From American Songwriter · Em Casalena · · 40s
Vietnam War Veterans' 1967 Anthems
Vietnam War veterans recall three 1967 songs that shaped their experiences.
In brief
Vietnam War veterans recall three 1967 songs that shaped their experiences. Vietnam War veterans alive remember three 1967 protest songs: 'I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag', 'Alice’s Restaurant Massacree', and 'Waist Deep In The Big Muddy'. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
1967 protest song
Vietnam War veterans recall Country Joe and The Fish's 1967 song that sparked TV bans with F-bombs.
“I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag”
Draft humor song
Arlo Guthrie's 1967 song about draft arrests remains a favorite among veterans decades later.
“Alice’s Restaurant Massacree”
Vietnam War symbolism
Pete Seeger's 1967 song uses 1942 Louisiana setting to symbolize Vietnam War escalation.
“Waist Deep In The Big Muddy”
The takeaway
Vietnam War veterans alive remember three 1967 protest songs: 'I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag', 'Alice’s Restaurant Massacree', and 'Waist Deep In The Big Muddy'.
