Hello Vietnam
Johnnie Wright, Johnny Wright
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Kiss, me goodbye and write me while I'm gone Good, bye, my sweetheart, Hello Viet, nam. America has heard the bugle, call And you know it involves us, one an all I don't suppose that war will ever end There's fighting that will break us up a gain. Good bye, my darling, Hello Viet nam A hill to take, a battle to be won Kiss me goodbye and write me while I'm gone Good bye, my sweetheart, Hello Viet nam. A ship is waiting for us at the dock America has trouble to be stopped We must stop Communism in that land Or freedom will start slipping through our hands. I hope and pray someday the world will learn That fires we don't put out, will bigger burn We must save freedom now, at any cost Or someday, our own freedom will be lost. Kiss me goodbye and write me while I'm gone Good bye, my sweetheart, Hello Viet nam.
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Written by: TOM T. HALL
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Hello Vietnam" falls under the traditional country and Nashville Sound genres. This type of sound had polished arrangements and smooth productions, marking a departure from the rawer, earthier sounds of early country music.
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Release date"Hello Vietnam" was released in 1965 during the peak years of the Vietnam War, which lasted from 1955 to 1975.
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WriterTom T. Hall, a renowned songwriter, singer, and country musician, wrote the lyrics for "Hello Vietnam." He was also known as "The Storyteller" due to his unique narrative style in songwriting.
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Chart performanceUpon its release, "Hello Vietnam" became a major hit, climbing to the top of the Billboard country music chart on September 11, 1965. It stayed at #1 for three weeks and remained on the chart for a total of 18 weeks.
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War context"Hello Vietnam" was one of the first popular songs that directly addressed the Vietnam War. Its lyrics reflected the sentiments of many U.S. troops at the time.
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Johnnie Wright's careerThe song was the biggest hit of Johnnie Wright's solo career. He was already known as part of the duo "Johnnie & Jack" and for being the husband of country star, Kitty Wells.
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Film appearance"Hello Vietnam" was featured in the movie "Full Metal Jacket," a 1987 war film by Stanley Kubrick, which continued to add to the song's popularity long past its initial release.
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ControversyDespite being a chart-topper, "Hello Vietnam" also stirred controversy with its patriotic, pro-war stance, particularly as public sentiment shifted against the Vietnam War towards the late 1960s.
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Cultural significanceThe song has since been considered a significant cultural artifact of the Vietnam War era, giving a glimpse into the pervasive war-time patriotic sentiment that swept the U.S. during the mid-1960s.
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Covers"Hello Vietnam" has had many covers, including versions by Johnny Cash and Dave Dudley, reinforcing the enduring impact of this song through the years.
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LegacyDespite its subject matter, "Hello Vietnam" remains one of the most memorable songs from Johnnie Wright's career, and it continues to be emblematic of the country music genre’s approach towards war-time patriotism, a theme which has been revisited multiple times in country music history.
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