Soldadito

Annotation — P.O.W. / M.I.A. Songs

This single featured the same song on both sides, one in English, the recording "Soldier", and one in Spanish, the recording "Soldadito" (Omega Records # 0-1004), which looked at the home front perspective, through the eyes of a mother, and a soldier's letter. It also featured patriotic, anti-war, and religious sentiment. The song started with a spoken-word introduction: "in memory of all my friends, those that didn't make it back". On the anti-war side, the song pondered "is it worth the price" to fight. In presenting the home front perspective, the narrative told of the mother who "holds his picture and begins to cry". But the song is clear in explaining the point of the war, with the patriotic line: "he made this precious country safe for you and me". Note that this song also had a small line about Prisoner's of War (P.O.W.s): "some were taken prisoners, some came home". Aslo see: . The picture sleeve contained the following text, which noted that "war is hell", but largely consisted of pro-soldier sentiment:

Annotation by Justin A. Brummer

Annotation — US 'Patriotic' / Pro-Government / Anti-Protest Songs

This single featured the same song on both sides, one in English, the recording "Soldier", and one in Spanish, the recording "Soldadito" (Omega Records # 0-1004), which looked at the home front perspective, through the eyes of a mother, and a soldier's letter. It also featured patriotic, anti-war, and religious sentiment. The song started with a spoken-word introduction: "in memory of all my friends, those that didn't make it back". On the anti-war side, the song pondered "is it worth the price" to fight. In presenting the home front perspective, the narrative told of the mother who "holds his picture and begins to cry". But the song is clear in explaining the point of the war, with the patriotic line: "he made this precious country safe for you and me". Note that this song also had a small line about Prisoner's of War (P.O.W.s): "some were taken prisoners, some came home". Aslo see: & . The picture sleeve contained the following text, which noted that "war is hell", but largely consisted of pro-soldier sentiment:

Annotation by Justin A. Brummer

About the artist

Based in San Antonio, Texas, USA

Themes

Soldier's Perspective · Anti-War · Patriotic · P.O.W.

In collections

Mexican-American / Hispanic Songs · P.O.W. / M.I.A. Songs · US 'Patriotic' / Pro-Government / Anti-Protest Songs