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The song is a tale about a shy, lonesome, young American soldier who strikes up a conversation and later a correspondence with a high school girl during the Vietnam War era. Americana details pervade the lyrics as the song details the correspondence as a relationship forms between the two, despite the insurmountable distance. The last letter ...
One of the band's biggest hits, "Travelin' Soldier" charted on both the Billboard Top 40 and Hot Country Songs. 'More Than a Name on a Wall' by The Statler Brothers
2. The Chicks, "Travelin' Soldier" The Chicks covered the Bruce Robison classic "Travelin' Soldier" and made it their own courtesy of their signature harmonies.The heartbreaking song tells of a ...
Robison has written several songs which have become hits when covered by well-known singers, including: "Travelin' Soldier," (recorded in 2003 by the Dixie Chicks, reached No. 1 on the Country charts); "Angry All the Time," (recorded by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in 2001, also reached No. 1 on the country charts); and "Wrapped" (recorded in 2006 ...
Introducing their cover of "Travelin' Soldier", the lead singer, Natalie Maines, told the audience: [8] Just so you know, we're on the good side with y'all. We do not want this war, this violence, and we're ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas.
These patriotic country songs are great for your Memorial Day or 4th of July playlist. Enjoy hits from Faith Hill, Toby Keith, and more.
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"Travelin' Soldier" was originally recorded by its writer, Bruce Robison, in 1996, and then in rewritten form, in 1999; Ty England also recorded the song in 1999. "Godspeed" was originally recorded by Radney Foster in 1999; his wife suggested sending it to the Dixie Chicks because Natalie Maines had just had a baby. "Long Time Gone" and "More ...