From American Songwriter · Em Casalena · · 50s
Vietnam Veterans' 1965 Anthems
Vietnam veterans recall three 1965 songs that defined their war era.
In brief
Vietnam veterans recall three 1965 songs that defined their war era. Vietnam veterans alive today remember three 1965 songs: 'We Gotta Get Out Of This Place', 'Eve Of Destruction', and 'Hello Vietnam'. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Vietnam veterans' 1965 anthems
Vietnam veterans alive today recall three 1965 songs that defined their war era.
We Gotta Get Out Of This Place
The Animals' 1965 blues rock song was popular among active G.I.s during the war and peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Eve Of Destruction
Barry McGuire's 1965 song peaked at No. 1 on the Hot 100 and is remembered by veterans for its themes of war and the draft.
Hello Vietnam
Johnnie Wright's 1965 country song topped the Hot Country Singles chart and is featured in the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket.
What it means
Vietnam veterans alive today remember three 1965 songs: 'We Gotta Get Out Of This Place', 'Eve Of Destruction', and 'Hello Vietnam'.
