Buddy Holder

Ballad of a Dying Soldier

1972 · Sarah C SC 101-B · USA

Ballad of a Dying Soldier – Buddy Holder (Label)

Artist
Buddy Holder
Title
Ballad of a Dying Soldier
Release
The Lord's Company / Ballad of a Dying Soldier
Year
1972
Label
Sarah C # SC 101-B
Format
7" · Single
Language
English
Country
USA
Songwriter
B. Holder
Genre
Country · Country
Primary theme
Home Front Perspective / Soldier's Perspective

Notes

- Country, soldier's perspective, Killed in Action (K.I.A.) - Fighting overseas, had wife and kids, wanted to get home - But he'll never see them again - A-side: religion, god stood my me (possibly Vietnam as well?) [From Justin A. Brummer notes from RYM]

Themes

Soldier's Perspective · K.I.A.

In collections

US Combat Perspective Songs [War Years]