Why the Vietnam War Produced Such Iconic Music

@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

][V][ on Instagram: "In a scorching burst of 20 minutes, John Fogerty captured the searing injustice of a nation where privilege dictated who went to war and who stayed home. This isn't just music; it's a raw, immediate protest against the powerful, a timeless scream of truth from the perspective of every young man told, "It ain't me, I ain't no Fortunate Son!" Feel the fury and the frustration. ​#FortunateSon #CCR #VietnamWar"