In this assignment I want you to assess the music of the Vietnam War. Between 1965 and 1972, musicians wrote songs that either directly or indirectly addressed the war in Vietnam. These included some famous and obscure artists who felt the need to comment on the war. In your essay, please address the following questions:
1. What stance did the music you have chosen to assess take on the Vietnam War? Were these musicians supportive or opposed to the war effort?
2. Did the artists specify why they were for or against the war? What specific events and participants do they refer to in their lyrics?
3. Did these musicians reflect or shape American public opinion of the war?
4. What overall point would you make about the music of the Vietnam era?
Although there are dozens of songs written about the Vietnam War, you would do well to choose a small sample (about four to five) and analyze them. Your essay should be about five pages in length, typed, and double-spaced with proper citations.
Use these articles to write this paper. No need outside resources.
