When my husband joined the Army, I didn't see him until he was done with basic training. When he was finished and came home, he put his dress uniform on to show me. His whole demeanor changed! He stood so tall and straight, so proud! I will never forget that moment and I was so proud of him. He's gone now, died last year. Today, I remember him, and my uncle who died in Vietnam, and my great-uncles who served in Korea, and I am so thankful for those who gave the greatest sacrifice of all to keep America free and safe. 💔
Barry Allen Sadler (November 1, 1940 - November 5, 1989) was an American soldier, singer-songwriter and author. Sadler served as a Green Beret medic, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served in the Vietnam War from late December 1964 to late May 1965. Most of his work has a military theme, and he is best known for his patriotic "Ballad of the Green Berets," a #1 hit in 1966. He died at age 49 after being shot in the head in Guatemala City.
My son was a Green Beret special operator in Afghanistan, Iraq and Africa. When he returned from overseas, he presented me with his silver wings. So proud.
It almost doesn't matter what kind of music they are reacting to, I just like hanging out with Jay and Amber. I'm not American but I have deep respect for all Americans who serve in the armed forces and help protect freedom around the globe.
@@s.rry-guld2961 Thanking for everything your Parent, your grandparent and uncle have given to protect freedom in a youtube comment will never be enough. Just know I'm eternally grateful.
My husband was a Green beret for 16 years. He served as a special operator in Iraq, Africa and El Salvador and Panama. Its a tough life and dangerous but I'm incredibly proud of his service.
The ultimate song for Memorial Day probably is "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" You will not be disappointed with that classic gem by The Kingston Trio. Truly a poignant heart breaker. 💔
Former Marine Corps cook here, I'll take a stab at your question. Putting aside all inter-service rivalry, I'd have to say that The Navy Seals are the "top dogs" followed very closely by The Army Delta Force. These two groups are the people that go where they aren't supposed to be, do the things that no one else can do, and NEVER tell anyone about it or get any real credit for it. Marine Corps Recon would probably be next. This is not to take ANYTHING from Army Rangers or the Green Berets. The point is that each have their specific areas of expertise, and ALL American Service Personnel are ELITE.
delta takes from all branches. do you know the difference between Seals and Rangers. i will tell you, its scuba training. thats about it. oh and delta is top. then Seals / Rangers. SF is not exactly a fighting force, they do in country and train resistance forces to fight for us.
@@dagnard5707just because they open their selection to all branches does not inherently make Delta Force more elite. They might have more diversity of their member’s original specialty, but they still remain a primarily land-based JSOC force. Navy Seals have the additional SCUBA training, but also perform maritime interdiction operations that Delta Force does not do. I would offer that it would be Navy Seals, Delta Force, Green Berets, and then Army Rangers and Marine Corps Force Recon. Marine Recon is not technically part of JSOC, but they do often participate in special forces operations with those other elite units. You can’t evaluate who is the best by their mission profiles unless you are privy to their missions. Transported them several times, or had them aboard ship with us (Marines), but never fully knew what they were up to other than knowing they were there.
I was talking with an elder gentleman wearing a FORCE RECON. He said that in the 60's, they made Seals into Seals and a week later, talking with an ex-Seal, I mention this and he "Yelp, is true."
Yeah No. Two completely different missions. Each JSOC Unit has a different battle doctrine. You know who has never been bailed out by Delta, SEALs, PJs, Marine Raiders? Army Rangers. Thats' right. Army fuckin Rangers Baby! Rangers Lead the Way! Who is the QRF for all of our JSOCers? Army Rangers, 82nd Airborne, 101st, and other BCTs. So when our boys get bogged down, we make damn sure to get em out of that shit nest they found themselves engaged in. Army Rangers, baby. Best. Hands down!
Former paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne, Delta Force is top, tied for second is Green Beret and Seals, then Ranger. They are all superior and excellent!
Oddly, given that I'm in a military family (generations), I would've thought I would've heard this at home, but my first exposure was Bill Murray singing it in Caddyshack (I think).
