Goodnight Saigon (7:18)
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“Goodnight Saigon” is a song written by Billy Joel, originally appearing on his 1982 album The Nylon Curtain. It is one of the most well-known songs about the Vietnam War. It depicts the situation and attitude of United States Marines beginning with their military training on Parris Island and then into typical aspects of Vietnam combat.
Unlike most of his early works, ‘Goodnight Saigon’ is not a piano-dominated song, instead relying on a gentle guitar strumming pattern, which Joel himself played. However, the rare concert performance has Joel play the spare piano accompaniment.
Singer-activist Joan Baez covered the song in 1991.
Unlike most of his early works, ‘Goodnight Saigon’ is not a piano-dominated song, instead relying on a gentle guitar strumming pattern, which Joel himself played. However, the rare concert performance has Joel play the spare piano accompaniment.
Singer-activist Joan Baez covered the song in 1991.
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Antridian wrote:
What else can I say? Moving. Loved this from the first moment I heard it back in the early eighties. Still evokes the same feelings. Such a great song.
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GrizzlyMike wrote:
He dedicated this song to the veterans, especially those from Vietnam, at his show in the 80s at the Oakland Coliseum Arena it was a 3+ hour show and we went crazy during the Scenes from an Italian Restaurant.
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adavisclan wrote:
Best song Joel ever did. Captures real life in Nam. Thanks Billy for letting the others know. And yes it did matter. One Million seven hundred thousand Cambodian's killed by Khmer rouge after we left Nam and the politicians watched too unpopular to get involved; Over one million dead and more raped in Rwanda and the politicians watched, they weren't white; 500,00 dead in Darfur millions displaced & 10,000 more dying each month while the politicians continue to watch & multi-nationals continue to invest. Yes, it certainly does matter.
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foxmusicbox wrote:
and we will all go down together..
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robstud69 wrote:
this is the real shit and i just got back from Iraq!
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chilled-out-777 wrote:
Simply Stunning, my jaw dropped when i first heard it 20 years ago.
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dogboner2001 wrote:
I always liked how, in concert, the chorus for GNS would be made up of BJ's roadies.
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thefirstobrien wrote:
Doors, Playboy and buddies....um really
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budwood wrote:
A tribute to the Veterans , Amen
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JoshGundy wrote:
Will Ferrell sings this song
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Tigerzen wrote:
Love this song.Reminds me of all my Army buddies
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steamboat58 wrote:
Wow.
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PuSoTe wrote:
Fantastic song which demonstrates the total insanity of war. GREAT!!
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Tanisteague wrote:
He never was a soldier, but those of us who have been there Love this songs story.
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weallvol wrote:
This song speaks of true soilders.
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filialgen wrote:
A true amazing song!
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timmy59 wrote:
A truly moving song.
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blackdog71 wrote:
Billy Joel.............Wow he's the man, pure genius
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VIKH666 wrote:
For me, one of the best songs ever written about war.
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calsimon wrote:
takes me years back... when I was in 'nam.
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