Originally posted May 25, 2009
It’s another Memorial Day, another day to reflect. We’ve been told that some of our soldiers will this year begin to come home. Let’s hope that’s true. We’ve also been told that more of our soldiers are required to fight elsewhere. Let’s hope that’s for a brief time. These are the same songs as last year and the year before; if that’s a disappointment, I’m sorry. These are the songs that remind me of those whom we are supposed to remember today.
“Requiem for the Masses” by the Association, Warner Bros. single 7074 [1967]
“I Ain’t Marchin’ Anymore” by Phil Ochs from Rehearsals For Retirement [1969]
“War” by Edwin Starr, Gordy single 7101 [1970]
“Where Have All The Flowers Gone” by Peter, Paul & Mary from Peter, Paul & Mary [1962]
“One Tin Soldier (The Legend of Billy Jack)” by Coven, Warner Bros. single 7509 [1971]
“Universal Soldier” by Buffy Sainte-Marie from It’s My Way! [1964]
“Masters of War” by Bob Dylan from Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan [1962]
“Give Peace A Chance” by the Plastic Ono Band (John Lennon), Apple single 1809 [1969]
“2+2=” by the Bob Seger System from Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man [1968]
“Handsome Johnny” by Richie Havens from Mixed Bag [1967]
“Bring The Boys Home” by Freda Payne, Invictus single 909 [1971]
“All The Young Women” by the Cuff Links from Tracy [1970]
“Bring ’Em Home” by Bruce Springsteen from We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (American Land Edition) [live, most likely in Detroit, 2006]
As I’ve noted the past two years, times have changed enough since Freda Payne, the Cuff Links and Peter, Paul & Mary recorded their songs that we now need to also bring the girls home, and we need to grieve as well with all the young men who have lost loved ones.
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