Best Vietnam Protest Songs?

Hey guys,

I've got an assignment to do where I have to pick a song protesting Vietnam War and compare it to a war poem. So I was wondering what are some of the best Vietnam War Songs. I'd like to pick something from The Beatles, Bob Dylan or Jimi Hendrix but nothing comes to mind, so any suggestions would be good :D

Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watch Tower

Oh and Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA is also pretty good....

Fortunate Son - CCR

nuff said.

Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watch Tower

jointed

Funny you say that, I was just listening to that song. But I can't see how the lyrics relate to the war.

Fortunate Son - CCR

nuff said.

KaptainKernal

"It ain't me, it ain't, I ain't no fortunate son."

Not really a protest song, but great indeed.

Napalm In The Morning - Sodom Not a protest, but meh.Vfanek

Thanks, but I REALLLLYY need Protest songs for my assignment.

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Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watch Tower

jking197

Funny you say that, I was just listening to that song. But I can't see how the lyrics relate to the war.

They relate to America's situation as a whole during the 60s...oh but if you want a more direct song I suggest you check out Born in the USA.

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Fortunate Son - CCR

nuff said.

wslacker2

"It ain't me, it ain't, I ain't no fortunate son."

Not really a protest song, but great indeed.

Protest songs??? Oh... I didn't read the whole topic :P

I thought the TC meant great music from that era.

Go with Born in the USA..lyrics are clear.kruesader

Aww.. I really can't stand that song at all though!

[QUOTE="kruesader"]Go with Born in the USA..lyrics are clear.jking197

Aww.. I really can't stand that song at all though!

I really like it, it is probably the easiest choice for you to get working on.

Barry McGuire - Eve of Destruction

Beatles - Revolution

John Lennon - Give Peace A Chance

Just a few early thoughts, I'll post more if you like/if I remembery.

Fortunate Son - CCR

nuff said.

KaptainKernal

Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

In the Year 2525 Sorry, I can't think of the artist.

Paper Lace - Billy Don't Be A Hero

It's surprising how many protest songs I listen to considering my hawkish ways :P

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Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watch Tower

jking197

Funny you say that, I was just listening to that song. But I can't see how the lyrics relate to the war.

I'm gonna keep going because I'm bored:

Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth

CCR - Fortunate Son

Bob Dylan - Blowin' in the Wind

And of course, the old classic...

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Fortunate Son - CCR

nuff said.

wslacker2

"It ain't me, it ain't, I ain't no fortunate son."

Not really a protest song, but great indeed.

Are you kidding me? "Not really a protest song"?

"Some folks are born made to wave the flag,
Ooh, theyre red, white and blue.
And when the band plays hail to the chief,
Ooh, they point the cannon at you, lord,"

"It aint me, it aint me, I aint no senators son, son.
It aint me, it aint me; I aint no fortunate one, no,"

"
Some folks inherit star spangled eyes,
Ooh, they send you down to war, lord,
And when you ask them, how much should we give?
Ooh, they only answer more! more! more! yoh,"

Hell, the whole thing is a protest against the Vietnam War. The "fortunate son" refers to those who got out of the draft because of connections, either political or economical.

like the guy above said edwin star - war

really great song off the Battlefield vietnam soundtrack that had some good protest songs from the 60s too

Thanks guys!

I think I might go with Fortunate Son (CCR) or Machine Gun (Hendrix)

war pigs- black sabbath

bob dylan- masters of war, blowin in the wind

john lennon- imagine

"Only Nineteen" by Redgumfreek666

Oooh yes! very much so, great choice!