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@davidhapka5410

2 жыл бұрын

I'm an aging baby boomer and I really enjoy watching newer generations of music lovers experience the music I was blessed to grow up with 😎😊

@JUSTMAR1E

2 жыл бұрын

I think he said “ don’t ask what my country can do for me but what can I do for my country” I think lololol

@coled2048

2 жыл бұрын

Timeless lyrics for sure!

@ronwhittaker6317

2 жыл бұрын

that's it@@JUSTMAR1E same speech that got him killed along with the executive order that would have freed us all from the debt slavery first day in office Lynden Johnson did that order in.

@JUSTMAR1E

2 жыл бұрын

@@ronwhittaker6317 did not know that

Its a song about how the sons of wealthy and "connected" people seemed to never get drafted during the Vietnam War.

@gabrielplattes6253

2 жыл бұрын

Whilst at the same time, these 'connected' folk being the biggest flag-waving patriots/jingoists!

@gabrielplattes6253

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptWalker Very true, of course. But I think Creedence was trying to expose the hypocrisy, viz. flag-waving patriot wealthy/connected folk whose sons, or themselves, dodged Vietnam (what they put out, did not match their actions), whilst 'common' just-getting-on-with-their-lives folk were drafted by the bucket load.

@707Berto

2 жыл бұрын

Think "bone spurs".

@coled2048

2 жыл бұрын

@@707Berto That was my thought exactly; hug that flag, hypocrite.

@claytonkeever2992

2 жыл бұрын

Nobody should have been drafted in the first place.

“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” - JFK

@NORGCO

2 жыл бұрын

Which, given he was President, amounts to "Ask not what I can do for you, ask what you can do for me!"

@justplainbrad7713

2 жыл бұрын

@@NORGCO That is not what it amounts to...you are speaking from personal negative thinking. It clearly meant (Especially to people of that era - who actually did their own thinking), don't be a burden on your country, looking for handouts, rather do things to help your country grow.

@shanelindsey8977

2 жыл бұрын

@@NORGCO your the problem in America brother 😞

@hmmmhmmm6917

5 ай бұрын

Dont look for handouts except if youre one of the failing companies during 2008 or any other 'too big to fail' companies that take tax payer money when theyre going backrupt​@@justplainbrad7713

Every decade has it's resistance music.

@laurakali6522

2 жыл бұрын

And some stand the test of time…..

@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052

2 жыл бұрын

@@laurakali6522 Yes Laura you are right . Unless I missed a song or two the 60s popularized the resistance song but I know of songs much earlier, century’s earlier, people have been compelled to resist injustice in any way possible, songs being one of many, it’s in man’s DNA to strive to be free. So sing it out! Sing loud! Cry freedom!!!

@SpicyElaichi

2 жыл бұрын

I don't see any now lmao not popular anyways

@greg2976

2 жыл бұрын

Well said!!!!

@Sagitarria

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpicyElaichi corporate music industry stopped embracing rebellion

One of the best anti-Vietnam War songs, ever. We played this a lot in Nam. Sounded great over the headsets in our choppers! That war produced some of the best Rock, ever!

@spaghetti9845

Жыл бұрын

no you didn't

@FirePiranha2013

7 ай бұрын

U never went to nam 🤣

@mikenicolay2483

7 ай бұрын

@@FirePiranha2013 How would you know? You were born in 2013, have your balls dropped yet?

@deepreteau5652

6 ай бұрын

I was a child during the Vietnam War. I grew up with all the anti-war rock. It was awesome. But I'm an old lady now, and I still wonder, did the music come from the anti-war sentiment or did the anti-war sentiment come from the music? Chicken or Egg?

@deepreteau5652

6 ай бұрын

And BTW, my favorite of all was "Run through the Jungle".

“When you ask them, “How much should we give?” They only answer MORE-MORE-MORE! Wow! What a true statement!

@jamesbranham2217

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like politicians and taxes now

I'm sure someone has mentioned it already, but the song is about rich privilege vs regular person. It was released during Vietnam, where lower and middle class were drafted or going in the military, and rich folks were getting deferment.

