STONEYBEACH SONGS
each Songs is the creative outlet of Jim Purtell, a seasoned songwriter, storyteller and author . With roots that trace back to his time as a combat medic in Vietnam, Jim’s music carries the weight of personal experience and deep reflection
About us
Jim Purtell is a songwriter and author and he resides between Wisconsin and Florida. He has written or
co-written 150 songs and he has authored two books about his Vietnam combat service (“Vietnam:
There and Back – A Combat Medic’s Chronicle” and “Vietnam – Soldier Stories and Songs”). He also has
written or co-written 36 songs related to the Vietnam war. Vietnam musicologist Hugo Keesing said Jim
is one of the most prolific songwriters of post-Vietnam song in the country. He’s written many songs
with Ricki E. Bellos and has also written with Mark Brinkman, Andrew Crawford, Tim Daley and Jon
Statham.
LATEST BOOKS
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VIETNAM -THERE & BACK
I n 1967, Jim Purtell left his small Midwestern town to join the U.S. Army. He did so at a time when the country was pro-Vietnam and serving seemed an honorable thing to do. Little did he know that the tide would turn a mere six months later as drastically as it did.
VIETNAM -SOLDIER STORIES AND SONGS
Truth cuts to the bone. It cannot be altered or spun to be something else. Truth speaks to us regardless of language or culture and it needs to be constant. One element that comes through in these engaging stories and songs in this unique Vietnam War…
EXPLORE MY SONGS
Experience the heartfelt music of Jim Purtell—explore his albums filled with love songs and powerful tracks about the Vietnam War.
INITIMATE ENCOUNTERS VOLUME -1
Intimate Encounters Volume 1 brings together a heartfelt collection of love songs that delve into the nuances of human connection. Each track evokes the warmth of new beginnings, the flutter of fresh romance, and the quiet ache of unfulfilled yearning.
ORIGINAL VIETNAM WAR SONGS
Stoney Beach Songs is the creative outlet of songwriter Jim Purtell, whose work often reflects his experiences as a Vietnam combat medic. His music, featured in films and documentaries, is known for its emotional depth and storytelling. Through Stoney Beach Songs,
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