"Hello Vietnam" is the name of a song written by Tom T. Hall and recorded by American country singer Johnnie Wright, with lyrics in support of the Vietnam War. "Hello Vietnam" spent 20 weeks on the American Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart with three weeks at number one. The single, featuring vocals from Wright's wife, Kitty Wells, was Wright's most successful release on the US country music charts as a solo singer.
"Hello Vietnam" | ||||
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Single by Johnnie Wright | ||||
from the album Hello Vietnam | ||||
B-side | "Mexico City" | |||
Released | 1965 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Label | Decca | |||
Songwriter(s) | Tom T. Hall | |||
Producer(s) | Owen Bradley | |||
Johnnie Wright singles chronology | ||||
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The song was used as the opening theme in the movie Full Metal Jacket.
Chart (1965) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
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