Viet Nam

Annotation — European Songs

Various artist compilation of Belgium synth pop, contained the song "Vietnam" (Etiquette Records # ER 007) by The Maniacs, from Antwerp, Belgium. It's largely electronic instrumental sounds, with vocal sound clips.

Annotation by Justin A. Brummer

Notes

Live recording: James Ollivier reads and sings works of French poets/writers, mostly guitar-accompanied, some plain recitals. Production of La Boîte A Musique (Éditions De La Boîte À Musique). Liner notes: Claude Roy, Philippe Soupault, Pierre Seghers. Recorded by K. Roos. Pressed by MPO. Live cover of Jean Arnulf's 'Chante une femme' (from the 1968 album 'Déjà l'automne') under a different title; also covered by Marc Ogeret. Cover of Chante une femme – Jean Arnulf.

About the artist

James Ollivier, born 25 March 1933 in Reims, France, and died 23 October 1997 in Saint-Lô, France, was a singer who performed and recited the work of French poets.

Themes

Anti-War · Home Front Perspective · Vietnamese Perspective · Child · Vietnamese Children · Air War · Washington D.C. · Civilian Casualties

In collections

European Songs · Peace, Protest, & Anti-War Songs [War Years]