About
Jim Purtell
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. Jim has had songs placed in documentaries “Duty, Honor Country: Betrayal” and “Pink Gold
Rush” which won a best film award in Ft. Myers Beach and a short film called “Taneycomo”.
Jim’s style has been influenced by some of his favorite artists, the great singer-songwriter storytellers
like John Prine, Gordon Lightfoot, Jackson Browne, Paul Simon and Paul McCartney. He has written
songs about the turmoil of war and the after effects soldiers experienced, stolen valor, veteran suicide
and homelessness. He has also written about many other social themes and lots of love songs, lost love,
seeking love and being in love.
About
Stoney beach songs Ltd
Stoney Beach Songs is the creative outlet of Jim Purtell, a seasoned songwriter and storyteller. 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. His songs have been featured in indie films and documentaries, earning accolades such as the Telly Award for their storytelling and emotional depth.
Jim’s work is a blend of heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies, often exploring themes of war, recovery, and the resilience of the human spirit. Stoney Beach Songs serves as a platform where Jim shares his passion for music, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into stories of the past, while also touching on universal themes of hope and healing.
VIETNAM THERE & BACK
In 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. Purtell describes in gritty detail what it was like to live and fight with an infantry company only to return to anti-Vietnam sentiment so strong that he and his fellow veterans felt nobody cared about them or the sacrifices they made.
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