POWERFUL MESSAGE! | Eve Of Destruction - Barry McGuire (Reaction)

[@louisdellavalle2159]

Hate your next door neighbor but don’t forget to say Grace

[@lokisan100]

Very meaningful lyrics.

[@tanawilliams7498]

In 1971 I turned 21 and was finally allowed to register to vote.

[@thomasbergersen8633]

live long, stay strong, oldtimer.... 🙂

[@lauragriffin6512]

The war protest songs of the 60s had powerful messages that still apply today.

[@dwhite849]

Sad thing is 58 years later this song is still relevent

[@AliasMark69]

More today than ever.

[@JamesJoy-qt9ee]

The more things change, the more they remain the same.

[@robertrunkle9147]

We never seem to learn from our past mistakes! History continues to repeat itself, sad to say...

[@nitajean9885]

@@robertrunkle9147 we ARE learning! we keep fighting this monster down, we thought we had vanquished it, but it just hid in the shadows and became more twisted and evil. That is the lesson we need to keep in mind this time around - it can't be just 'mostly' dead. which makes me wonder if AI has already taken over: we keep defeating the enemy and powering up only to get a new harder to kill enemy. #BoomerStrong #wtf

[@ArianaH3ART]

True nuff.

[@dcrebel8316]

Another ‘anthem’ we sang while protesting, back in the 60s. And it hasn’t gotten any better…😢

[@tinapatterson5022]

Yep!!!

[@thomasobrien447]

How do you feel today. Go to Isreal

[@vickielewallen3799]

Great song. We heard that on the car radio, and when his voice went rough and scratchy my daughter thought it was Oscar the Grouch singing. 😄

[@louisestevenson5102]

That sux

[@lynnhafferkamp6054]

Sad but true

[@scottbracken1284]

I was drafted in 1969. In those days this was just another protest song even though I, and all my friends were there. I remember griping about how they could send me to be killed for a useless war but couldn't vote or buy a beer. Now I'm 73 years old and it makes me tear up, after all these years.. All war should be abolished. I don't doubt I have ever lived a single day without war. It's shameful. Good thoughts my friend JMBOY TV

[@karinwolf3645]

Me, too!! 😱😱😱😰😭😭😭💋💖🌵👵🐺🖖

[@robertrunkle9147]

I have to agree! Hell, we didn't even know about Woodstock until we came home. I enlisted in 67 and my Dad sent me my draft notice two weeks into boot camp. It ended up in the "Shit Can"!

[@bootnokz5101]

Thank you for service

[@mgman6000]

​@robertrunkle9147 Did you join the navy? I joined in 63 and when I was floating off Vietnam I was so happy I wasn't over with those poor guys in the jungle

[@mohawkgamer9662]

people ask why is history class important this was from the 60s and here we are 2023 and right back in the same spot

[@cocoaorange1]

Nearly 60 years later, and the Middle East is a mess again. Times change, human's don't.

[@shannonwhite3721]

My dad used to sing this at the top of his lungs. As a kid, I'd sing along. As an adult I sing along with tears in my eyes. Never realize the power in this song ❤😢

[@bobtucker8071]

I did and still do.

[@DeenaMilkers]

yep

[@jjhpor]

I wonder if anyone this young man's age understands the significance of the helicopters..

[@stephaniegoddard9397]

I saw these movie’s every night during the Vietnam War on our TV. This song came out in the ‘60’s and it still rings through today. 😢

[@aardvarkhole]

It was dinner on TV trays in front of the TV, with Walter Cronkite on the CBS Evening News reporting the number of US and Viet Cong wounded and deaths for the day. As a tween, I it felt like it was a normal part of our existence. Looking back, it was the normalization of horror and the desensitization of the populace.

[@stephaniegoddard9397]

@ I agree! I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and we also had the Zodiac serial killer info on the local news channels. It was all about Viet Nam, Nixon and Watergate and The Zodiac. Horrible dinner entertainment but that was the norm in the early to mid ‘70’s.

[@kirpalite]

SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE.

[@AliasMark69]

You just added possibly the Greatest Protest Song Of All Time. This is what we had to deal with in 1965. I was only 11 and scared of what was happening everywhere in America and the world. This is a Must Hear if you want to know what the 60's was like. Another New Artist added to your Kick Ass Great Playlist. Thanks again. #64

[@katiedrew4708]

AliasMark69 A flash from the past!

