person, place, thing or event in detail which it refers. Each stanza outlined a different time period from 1949 to 1989 and contained a list of allusions

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