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There are a ton of great songs about military life, that reference the military in some way; some of the more modern works may have a video associated with it, and some of the older classics continue to define the military experience to this day. From country to rock, ballads & pop, to more traditional flavors--did a particular song inspire, educate, or simply strike a chord with you? Please feel free to share any inspiring military-related music, any music or songs that makes you think of/or reminds you of your military service, as well as any links, photos, descriptions or anything that helps you tell your story. The idea here is to have a fun and thought provoking discussion, which will be fun, informative, and provide a means to tell our stories... and to learn about one another as well as our sister services in the process. Wishing you all the best, I look forward to hearing from you, and interacting with you all in the threads!
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Laura Smyth & Ted Kemp, Trooper Cut Down
At the Green Note, Camden, 25th Nov 2013
Some modern(ish):
"Rooster" by Alice in Chains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qVxcZqN11uE
"One" by Metallica, https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=WM8bTdBs-cw
"Nobody Speaks to the Captain No More" by Jimmy Buffet, https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=-EqJ0MFHl6o
Some old. Really, really old. Like, before electricity:
"The Minstrel Boy," https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mj2j7R1NL-s
"A Young Trooper Cut Down in His Prime" https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=JCZji0ZdwBk
"Rooster" by Alice in Chains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qVxcZqN11uE
"One" by Metallica, https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=WM8bTdBs-cw
"Nobody Speaks to the Captain No More" by Jimmy Buffet, https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=-EqJ0MFHl6o
Some old. Really, really old. Like, before electricity:
"The Minstrel Boy," https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mj2j7R1NL-s
"A Young Trooper Cut Down in His Prime" https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=JCZji0ZdwBk
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"don't Worry be happy"
the Black Hats at Bragg Airborne School, played this song over and over again before out first jump
the Black Hats at Bragg Airborne School, played this song over and over again before out first jump
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@LtC ol Mark W. Burns
California by the Eagles. I heard this song on the way to bootcamp. My basic training company was HOTEL Co. and our military symbol is the Eagle Globe and Anchor.
A recruit tried to escape during bootcamp, and the MPs returned him. Therefore the verse in the song, that reiterates my feeling about this is 'you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave'.
California by the Eagles. I heard this song on the way to bootcamp. My basic training company was HOTEL Co. and our military symbol is the Eagle Globe and Anchor.
A recruit tried to escape during bootcamp, and the MPs returned him. Therefore the verse in the song, that reiterates my feeling about this is 'you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave'.
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Other than the Marine Hymn, a few oldies:
The theme from "Victory at sea"
The end of TV viewing day "Flight poem"
"The caisson song" of the field artillery, my Dad use to sing it when I was very young.
He was Army artillery in N/Africa, Sardinia, Corsica and Italy.
The theme from "Victory at sea"
The end of TV viewing day "Flight poem"
"The caisson song" of the field artillery, my Dad use to sing it when I was very young.
He was Army artillery in N/Africa, Sardinia, Corsica and Italy.
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MSG John Wirts
"the Caissons Go Rolling Along" was replaced in the 60s with a reworded "The Army Goes Rolling Along", due to the Caissons being obsolete. The Air Force song "The Wild Blue Yonder"
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Cpl Dennis F.
MSG John Wirts I did not mean the Air Force anthem, but the old video played at the end of the TV programming day when they would go off the air. It was flying around in the clouds while the pilot said this poem that ended "....and touched the face of god" It was very inspiring.
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Aaron Tippin - Where The Stars And Stripes And Eagles Fly
Lyrics: Well if you ask me where I come from Here's what I tell everyone I was born by God's dear grace In an extraordinary place Where the stars and stripes...
This is for All Servicemen past, present and future. Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, Guardsmen, Reservists, Veterans and those in Arlington and the thousands who rest overseas far from America's shores and soil.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzV32-KBxyU
"There is a Lady who stands in the Harbor for what we believe !"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzV32-KBxyU
"There is a Lady who stands in the Harbor for what we believe !"
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"Hymn to the Fallen" by John Williams
In honor of the soldiers who give us the freedoms we have today. American Cemeteries around the world and the number of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice...
I just came across this piece and video. Its called "Hymn to the Fallen" by John Williams.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omd9_FJnerY
This piece of music by him honors those who fought and died. May they not be forgotten.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omd9_FJnerY
This piece of music by him honors those who fought and died. May they not be forgotten.
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Toby Keith has a few out now that I like and he is a great supporter of the troops.
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