The beginning of this song is how they send the poor one to war and the rich ones don't have to go. A couple of these guys were in Vietnam

CCR is one of the greatest bands ever!! To name just a few songs of theirs; Lodi, Run through the Jungle, Bad Moon Rising, Someday Never Comes and so many more!! The quote ( or loosely ) “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country”

@fredklein3829

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and they bucked the trend at the time which was toward other forms of rock like psychedelic, for instance.

@jeffstevens4262

2 жыл бұрын

You missed out one of my own faves 'Have You Ever Seen The Rain'? not to mention their wonderful version of Marvin Gaye's classic 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine'. What a band they were and what a great songwriter John Fogerty still is!

@Meganrenee333

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like nobody ever gives Sinister Purpose by CCR a chance!!!

@raifthemad

2 жыл бұрын

"Wrote this song for everyone," and a song that always cheers me up, "Lookin out my backdoor."

@iwillruletheworldyay

2 жыл бұрын

i lived in lodi lotta people forget ccr is from california

One of the most underrated and unappreciated bands in American music history.

John Fogerty; is the composer, guitarist, and vocalist....genius...!!

What Is up man? Your touching on my favorite band for all time.. it's one song that I grew up with that stands the test of time. Throughout the 60s into the Vietnam War after loosing my favorite Uncle shot down in Vietnam Occupation. It hits my spine almost every time with tingles listening! John Fogarty just kills it in this song 🎵

@LFRFAMILY

2 жыл бұрын

WOW, sorry for you loss Bill. 🙏🏾Thank you for sharing it with us 🖤

@TheKmeins

2 жыл бұрын

The Vietnam War SUCKED but it brought out some badass music!

@ernestortiz4555

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the loss of your uncle. I'm older so we lost a few in WW2 and Korea. But most made it home, so we were blessed in that way.

@ndeep45

2 жыл бұрын

@@ernestortiz4555 hey thanks man ! Vietnam 🇻🇳 was a crazy time for soldiers and for American kids in general

Very powerful song based on true facts. During the draft (Vietnam War), the Rich and Politicians paid to keep their sons from being drafted.

@ttraceytlt123

Жыл бұрын

Or get special treatment and instant status like Mccain They never have to spill their blood in and get all the spoils of war ! We take the loss ...

I grew up in the 60's and 70's. I remember the draft for the Vietnam war, and the lottery to determine a young man's place in the draft for the military - and the deferments for the fortunate. I remember the anti-war movements and the peace movements, and the music like this - in real time. I also remember the threat of Communism that the war was trying to hold off, and what happened when Vietnam fell to the Communists. I remember it all. I don't think young people know how that all defined our generation's understanding of everything even now. Good reaction. Thanks.

@dkat1108

9 ай бұрын

Ya, I was not a fortunate son or a senators son.... I got drafted in 69 buy the grace of god I made it threw and back home. So lucky my whole life thinking of the ones who gave all.

This is the music of my youth. Takes me back.

This is one of my favorite ccr songs. I listened to them during the Nam era and still do. Vietnam vets were treated badly when they came home.I talked to a vet on an Honor Flight, and it made me angry and disgusted about what he dealt with. And yes, a lot of rich kids got out of going. He is just singing the truth! God Bless our vets and active military!!

@codyflake3080

Жыл бұрын

You spoke my mind. This is why I give courtesy to anyone I meet that serves. Aside from the obvious reasons, I can’t imagine what they go through.

@suffolkip12

Жыл бұрын

@@codyflake3080 Thank you. Veterans will always have my respect and a place in my heart !

@codyflake3080

Жыл бұрын

I take my patriotism seriously. I once had the honor of listening to the life experiences of 3 war veterans that visited my school. Unfortunately it was hard to listen because of students whispering and muttering. That kind of thing makes me flip because even though I haven’t been in their shoes, I’ve seen what war does to these people.

The senator's son and sons of rich men could buy their way out of the war. I had friends who went... and when I graduated HS I received the first annual award named after a local boy who was KIA and was awarded the Congressional medal of Honor. Hits home for many of us! It is still given out now 50 years later.

