He was saying that people who get us in wars are never the ones who fight them neither are their sons. The ones who get to stay home are the fortunate sons. This was written when a lot of guys were drafted and the upper crust had all sorts of exclusions to get out of the draft. Also it was common to be forced to volunteer for the army or marines if you got in front of the wrong judge with the wrong charges. I got my draft notice my first week in basic training. Most CCR is antiwar and privilege. She got it right.
My first boss stole a cop car when he was 17 and drove it off a cliff. The judge gave him the option of jail or Vietnam, his parents made him choose going to war so he wouldn’t have a record like that. He went into the Air Force and ended being captured as a POW. He was one of my favorite people in this world, Rest Easy Murphy.
74 years old, two years in Viet Nam and I still listen to this song all of the time. One of the 1st and best anti-war songs ever during the Viet Nam war. you can hear the bitterness over the inequity between rich and poor, those with and without.. John Fogarty (the lead singer back then) still sings of those same conditions.
I was 23 24. Moved to SF from chicago. After a Saturday night driving a airport shuttle we went up the hill to a local bar. Potrero Hill. There was a guy in 50s. Dressed sharp and he just saw me and introduced himself. He had me pegged. Your a irish kid from the Midwest. Chicago he said Shawn Patrick was impressed and he said. 'I bet your a Notre dame fan'. Yes I said. He then goes into a anti motre dame rant. He then said I am impressed you didn't reacte in anyway. He was a irish catholic guy who played football at USC in the 50s. This guy was 6 ft 210lbs and could have kicked my ass. So we sat and shot the s hi t for 30 minutes. He then told me about his joining Marines and ended up in Korea at 19. He just stopped at 1 point and became very emotional. Grabbed my forearm and told q me that i reminded him of guy he served with. This guy was telling me that he was a tough guy and he could kick anyone's ass. Then we were shelled for 1 hour. I was terrified calling for my mother shit my pants and nobody teased him after. The all had done it. He explained to me that the Vietnam War was wrong and it was made worse by not keeping troops together after they all trained together.. . At times guys were put out to the wolves. He was angry that those in Vietnam were just fodder.
I'm a 59-year-old white dude from Wisconsin... I just feel I could sit down with both of you and chill. I just love your positive vibes. Music brings us all together. God Bless you both.
I'm a disabled veteran, and this is one of my favorite songs to sing at karaoke. BTW, this song is used in an insane number of movies about the Vietnam War era. Creedence Clearwater Revival did a few protest songs, but their content ran the gamut of everything you would expect from a pop band of the late 60s to early 70s.
@@carolem.9009 Yes, I saw John Fogerty sing exactly those words in a performance he did for Howard Stern's birthday here on TH-cam. I laughed and laughed! You should be able to find it if you want to. Fogerty wrote the song because he thought we were on the edge of utter destruction during the Vietnam war.
It's "I ain't no fortunate one". Not war dog. This song was added by the Library of Congress to the National Recording Registry, for its cultural significance. CCR's songs sometimes had deep themes, but they were written to be general enough that they are open to interpretation, rather than an exact one-to-one correspondence with a particular political issue of the day, which is why they are so timeless.
There had been folk songs against the Vietnam war, but this was the first major pop rock song against it and it opened the floodgates. Great band, great people.
You are sooo lucky to discover all the great music of the 60s and 70s. I get great joy seeing you enjoy the discovery of the music of my generation. Peace and Respect to you!!
The two of you make such a cute couple . This song is a Vietnam era song they was sick and tired of the poor guys having to fight while the rich guys parents made sure their kids don’t have to serve
The rich, and upper middle class, could afford to send their sons to college. There was an exemption or postponement to the draft for collage students. If they could get married and have a child before graduation, they didn't have to worry. There was also an exemption for young fathers. This was also why divorce became much more common. The last young men to be sent draft notices were in my graduating class of high school, 1969. So the 70's started with a lot of divorces, their marriages were not based on love, but lust in disguise. And a desire to avoid the draft.
"I ain't no fortunate one naw naw." But war dog is a good interpretation of his meaning. Three of my 4 brothers were in Vietnam. The 4th was deaf. This is the music of my childhood. This song had been on a lot of sound tracks. You DEF should check out Have You Ever Seen the Rain.
Ya'll nailed it, it's about the draft! If you were in college it kept you out of the draft. It was not easy to go to college back then. So if your family was poor that meant you had a good chance to be drafted. Loved the video! ROCK ON!!
Dang girl, you nailed it!!! Other awesome CCR songs: Green River Born on the Bayou Have You Ever Seen the Rain Bad Moon Rising Thank you both for spreading the love for music!!!