[@CharCanuck14]

Thanks so much for suggesting this song Mark. I was 12 when this came out and although I didn't completely understand it back then, it really hit home a few years later when we started getting a lot of dodgers & deserters here in Toronto. I agree, E of D is like a perfectly condensed version of the 60's. Cheers from Canada

[@AliasMark69]

I try to suggest only the most epic/iconic songs from the 60's-70's to help JM hear the best from the best.@@CharCanuck14

[@thomastimlin1724]

I was 9

[@bamacopeland4372]

Sadly That song was just as relevant back then As it is today.

[@AliasMark69]

Just as iconic..... Buffalo Springfield - "For What It's Worth"

[@mgman6000]

That wasn't about Vietnam it was about a riot on Sunset, Blvd where the man beat up a lot of teenagers for violating curfew

[@AliasMark69]

Ten Years After - "I'd Love To Change The World"

[@stephaniegoddard9397]

This is one of my favorite songs. Just love it!😊

[@robertburns4429]

as relevant today as it was then

[@theresamendoza9143]

I've heard this song for at least 60 years and I still get chills. I'm 64.

[@sgtcrab2569]

Great reaction. I was US Army 65-68 BTW. Now please do not take this the wrong way. I have watched several reactions from Black presenters and always look with close attention at the facial reaction over the line "Selma Alabama" It is always subtle but ever so insightful. My best mate in the Army was a Black guy and I learned ever so much from him. From an appreciation of Soul music to a real generosity of spirit. You sir have that for sure.

[@sharonvincent4238]

Powerful song. I loved it in the 60s and it still applies quite a bit to today.

[@donaldleider7382]

Probably more relevant today than when it came out 68 years ago! That’s saying something!

[@peo4989]

This song will never grow old as long as there are more than 2 humans on earth Truth right here!

[@tanawilliams7498]

I really like the way you do things! Unlike some other reviewers. You don't stop the song every 15 seconds to give your opinion. You listen to the whole song and make comments at the end.

[@fieldsofgreen8857]

Here here just what I was thinking makes such a change to see someone who actually listened to to the song and reacts at the end!

[@mgman6000]

​@@fieldsofgreen8857 I agree I just subscribed

[@johnpatton7533]

when i was in elementary school my music teacher let each student pick a song to show the class every day and when my turn came up i chose this one. She was very excited for the lesson that day to talk about the meaning in the lyrics. Heavy song, but my mom was a hippie and i listened to stuff like this on the way to school every day. Gives a child a unique perspective on the world.

[@derrickconnolly9164]

Great story but you failed to say what year. Being a hippie has long roots

[@lorilxn1597]

Old enough to go to war but you can't drink

[@conniegaylord5206]

Do you remember 3.2 beer?

[@davidgross990]

@@conniegaylord5206 That's what you could buy on a military base if you were under 21. You still can die in War and be to young to drink. I joined the Navy at 18, luckily back then the drinking age was different for different states some states it was still 18, and there was no minimum drinking age in the bars overseas at least for sailors.

[@conniegaylord5206]

@@davidgross990 Did you drink that gross Navy beer? My son brought cases home with him. Another problem during Nam was you could die in war but couldn't vote. Welcome home.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@AliasMark69]

I stand and Applaud your comments to this iconic song. Like always your comprehensive analysis is intelligent and laced with wisdom few other reactors offer anywhere near your level. Great content and Great reactions.

[@davidewing5605]

This was true in 1965. Sad to say, this song is very relevant today. Dave in Sierra Vista AZ

[@vivrowe2763]

Good to see a young person, especially now, play this song. It will stay in your head, it has mine since I was 10. Now we are on The Eve of Destruction in June 2024

[@kevinguerin2718]

Damn right brother. I absolutely love this song and it is so relevant in the USA and my home Canada!

[@MeaKin6]

First heard it at 11 in history class, definitely stays with you

[@pamstuckey8349]

I was 10 when this song came out as well. Even as a 10 year old I understood this song so well. And it is truly heartbreaking to know things are not better

[@vivrowe2763]

@@pamstuckey8349 Actually now it's going to be factual. Remember it on my sister's transistor, it made an impression even then. It's a very good and gutsy song.

