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It is speculated that much of the disillusionment about the war was grounded in the tangible aspects of the soldiers' environment in Vietnam, and the popularity of protest songs were a reflection of the hopes, fears, and experiences of those soldiers.
Others argued that protest songs were demoralizing; Les Claypool found that they were "a source of oppositional ideology, songs like the Animals' 'We Gotta Get Out of This Place,' may have contributed to the demoralization of some of the troops in Vietnam."
Soldiers had access to radio broadcasts, tape recorders, and stereos that received transmissions from Radio Hanoi, and other underground radio stations that were run by "disaffected" GIs.
The music produced during this time reflected many fears including the draft, classism, and unnecessary involvement in a foreign war. It reflected the voice of a generation, defiant, aggressive, and political. It marked an era of discontent, of revolution, and of change. Many songs are still remembered today for their powerful message and continue to influence culture and provide historical insight
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