March 5th 1966

[Sneakypete]

On this day in history, March 5, 1966, patriotic song 'The Ballad of the Green Berets' hits No. 1

On this day in history, March 5, 1966, the song "The Ballad of the Green Berets," sung by Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler about U.S. Army Special Forces, hit No. 1 on U.S. music charts.

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[above_all]

On this day in history, March 5, 1966, patriotic song 'The Ballad of the Green Berets' hits No. 1

On this day in history, March 5, 1966, the song "The Ballad of the Green Berets," sung by Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler about U.S. Army Special Forces, hit No. 1 on U.S. music charts.

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I was six. My dad was stationed at Turner AFB in Albany, GA. Remember listening to it on the car radio.

 

[Boogar Presley]

On this day in history, March 5, 1966, patriotic song 'The Ballad of the Green Berets' hits No. 1

On this day in history, March 5, 1966, the song "The Ballad of the Green Berets," sung by Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler about U.S. Army Special Forces, hit No. 1 on U.S. music charts.

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I have all his books

 

[outlaw1961]

I think Sadler also wrote a series of books called Casca or something like that. About the Roman soldier who pierced Christ side with the spear. He was cursed to live forever and fight in all wars

 

[Asbestos]

I was minus 4 months old. I vaguely remember hearing it in the womb. Love it

 

[MuleShoe]

Remember the song well and listening to it and got a 45 record of it.

 

[4ssss]

Another version. You can't forget this one.