The sixties was all about Civil Rights and Vietnam. All the time. Great reaction. You completely grasped the intent.

@dbegley990

2 жыл бұрын

remember a little thing called the draft...

@zanethind

2 жыл бұрын

And hippies and a lot of weed

@raenellefisher8514

2 жыл бұрын

@@zanethind Oh yeah. How could I forget that.😊

CCR or just Creedence, that's what us fans call them. I love you listening to them lately.

This song was an anthem during the Vietnam war. There are many comprehensive descriptions of this song. The haves and the have nots. I'm glad you you get it brother

CCR is one of my favorite all time bands . So many good songs. Thanks for doing this one!!!!

@LFRFAMILY

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

This song was released just as my Pops was shipped off to SE Asia during Vietnam.Needless to say, CCR was played a lot over there during that conflict, along with a bunch of Motown and Stax/Volt soul.

it wasnt just credence making music that stood up to power. it was the entire 1960s. starting with bob dylan. from about 1968-70 it seemed like every song was anti-war.

@vanzant2690

2 жыл бұрын

Not just anti-war but also about rejecting the status quo of the nation at the time of civil injustices. A lot of forward thinking music came out during that time. Most still don't know the true meanings of a lot of those songs. They just hear a few select words and go with it, like Sweet Home Alabama.

@KMK7355

Жыл бұрын

Fogarty was in fact a veteran. Don't know if he was in Guard or Reserves but he did serve.

CCR has always been like a musical blanket for me! One of the best bands that ever came out way! Thank you for listening & enjoying!

"RUN THROUGH THE JUNGLE" CCR Sorry I was excited, listen to what the troops heard in 'Nam when it wasn't artillery, gunfire, air strikes, screaming, etc., Pink Floyd, CCR, Black Sabbath, Steppenwolf, all the sounds of 'Nam to the G.I.s. Amazing song for a brutal time for the conscripts, called "FNG's" as I'm sure you know...so that the more experienced troops didn't have to become friends with the replacement troops...replacing their dead friends. Worth a listen I'd say. Also...an ALWAYS very successful reaction is..."The Fallen of WWII", as a Russo-Ukrainian/Bulgarian Jew, I'd appreciate that for sure...as well as many other people, most certainly.

@tkwilliamkeenan9341

2 жыл бұрын

So much awesome music made in that era

John Forgerty wrote this after he came back from the Veitnamn War. So his passion is real.

@Zebred2001

2 жыл бұрын

He was only a reservist and never went anywhere near Vietnam.

@davidhapka5410

2 жыл бұрын

Fogerty was a supply clerk in the Army Reserves. He never stepped a boot on Vietnam soil.

@kikiki4592

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidhapka5410 That is serving. He was drafted and taken away from his home and have to serve his country for a worthless war that he did not want to help out in, and if he was a rich btch like Trump or Clinton he would of got a pass. So, yes he did serve his country during the veitnamn war even though he didnt want to, Uncle Sam forced him to, so try and get your facts straight before trying to be the smart guy. Also, I did not lie, he wrote this song after he came back (aka home) from servinf hhis country during the Veitnamn War.

@kikiki4592

2 жыл бұрын

@@Zebred2001 He was drafted and taken away from home, and he served forciably to do so during the Vietnamn War, I did not say he went to Vietnamn either, use your head instead of trying to be so fucking dumb.

@davidhapka5410

2 жыл бұрын

@@kikiki4592 he volunteered and was able to get into the reserves rather than drafted and be sent to Vietnam.... don't get your panties in a bunch...I wasn't criticizing Fogerty either way.

If you Do more Creedence, I *highly* recommend "Long As I Can See the Light." Beautiful, soulful, it'll tear your heart out.

It always amazes me that he was only 23 and could SANG like this. I didn't really notice it back then because I was young then too. This is one of my top 10 favorite songs ever.

This song has a special place in my heart, as does all of CCR music. A boy I grew up with would sing this song at the top of his lungs while we drove around in his 1970 Monte Carlo, smokin doobies and doin burnouts on country roads. Sadly he died at 19 while on leave from the Navy, playing Russian roulette in San Diego.

