Did the Kinks predict this mess?

Well, clearly, no. But I was listening to some of their music today, and it reminded me of current news. 20th century man (particularly the middle of it) reminded me of complaints over civil liberties. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrmQB38aT5U
The Money Go Round explains in greater detail than a Robert Peston blog how credit derivatives work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCkmbD75a6U
Low budget would be another song to remind of the shift away from M&S towards Aldi and Lidl (and of course, the demise of Woolworths) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HEW5bXqKbU