Why the Vietnam War Produced Such Iconic Music

Legendary Concerts on Instagram: "Bruce Springsteen wrote “Born in the U.S.A.” as a protest song, not an anthem — a raw look at how Vietnam veterans returned home to a country that had no plan, no support, and no recognition for what they’d been through. The upbeat drums and stadium-sized chorus often mask the real story underneath: the verses describe a soldier sent off to war, only to come back and find himself unemployed, ignored, and forgotten by the very nation he fought for. Springsteen ha

Unforgettable Concerts on Instagram: "“Fortunate Son,” released by Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1969, became one of the defining protest anthems of the Vietnam War era. Written by John Fogerty, the song is a fierce critique of class privilege, calling out how wealthy and politically connected families were often able to avoid the draft while working-class Americans were sent to fight. Its raw guitar riff, urgent vocals, and blunt lyrics captured the frustration of a generation that felt the s