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Song Analysis: Fortunate Son
Fortunate Son My song is "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. "Fortunate Son" was created in 1969. "Fortunate Son" was created as a Anti-War song that was written about the Vietnam war during the time. The song reached #3 on the charts for Billboard. "Fortunate Son" received a gold disk award in December 1970. The song was also added to the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress because of it being Culturally, aesthetically and historically significant. Although this song was created about the war, it was definitely not to support it. This song was created with the intention to be Anti-War. This song became an anthem to the people who disliked the war and he draft. And because of this song's ability to resonate
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