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They weren't. The Vietnam War lasted 8.7 years according to Wikipedia. That is 2x the length of WWII, and just as long as the Iraq War. So, the answer is that protest songs were largely ineffective in changing the course of the war.
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How did some Singers React to the Vietnam War?
The Vietnam War and the 1960's did create some classic music; which is directly influencing today's 21st century TV commercials. The "REMAKE" OF THE 90's WOODSTOCK FESTIVAL, 60's music for the NEW 60's FORD MUSTANG, and music (songs) from the Mama's and the Papa's, Scott McKenzie's "San Francisco...Flowers in her hair...". It is extremely difficult to hear any music on TV or on the car radio that isn't a 60's REMAKE piece of music. The music people of the 60's (Hippies, etc.) all had a cause (End the War, End the Draft, etc.) and this influenced their music. Those singing groups made good music, GI's, for the most part enjoyed it, there were almost always messeges in the songs; Creedence Clearwater Rivival (CCR) "...Run through the jungle...there's the land we smoke!", Crosby Stills and Nash, "...Four dead in Ohio, Tin Soldier's and Nixon's bombing...", Sonny and Cher, "...How many times must a cannon ball fly...", Steppin Wolf, "...fire all of yours guns and watch them explode into flame...", Country Joe and the Fish, "...I don't give a...next stop is Vietnam...", the Beetles, the Doors, the Who, Buffalo Springfield, Cream, Santana, Gentle Giant, Mechanical World, Electric Strawberry, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Carley Simon, Simon & Simon, Johnny Rivers, we listened to them all. "They" had something to sing about...they had a cause! They had something to sing about...a cause!
Which of these were known for their songs protesting war and other traditional American ideas?
who were known for their songs protesting war and other traditional American ideas.
Musicians that opposed the Vietnam war?
There was a very large and influential anti-war (Vietnam War specifically) movement active and vocal in the late 1960's. Authors, actors, musicians and other people in the public spotlight each used their individual talents to oppose the war. Particularly vocal musicians included The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Joan Baez, Jefferson Airplane and a plethora of others. Jimi Hendrix and The Doors both had anti-war songs banned in the USA. The movies of the original Woodstock and Monterey music festivals are dripping with anti-war sentiments.
What were World War 2 songs used for?
they were for boosting morale
What songs were popular with soldiers during the Vietnam War?
''Boom Boom'' by John Lee Hooker (1961) ''Runaway'' by Del Shannon (1961) ''The Lion Sleeps Tonight'' by The Tokens (1961) ''Soldier Boy'' by The Shirelles (1962) ''Wipe Out'' by The Surfaris (1962) ''Our Day Will Come'' by Ruby & The Romantics (1963) ''Puff, the Magic Dragon'' by Peter, Paul, & Mary (1963) ''Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow the Sun)'' by Del Shannon (1964) ''She's Not There'' by The Zombies (1964) ''As Tears Go By'' by The Rolling Stones (1965) ''Nowhere to Run'' by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas (1965) ''We Gotta Get out of This Place'' by The Animals (1965) ''Ballad of the Green Berets'' by SSgt. Barry Sadler (1966) ''Black Is Black'' by Los Bravos (1966) ''Secret Agent Man'' by Johnny Rivers (1966) ''Jimmy Mack'' by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas (1966) ''Brown Eyed Girl'' by Van Morrison (1967) ''Darling Be Home Soon'' by The Lovin' Spoonful (1967) ''I Wish It Would Rain'' by The Temptations (1967) ''Let's Live for Today'' by The Grass Roots (1967) ''Light My Fire'' by The Doors ''Somebody to Love'' by Jefferson Airplane (1967) ''The End'' by The Doors (1967) ''The Fish Cheer/I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag'' by Country Joe & The Fish (1967) ''Born to Be Wild'' by Steppenwolf (1968) ''Happiness Is a Warm Gun'' by The Beatles (1968) ''(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay'' by Otis Redding (1968) ''Sky Pilot'' by Eric Burdon & The Animals (1968) ''Spooky'' by The Classics IV (1968) ''What a Wonderful World'' by Louis B. Armstrong (1968) ''Born on the Bayou'' by Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969) ''Darkness, Darkness'' by The Youngbloods (1969) ''Okie from Muskogee'' by Merle Haggard (1969) ''Someday, We'll Be Together'' by Diana Ross & The Supremes (1969) ''The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down'' by The Band (1969) ''I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)'' by Grand Funk Railroad (1970) ''Paranoid'' by Black Sabbath (1970) ''Peace Frog'' by The Doors (1970) ''Run Through the Jungle'' by Creedence Clearwater Revival (1970) ''War'' by Edwin Starr (1970) ''Maggie May'' by Rod Stewart (1971) ''Wild World'' by Cat Stevens (1971) ''Heart of Gold'' by Neil Young (1972)
When was Protest Songs created?
Protest Songs was created in 1989-06.
Is there a beatles song about Vietnam?
not specifically no. however there were many songs about peace and against war in general.
How long have protest songs been around?
We can think of some songs of David in the Bible as "protest songs" in which he often complained and argued with God about trials and tribulations David encountered. Certainly throughout history, humans have used music and lyrics to express displeasure with ruling powers, neighbors, family, and against God. During American slavery, slaves created encoded songs as a way to carry messages of protest and hope to other slaves. Many songs were constructed to communicate the path for the Underground Railroad, for safe passage from the South to Northern States and Canada. However, the "protest songs" of our generation had their roots in the 1960s when young men were drafted in the Vietnam War and many peace activists used music and song to spread the message against war. The protest era was strong through the 1960s but lessened in the 1970s and 1980s. Protest remains one of the most vocal ways for some groups to communicate their displeasure with government (especially) or against any action a group feels is immoral, unethical, etc. Whether through music and song, letter campaigns, or peaceful protest marches, groups continue to make their voices heard.
Bob Dylan Protest Songs?
all of his songs are protestign soemthing.
Did Marvin Gaye perform protest songs?
Yes.
What is the Eve of Destruction?
In the 1960's and the 1970's protest songs were the rage in the United States. Eve of Destruction is a protest song written in 1965 that references several controversial issues. The Vietnam War, civil rights, and the voting age are some of the subjects mentioned in the lyrics.
Are protest songs liberal or conservative?
This will depend upon what is being protested. In general, protests against war, violence and discrimination will tend to be liberal while protests against taxation, government spending and government regulations tend to be conservative.
Did the Vietnam War have the approval of most of the citizens of the US?
No way. Many people were against the war and protested it. in fact, there are many songs from the 60s that are about protesting the war.
What are some songs queen latifah song that were about protest?
ladies first and unity
What has the author Roy Youdale written?
Roy Youdale has written: 'Cantan las minas' -- subject(s): Bolivian Protest poetry, History and criticism, Miners, Mines and mineral resources, Poetry, Protest songs, Songs and music
Did Bob Marley fight in the Vietnam war?
No he was a beatle the beatles didnt fight in any wars, but there was a navy man named john lennon in the war
Who was known for their songs protesting war and other traditional American ideas?
Hippie is a terms applied to a youth movement in the 1960s. The hippies were against the Vietnam War and other traditional American ideas.