This channel is so authentic. Rob is always honest. I really appreciate that since this format has been recently flooded with people putting on an act. Love you guys P. S. War dog? Lmao
YUP! BOTH my brothers got their draft numbers and were waiting for the call. They protested and my parents let me go sometimes with them also even though I was younger.... ESPECIALLY if they knew it was gonna be a bigger protest. Their reasoning was twofold. They wanted me to go to understand the reasons behind the protests. They also knew the odds of the cops dragging my brothers into custody along with an 8 YR OLD were skin to none. So they knew WE'D ALL come home from those REALLY big ones even if they got intense with the cops. They were stacking the deck by placing the odds on me as their Ace up their sleeve. 😏 Our Dad was 3rd generation military and he believed in the right for us to protest for what we believe in. He was a WW 2 Army Air Corps MILITARY POLICEMAN! Yeah...and HE was like ho out there and do your thing and of you get busted well get you out in the am. He always spending a night in jail is part of the deal and he was NOT getting outta bed in the middle of the night to bail anyone out. He said you'll sit BUT you won't sit and rot in there. So just such it up and hang tight cuz THIS is always a potential of being a part of THAT and you all knew it going in. IF you're not ready to get arrested for your cause then don't protest cuz "you AIN'T down enough for it yet" and sit it out. He was a tough dude, brought up in NYC and used to street fights and beat downs from the cops long before he ever joined the Army. He had lumps on his head from where he's been hit with less pipes as a teenager in a fight. He said it builds character to stand up, but if you sit it out~you can't sit idle either. You STILL have to find something to do for your cause I'm another way if you can't find it in your heart to be out there in the streets for whatever reason. He said it's not a shame to sit it out but it's a personal choice and there's still movers to be made.
@@christinegelabert1651 I remember sitting in front of the TV, my older brother this was his draft year, his number never got called, the next year was my 2nd oldest brother draft time and his number never got called. We did have 2 neighborhood boys got called and within 3 months, 1 died and a few weeks later the other died. So sad when they came home. I also went with 2 older brothers and 2 older sisters to protest, several times. My Mom would come sometimes. my Dad was a vet from the Korean War, he didn’t talk about it, he just didn’t want his boys going to Vietnam weather it’s was draft or enlist. Man that was some crazy times, this was 71 and 72, I was 6. I was with my older siblings again in the late 70’s and early 80’s it was all Greenpeace. I did go out to few rallies after George Floyd, they were smaller but we stood together along with our police chief.
Jay and Amber, you are DEFINITELY the best on you tube. I can’t wait every day to see what you are going to listen to next…I love that you play ALL types of music… love u both to death!!!!! I Love seeing your reactions to bands I’ve seen Live soooo many times. It’s too cool.
In the 60's young kids were getting drafted and going straight to Vietnam to die in high numbers. It was terrifying for lots of families. My brother had a secret plan to leave for Canada (never to return) rather than die young. The war protests were huge, and in the SF Bay Area, where CCR (Creedence Clearwater Revival) is from, they played this kind of protest music. Such a terrific song, with such a strong message, delivered by John Fogerty's unforgettable vocal.
My Husband was "escorted" to Vietnam in hand cuffs, because he was against it, He went AWOL 5 times before they got him, and forced him to go! He didn't even finish his training. He was 18 with a wife and a baby! My Husband is dead because of it, (took decades of suffering), while the rich and elite escaped it! That is what this this song is about, it is about being forced to give up YOUR LIFE for political reasons, and has no bearing on America! It was a Civil War! We didn't belong there! And trust me, the anger is just as real today among our vets! Songs like this was their voices!
Song used in several movies, "Forrest Gump" is 1 example. Much positivity and love back at ya it's what we need these days. Would be fun to see a female musician's series with Amber. Susan Tedeschi, Heart, Gwen Stefani more Tina and so on.
I remember going to see Milly Hatchet and 38 Special at the Fox theater in Atlanta. I think it was 1978-79. I know there was a really bad ice storm coming but we still went.
Thank you guys for being so positive!! Your smiling faces are how I start my day from now on. Love the channel and the vibe. Please keep the vids going and I hope we never run out
You two make an awesome team! Great reactions! My father was drafted, fortunately for him, he was sent straight to another part of the orient. My Uncle that just passed was not so fortunate. He got drafted and was a Marine helicopter machine gunner. Saw a lot and never spoke about the war, ever and we knew better not to ask. Mad respect to those who were forced to serve, the ones who volunteered and to the ones who never returned and to their families, I salute you all! And mad respect to those who availed themselves of their right to protest a crappy war. Saluted...
Thank you for replying to my comment I really appreciate it I put a spell on newest one of my very favorites that’s what I played for Billy the first time I started going out with them I paid it to him by the clear for CCR but I also like the version that Annie Lennox things that’s fabulous too if you like this song to bring up the Annie Lennox one you like it she does a beautiful job and covered it thank you dear Liz the queen
Wow wow wow!! I am so totally impressed that you guys nailed the meaning of this song definitely right on the head!! I believe the lyrics are available to be pulled up! Great job you guys!!!
I just found you two and became a subscriber today after watching 3 reactions. Stay true to yourselves, you are really good. Here's to continuing success!🎶🙂💜✌🎶
The soundtrack to the Vietnam war, begins with this song. There have been many great songs that spoke out against the war, but Creedence wrote THE soundtrack. That is also why you will hear this song in every single Vietnam movie ever made, when you hear this song in a movie.. you know shit is about to get real.
Oh man parents were outraged with this song!!! So many served in WW2 and they believed any that didn’t back the Viet Nam war they were unpatriotic!!! Usually had to turn it off when parents walked into room!!! Times have changed, right???
