There are thousands of songs out there, but here are a few of my faves. Feel free to chip in in the comments with your own.
Hamlet – The Band – Ophelia
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RjqcTsxx-8]
Animal Farm – Pink Floyd Animals
The Grapes of Wrath – Bruce Springsteen – The Ghost of Tom Joad
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKKpmbcSe5E]
The Story of Ulysses – Cream – Tales of Brave Ulysses
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8hLc_nqx8g]