The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War | Protest, Psychedelia & Pure 60s Groove

Step into the groove of the 1960s and tune your dial to a time when music, war, and rebellion collided.

In this episode on @60sdj, I’m spinning the records that became the unofficial soundtrack of the Vietnam War—from protest anthems and psychedelic rock to soul and folk that echoed through battlefields, college campuses, and city streets.

🎥 As the music plays, you’ll see real footage from the Vietnam War and the massive protests back home, capturing the raw emotion, confusion, anger, and hope of a generation pushed to the edge.
📻 Between tracks, I’m live in my retro radio broadcast room, decked out in full 60s attire, vintage gear, and that signature fun, upbeat, and groovy DJ energy.

This isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a time-travel broadcast, showing how music became a voice for soldiers, activists, and a youth culture demanding change.

So drop the needle, turn up the volume, and let’s ride the groove through one of the most turbulent eras in modern history.

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Crank it up and let the nostalgia flow! 🎶

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Tracklist:

0:00 – Street Fighting Man – The Rolling Stones
3:45 – Surfin' U.S.A. – The Beach Boys
4:15 – I Want to Hold Your Hand – The Beatles
5:45 – You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' – The Righteous Brothers
9:15 – We Gotta Get Out of This Place – The Animals
13:15 – Eve of Destruction – Barry McGuire
16:45 – Hello Vietnam – Johnny Wright
20:15 – Paint It, Black – The Rolling Stones
23:45 – San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair) – Scott McKenzie
27:15 – All Along the Watchtower – Jimi Hendrix
30:45 – Fortunate Son – Creedence Clearwater Revival
34:45 – War – Edwin Starr
37:15 – What's Going On – Marvin Gaye
40:45 – Imagine – John Lennon
44:45 – Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree – Tony Orlando & Dawn