The album "Cold War Countdown: Country Music Goes to War 1952-1972" by Various is a wonderful collection of patriotic songs that perfectly capture the spirit of America during the Cold War era. The album features a mix of classic and lesser-known songs that were popular during the time period, all with a strong message of love for country and support for the troops.
The album starts off with "Ballad of the Green Berets" by Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler, a song that became an instant hit upon its release in 1966 and remains a classic to this day. Other notable tracks on the album include "Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)" by X, "Billy, Don't Be a Hero" by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods, and "The Fightin' Side of Me" by Merle Haggard.
One of the standout features of this album is the variety of artists and styles represented. From the smooth, crooning voice of Jim Reeves on "Distant Drums" to the twangy guitars and upbeat tempo of "Okie from Muskogee" by Merle Haggard, there's something for every country music fan on this album.