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Country Joe McDonald
3 quotes
“I was inspired to write a folk song — about how soldiers have no choice in the matter but to follow orders — but with the irreverence of rock ’n’ roll.”
Country Joe McDonald (1942–2026) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview (2017), as quoted in "Country Joe McDonald, Whose Antiwar Song Became an Anthem, Dies at 84" by Jim Farber, The New York Times (8 March 2026)
“And it's one, two, three, what are we fighting for? Don't ask me I don't give a damn Next stop is Vietnam. And it's five, six, seven, open up the pearly gates, Well there ain't no time to wonder why, Whoopie! We're all gonna die!”
Country Joe McDonald (1942–2026) first seen 1965 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The "Fish" Cheer/I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag" (1965) · Lyrics and music · Woodstock performance (16 August 1969)
“Now come on mothers throughout the land Pack your boys off to Vietnam Come on fathers don't hesitate Send your sons off before it's too late And you can be the first one on your block To have your boy come home in a box.”
Country Joe McDonald (1942–2026) said by 2026 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source