[@mgman6000]

1 minute to midnight after yesterday's election I'm scared for my kids and grandkids

[@goranforsberg639]

That song is as actual today than it was in the sixties.

[@exeterpeg4809]

One of the best and saddest lines ever "hate your next door neighbor but don't forget to say grace". Loved your review of this great and relevant song

[@lokisan100]

Yes, very relatable lyrics.

[@famat161]

We of a certain age know all the words by heart, partially because we wrote them down with pencil and lined paper, listening to the 45 over and over and brought it to school.

[@IrvinBennett-g9o]

Being raised in the 60s we thought with all of the violence it was close to the end😊

[@boomeister2]

This song was released in 1965. In 1970 the 26th Amendment to the Constitution lowered the voting age to 18. They should have left the voting age at 21 and raised the draft age to match it (IMO).

[@dashasl2582]

You're right, but they probably wanted to pluck out the kids before they were likely to marry and have kids. 🙄

[@AP-gb3eh]

In a time of love songs and mandatory patriotism, this hit the nerve that let us vent the anger we felt at the older generation who always blocked progress ( Familiar? ) ☮️

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Zager & Evans "In The Year 2525"...Nuff Said.

[@tripp2]

That Vietnam war was ill advised from the start. Our troops had zero jungle warfare training and many died along way and after due to disease, Agent Orange etc. R.I.P to all those young men who served and sacrificed.🙏🙏🙏

[@SCORPION89199]

Not only that but they were sending our boys back then two places they didn't belong they had no business being in like Cambodia it was a neutral country, the US government bombed a neutral country and so the Khmer rouge pretended to come to the rescue of the Cambodian but actually took over the country and killed add tortured millions of people 5 years after we pulled out in 1975 (we pulled out in 1970 after bonding a neutral country) the military industrial complex is very real and they'd rather make money off of war than actually help people about the Cambodian genocide in our occupation in the nearby Vietnam (as far as I can tell our military was not in Cambodia but they were the next country over) there's a large possibility that if we had not bombed in neutral country and if we had not been in Vietnam that the Cambodian genocide never would have happened.

[@pamstuckey8349]

@@SCORPION89199 This exactly. Thank you for sharing the TRUTH and educating people younger who really do not know

[@anitaphelps8715]

I was in the 6th grade when this song came out. My history teacher played in in class and swore us to secrecy. He wanted us to hear it but didn’t want to get in trouble playing it. I liked it then and still do now. Really liked your reaction.

[@jeannereed3170]

1972.We were the first 18 year olds to vote.

[@AliasMark69]

The politicians were just as corrupt then as they are now.

[@margreetanceaux3906]

Never forgot the lyrics. And the sad thing is: the world doesn’t let you forget, ever.

[@rayharley597]

Some of the sixties most powerful lyrics. Barry McGuire did a stunning job on this. First heard this song about a decade after the broadcast of a BBC series about The Great War; one thing that stood out for about that series was that the vast majority of the people who died fighting for Britain & France; Germany & Austria etc never had the right to vote. I believe the average age of US casualties (under arms) was just nineteen; more proportionally from groups & areas where voting was just as out of reach. Fifty years later it seems like we are going backwards. :-( kerk

[@bobporter3808]

AMEN BROTHER! You nailed the mess

[@charliecochran3035]

Definitely one if the most potent protest songs i know. No subtlety to it at all and he drops some huge truth bombs.

[@faithnyou1732]

I had two brothers in Vietnam at the same time back in the 60s, and I remember this song was huge, along with so many other protest songs. It was truly a volatile time in our history. Thanks for this great reaction and choice! ✌💙✌

[@mattshaw6180]

While McGuire voices sincere and just frustration, the complete flip-side to this protest song is by Country Joe and the Fish: their "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" (1967) was the most sarcastic and bitter of ALL the 1960s protest songs. We all knew how to sing along with _that_ one.

[@Shari225]

Yes. we did! And it's one, two three . . .

[@janetnadeau690]

History repeats itself!

[@jroysims44]

It's one of my favorite songs. Barry cut this song in 1965. THE song of the '60s.

