Artist: Country Joe McDonald | Album: War War War | Released: 1971, 2001 | Genre: Country, Rock, Folk | Country: US | Duration: 00:43:17
Political and ecological issues were set to musical accompaniment by Country Joe McDonald, who co-founded and led the psychedelic folk-rock band Country Joe & the Fish, the leading left-wing band of the ’60s. Since the group’s breakup in 1971, McDonald has continued to musically espouse his political views through his original folk-like songs.
A native of Washington, D.C., McDonald grew up in El Monte, California, a suburb of Los Angeles, where his parents, Florence and Worden, had moved to escape political difficulties in the capital city. Music played an important role through McDonald’s childhood, and he attended many concerts at El Monte Legion Stadium; after becoming enchanted by Dixieland music, he frequented the Lighthouse Club in Hermosa Beach. At the age of 17, McDonald enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Following his discharge after three years, he attended City College in Los Angeles for a year. Although he moved to Berkeley to continue his schooling, McDonald was distracted by his love of music and spent most of his time playing in bands like the Berkeley String Quartet and the Instant Action Jug Band, which included future bandmate Barry Melton.
Tracklisting:
01. Forward (4:42)
02. The Call (2:37)
03. Young Fellow, My Lad (4:50)
04. The Man From Aphabaska (6:29)
05. The Munition Maker (4:23)
06. The Twins (1:55)
07. Jean Desprez (9:50)
08. War Widow (2:04)
09. The March Of The Dead (6:28)
Single download
Country Joe McDonald – Forward 4:42 
Country Joe McDonald – The Call 2:37
Country Joe McDonald – Young Fellow, My Lad 4:50
Country Joe McDonald – The Man From Aphabaska 6:29
Country Joe McDonald – The Munition Maker 4:23
Country Joe McDonald – The Twins 1:55
Country Joe McDonald – Jean Desprez 9:50
Country Joe McDonald – War Widow 2:04
Country Joe McDonald – The March Of The Dead 6:28
Category:Rock
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