11 Notable Songs About the Vietnam War
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11 Notable Songs About the Vietnam War
To mark the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, some songs that capture the pain and horrors of the war.
May 13, 2025
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War’s Unforgettable Anti-War Anthem Edwin Starr’s “War” hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1970 and became one of the defining protest songs of the Vietnam era. Produced by Norman Whitfield at Motown’s Gordy label, the track was originally recorded by The Temptations but released by Starr as a standalone single. Its call-and-response hook became instantly iconic. Three weeks at #1 and a Year-End chart placement at #6 cemented its place in pop history. Crank it up or change the station? Wh
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