MusicBrainz lists 152 distinct song titles by War on official albums, singles and EPs (retrieved 2026-10-09); this page lists 100 of them, A to Z – for each letter the titles found on the most releases – and says so plainly.
War Songs Starting With A
- “A Day in the Life” – first released 1976 on Love Is All Around
- “All Around the World” – first released 1979 on The Music Band
- “All Day Music” – first released 1971 on All Day Music
War Songs Starting With B
- “Baby Brother” – first released 1971 on All Day Music
- “Back Home” – first released 1971 on War
- “Bare Back Ride” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Beautiful New Born Child” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Beetles in the Bog” – first released 1972 on The World Is a Ghetto
- “Birth” – first released 1970 on Eric Burdon Declares “War”
- “Black Bird” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Black on Black in Black” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Blues for Memphis Slim: Birth / Mother Earth / Mr. Charlie / Danish Pastry / Mother Earth” – first released 1970 on Eric Burdon Declares “War”
War Songs Starting With C
- “Cinco de Mayo” – first released 1982 on You Got The Power
- “City, Country, City” – first released 1972 on The World Is a Ghetto
War Songs Starting With D
- “Danish Pastry” – first released 1970 on Eric Burdon Declares “War”
- “Deliver the Word” – first released 1973 on Deliver the Word
- “Don’t Let No One Get You Down” – first released 1975 on Why Can’t We Be Friends?
War Songs Starting With E
- “E.R.A” – first released 1983 on The Music Band Jazz
War Songs Starting With F
- “Fidel’s Fantasy” – first released 1971 on War
- “Flying Machine (The Chase)” – first released 1978 on Youngblood
- “Four Cornered Room” – first released 1972 on The World Is a Ghetto
War Songs Starting With G
- “Galaxy” – first released 1977 on Galaxy
- “Galaxy 2000” – first released 2000 on Slippin’ Into Darkness & Galaxy 2000
- “Good, Good Feelin’” – first released 1979 on The Music Band
- “Gun” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
War Songs Starting With H
- “H₂ Overture” – first released 1973 on Deliver the Word
- “Heartbeat” – first released 1975 on Why Can’t We Be Friends?
- “Hey Señorita” – first released 1977 on Galaxy
- “Home Cookin’” – first released 1970 on Home Cookin’ / Jimbo
- “Home Dream” – first released 1976 on Love Is All Around
War Songs Starting With I
- “I Have a Dream” – first released 1970 on Eric Burdon Declares “War”
- “I’ll Be Around” – first released 1979 on The Music Band 2
- “I’ll Take Care of You” – first released 1979 on The Music Band 2
- “In Mazatlan” – first released 1975 on Why Can’t We Be Friends?
- “In Your Eyes” – first released 1973 on Me and Baby Brother
War Songs Starting With J
- “Jimbo” – first released 1970 on Home Cookin’ / Jimbo
- “Junk Yard” – first released 1978 on Youngblood
War Songs Starting With K
- “Keep on Doin’” – first released 1978 on Youngblood
War Songs Starting With L
- “Laurel & Hardy” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Leroy’s Latin Lament (Medley): Lonnie Dreams / The Way We Feel / La Fiesta / Lament” – first released 1975 on Why Can’t We Be Friends?
- “Life (Is So Strange)” – first released 1983 on Life (Is So Strange)
- “Lonely Feelin’” – first released 1971 on War
- “Lotus Blossom” – first released 1975 on Why Can’t We Be Friends?
- “Love Is All Around” – first released 1976 on Love Is All Around
- “Low Rider” – first released 1975 on Why Can’t We Be Friends?
War Songs Starting With M
- “Magic Mountain” – first released 1970 on Spill the Wine
- “Me and Baby Brother” – first released 1973 on Me and Baby Brother
- “Mother Earth” – first released 1970 on Eric Burdon Declares “War”
War Songs Starting With N
- “Nights in White Satin” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Nights in White Satin I” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Nights in White Satin II” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Nuts, Seeds & Life” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
War Songs Starting With O
- “Out of Nowhere” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Outlaw” – first released 1982 on Outlaw
War Songs Starting With P
- “P.C. 3” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Paint It Black I” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Paint It Black III” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Pintelo Negro II” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Pretty Colors” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
War Songs Starting With R
- “Roll on Kirk” – first released 1970 on Eric Burdon Declares “War”
- “Roof” – first released 1994 on Peace Sign
War Songs Starting With S
- “Searching for Youngblood & Rommel” – first released 1978 on Youngblood
- “Sing a Happy Song” – first released 1978 on Youngblood
- “Slippin’ Into Darkness” – first released 1971 on All Day Music
- “Smile Happy” – first released 1975 on Why Can’t We Be Friends?
- “So” – first released 1975 on Why Can’t We Be Friends?
