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  1. Dec 6, 2023 · Top Vietnam War songs; 1. “Fortunate Sonby Creedence Clearwater Revival; 2. “For What It's Worth” by Buffalo Springfield; 3. “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place” by The Animals; 4. “War” by Edwin Starr; 5. “Leaving on a Jet Plane” by Peter, Paul, and Mary; 6. “Vietnam” by Jimmy Cliff; 7. “The Unknown Soldier” by The ...

    • "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Album: Willy and the Poor Boys. Released: 1969. Released during the height of the Vietnam War, "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is a powerful statement on the socio-economic disparities that became evident in the draft system.
    • "War" by Edwin Starr. Album: War & Peace. Released: 1970. Edwin Starr's potent anti-war anthem, "War," came to life during a time when the nation was deeply divided over the Vietnam War.
    • "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye. Album: What's Going On. Released: 1971. Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" emerged as a compassionate plea for understanding and peace during the turbulent early 70s.
    • "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag" by Country Joe and the Fish. Album: I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die. Released: 1967. Country Joe McDonald's anti-war anthem, "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag," is remembered for its grim humor and direct commentary on the Vietnam War.
    • House of the Rising Sun, The Animals. Although it’s origin is uncertain, The House of the Rising Sun was most memorably performed by the Animals, an English rock group for whom it was a trans-Atlantic smash hit.
    • All Along the Watchtower, Bob Dylan / Jimi Hendrix. Originally written, recorded and released by Bob Dylan – to a positive reception – All Along the Watchtower is now best identified with Jimi Hendrix.
    • Gimme Shelter, The Rolling Stones. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards drew their inspiration for Gimme Shelter directly from the Vietnam War. In a 1995 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Jagger said
    • Fortunate Son, Creedence Clearwater Revival. An anthem of the anti-war, counter-culture movement which skewers elites who support the war but refuse to pay the costs themselves, delivered from the perspective of someone who isn’t a ‘fortunate son’ (read: born of a wealthy family) themselves.
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  3. The Vietnam War: The Soundtrack · Playlist · 38 songs · 3.1K likes.

  4. SOUNDTRACK · 2017. Preview. Disc 1. 1. A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall. Bob Dylan. 6:51. 2. Hello Vietnam (Single Version) Johnny Wright. 3:08. It's My Life. The Animals. 3:08. 4. Eve of Destruction. Barry McGuire. 3:33. 5. Turn! The Byrds. 3:50. 6. Masters of War. The Staple Singers. 4:35. 7. Mustang Sally. Wilson Pickett. 3:06. 8. Smokestack Lightnin'

  5. Dec 1, 2021 · 1. “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. 2. “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. 3.

  6. Mar 29, 2021 · Nancy Sinatras “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” “My Girl” by the Temptations, Blood Sweat and Tears’ “And When I Die,” “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash, and, for Bradley himself, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles’ “Tears of a Clown.”

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