This is one of my all time favorites! And I cry every time I hear it!!! Thank you for reacting!!! Thank you to all the family and military who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for us!! ❤❤❤❤
SSG Sadler was wounded in Vietnam and ended up being a mercenary in South America. He was assassinated sitting at an outdoor restaurant. He survived for a year before he died.
I attended the funeral of a relative who was a green beret. It was the most impressive display of honor and dignity I've ever seen. His entire team attended and came to be with his family. Running errands, chores, consoling, telling stories, and yes, even laughing. When they presented his father's beret to his young son, there were only sobs in the packed church. At the graveside, a B-1 bomber took off just as taps was being played.
He was moved to the VA Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in February 1989, but he never recovered from his injury. He died there of cardiac arrest on November 5, 1989, four days after his 49th birthday. Barry Sadler was survived by his wife, Lavona, a daughter, Brooke, and two sons, Thor and Baron.
I was a little girl when this was first released ... I remember singing along with him on the AM radio by my bed at night ... I loved the song and I love America ...
Thanks for that info. I have this song on a CD, "Country Classics" I think is the title. Love the song, and now it's extra special to learn about him from yours and other comments.
My Uncle was a Green Beret and an Army Ranger. He served in Vietnam and Desert Storm. Another Uncle fought in Vietnam, Grenada and Desert Storm. A third Uncle fought in Korea. Both of my parents were in the Army during the Vietnam era, stationed in Germany. Two of my cousins fought in Desert Storm. My heart is so full knowing my family heard the call and answered multiple times. Thank you for sharing this with us today.
I thank them all for their service. I try to always say, “Thank you for your service,” when I know someone is serving or has served, especially those who fought in Vietnam. They didn’t have a choice but were drafted. They were treated terribly when they came home. I was in an elevator once with a man who had a Vietnam veteran hat on. I thanked him for his service and he teared up when I thanked him. It could have been the first time anyone said that to him. If you see an old man wearing something indicating they were in Vietnam, please thank him for his service.
@halfogre6373 look, Grenada may have been a cake walk, but for my uncle it was hard because it brought back all of the trauma he suffered in Vietnam. If you have ever seen Apocalypse Now, that movie was based on a true story. My uncle was on the mission to catch that psycho because his unit had gone through some really intense battles and survived. They had the skills needed for that mission. What he saw was so bad, they couldn't include it in the movie. So Grenada may not have been a hard fight, or even close to what their weekend Guard maneuvers were, but he wasn't facing his brothers. He was facing a real enemy no matter how weak, and he had to deal with the horrible flashbacks. Remember that war era veterans suffer far more than any of us can imagine, and the slightest thing could trigger them. God Bless all of our veterans old and young.
First off Thank you for your reaction, this song is very dear to Me. My dad (May he rest in Peace) was an army man himself, he wanted Me to join and be a Green Beret, but sadly I had too many health issues, I learned this song at a very early age. Years later I was singing Karaoke in a bar and this group of Bikers came up and asked if I could sing it. I was proud to do so, and as I sang every one of those bikers got up and saluted while I sang, their eyes were distant but the sense of pure Pride on their faces was clear. After I finished singing, they each came up, shook My hand and thanked Me. I never felt so happy to know a song as I was on that day.
This truly brought a tear to my eyes. My father was a WWII Marine and he loved this song! My husband was an Army Ranger and they are men's men, no doubt! God bless them all!
My husband was a National Guardsman in a Special Forces unit during the Viet Nam War. He trained with them and earned his Green Beret and Silver Wings. His unit wasn't activated. He holds great respect for the Special Forces and all who served.
This came out during the Vietnam War when people were protesting it and calling them baby killers. Surprisingly it reached #1 on the Billboard Charts. His utter lack of emotion in singing/speaking this but the obvious pride he exudes makes this a timeless classic.
