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The Soundtrack of War:
American music could be heard everywhere in Vietnam. From transistor radios in the field tuned to Armed Forces Radio (AFVN) to a unit's resident guitar player, an ongoing yet varied soundtrack accompanied the Vietnam War. In the early years of the war, AFVN favored pop standards, steering clear of rock 'n roll. Yet, grunts clamored for music their friends at home to listen to. Eventually, AFVN played rock 'n roll, which could also be heard in Saigon nightclubs and on bootleg tapes smuggled in from San Francisco. Soul, rhythm and blues, and country music also found their way into the mix. Songs that reflected the opinions of many troops, such as Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son" and the Animals' "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" dominated the airwaves and soldiers' sing-a-longs. .... |