wwgt Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - I love this..reminds me as being a young child,,,and had no idea of what what was truly going on.......and on...to this day
Riobinman Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Very well put together, very moving, great song and really makes you think about the waste of young lives for political and economic gain.I first heard this in 1971 and it has never left my memory, today I understand why.Imagine this playing whilst M*A*S*H is having one of it's blacker storylines, or during the closing scene in Blackadder goes forth, Goodbyeee. Highly focussing stuff.Hope the 16-24 year olds are open to this old but very relevant masterpiece.Well done Rev.
Morr40 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Well said. I was very little when this song came out but can appreciate it. I loved it before the war of today. I thought of the Vietnam Vets when I listened to it back in the 80's. It is relevant today again...unfortunately.
MoHMoHMoHMoHMoHMoH Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - what abou vietnamese? us foreign policy cost you so much good men. but imagine those poor homless people, frying in the napalm rains. us is sinking in to the deep abyss of coruption and is going against all its true values. remember george wash, honest abe, remember thomas, remember true values united states have as a country of freedom, forbid all wars for you are only one able to do so. stop the oil wars! stop piliging the poor countries! stop all violence!for peace n' love all over the world!
Morr40 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - As an American, I will never lose my pride. If I lose my pride, it would be a slap in the face to all of those who gave up their lives during the wars. Regardless of how this war was started, I must keep my pride for them.
edburns123 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - The people who died KNOW NOTHING! They are dead! The best thing you can do for them is overcome your foolish pride and demand an end to war so others won't die for nothing like those who already died in war.
Morr40 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - I am so sorry, I am crying right now.
MoHMoHMoHMoHMoHMoH Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - thats why you should blame the goverment, they are the real cowards, strongest man die first.. weakest die last... because strongest are on frontlines.. and us goverment is nothing but a pussy killing own soldiers in war for oil... GOOD AMERICANS ARE DYING FOR OIL... STOP PAYING BLACK GOLD WITH HUMAN LIVES! FOR FEW GOOD MAN, FOR THE STRONGEST ON THE FRONTLINES!!!
MoHMoHMoHMoHMoHMoH Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - thats the kind of pride us is based on, and because of people who dont care for such values america is going the wrong way... in the materialistic world idealism has no place and that is a very bad thing my friend... stop the civil wars, for all men are nothing but brothers...
southcop Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Some folks are born made to wave the flag,Ooh, theyre red, white and blue.And when the band plays hail to the chief,Ooh, they point the cannon at you, lord,
Kaptainess Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Love and Respect to ALL Vets of any of our wars! Wouldn't have a country without Vets!Its a shame that they had to go to war, but once they were called for duty they showed their golden colors. Many thanks to them!
butterworthpa Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - I remember this. It was late 60's maybe 68/69. It wasn't even a hit here - I think it did better in US - because of the topic. I think its problem was it is too long and radio, in those days,didn't like long singles. I think it is great - especially the bagpipes and the last verse "In the morning, they return with tears in their eyes...the stench of death drifts up to the skies" etc. A brilliant anti-war song.
kurtbrazil Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - This is the song that Dick Cheney was listening to when he applied for his fifth deferment from the draft.
sergiobyt Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - By this song my understanding is that sky pilot is anyone who wants to persuade others to go to war in the name of the goodness of the world. In this case mr bu sh-You'll never reach the sky-
butterworthpa Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Its not alowed.
kurtbrazil Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Dick Cheney was listening to this song when he applied for his fifth deferment from the draft.
butterworthpa Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - I remember this from 1968 or 1969. I remember, tThis wasn't a hit in the UK -- I think it did a bit better in the US what with the Vietnam war being on. I think it's problem was it was too long and in those days radio DJs just played short records. A great song though.
oldheathen Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Extraordinary, thank you.
metalkat77 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - I did not know that the priest, pastors, reverends who are serving in the armed forces are called like this, well God bless you all, and keep figthing the spiritual war salutes.
badboypoet Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Eric Burdon....(with a "d").....great song, gotta give proper props, yo?
JackFlemingFan Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Dittos and WELL SAID!! God bless all who served this country and those who continue to serve now.........they are heros each and everyone!!
JackFlemingFan Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - William The Impeached listened to this song when he wrote he loathed our military!
bRiD0T07 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - god bless the animals! for such an amazing song.i just looked up the lyrics and cried.
radhau2 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - I used to listen to this many years ago when it was on the radio, during the Vietnam War...I always felt so sad listening to it, thinking of the war. 40 years later, nothing has changed except the war is now in Iraq. When will we ever learn?
donpaul48 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Great and as a VN vet, got to appreciate the song and video.