- “Southern Part of Texas” – first released 1973 on Deliver the Word
- “Spill the Wine” – first released 1970 on Eric Burdon Declares “War”
- “Spirit” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Sun / Moon” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “Sun Oh Son” – first released 1971 on War
- “Sweet Fighting Lady” – first released 1977 on Galaxy
War Songs Starting With T
- “The Bird & the Squirrel” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “The Cisco Kid” – first released 1972 on The World Is a Ghetto
- “The Kingsmen Sign” – first released 1978 on Youngblood
- “The Music Band” – first released 1979 on The Music Band
- “The Music Band 2 (We Are the Music Band)” – first released 1979 on The Music Band 2
- “The Seven Tin Soldiers” – first released 1977 on Galaxy
- “That’s What Love Will Do” – first released 1971 on All Day Music
- “There Must Be a Reason” – first released 1971 on All Day Music
- “They Can’t Take Away Our Music” – first released 1970 on The Black‐Man’s Burdon
- “This Funky Music Makes You Feel Good” – first released 1978 on Youngblood
- “Tobacco Road” – first released 1970 on Eric Burdon Declares “War”
- “Tobacco Road: Tobacco Road” – first released 1970 on Eric Burdon Declares “War”
- “Tobacco Road: Tobacco Road / I Have a Dream / Tobacco Road” – first released 1970 on Eric Burdon Declares “War”
- “The Vision of Rassan” – first released 1970 on Eric Burdon Declares “War”
- “The Vision of Rassan: Dedication / Roll On Kirk” – first released 1970 on Eric Burdon Declares “War”
- “The World Is a Ghetto” – first released 1972 on The World Is a Ghetto
War Songs Starting With U
- “U-2 (medley): a. U-2 (part 1) / b. Automatic Eyes / c. U-2 (part 2) / d. U-2 (part 3)” – first released 1983 on Life (Is So Strange)
War Songs Starting With V
- “Vibeka” – first released 1971 on War
War Songs Starting With W
- “Walking to War” – first released 1978 on Youngblood
- “War Drums” – first released 1971 on War
- “What If” – first released 1994 on Peace Sign
- “Where Was You At” – first released 1972 on The World Is a Ghetto
- “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” – first released 1975 on Why Can’t We Be Friends?
War Songs Starting With Y
- “You Got the Power” – first released 1982 on You Got The Power
- “Youngblood (Livin’ in the Streets)” – first released 1978 on Youngblood
- “You’re No Stranger” – first released 1970 on Eric Burdon Declares “War”
War Songs Starting With Z
- “Zorro” – first released 2025 on Why Can’t We Be Friends?
War Songs Starting With #
- “58 Blues” – first released 2012 on The World Is a Ghetto
Studio Albums
- Eric Burdon Declares “War” (1970)
- The Black‐Man’s Burdon (1970)
- All Day Music (1971)
- War (1971)
- The World Is a Ghetto (1972)
- Deliver the Word (1973)
- Why Can’t We Be Friends? (1975)
- Love Is All Around (1976)
- Galaxy (1977)
- The Music Band (1979)
- The Music Band 2 (1979)
- Outlaw (1982)
- Life (Is So Strange) (1983)
- The Music Band Jazz (1983)
- Peace Sign (1994)
How This List Was Compiled
This list is based on data from MusicBrainz, the open music encyclopedia, specifically the page for War (US funk/rock band) retrieved on 2026-10-09. It reflects the song titles that appear on the most official releases including albums, singles, and EPs. Live versions, remixes, demos, and compilation-only versions are excluded. Duplicate titles with different versions or alternate takes are merged under the same song title where applicable. The list here includes exactly the 100 song titles selected from the 152 distinct titles found in the MusicBrainz database, arranged alphabetically by their starting letter, with the songs most commonly appearing for each letter. Release years and album or single titles are reproduced exactly as listed in MusicBrainz and Wikipedia where specified.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many distinct War song titles exist according to MusicBrainz?
MusicBrainz lists 152 distinct song titles by War on official albums, singles and EPs as of the retrieval date 2026-10-09.
What is the earliest release year for War songs in this list?
The earliest release year listed for War songs in this selection is 1970. Several songs first appeared that year on the albums Eric Burdon Declares “War” and The Black‐Man’s Burdon as well as other releases.
Which letter has the most War song titles in this list?
The letter B contains the most song titles in this selection, with nine songs listed starting with B.
Are all songs from every War album included?
This list includes 100 selected songs from the 152 total distinct titles in MusicBrainz, focusing on the most commonly released songs per letter. Not all songs from every album are listed here.
Final Thoughts
This alphabetical list provides a clear overview of War’s song titles as documented in MusicBrainz, giving insight into their releases over the years. It serves as a factual reference for those interested in the band’s repertoire without additional commentary or subjective interpretation.
For more detailed information, including complete track listings and release specifics, consult MusicBrainz or Wikipedia directly as they maintain ongoing updates and comprehensive data.
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