Posted on Feb 7, 2015
Have you ever heard the song the Ballad of the Green beret when and what does the song make you feel
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I recall being about 11 or 12 when i heard it and ssgt barry saddler on the album then seeing my first green beret at fort Meade md also try to sing it at every show Im in
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Absolutely, SPC Mark Beard! The SFTG instructors at Camp Mackall made us come to attention and sing it every morning on the days we were in a classroom setting! April-May, 1970. The song was a number one hit in 1966.
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LTC Stephen C.
SPC Mark Beard, I visited the grave of SSG Barry Sadler at the Nashville National Cemetery on 6APR13. SSG Sadler (November 1, 1940 - November 5, 1989) was an American soldier, author, singer and songwriter. SSG Sadler served as a Special Forces combat medic with the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and is most famous for his song, the "Ballad of the Green Berets". Requiescat in pace.
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Yes. Rest in Peace. Didn't have to a cappella that one @ Mackall; but, out in Uwharrie the "G-Chief" insisted that it be sung to him (along with other character-building requests). Was still in Junior High at the time but recall on-air DJ's on WABC and WMCA (the Good Guys) intro-ing the song with the preface: "it's #1 with a bullet" - actually a common industry phase to reflect a chart-climber or topper - but even more appropriate w/that song.
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It was my favorite song when it came out while I was in Vietnam. All us guys that were Airborne used to sing it to drive the legs crazy. (-:
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I remember hearing this song in the 1970s when I was still single digits old, but in the early 80s as I was entering my teens I saw the movie at the 'Club with my Armor/Cavalry Father.
Of course I bought the movie as soon as I could (VHS) and then introduced it to my wife and soon to my kids!
Of course I bought the movie as soon as I could (VHS) and then introduced it to my wife and soon to my kids!
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