[@joegreen9987]

This song was way ahead if it's time hearing the word"s of this beautiful song its telling us that we are going to blow up this world unless we learn to love each other's before it's too late ❤ ♥ 💕 💗 💖 💛

[@robertschiavone5159]

And still relevant today

[@lorilxn1597]

This song always makes me cry 😢

[@mikmaqwoman]

Awesomeness..I remember the song and the era....lots of anti war songs during that time. thanx ypung sir

[@RobertRoth-oj6zz]

Great song with a good message, from the Vietnam era. The message still exists today.

[@pms0806]

Today it’s become more meaning full. Anxious to see how many Maga’s enlist, true patriots…

[@polycarphunter2257]

that crowd with the fire burning. that was a monk, a lot of monks immolated themselves in protest.

[@johnniekight1879]

He previously sang with the New Christie Minstrels. Their big hit was "Green Green" . We shared a hospital room in '63.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

I offer the wisdom that I have lived my life by,, The earth is my mother and ALL her children my brothers & sisters ❤️ 👧 🌎 🧒 ❤ Navajo/Bil Hozhoni (The Happy One)

[@roberttreborable]

The song came out in 1965 and hit us like a sledgehammer while The Vietnam war was on the tv everyday plus the Civil Rights protest going on in the USA Black People just wanting to vote being attacked, four Little Girls killed in a church Bombing, Dr King assassinated, John and Robert Kennedy both assassinated. "Think of all the hate there is in RED China then take a look around Selma Alabama," 🤔 He could have said Your own neighbourhood. 🤗 "you may leave here for four days in space, but when you com e back, it's the same old place". 🤔 . The message of this song is just as meaningful today .

[@outalive55]

best response I have read in this thread.

[@rachellesommerfeld6575]

Wht's so sad aand scary is how litle we have learned since this song first came out.

[@lynnhafferkamp6054]

Sadly this is still relevant

[@jayheck1323]

Excellent reaction to a classic 1960's ballad that holds as much truth and relevance today in 2024, as it did 60 years ago.

[@douglaswallace7680]

They recalled the "draft" 2 months before my 18th birthday . Massive sigh of relief ! Thanks for the memories !

[@dandejoux2622]

Blowing in the Wind- Bob Dylan. Favorite Son- Credence Clearwater Revival. Ohio- Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. They raised the drinking age from 18 to 21.

[@armstronggeorge1533]

That song holds it's own in 2024 .

[@stevepincombe3836]

60 ears ago....the more things change, the more they stay the same.

[@nancywest1926]

Another protest song I love is Sky Pilot by The Animals, the album cut. Run Through The Jungle by CCR, also album cut was amazing. Crazy to think I grew up in these times.

[@mgman6000]

Yes, the long version with the war in the middle, a sky pilot is an army chaplain

[@suzie4417]

My favourite protest song, when we Canadians protested the Vietnam 🇻🇳 war. Barry McGuire’s voice was recognizable & his song was popular and sung very loudly 💟☮️💟☮️🇨🇦🥰

[@418cjpaul]

very good analysis!

[@karinwolf3645]

Yep, another great anthem!! 😱💖💋🌵👵🐺🖖

[@petersutton2182]

Never watched any of your videos, but I can say watching you listen to the song I can see it had meaning to you.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A MUST HEAR Classic,, Jr. Walker & The All Stars "What Does It Take" (To Win Your Love)

[@AliasMark69]

AGREED.... GREAT SONG

[@slimpickins9124]

Yep, "hate your next door neighbor but don't forget to say grace".

[@celestelittek7360]

The line about if the button is pushed we all due relates to the cold War mentality of mutually assured destruction. Sad the lyrics still apply today but now we can add global warming to the picture 😢

[@outalive55]

Loved this song. I was born in 1954, this song was intimate to me. I'm male. Vietnam was on my mind all the time, in the news all the time. my lotto number when I was 17 was number 1!. I didn't get drafted cause the war was de escalating by then. Glad that you have had a opportunity to hear this song. Berry came to my high school to do a lecture on drugs and such in 1972, He preformed this song on stage in my high school auditorium, great memories,

[@allanp3065]

The song was from 1965. The voting rights for 18 year olds was in 1972 of 1973 IiRC

[@rw3344]

Before that you had to be 21 to vote.