John Fogerty was a great social issue songwriter. Also wrote a lot of plain-old fun stuff. Brilliant tunesmith with an unforgettable voice.

Green River, Run Through The Jungle & Long As I Can See The Light - just for starters, my friend. Everything CCR did was ICONIC. I have a lot of their vinyl (passed down to me from my Mum) so if you can get your hands on any, getsssss it!!!

Their version of Heard It Through The Grapevine is my favorite

Great music still to this day

Basically what I believe this song is about (like a few other commenters stated) is how during the Vietnam war, the rich and “connected” kids were not drafted and did not have to go to Vietnam. I believe some of the band members actually were in the Vietnam war, in the song he is stating “I ain’t no fortunate one” meaning….well it’s obvious what it means. Anyway thanks for the reaction, not just this one but all of them. We appreciate you. BTW love the hat man!!!

Great song!.. Written to perfection! 💯

CCR are iconic. Great band,

During the Vietnam War some could get out of the draft the rest of us couldn't. Love me some CCR. Thanks 😊

"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country" one of my favorite people growing up,!!!

Both John Fogerty and Doug Clifford served in the military in the reserves, and thankfully, they didn't have to actually go to that horrific battlefield. The song is John's reaction to what happened when American soldiers who fought in Vietnam came home and were treated spitefully. John was putting himself in their shoes. No, he didn't set foot on Vietnam soil, but he did have to go through boot camp and train for war...something the extremely wealthy didn't have to do (or, were able to avoid it), and I think that's what's at the heart of the song.

This song never get old!

Creedence, ❤🇱🇷

I'm from Montréal, so, I love the fact that your wearing a Montréal Expos baseball cap!

CCR is legendary, one of the greatest bands ever.

When I first heard Suzie Q their 1st song knew they'd b great. My fav band of all time. Many great songs: I put a Spell on You, Up around the Bend, Proud Mary. Traveling Band, Lodi and many more. John Fogerty is still performing did a gig in FL a few weeks ago. Best of success on yr channel

One of their best! ❤ check out Johnny Cash, Man in Black. Johnny was before his time. He sang about the same social issues that are unfortunately still going on today.

@lrsrosebud

2 жыл бұрын

Van, you definitely need to check out “Man in Black”!

"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Kennedy "There's a bad moon on the rise." CCR

the only way to follow this song, is "country joe and the fish" at the woodstock concert! trust me mate! big love to all people :)

@carson9359

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

I love this era of music, the rebellious 60s and 70s. Country Joe & The Fish have some awesome anti war songs too, Fixing To Die Rag and Kiss My Ass are my faves

Midnight special is a great song by CCR

CCR has a "sound " that is totally theirs. I love it. They were a fantastic group. I love the words to this song

CCR's live take on HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE is epic.... give it a listen 😎🎸

You'll hear this exact song in a lot of Vietnam movies, specifically helicopter scenes

"Ask not what your Country can do for you: ask what you can do for your Country" ~ John F. Kennedy

Great song. Great reaction to it. That's why I follow your channel. Keep Rockin out the hits man. Peace!

You Sir will make a greater impact than even them ! Awesome reaction . You are over the target !! Keep on !

"Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country", I believe is the quote you were looking for.

Looking out My backdoor is such a great one by them it's totally different than their other songs. I mean totally different. ♥️❤️♥️❤️

Song is about how the government seemed to target middle class and lower class young men to draft them into the military, and how the upper class seemed to pay their way out of being drafted. My dad was one of the former as his draft # was called in 1970. He was one of the lucky ones whose number got called high so he wound up not having to enlist. My uncle Ronnie wasn't so lucky, he enlisted in the marine corps but was fortunate to come back from Nam alive and in one piece.

Sick throwback hat. And yes CCR was excellent. Their greatest hits makes you realize just how many classics they had.

oh good i came to this immediately after bad moon rising and i knew you'd get a kick out of their other stuff. fantastic.

Kennedy said: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” 60 years later that idea doesn’t seem to exist in the minds of the younger generations. It’s all about what can I get for free from the government.

