Why the Vietnam War Produced Such Iconic Music

Legendary Concerts on Instagram: "This performance shows Creedence Clearwater Revival playing “Fortunate Son” — a protest anthem written by John Fogerty in about 20 minutes, sparked by anger after reading how powerful families could pull strings to keep their sons out of the Vietnam draft. Fogerty famously said the song wasn’t anti-soldier, but anti-system: a shot at the privilege gap where working-class kids died in war while the wealthy often avoided enlistment entirely. Released in 1969, it b

@interesting.always on Instagram: "When Creedence Clearwater Revival released “Fortunate Son” in 1969, it became one of the most defining anti–establishment anthems of the Vietnam era. Frontman John Fogerty wrote the song in a burst of anger - reportedly in just 20 minutes - after reading a news story suggesting that certain powerful families could help their sons avoid the draft. He later said the moment felt like the lyrics “just came pouring out” without him stopping to edit. The specific spa