Oh my goodness, CCR...John Fogarty still singing those all time greats. Thank you so much! What a great channel! CCR was popular during Viet Nam War.. everybody was listening to war songs. Songs of peace and love, rebellion against the government were common.
You have no idea how great it makes an OG rocker like me feel to watch beautiful young people like you discover and appreciate what we all rocked out to back when we were your ages. Love you guys
@@Grumpy_Rabbit I'd love to see someone do a double reaction to both CCR version and Angelina Jordan's version. Great covers but such a different sound in each.
I have been watching about 8-10 hours a day since I found your channel! Love your reactions and your interest in knowing about the songs you play! I lived thru the days all these songs were on the radio every day! I am 64 and love your channel! Roger in Pierre South Dakota
Fellow military brats, older person here but spent the first 15 years following my dad around the globe. Have listed to you a few times but first time with you both. Liked the vibe so subscribed. May I make a tiny suggestion? You would enjoy the music more with headphones or ear buds and so would we. There are subtle things being missed that headphones would help pick up. Something to think about for the future. 😎😎😎😎
The guy on our far right is the singer, John Fogerty!! He didn't say war dog, but this was written in the middle of the Vietnam War!! This is in every Vietnam War movie ever made!! Another good one in almost every VW movie is Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower!
@@RobSquadReactions Bruh, can you jack up the sound a bit? Can hear you fine, but can barely hear the music. Thanks! edit: CCR = Creedence Clearwater Revival
you guys should go down the CCR rabbit hole....SO MANY BANGERS...try "I put a spell on you" or Born on the Bayou" you won't be disappointed. Gret reaction by the way.
So many fantastic songs from this era! If you've ever watched a movie based on the Vietnam era, you've heard Fortunate Son (and other CCR songs). Some of my favorite songs: The Weight by The Band Bad Moon Rising by CCR Lookin' Out my Back Door by CCR With a Little Help from My Friends (versions by both The Beatles and Joe Cocker) Me and Bobby McGee (most popular by Janis Joplin, but written and also performed by Kris Kristofferson) Can't You See by The Marshall Tucjer Band For What It's Worth by Buffalo Springfield Truckin' by Grateful Dead Space Oddity by David Bowie The Times They are a-Changin' by Bob Dylan One Tin Soldier by The Original Caste I could go on and on here!
Man, you are spot-on when it comes to identifying the decade from which a song comes. I’ve watched several of your videos and you haven’t missed one yet. Another great reaction! Your talk of your fathers having a choice of going into the military reminded me of another new band/song recommendation. Band name: The Guess Who Recommend song: “American Woman” That band is from Canada and the song was written after the band was stopped at the U.S. border during the time of the Vietnam war and the U.S. border authorities tried to coerce the band members into joining the U.S. military in exchange for entrance into the country. It’s a very cool song that became a hit in the U.S. without the radio dj’s or American listeners knowing what the true meaning of the song was. There is a long version and a short version of this song. I recommend the long version (it’s only about 1 minute longer than the short version).
The reason we are all so nice, is that we were all brought up that way! This is the music we came of age with and so love seeing y’all experience it for the first time.
My Dad survived Vietnam, but was never the same when he came back. I'm honored and proud of him though, many ran and dodged. Men died and men came home, others never went. Shout out to all the women who died serving too.
You might enjoy this sixties group named "the association" . I have been listening to reactions for some time now and no other reactors have played them. Their first song you might try is called: Along Comes Mary.
This is one of the best Anti-War songs ever made. The Fortunate Son is the child of a Senator who doesn't have to go to war ... that ain't him. He's the one who's gonna have to go fight the Senator's wars, not his fortunate Son.
@@wackyvorlon Those in college were also Fortunate Sons. Most university students back then had connected parents who could pull a few strings to keep them out of the draft. In other words, poor people didn't go to college.
I grew up in this generation...it's hard to put your finger on it. It was not part of going or not going to war...politcal issues were so greatly and deeply affected by many groups. Life was played out on the T.V....no other generation had ever watched a war played out in front of our face...on T.V. every night. I shaped our world from there on in. Your parents might remember? Life was very intense at that time. I love your reactions and Joy for all kinds of music 🎶 🎵 ❤ ❤❤
CCR is one of my most favorite bands. "Born on the Bayou", "Lookin' Out My Back Door", and "Run Through The Jungle" are a few more good songs but you really can"t go wrong with anything from them
Out of a zillion hits by them, I'm partial to Sweet Hitchhiker. The closest to hard driven rock they do. Love these guys. Heard it thru the grapevine is a treasure also.
Fortunate Son Creedence Clearwater Revival Some folks are born made to wave the flag They're red, white and blue And when the band plays "Hail to the Chief" They point the cannon at you, Lord It ain't me, it ain't me I ain't no senator's son, son It ain't me, it ain't me I ain't no fortunate one Some folks are born silver spoon in hand Lord, don't they help themselves, yeah But when the taxman comes to the door The house look a like a rummage sale It ain't me, it ain't me I ain't no millionaire's son, no, no It ain't me, it ain't me I ain't no fortunate one Yeah, some folks inherit star-spangled eyes They send you down to war And when you ask 'em, "How much should we give?" They only answer, "More, more, more" It ain't me, it ain't me I ain't no military son, son It ain't me, it ain't me I ain't no fortunate one, one It ain't me, it ain't me I ain't no fortunate one It ain't me, it ain't me I ain't no fortunate one
CCR defines my adolescent years. I played their songs in garage bands in the early 70's. They were inspiration and guidance. "I'm ain't no fortunate ones".
