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It was passed down through oral tradition, played on acoustic guitars in Soviet courtyards and army barracks during the 1970s and 80s.

The song tells the dramatic, fictionalized story of an American pilot during the Vietnam War.

The pilot's shock is captured in the iconic lyrics: "Who is the pilot who hit me? / ... It was our Ivan who sat in the MiG." 🎸 Cultural Origins and Impact