# Vietnam Veterans' 1965 Anthems

> Vietnam veterans recall three 1965 songs that defined their war era.
- Title: Vietnam Veterans' 1965 Anthems · American Songwriter
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: vietnam war, 1965, we gotta get out of this place, eve of destruction, hello vietnam, country music, rock music, music, culture, Vietnam, Veterans', Anthems
- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/every-vietnam-war-veteran-alive-remembers-these-3-must-hear-anthems-from-1965
- Author: Em Casalena
- Published: 2026-10-18T14:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vietnam war, 1965, we gotta get out of this place, eve of destruction, hello vietnam, country music, rock music, music, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Vietnam veterans alive today remember three 1965 songs: 'We Gotta Get Out Of This Place', 'Eve Of Destruction', and 'Hello Vietnam'.