[@DanielBoone-md4nd]

I signed up for Vietnam draft as soon as I turned 18 1971 thank God I didn't have to go but thanks for all the veterans that went over there and gave their lives and fought for our country

[@rw3344]

When I was 14, this song came out. It hit me hard then, as it truly represented the tenor of the times. After 59 years, I still remember the lyrics and its words still have impact and relevance. RIP for those I knew who died in the jungles of Vietnam.

[@barbarabweaver1]

Ball of confusion is great

[@carminebokesch1279]

Love the lyrics, always have loved this song

[@thomastimlin1724]

The 26th amendment in 1971 allowed 18 year olds to vote, in effect it was an extention of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

[@robertrunkle9147]

Try "Fortunate Son" by CCR. Credence. If you were of political influence or rich you didn't have to go but if you were 18+6 months and not deferred you were drafted. I got mine two weeks after I enlisted.

[@phylliswurm9473]

Thank you for not interrupting the song.

[@isaacvanwart-i2v]

My older brother brought this song home and played 1000 times in the next couple of months. The sad part is that Barry’s warnings are still relevant today. The EVE is now about 2355 on the way to a midnight of the destruction. Time to get right with God. Should have done so long ago.

[@bamacopeland4372]

A song that even though is written many years ago still holds true to this day. Hate your next door neighbor but don't forget to say Grace. There is a updated version of this song, but all the points still hit home

[@lolalyle9333]

My husband was over there at 18. We were high school sweethearts. He came back a different person and war still haunts him to this day

[@tripp2]

JMBOY , so "That gun they're totin' " is the draft which was in place, not so much a choice.

[@morbiouslenoir]

It just hasn't changed!!!

[@757optim]

One of among many protest songs. Still went to Nam 4 years later. Wasn't a "fortunate son", but wasn't a radical either. Like most of us.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

I love your reaction to these sixties songs. I seems to really understand what they were about, not everyone your age does. I'm of that generation this were the songs we listened to.

[@StevenHughes-hr5hp]

Vietnam is over but there is always a war somewhere and the civil rights issues are still out there too even without official state segregation. Not that hard to understand today.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

No not hard to understand, but my point is many of todays generation don't know these songs or the history of the Vietnam war and other issues back then. I'm encouraged when I see younger people interested in music and events from the past.@@StevenHughes-hr5hp

[@leecaryer2569]

True then, true now. Try "Fortunate Son" by CCR.

[@annemariewaugh9042]

I discovered your channel recently and love your insights! I was only a little girl in the 60s and it seemed like everthing was exploding everywhere. The Vietnam War, racism, hatred, colliding viewpoints. I'm glad you're inspired to discover such a recent part of US history. xo

[@jamesascholl9216]

Vietnam wasn't a war. War can only be declared by act of Congress. Congress never declared war on Vietnam. Vietnam is called "war" in an attempt to sanitize what happened.

[@charliemac64]

First heard this when I was about 6 or 7. My dad was in the Army, but fortunately we were stationed in Germany at the time of the war. I definitely grew up with this mindset as opposed to the militaristic background I was raised in.

[@thesweetone8968]

The scariest thing about this song is that it was released in 1965. And instead of improving, with a few exceptions, we are in far worse shape than we were then

[@sheilalopez3983]

And the beat goes on.

[@shraman108]

Usually dislike reaction videos, but I love this song, and really enjoyed your analysis/review. It's unfortunate that this song has not lost its relevance.

[@Cheshirecat-nx9zn]

In the 60's our music meant so much.

[@dianesafer3047]

Love your choice of songs from the 60's They were are resonant of the times we lived in.

[@bookwormaddict3933]

Song still holds up

[@hibhibb5429]

This song always reminds me of the Stephen King movie "The Stand" (1994). It was an Awesome movie and is a must see movie with a huge cast.

[@bootnokz5101]

First heard this song when I was a kid watching an episode of the A-Team back in the 90’s and it always stuck with me for some reason. And I still like this song even more now that I understand the message in the lyrics

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

It's one of my all-time favorite songs! Thank you.

[@hcri]

You got the true sentiment of the song. Take care and wish you well

[@RobertL.JonesJr-hz8vl]

Man it has been so long since I last heard this song. Still remember most of the words to this, but forgot some. Anout a year after this my older brother was KIA over there, and my Brother did come jome in a metal box.😢💔✝️

[@lisaharmon5619]

The voting age changed in 1971. The 1972 was the first presidential election that 18 year olds could. I was 17 at the time.