Creedence Clearwater Revival: Fortunate Son

Some folks are born 

made to wave the flag

Ooh, they're red white and blue

It ain't me, it ain't me

I ain't no senator's son

This Vietnam wartime song (1969) puts a spotlight on the unequal sacrifices hidden by patriotic spouting.

 

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