You should use headphones when listening to the songs you miss a lot without them. He never said wardog he said one. Headphones or earbuds would truly help.
Great southern Rock band, Hey J and Amber...Unique amazing sound, great anti war song...Was great marching in the 60 70's anti-war, against send/forcing the poor to fight in the rich mans wars, race equality, Music like this gave us the energy and power to keep fighting...Thanks guys, this sure brought back some great memories...Blessings of Peace
He was saying that people who get us in wars are never the ones who fight them neither are their sons. The ones who get to stay home are the fortunate sons. This was written when a lot of guys were drafted and the upper crust had all sorts of exclusions to get out of the draft. Also it was common to be forced to volunteer for the army or marines if you got in front of the wrong judge with the wrong charges. I got my draft notice my first week in basic training. Most CCR is antiwar and privilege. She got it right.
AWESOME REACTION!! !!!
@@tarahill2193 This gentleman's reaction is spot on. Interesting how true these lyrics remain today.
thankyou for your service
My first boss stole a cop car when he was 17 and drove it off a cliff. The judge gave him the option of jail or Vietnam, his parents made him choose going to war so he wouldn’t have a record like that. He went into the Air Force and ended being captured as a POW. He was one of my favorite people in this world, Rest Easy Murphy.
Thank you for your service, from a mother with no fortunate sons!♥️✌️
74 years old, two years in Viet Nam and I still listen to this song all of the time. One of the 1st and best anti-war songs ever during the Viet Nam war. you can hear the bitterness over the inequity between rich and poor, those with and without.. John Fogarty (the lead singer back then) still sings of those same conditions.
Thank you for your service, sir!
I was 23 24. Moved to SF from chicago. After a Saturday night driving a airport shuttle we went up the hill to a local bar. Potrero Hill. There was a guy in 50s. Dressed sharp and he just saw me and introduced himself. He had me pegged. Your a irish kid from the Midwest. Chicago he said Shawn Patrick was impressed and he said. 'I bet your a Notre dame fan'. Yes I said. He then goes into a anti motre dame rant. He then said I am impressed you didn't reacte in anyway. He was a irish catholic guy who played football at USC in the 50s. This guy was 6 ft 210lbs and could have kicked my ass. So we sat and shot the s hi t for 30 minutes. He then told me about his joining Marines and ended up in Korea at 19. He just stopped at 1 point and became very emotional. Grabbed my forearm and told q me that i reminded him of guy he served with. This guy was telling me that he was a tough guy and he could kick anyone's ass. Then we were shelled for 1 hour. I was terrified calling for my mother shit my pants and nobody teased him after. The all had done it. He explained to me that the Vietnam War was wrong and it was made worse by not keeping troops together after they all trained together.. . At times guys were put out to the wolves. He was angry that those in Vietnam were just fodder.
Vietnam is one word. Anyone who was really there would know that
Thank you so much for your service. My Dad and husband two brothers were in WW2 - Army, Navy, Marines..❤❤❤
Ccr was on every jukebox.For I don't know forty years maybe
This was a anti Vietnam War song . CCR had so many hits on a variety of subjects. Fogarty had an unusual great voice.
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Fogerty
Forest Gump and Lieutenant Dan.
It's more like an anti-rich song
Fogerty HAS a great voice …
I'm a 59-year-old white dude from Wisconsin... I just feel I could sit down with both of you and chill. I just love your positive vibes. Music brings us all together. God Bless you both.
Don't you just wanna listen to music all day with them? I love seeing the young ones enjoy "my music" as much as I do. 🎶💗
I'm a disabled veteran, and this is one of my favorite songs to sing at karaoke. BTW, this song is used in an insane number of movies about the Vietnam War era. Creedence Clearwater Revival did a few protest songs, but their content ran the gamut of everything you would expect from a pop band of the late 60s to early 70s.
"Bad Moon Rising" is a must.
My favourite CCR song!
@@ToddSauve there's a bathroom on the right LOL
@@carolem.9009 Yes, I saw John Fogerty sing exactly those words in a performance he did for Howard Stern's birthday here on TH-cam. I laughed and laughed! You should be able to find it if you want to. Fogerty wrote the song because he thought we were on the edge of utter destruction during the Vietnam war.
@@carolem.9009 Came here for this! heehee
I didn't mean to call you a meatloaf, Jack!
It's "I ain't no fortunate one". Not war dog. This song was added by the Library of Congress to the National Recording Registry, for its cultural significance. CCR's songs sometimes had deep themes, but they were written to be general enough that they are open to interpretation, rather than an exact one-to-one correspondence with a particular political issue of the day, which is why they are so timeless.
There had been folk songs against the Vietnam war, but this was the first major pop rock song against it and it opened the floodgates. Great band, great people.