Hi Van. Love the family...😊 The song is about the privileged avoiding the draft, while the rest were drafted, and had to fight. More ZEP to explore.... and Queen. Take care!

Keep rockin’ brother. Sending Love ✌️

SINISTER PURPOSE!!! Badass song by CCR.

CCR are America's Beatles. They produced 5 gold records in 17 months. The band was around for only 4 years.

Any movie set late 60’s early 70’s and you’ll hear CCR during a scene guaranteed lol

We got high and loved all the songs of 60s and70s. Poor working class kids.

the jfk line is And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man. Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.

That's a fire ass Montreal Expose hat

Ohh missing my Montréal expos!!😭

First time viewer, great vids brotha, keep doin your thing!

This song has always been a Banger !!!!!!!

Already hit that thang. Lord, this is a great song. Iconic.

@jasonmartin5154

2 жыл бұрын

Dude Apparently you missed the 60's☺️☺️

Yes!!! Now you’ve got to keep going down the hole and listen to their version of “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” (I know you know Marvin Gaye’s Version); it’s swamp blues excellence, Van!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@Robmlufc

2 жыл бұрын

Make sure it's the 11 minute version.

Looking out my back door! A good song to lift your mood

This is probably a signature song for the Vietnam era when 19 year olds were getting drafted and the wealthy 'fortunate' sons could get out of it but everyone else had to go. Another great song was by Country Joe and the Fish "Feel Like I'm Fixin to Die" a.k.a. The Vietnam song. I know it's a year late but I hope you check it out someday. I loved Rage but seriously, they have nothing on some of those guys in those years.

@MollyPitcher1778

Жыл бұрын

Vietnam action movies feature these songs. Also, you and your audience should see Alice's Restaurant.

2024 And this song is more relevant than ever

Dedicated to all those brave man who figth in Vietnam. And all those who payed for stay alive, enjoying the good life at home meanwhile others die.

Montreal Expos cap is awesome 🔥🔥🔥

Brother, Im about your age but Im here to tell you there's a lot of rock music from the late 60s/early 70s in which they are "Standing up to the man".... Glad you are reacting to CCR

Beautiful Knowledge

Queen- Spread Your Wings

This was a protest song during the Vietnam war talking about those with money and influence who got out of going to war, leaving that to those who were less fortunate.

One of the great ones

God bless the Vietnam vets. They were drafted into a nightmare hell and if they survived, they came back vilified for surviving hell. God bless the Vietnam vets

Don't ask what your country can do you for you but what you can do for your country

😂😂😂 Your reaction to the first line.

Van part of this song was in Forest Grump played when he and Bubba went to Vietnam.

Can't be the first time you have ever heard this song it has been played in countless movies, and you clocking views man, nice, keep it up.

standard equipment for those in either hueys or chinooks in a lz carrying troops in vietnam. one of my uncles and one of my distant cousins were in that war. my uncle was an artillery officer and my cousin was one of the infantry.

@LFR FAMILY, here's some background on this song. This is about being drafted and sent to Vietnam. The rich kids, and parents with influence, could get a deferment and not go, so only working class and poor 18 year old's went off to war. CCR is saying he'll be off to war because he doesn't have any advantages.

Noiceeee! Much thanks for this.

Good video bro. 7:10 yeah, they was standing up the Linden B. Johnson sending poor kids off to war

Thanks for doing this. Cool track

One of the top songs for Halloween parties is "Run Through The Jungle" by CCR. If your looking for groups that left their mark on a decade even if they didn't hit big in the States, check out Big Country. A band from Scotland that had some of the best song writing of the '80s and distinctive sound.

“Ask not what your Country can do for you, but what YOU can do for your Country” 🔥🔥🔥

This was a statement about rich and/or powerful people (those that could pay to get their kids into college, etc.) kept their kids from being drafted to Vietnam. Back then few went to college. And I think there was a specific incident a "Senator" did something "hinky" to keep his son from having to go - like fast track him into college or something, I don't remember exactly. But that's why it's in every Vietnam movie.

“don’t ask what your country can do for you, ask what can you do for your country”

'Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country'

The quote you were searching for was "ask not what your country could do for you, instead ask what you can do for your country"