Jody Songs

20 songs · chronological · Annotations and notes by Justin A. Brummer

A collection of Vietnam War Jody songs This forms part of the larger Vietnam War Song Project, an interpretive examination of over 6,000 Vietnam War songs identified, revealing how the war's significance is represented through music. The project also collects spoken-word recordings about the conflict. This unique collection of voices advances scholarship by providing insights into people’s views about the war over time as represented in music, looking at diverse communities and vibrant music scenes. It is crucial in developing our knowledge of the war and the humanities, through the use of a digital research platform.

  1. Lightnin' Hopkins – War Is Starting Again (1962)
  2. Joe Medwick – Letter to a Buddie (1967)
  3. The Dixie Drifter – Dear John Letter (1968)
  4. Joe Tex – (When Johnny Comes Marching Home) I Can't See You No More (1969)
  5. Manuel B. Holcolm – I Stayed Away Too Long (1969)
  6. Lightnin' Hopkins – Please Settle In Viet Nam (1969)
  7. Johnnie Taylor – I Could Never Be President (1970)
  8. Mel & Tim – Mail Call Time (1970)
  9. Bobby Patterson – Right On Jody (1971)
  10. Sonny Green – Jody's on the Run (1971)
  11. Ann Sexton – You've Been Gone Too Long (1971)
  12. Bobby Newsome – Jody, Come Back and Get Your Shoes (1972)
  13. The Last Poets – Hands Off (1972)
  14. The Last Poets – Black Soldier (1972)
  15. Joe Williams Jr. – Don't Let Me Catcha Jody (1972)
  16. Vernon Garrett – Jody Can Ease the Pain (1972)
  17. Vernon Garrett – Think People (1972)
  18. Freddie King – Yonder Wall (1973)
  19. The Robert Cray Band – Sonny (1985)
  20. Bob Gerard – Joedy Is a Wise Guy