Yes and no. First, it wasn’t written about Vietnam - it was written about 1812. Second, it was more a song of longing. Did it become an anti-war song? Sure. But that was never Jimmy’s intent (and he was as liberal as they came).
Yes and no. First, it wasn’t written about Vietnam - it was written about 1812. Second, it was more a song of longing. Did it become an anti-war song? Sure. But that was never Jimmy’s intent (and he was as liberal as they came).
Well goofy me, I thought it was the Civil War.....oh well and I do agree I’ve always thought it was a song of longing for his lady and that he was scared and didn’t want to die. RIP Glen.....you’ll never know how much your music gave me such good memories.....you and Jimmy Webb had a musical marriage made in Heaven.