Other CCR songs: "Have You Ever Seen The Rain", "Lookin' Out My Back Door", "Suzie Q", "Green River", "Up Around The Bend"
Born in the bayou
Down on the Corner
I put a spell on you, I heard it through the grape vine
This whole thread is good suggestions
Green River and Sweet Hitchhiker
You are sooo lucky to discover all the great music of the 60s and 70s. I get great joy seeing you enjoy the discovery of the music of my generation. Peace and Respect to you!!
The two of you make such a cute couple . This song is a Vietnam era song they was sick and tired of the poor guys having to fight while the rich guys parents made sure their kids don’t have to serve
The rich, and upper middle class, could afford to send their sons to college. There was an exemption or postponement to the draft for collage students. If they could get married and have a child before graduation, they didn't have to worry. There was also an exemption for young fathers. This was also why divorce became much more common. The last young men to be sent draft notices were in my graduating class of high school, 1969. So the 70's started with a lot of divorces, their marriages were not based on love, but lust in disguise. And a desire to avoid the draft.
I'm 66,a musician and always loved John's vocals and this tune! Also theirs a Spoiled Bonespurs ex president it reminds me of!
"..And when the band plays "Hail to the Chief"
They point the cannon at you, Lord" ..Best lyric of all time!
You blame the Lord! War is a result of SIN.
"I ain't no fortunate one naw naw." But war dog is a good interpretation of his meaning. Three of my 4 brothers were in Vietnam. The 4th was deaf. This is the music of my childhood. This song had been on a lot of sound tracks. You DEF should check out Have You Ever Seen the Rain.
Still have all of their albums.... love them!
Ya'll nailed it, it's about the draft! If you were in college it kept you out of the draft. It was not easy to go to college back then. So if your family was poor that meant you had a good chance to be drafted. Loved the video! ROCK ON!!
It was WAY easier to go to college back then. You could pay for tuition with a summer job, now you're in debt into middle or old age.
Or your family is very wealthy too.
I would've been on the 17 year plan like Sonny Drysdale, a 35 year old fraternity boy..
we were poor as dirt yet my twin brother went to college and never got drafted. Although my eldest brother enlisted and was there for a year.
Or you're a senators son.
This song is still relevant in so many ways. Nothing has changed for those of us who are not fortunate sons.
hasn't been a draft for 60 years it is all voluntary
one. fortunate one. ballsy, all-american, rock n roll. proud someone from my generation came up w/ that song
I like when yall do yalls thing together. The lady really seems to appreciate the music. Yall are good people
Dang girl, you nailed it!!!
Other awesome CCR songs:
Green River
Born on the Bayou
Have You Ever Seen the Rain
Bad Moon Rising
Thank you both for spreading the love for music!!!
This channel is so authentic. Rob is always honest. I really appreciate that since this format has been recently flooded with people putting on an act.
Love you guys
P. S. War dog? Lmao
A lot of these songs were protesting Vietnam war. CCR was a great band. They also did Proud Mary. Check it out.😂
I love you two! Your love for each other rubs off on us! And that makes us happy!
I loved this song, my older siblings were big Vietnam protestors. This is about how the fortunate sons will go. Spot on Amber
YUP! BOTH my brothers got their draft numbers and were waiting for the call. They protested and my parents let me go sometimes with them also even though I was younger.... ESPECIALLY if they knew it was gonna be a bigger protest. Their reasoning was twofold. They wanted me to go to understand the reasons behind the protests. They also knew the odds of the cops dragging my brothers into custody along with an 8 YR OLD were skin to none. So they knew WE'D ALL come home from those REALLY big ones even if they got intense with the cops. They were stacking the deck by placing the odds on me as their Ace up their sleeve. 😏 Our Dad was 3rd generation military and he believed in the right for us to protest for what we believe in. He was a WW 2 Army Air Corps MILITARY POLICEMAN! Yeah...and HE was like ho out there and do your thing and of you get busted well get you out in the am. He always spending a night in jail is part of the deal and he was NOT getting outta bed in the middle of the night to bail anyone out. He said you'll sit BUT you won't sit and rot in there. So just such it up and hang tight cuz THIS is always a potential of being a part of THAT and you all knew it going in. IF you're not ready to get arrested for your cause then don't protest cuz "you AIN'T down enough for it yet" and sit it out. He was a tough dude, brought up in NYC and used to street fights and beat downs from the cops long before he ever joined the Army. He had lumps on his head from where he's been hit with less pipes as a teenager in a fight. He said it builds character to stand up, but if you sit it out~you can't sit idle either. You STILL have to find something to do for your cause I'm another way if you can't find it in your heart to be out there in the streets for whatever reason. He said it's not a shame to sit it out but it's a personal choice and there's still movers to be made.
@@christinegelabert1651 I remember sitting in front of the TV, my older brother this was his draft year, his number never got called, the next year was my 2nd oldest brother draft time and his number never got called. We did have 2 neighborhood boys got called and within 3 months, 1 died and a few weeks later the other died. So sad when they came home.
