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Ballads of the Green Berets topped the album charts in 1966 and the title track reached number one and number two, respectively, on the pop and country charts. Despite the Hollywood heroism of the hit single, the album offered an occasionally gritty portrait of the war and, unlike Johnny Seay's American Reflections album from the same year, focused on the dedication and hardships of American men and women in Vietnam rather than explicitly political or patriotic concerns. Sadler wrote all of the material himself, and his sentimental vignettes struck a chord with Americans who were desperate for a less-contentious perspective on the war. Mostly a historical artifact today, Ballads of the Green Berets is a nostalgic trip back to a tumultuous time. The 1997 CD reissue offers "The 'A' Team," Sadler's only other hit single, as a bonus. ~ Greg Adams
A genuine 60s artifact! This album sold two million copies in five weeks, includes Barry's chart toping single 'The 'A' Team' as a bonus track. Also includes liner notes. Collector's Choice.
Tribute to the military Great album. respecting the soldiers of the armed forces.A must have to any music collection. Submitted by Dennis (Northwest Territory,Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
A must for any American Although most of the songs on this album aren't my taste, The Ballad of the Green Berets makes the whole album worth the money and more. This is a must for anyone with an ounce of patriotism for this great country of ours. Submitted by CricketNC52 (Fort Bragg, NC, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Flash Back! I have the original vinyl album from when this was first released, yes it was bought for me. Have listened to it to the point of creating the proverbial "scritch" that worn records get. I was excited to be able to hear it clearly again. As when I was a youngster, it still brings goose bumps to my skin and a lump to my throat. I absolutely loved and still love this music. Barry is sadly missed but his music lives on! I believe I was born patriotic because I have always been drawn to military music. I would like to send best wishes to all our military men and women and may they be home soon. Submitted by Barb (Troy, Ohio USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
go army good stuff. puts you in a new frame of mind.
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you cant understan until you cant really understand what this song is about until you are standing with the young wife as she lays her hero to rest. listened to it many times. this year our home town lost it's Green Beret. it was only then i fully understood the song. talk about a gut check. Submitted by biggsbigbear (jfb lewis macord) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Tribute to the military
go army
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