Why don't songs have soldier references like during Vietnam?
 

Just a question I had while listening to classic rock in the garage. So many song's from the late 60's to early 70's had references to the plight of soldiers in Vietnam, but I haven't noticed any about the soldiers in Iraq. Of course I mainly listen to old rock, but I hear enough new stuff to think I'd catch something. I realize there's no draft, but with all the folks against the war, I think musicians would do more.

Believe it or not, there ARE bands who actually DO support our troops...

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This video came out right after the Iraqi War first started, in 2003.

Randy

There are songs like that but I think its mostly rap. I cant really say I never really understood that kind of music.

Interestingly enough, I found a song about the Gulf War in 1990. "Train" by Uncle Tupelo...

There are bands out there that have some references.
Avenged Sevenfold has a song about Iraq. Not exactly like a 60's folk song but.......

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They had to write music because they didn't have the Internet yet!

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Randy

A Perfect Circle - Pet

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Randy

Country music has several popular tunes supporting the war being waged against terrorism. btw fo fastpunk.

"Smoke and Mirrors"

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Try this one:

Bumper of my SUV

That's a good one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m_2e4H_FhA

DI$CO

What would possess you to watch a video called Gay Bar Music? Is there something you are not telling us?

but Bush and Blair want to take YOU to the gay bar..

live a little...:D

LOL. Well done.