This set aims to capture the feeling of the Vietnam/American War as played out in the public consciousness through music from 1963 - 1975.
Starting with patriotic songs from country stalwarts Johnny Wright and Jerry Reed. "Fightin for Sam" by The Prophets is a rare pop record with a pro military message.
"The Willing Conscript" has a jarring melody for its subject matter and the iconic "Fortunate Son" by CCR needs no introduction.
The next songs are mostly of the era and not about the conflict, apart from the raw "2+2" by Bob Seger System.
Barry McGuire with "Eve of Destruction" kicks off a quartet of protest songs. 'The War Drags On' by Mick Softley was covered by Donovan.
From the other side of the coin we have "The Viet Nam Blues" which was written by a young Kris Kristofferson. While 'Freedoms Cause' is unashamed propaganda.
"Napalm Sticks To Kids" was actually created by a group of GI's.
