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"For What It's Worth" is a song written by Stephen Stills and performed by Buffalo Springfield in the 1960s. The song is also known as "For What It's Worth (Stop, Hey What's That Sound)." It was recorded on December 5, 1966, and the following spring the song enjoyed its 7th place on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song's lyrics were inspired by the riots that followed the imposition of a curfew on the Sunset Strip in November 1966. It is often referred to as an anti-war lyric, manifesting opposition to laws that violate civil rights. The song very quickly became known as a protest song. Many people thought it was about the events at Kent State, which was denied by Stephen Stills.
The hit musical "For What It's Worth" can be heard in many iconic films, such as "Forrest Gump." It is often used at times when it is needed to introduce the atmosphere of the counterculture movement and protests that took place in 1960s America.