The Doors’ music has been associated with the Vietnam War since Francis Ford Coppola used “The End” over the opening scene of Apocalypse Now. Released 14 October 1969 on Scepter (catalog no. Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head / Never Had It So Good, a Single by B. Ive always hated the way he sings the last word, maybe because it seeks to confirm that this me is all that ever matters. “Soul Kitchen” by The Doors – This classic Doors song can be heard on the Forrest Gump soundtrack over the montage of Forrest journeying through the jungles of Vietnam as the rain starts to pour. Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head / Never Had It So Good 45 rpm. “All Along the Watchtower” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience – This psychedelic cover of the Bob Dylan classic plays after the welcome speech at the Vietnam base and is one of the best uses of a Jimi Hendrix song in a movie. “Sloop John B” by the Beach Boys – This song kicks in toward the end of Forrest, Bubba, and Lieutenant Dan’s first interaction, with these lyrics reflecting the situation: " Let me go home/Why don't they let me go home? This is the worst trip I've ever been on." "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35" by Bob Dylan - This folk song also plays while Lieutenant Dan is showing Forrest and Bubba around. “Respect” by Aretha Franklin – This song plays when Forrest and Bubba are introduced to Lieutenant Dan for the first time, reflecting the respect they have for their commanding officer. Thomas Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head LP Vinyl Album - SPS 580 Scepter. Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid is a classic western and buddy movie. “Against the Wind” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band Thomas Vinyl LP RAINDROPS KEEP FALLING ON MY HEAD Stereo MONIC 1969 SPS580. Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head: Song Meaning, History, & Lyrics.“On the Road Again (Live)” by Willie Nelson.“I’ve Got to Use My Imagination” by Gladys Knight & The Pips.“It Keeps You Runnin’” by The Doobie Brothers. President (Have Pity on the Working Man)” by Randy Newman
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