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It’s a reminder of what war costs and a call for peace. 13. “Give Peace A Chance” By John Lennon And Plastic Ono Band. The first hit song John Lennon had outside of The Beatles is “Give Peace a Chance,” credited to The Plastic Ono Band. This renowned anti-war anthem was a powerful voice during the Vietnam War era.
- “Gimme Shelter” by The Rolling Stones. 1969 saw the release of the single ‘Gimme Shelter‘, which was included on the album Let It Bleed. It was written during a period when there was a great deal of social and political unrest.
- “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag” by Country Joe and the Fish. This sardonic sing-along is one of the songs that is most closely connected with the war in Vietnam.
- “American Soldier” by Toby Keith. Toby Keith, a conservative country musician, wrote another song in the days immediately following the terrorist events of September 11, 2001, focusing this one on the difficulties faced by the average person who voluntarily serves in the armed forces of his nation.
- “Masters of War” by Bob Dylan. This anti-war song by Bob Dylan was written as a critique of the officials in charge of the country. He holds political leaders responsible for the fact that conflicts break out and innocent people die while fighting in them.
- Black Sabbath – ‘War Pigs’ War: Vietnam War. The message: Geezer Butler said in Martin Popoff’s 2006 biography of the band that ‘War Pigs’ was “totally against the Vietnam War, about how these rich politicians and rich people start all the wars for their benefit and get all the poor people to die for them.”
- Radiohead – ‘Harry Patch (In Memory Of)’ Advertisement. War: World War I. The message: Thom Yorke wrote on Radiohead’s website that an interview with Patch had strongly resonated with him.
- The Clash – ‘Spanish Bombs’ War: Spanish Civil War. The message: Joe Strummer compared the incidents of the Spanish Civil War with the actions of the Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA), a nationalist group from the Basque Country who had been bombing popular holiday resorts.
- Rolling Stones – ‘Gimme Shelter’ War: Vietnam War. The message: “Vietnam was not war as we knew it in the conventional sense,” Mick Jagger told Rolling Stone in 1995.
Songs about warfare have long been a powerful way for artists to reflect on the human condition during times of conflict. Whether critiquing the devastation caused by war, honoring those who have fought, or exploring the psychological toll on soldiers, music captures the complexity of war from multiple perspectives. Across various genres, these songs serveContinue reading
- “Zombie” – The Cranberries. The Cranberry’s song “Zombie” has become an anthem for millions of people around the world. Released in 1994, it was written by lead singer Dolores O’Riordan as a protest against the IRA and the conflict in Northern Ireland.
- “One” – Metallica. “One” is a heavy metal song by Metallica, released in 1989 as part of their eponymous fifth studio album. With the lyrics based on Dalton Trumbo’s anti-war novel, Johnny Got His Gun, it has since become an iconic and influencing track for the band.
- “This Is War” – 30 Seconds To Mars. The hit single “This Is War” by 30 Seconds To Mars is an epic anthem of perseverance. Released in 2009, the song transcends barriers of genre and immediately connects with its listeners.
- “War Pigs” – Black Sabbath. “War Pigs” is a song by the legendary English metal band Black Sabbath. Written in 1970, it has become an iconic classic in the metal genre and remains one of the most popular songs by Black Sabbath.
Dec 19, 2023 · 4. “Ballad of the Green Berets” – Barry Sadler & Robin Moore. Sergeant Barry Sadler’s song, which was more popular among the military than the general public, was one of the few songs to emerge from the Vietnam Conflict, notably in 1966, which offered a favorable picture of the military and the war itself.
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8. When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Sung by both sides of the American Civil War, this song expresses the longing for the safe return of friends and relatives from combat. It was written by the Irish-American bandleader Patrick Gilmore who served during wartime as bandmaster for the 22nd New York Regiment.
