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Music Appreciation

IrishBubbaLiberal

(2,561 posts) Wed Jun 4, 2025, 03:29 PM Jun 4

"Draft Morning" by The Byrds. 1968 [View all]

https://littlecornerofamusiclover.com/rock-songs-about-vietnam-war/#google_vignette

“Draft Morning” by The Byrds is a powerful protest song against the military draft taking place in the 60s. It reflects on the fear and uncertainty many young men were experiencing as they awaited their draft orders.

The lyrics explore the emotional upheaval for people affected by war, describing division within families about whether to support or reject conscription into the military forces.

The chorus emphasizes the line “Say ‘no’ to war”, encouraging young men to take a stand and not be victims of political agendas.

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"Draft Morning" by The Byrds. 1968 [View all] IrishBubbaLiberal Jun 4 OP

I recall "the fear and uncertainty" I felt awaiting my draft orders, IrishBubbaLiberal. George McGovern Jun 4 #1

I remember The Lottery in early 1970s....Seniors in High Schools watching IrishBubbaLiberal Jun 4 #2

My oldest sister dated one of the Minnesota Eight, tried to destroy Draft records IrishBubbaLiberal Jun 4 #3

"To a point" . . .So very many people never did get the other point! George McGovern Jun 4 #4

Thx...... I have been to The Wall IrishBubbaLiberal Jun 4 #5

"The horror", Apocalypse Now clip IrishBubbaLiberal Jun 4 #6