Anti war songs?

[withnallstoke]

A genre of music that probably had the biggest influence on me as a yoof.













On a side note.

Is Gerry Adams still a legitimate target?

[Neo]

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son

[DrB0b]

I found this one very moving when I was younger, sadly the war in Palestine continued despite the evocative and heart-rending sentiments expressed in this song.

[Dapper]

[withnallstoke]

sadly the war in Palestine continued

The Arabs, historically, have always loved A. Biggun.
It's not too difficult to picture a young Lawrence (dressed suitably) disclaiming the virtues of fighting whilst advocating biffing the natives clandestinely.

[withnallstoke]

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son

Does one have the lyrics to this fine tune?

[withnallstoke]

Nice one Dapper.

Who are these dogs of war we haggle about?

[withnallstoke]

[withnallstoke]

Praise Him and Magnify Him.

Forever.

[withnallstoke]

Anti war?

[withnallstoke]

[Dapper]

Who are these dogs of war we haggle about?

With hard cash we lie and deceive.
Even our masters don't know the web we weave.

[Chittychangchang]

War - Edwin Starr

The ultimate!!

[Paddy Whackery]

Oliver's Army by Elvis Costello.

Arthur McBride recorded both by Planxty and Paul Brady, an anti-conscription song from 19th century Donegal. Paul Brady's solo version is the superior one in my book, which he played on open stringed guitar. Probably the biggest folk hit of the 1970's Ireland.

[DrB0b]

For TD's village people, you know who you are...

[Neo]

[Neo]

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son

Does one have the lyrics to this fine tune?

Some folks are born, made to wave the flag
Ooo, they're red, white and blue
And when the band plays "Hail to the Chief"
Ooo, they point the cannon at you, Lord

It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no senator's son, son
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no

Some folks are born, silver spoon in hand
Lord, don't they help themselves, y'all
But when the taxman comes to the door
Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yeah

It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no millionaire's son, no, no
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no

Yeah, yeah
Some folks inherit star spangled eyes
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
And when you ask 'em, "How much should we give?"
Ooh, they only answer "More! More! More!", y'all

It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no military son, son
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, one
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no, no, no
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate son, no, no, no

[Neo]

It's a rant against the draft and rich kids getting a free pass.

[Boon Mee]

[thaimeme]

[Gerbil]

[misskit]

[steevee]

[palexxxx]

[ludwig]

masters of war