I also went with 2 older brothers and 2 older sisters to protest, several times. My Mom would come sometimes. my Dad was a vet from the Korean War, he didn’t talk about it, he just didn’t want his boys going to Vietnam weather it’s was draft or enlist. Man that was some crazy times, this was 71 and 72, I was 6. I was with my older siblings again in the late 70’s and early 80’s it was all Greenpeace. I did go out to few rallies after George Floyd, they were smaller but we stood together along with our police chief.
Jay and Amber, you are DEFINITELY the best on you tube. I can’t wait every day to see what you are going to listen to next…I love that you play ALL types of music… love u both to death!!!!! I Love seeing your reactions to bands I’ve seen
Live soooo many times. It’s too cool.
In the 60's young kids were getting drafted and going straight to Vietnam to die in high numbers. It was terrifying for lots of families. My brother had a secret plan to leave for Canada (never to return) rather than die young. The war protests were huge, and in the SF Bay Area, where CCR (Creedence Clearwater Revival) is from, they played this kind of protest music. Such a terrific song, with such a strong message, delivered by John Fogerty's unforgettable vocal.
He served in the Army Reserves and never saw combat. I saw his message. He should have gone ROTC that's "Run off to Canada".
Cheech Marin went to Canada during Vietnam and that's how he met Tommy Chong.
CCR did make their way to the Bay area and Los Angels in the early 60's, but most of the members grew up in Louisiana, New Orleans, just a fun fact.
Vietnam was a drug war
My Husband was "escorted" to Vietnam in hand cuffs, because he was against it, He went AWOL 5 times before they got him, and forced him to go! He didn't even finish his training. He was 18 with a wife and a baby! My Husband is dead because of it, (took decades of suffering), while the rich and elite escaped it! That is what this this song is about, it is about being forced to give up YOUR LIFE for political reasons, and has no bearing on America! It was a Civil War! We didn't belong there! And trust me, the anger is just as real today among our vets! Songs like this was their voices!
You bring good vibes to my day! I love how honest you are in your reactions and also thoughtful and curious!
Song used in several movies, "Forrest Gump" is 1 example. Much positivity and love back at ya it's what we need these days. Would be fun to see a female musician's series with Amber. Susan Tedeschi, Heart, Gwen Stefani more Tina and so on.
You ever notice they play this song when they are flying the Hueys! I guess the chopper beat rolls this tune in the movies
Platoon
You guys are awesome! There you go! It’s true! Lol😊
Molly Hatchet Flirtin with Disaster is a must hear for ALL! If you like guitars you'll LOVE this song and group! Thanks
I remember going to see Milly Hatchet and 38 Special at the Fox theater in Atlanta. I think it was 1978-79. I know there was a really bad ice storm coming but we still went.
Good song!
Amber, you are completely correct on the meaning of this song. Love you guys. Keep up
Yes, an anti-war song but also questioning the motives of the rich. John Fogarty is fire, & a great song-writer.
Questioning those motives continue today
Extremely sophisticated, ridiculously charming, and one intelligent handsome man. My finest quality however is my eternally humble attitude:)
"Born on the Bayou"
Thanks, good people!
Thank you guys for being so positive!! Your smiling faces are how I start my day from now on. Love the channel and the vibe. Please keep the vids going and I hope we never run out
You probably know one of their songs, Proud Mary which was covered by Ike And Tina Turner.
You two make an awesome team! Great reactions!
My father was drafted, fortunately for him, he was sent straight to another part of the orient. My Uncle that just passed was not so fortunate. He got drafted and was a Marine helicopter machine gunner. Saw a lot and never spoke about the war, ever and we knew better not to ask.
Mad respect to those who were forced to serve, the ones who volunteered and to the ones who never returned and to their families, I salute you all!
And mad respect to those who availed themselves of their right to protest a crappy war.
Saluted...
I Put A Spell On You - Born on the Bayou - Susie Q - Bad Moon Rising. Just so much CCR to love. You guys are so fun to hang out with!
Thank you for replying to my comment I really appreciate it I put a spell on newest one of my very favorites that’s what I played for Billy the first time I started going out with them I paid it to him by the clear for CCR but I also like the version that Annie Lennox things that’s fabulous too if you like this song to bring up the Annie Lennox one you like it she does a beautiful job and covered it thank you dear Liz the queen
good choices. Also willie and the poor boys
Wow wow wow!! I am so totally impressed that you guys nailed the meaning of this song definitely right on the head!! I believe the lyrics are available to be pulled up! Great job you guys!!!
If you are a baseball fan, you'll recognize the lead singer's song "Centerfield" played at many ballparks. John Fogerty is a legend.
And he is in the Baseball Hall Of Fame because of this song!⚾👍✌️
I just found you two and became a subscriber today after watching 3 reactions. Stay true to yourselves, you are really good. Here's to continuing success!🎶🙂💜✌🎶
The soundtrack to the Vietnam war, begins with this song.
There have been many great songs that spoke out against the war, but Creedence wrote THE soundtrack.
That is also why you will hear this song in every single Vietnam movie ever made, when you hear this song in a movie.. you know shit is about to get real.
You guys are definitely full of positivity. Y’all make me smile!
They have a massive catalog of great songs, you should check out their song born on the bayou.
