“All Along the Watchtower” – Bob Dylan (1967) – Many have interpreted the song’s lyrics as a reflection of the desire to end American fighting in Vietnam.ġ7. “7 O’Clock News /Silent Night” – Simon and Garfunkel (1966) – Covering the current events at the time, including Nixon’s urge to escalate the war effort in Vietnam.ġ6. “Still in Saigon” – Charlie Daniels Band (1982) – Song tells the story of a man who was drafted into Vietnam, returned to a divided nation, and is plagued by memories of his time in the war.ġ5. “Ballad of the Green Berets” – Barry Sadler (1966) – A steady ballard about the heroism of the Green Berets.ġ4. “Run Through the Jungle” – Creedence Clearwater Revival (1970) – Though written about the prevalence of guns, the song’s lyrics lead many to associate it with Vietnam.ġ3. “Vietnam” – The Minutemen (1984) – A strong statement against the political motivations for the Vietnam War.ġ2. “Nineteen” – Paul Hardcastle (1985) – An anti-war song, the title refers to the average age of a soldier in Vietnam.ġ0. “Chicago” – Graham Nash (1971) – A song about the 1968 protests at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.ĩ. “Going Home” – Normie Rowe (1967) – From an Australian pop star, a song associated with coming home from service in Vietnam.Ĩ. “Susan On the West Coast Waiting” – Donovan (1969) – About a young man who is drafted into Vietnam.ħ. “Give Me Love (Peace on Earth)” – George Harrison (1973) – While written about the war in Bangladesh, the song became an anthem of peace at the end of the Vietnam War.Ħ. “War” – Edwin Starr (1970) – A clear anti-war song which rose in popularity at the height of the Vietnam War.ĥ. “Leavin’ on a Jet Plane” – Peter, Paul, & Mary (1967) – Not written about the war directly, but it again became a song associated with departure for Vietnam.Ĥ. “Feel Like I’m Fixin To Die Rag” – Country Joe McDonald & The Fish (1965) – Written by a former Navy man, this satirical song became an iconic protest song of the Vietnam era.ģ. “We Gotta Get Outta This Place” – The Animals (1965) – while not explicitly about Vietnam, the song’s themes became a popular anthem with the troops.Ģ. Here we take a look at 40 songs about the Vietnam era.ġ. The Vietnam era set a precedent for music as a public space to reflect perspectives on war, with critical perspectives being acceptable and even popular. During the Vietnam War, we saw music mimic the public’s support, disillusionment and then rising disapproval. There are songs that are more broadly patriotic and songs that highlight critical problems in our country. Throughout history, music has covered an array of subjects, such as war and peace. Throughout the year, we’ll be highlighting lists of 40 things related to the Vietnam war/era. In 2022 – we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Decemby VVMF Album covers of songs from the Vietnam Era, including the cover from our Echoes of the Vietnam War podcast episode “EP18 – Music of the Vietnam Era.”
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