Polka songs

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

A collection of Polka songs about the Vietnam War 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. Li'l Wally – Chlopcow zaciagaja do Vietnam (1965)
  2. Frankie Yankovic – Saigon Sally (1966)
  3. Li'l Richard and His Polka All-Stars – Jade Do Viet Nam Polka (1967)
  4. Li'l Richard Polka Band – Going to Viet Nam Polka (Jade do Viet Nam) (1967)
  5. Happy Louie & Julcia Polka Band – Soldier Boy Polka (1967)
  6. Happy Richie and The Royalaires – To Vietnam Polka (1970)
  7. Li'l Wally and The Harmony Boys – Vietnam Polka (Do Vietnam)
  8. Eddie Blazonczyk – Leaving for Viet Nam
  9. Joe Karmen – Soldier's Polka
  10. Happy Notes Orchestra – Soldiers Last Request Waltz
  11. Alvin Styczynski – Leaving for the Service Polka
  12. Johnny Prytko & the Connecticut Hi-Tones – Hendrick the Hippie
  13. Bruno Mikos Harmony Stars – Leaving for the Front Polka
  14. Pitts. Harmoneers Orch. – Life of a Soldier (Polka)