Every song ccr Sings us great. Every song !!!!!!!have you ever seen the rain FRICKIN AWESOME
John Fogerty has such a great voice! They have so many bangers! 🔥
y'all nailed it with guessing what it's about. Heartbreaking that these songs from the Vietnam era are relevant again.
John Fogerty has an amazing voice, and the whole band were one of the finest to grace the music industry
One of the best songs ever written. Timeless and still so relevant today.
CCR's was such a great sound and J.C, Fogerty is such an interesting story. It's nice to see him on TH-cam performing with his kids. He won.
Guys, you are truly an awesome couple. You "bring me up". Love the reactions. God Bless!
Oh man parents were outraged with this song!!! So many served in WW2 and they believed any that didn’t back the Viet Nam war they were unpatriotic!!! Usually had to turn it off when parents walked into room!!! Times have changed, right???
SLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my goodness, CCR...John Fogarty still singing those all time greats. Thank you so much! What a great channel!
CCR was popular during Viet Nam War.. everybody was listening to war songs. Songs of peace and love, rebellion against the government were common.
They do Born on the Bayou👍👍 We love your Happy Attitude.....I subscribed because of your smiles ❤️
I feel like they are one band that isn’t talked about enough nowadays because they were amazing
You have no idea how great it makes an OG rocker like me feel to watch beautiful young people like you discover and appreciate what we all rocked out to back when we were your ages. Love you guys
CCR - “I Put A Spell On You”
Also, the original by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins is good.
The cover of "I Put A Spell On You" by Angelina Jordan (age 9!) is phenomenal--and not just because of her age at the time!
@@Grumpy_Rabbit I'd love to see someone do a double reaction to both CCR version and Angelina Jordan's version. Great covers but such a different sound in each.
Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes!
And Nina Simone
I have been watching about 8-10 hours a day since I found your channel! Love your reactions and your interest in knowing about the songs you play! I lived thru the days all these songs were on the radio every day! I am 64 and love your channel! Roger in Pierre South Dakota
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Lookin' Out My Back Door (Official Video) 84M views
Great reaction!!!...i love you both! There's another CCR gem Sweet Hitch Hiker - bless you and your family
Fellow military brats, older person here but spent the first 15 years following my dad around the globe. Have listed to you a few times but first time with you both. Liked the vibe so subscribed. May I make a tiny suggestion? You would enjoy the music more with headphones or ear buds and so would we. There are subtle things being missed that headphones would help pick up. Something to think about for the future. 😎😎😎😎
The guy on our far right is the singer, John Fogerty!! He didn't say war dog, but this was written in the middle of the Vietnam War!! This is in every Vietnam War movie ever made!! Another good one in almost every VW movie is Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower!
Born on The Bayou. This track always gets my Dad dancing, and he's 79!
Thank you for your reaction. I remember this song had a lot of social commentary from back in the day.
CCR ! I just subscribed the other day and now, CCR what a treat 👏
Thank you so much for subscribing!
@@RobSquadReactions
Bruh, can you jack up the sound a bit? Can hear you fine, but can barely hear the music. Thanks!
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CCR = Creedence Clearwater Revival
Thank you for being ready to explore...
you guys should go down the CCR rabbit hole....SO MANY BANGERS...try "I put a spell on you" or Born on the Bayou" you won't be disappointed. Gret reaction by the way.
People like your vibe and energy, thats why we watch
So many fantastic songs from this era! If you've ever watched a movie based on the Vietnam era, you've heard Fortunate Son (and other CCR songs).
Some of my favorite songs:
The Weight by The Band
Bad Moon Rising by CCR
Lookin' Out my Back Door by CCR
With a Little Help from My Friends (versions by both The Beatles and Joe Cocker)
Me and Bobby McGee (most popular by Janis Joplin, but written and also performed by Kris Kristofferson)
Can't You See by The Marshall Tucjer Band
For What It's Worth by Buffalo Springfield
Truckin' by Grateful Dead
Space Oddity by David Bowie
The Times They are a-Changin' by Bob Dylan
One Tin Soldier by The Original Caste
I could go on and on here!
Man, you are spot-on when it comes to identifying the decade from which a song comes. I’ve watched several of your videos and you haven’t missed one yet. Another great reaction!
Your talk of your fathers having a choice of going into the military reminded me of another new band/song recommendation.
Band name: The Guess Who
Recommend song: “American Woman”
That band is from Canada and the song was written after the band was stopped at the U.S. border during the time of the Vietnam war and the U.S. border authorities tried to coerce the band members into joining the U.S. military in exchange for entrance into the country. It’s a very cool song that became a hit in the U.S. without the radio dj’s or American listeners knowing what the true meaning of the song was.
There is a long version and a short version of this song. I recommend the long version (it’s only about 1 minute longer than the short version).
She got it!!!!
The reason we are all so nice, is that we were all brought up that way! This is the music we came of age with and so love seeing y’all experience it for the first time.
April Wine - Sign of the Gypsy Queen, Roller, I like to rock. April wine is in the Canadian rock and roll hall of fame
My Dad survived Vietnam, but was never the same when he came back. I'm honored and proud of him though, many ran and dodged. Men died and men came home, others never went. Shout out to all the women who died serving too.
