Roger McDowell

Tribute to Lt. William Calley

1971 · Freedom Ring 618 · Nashville, Tennessee

Tribute to Lt. William Calley – Roger McDowell (A-side label)

Artist
Roger McDowell
Title
Tribute to Lt. William Calley
Release
America, Now Join Hands / A Tribute to Lt. William Calley
Year
1971
Label
Freedom Ring # 618
Format
7" · Single
Language
English
Country
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Songwriter
Roger McDowell
Genre
Country · Country
Primary theme
US 'Patriotic' / Pro-Government / Anti-Protest Songs

Annotation

As the title suggested, the song "A Tribute to Lt. William Calley" (Freedom Ring # 618) supported Calley, arguing that he, and other soldiers "fought to keep us free". The narrator expressed disgust that Calley sat in a prison, and said that he wanted to help him. "McDowell Enterprises", printed on the label, was based in Nashville, Tennessee. (1) Produced by Lou Tillman.

Annotation by Justin A. Brummer

Themes

Patriotic · My Lai · Pro-Calley · Calley-Justice

In collections

My Lai & Lt. William Calley Songs · US 'Patriotic' / Pro-Government / Anti-Protest Songs

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