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Vietnam war songs

#62
Protest is Patriotism and in today's era of music no one has really stepped up to the plate to make a lasting "protest" hit song. As far as I'm concerned, Protest songs were against government actions and not against Military men and Women doing their duty for the country they love. The political opinions of Military personnel never really mattered as they had no say in the matters of War and Peace. The big guys with all the money dictated those key decisions. I could never understand the backlash of anti-war songs. War is hell, like so many know. On any front it cause a disruption in the lives of millions. The poor carrying the biggest burden of all. Because Wars are always, "founded by the rich, and funded by the poor."
 
#68
ghostsontheroad said:
Protest is Patriotism and in today's era of music no one has really stepped up to the plate to make a lasting "protest" hit song. As far as I'm concerned, Protest songs were against government actions and not against Military men and Women doing their duty for the country they love. The political opinions of Military personnel never really mattered as they had no say in the matters of War and Peace. The big guys with all the money dictated those key decisions. I could never understand the backlash of anti-war songs. War is hell, like so many know. On any front it cause a disruption in the lives of millions. The poor carrying the biggest burden of all. Because Wars are always, "founded by the rich, and funded by the poor."
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As unfair as it might be, I think that many people associate the mistreatment of our military personnel during that time to some of those protest songs. Not saying I agree with it because I do not.
 
#74
interesting ideas and some curious insights as to some of the comments on this thread ...

just curious as to how many posting or reading here actually spent time in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era ...

..in any case, nice to see 4 pages of folk taking the time to offer suggestions to help entertain a group that at one time may have been forgotten, and may even want to forget about it themselves ... keep in mind, this is a group of vets that have chosen to be with like minded folk that can relate for a reason ...they share a very unique common bond ... anything that creates a positive atmosphere and lets them leave feeling good about themselves and what they did would be appropriate, and appreciated ... JMHO
 
#75
Rockmusician said:
"Sandman" by America

"For What's It Worth" by Buffalo Springfield

"Brothers Under The Bridge" By Bruce Springsteen

"Born In The USA" by Bruce Springsteen
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None of the Above.

But I can tell you most of the recommendations of Motown, Buff Springfield, Credence etc are right on. Also let me add:

Cry Me A River--Joe Cocker
Anything by Iron Butterfly or the Young Rascals

The whole Country Joe and the Fish thing is blown up way more than it should be----almost in a "forced" way---forget about it.

And yes, I was there--3X
 
#76
MEKer said:
None of the Above.

But I can tell you most of the recommendations of Motown, Buff Springfield, Credence etc are right on. Also let me add:

Cry Me A River--Joe Cocker
Anything by Iron Butterfly or the Young Rascals

The whole Country Joe and the Fish thing is blown up way more than it should be----almost in a "forced" way---forget about it.

And yes, I was there--3X
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why not? are those offensive for veterans?
 
#77
Not at all-they are just not "era" songs that fit the way the OP laid out the scenario and audience.

BTW--I have always loved America as it appeals to my "softer" side (whatever THAT is), especially VENTURA HIGHWAY---something about that song that gets me.
 

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