CCR is one of my top 5 groups/bands of all time!! Listen to Born on the Bayou and Run Through the Jungle.
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Nail on head, Amber - LOVE this channel
You might enjoy this sixties group named "the association" . I have been listening to reactions for some time now and no other reactors have played them. Their first song you might try is called: Along Comes Mary.
Y'all are adorable
Thanks for sharing
You two need to checkout Jeff Healey - As the Years Go Passing By - An incredible performance. R.I.P. Jeff.
SLASH - ANASTASIA. ANOTHER Great GUITAR P-l-A-Y-E-R !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is one of the best Anti-War songs ever made.
The Fortunate Son is the child of a Senator who doesn't have to go to war ... that ain't him.
He's the one who's gonna have to go fight the Senator's wars, not his fortunate Son.
As I recall you could be exempted from the draft if you were a university student.
Some Would Say That Would Be Black Sabbath "War Pigs"
@@wackyvorlon Those in college were also Fortunate Sons.
Most university students back then had connected parents who could pull a few strings to keep them out of the draft.
In other words, poor people didn't go to college.
@@happymethehappyone8300 yes! Exactly!
@@wackyvorlon Or If Your Daddy Had Money & You Could Use The Old "Bone Spurs" Con..Not Mentioning Any Names..Lol.
I grew up in this generation...it's hard to put your finger on it. It was not part of going or not going to war...politcal issues were so greatly and deeply affected by many groups. Life was played out on the T.V....no other generation had ever watched a war played out in front of our face...on T.V. every night. I shaped our world from there on in. Your parents might remember? Life was very intense at that time. I love your reactions and Joy for all kinds of music 🎶 🎵 ❤ ❤❤
“As long as I can see the light.”
“Wrote a song for everyone”
“Someday never comes”
You’ve been reacting to some of my favorite classics. Got a subscriber.
CCR is one of my most favorite bands. "Born on the Bayou", "Lookin' Out My Back Door", and "Run Through The Jungle" are a few more good songs but you really can"t go wrong with anything from them
Out of a zillion hits by them, I'm partial to Sweet Hitchhiker. The closest to hard driven rock they do. Love these guys. Heard it thru the grapevine is a treasure also.
Fortunate Son
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Some folks are born made to wave the flag
They're red, white and blue
And when the band plays "Hail to the Chief"
They point the cannon at you, Lord
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no senator's son, son
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate one
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
Lord, don't they help themselves, yeah
But when the taxman comes to the door
The house look a like a rummage sale
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no millionaire's son, no, no
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate one
Yeah, some folks inherit star-spangled eyes
They send you down to war
And when you ask 'em, "How much should we give?"
They only answer, "More, more, more"
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no military son, son
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate one, one
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate one
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate one
CCR defines my adolescent years. I played their songs in garage bands in the early 70's. They were inspiration and guidance. "I'm ain't no fortunate ones".
You should use headphones when listening to the songs you miss a lot without them. He never said wardog he said one. Headphones or earbuds would truly help.
Fogerty has a GREAT Rock Tenor edgy voice. Once you hear it, you know it's him.
CCR songs have been in over NINETY movies and TV shows. You've probably heard more than a few !
I love you guys so refreshing and your kids are adorable.
Great southern Rock band, Hey J and Amber...Unique amazing sound, great anti war song...Was great marching in the 60 70's anti-war, against send/forcing the poor to fight in the rich mans wars, race equality, Music like this gave us the energy and power to keep fighting...Thanks guys, this sure brought back some great memories...Blessings of Peace
John Fogerty is not southern.He is a Commiefornia native. All of the original members are from Palo Alto.
@@blakewestwood8096 I dont care where they come from or where they live they sing southern rock. Peace
I know they sound like they come from Louisiana but they are from California, can't be southern rock if your not from the south.
This is the first time I've seen you guys and listened to you. I'm so glad I stopped by. I really love you guys already!
Ya gotta do "Midnight Special" "Heard it Through the Grapevine""Have You Ever Seen the Rain" "Proud Mary"
You should absolutely check out Someday Never Comes. It's impossible to describe how powerful that song is. On every level.
Here are the lyrics. The song points out that the rich kids don’t have to go to war. It’s the everyday middle class and poor kids who have to serve in Vietnam.
Fortunate Son
Some folks are born made to wave the flag
They're red, white and blue
And when the band plays "Hail to the Chief"
They point the cannon at you, Lord
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no senator's son, son
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate one
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
Lord, don't they help themselves, yeah
But when the taxman comes to the door
The house look a like a rummage sale
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no millionaire's son, no, no
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate one
Yeah, some folks inherit star-spangled eyes
They send you down to war
And when you ask 'em, "How much should we give?"
They only answer, "More, more, more"
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no military son, son
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate one, one
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate one
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate one
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: John Cameron Fogerty
Fortunate Son lyrics © Jondora Music
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I've loved getting to know you guys via TH-cam. Thanks for bringing us joy and allowing us to experience these moments with you
If you like a deep soulful raspy voice then you must react to CCR's "Born On The Bayou".
Thank you for being so open to all music !!