USCG Veteran - I grew up in the tradition of service. Working class people did a hitch in the Armed Forces in order to get the "GI Bill" scholarships and benefits and go to college. My father served in the Army during the Korean War and I enlisted in The US Coast Guard during the war in Viet Nam. Every generation of my family, going back to the Revolution has stood to defend democracy... And before that, generations of my family fought to GAIN democracy from soveriegns and tyrants. That's what I celebrate on Memorial Day.
As a child i listened to the words of this song and a sadness came over me as well as a pride. Knowing what these men represented. I just want to thank all our military that protect this country.
Earned my beret in 1973. Assigned to 10th SFGA on an A-Team as a Light Weapons and Demolitions specialist. I still stay in touch with some of the remaining A-Team members including my Team SGT. It's a job and a bond like no other. Also, just as an FYI, the media tend to label Navy Seals, Rangers, Delta, Marine recon, etc as "Special Forces". Those units are technically "Special Operations". the only Special Forces unit is the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret). Thanks for the reaction.- Hawk
My mother and father served in the U.S. Air Force. My best friend, David W., served in the U.S. Navy. I salute all branches of the Military. ( This song, first time hearing it, brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful touching song.) Thank you to all military men and women for your service. ⚘🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'm 68 years old and have heard this song to many times to count. Every time the bugle comes in I start to cry. "The lyrics were written, in part, in honor of U S. Specialist 5 James Gabriel Jr., a Special Forces operator and the first Native Hawaiian to die in Vietnam."
Me uncle 82nd AB outta Bragg. Toughest SOB ever met in my life. My granfather was navy in ww2, pacific theater. To all armed forces past and present...ty for everything! Never forgotten. Ever. ☘️🇺🇲
Sadler was a medic with US Special Forces and arrived in Vietnam with the first deployment of combat troops. In May 1965 Sadler suffered a leg wound from a punji spike daubed in human excrement. He penned Ballad of the Green Berets, a song about his unit, while recovering from the subsequent infection. The Ballad of the Green Berets" is a 1966 patriotic song in the ballad style about the United States Army Special Forces. Written and performed by Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler, it was one of the few popular songs of the Vietnam War years to cast the military in a positive light. Sadler's version became a major hit in January 1966, reaching No. 1 for five weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and four weeks on Cashbox. It was also a crossover hit, reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart and No. 2 on Billboard's Country survey.😢 He died 14 months after being shot in the head in Guatemala City, where he reportedly was training anti-communist contra fighters. Mr. Sadler suffered brain damage in the mysterious Sept. 7, 1988, shooting. He was shot as he got into a taxi in what authorities said was apparently a robbery attempt. The crime remains unsolved. According to one friend, Mr. Sadler, who was helping with firearms training for the contras, had received numerous death threats since moving to Guatemala five years ago. Since the shooting, he had been hospitalized in Cleveland or at the VA hospital here. He was only 49.
@@jonstiner3424 Im Karl W Steiner a different spelling, I did 17 years at Fort Bragg and served in the 82nd and SF so I get the confusion 🤣. Oh and my dad's name is John. We're probably all related in antiquity.
@KarlS-de1zf We probably are. Our original name was Stoner. It has been spelled Stiner, Steiner, Stainer. We have a genealogy book about the family. Funny story. I was in the Coast Guard in St. Petersburg. I got hurt and had to go to medical at McDill AFB. Couldn't understand why everyone was being overly nice to me. Later found out that General Stiner was also stationed at McDill at the same time.
Thank you for recognizing Memorial Day. My great uncle died fighting in France in WW I. Our freedom has been bought by the sacrifice of our forefathers and ancestors. God bless them.
My uncle Clint was a green beret and he was stationed in Fort Bragg North Carolina, which was the headquarters for the green berets We sadly lost him in the late 70s. To cancer, I remember him very well. I love him and a miss him this song represents him totally. May you rest you in peace Clint!!
The soldiers and sailors in my family were not the seals or green berets or airborne. They were the ordinary men who risked everything to serve. My uncles in WWII, one of whom lost his life in France, my dad in WWII, who fought in The battle of the bulge, brother in law in Vietnam, and my son, in the first Gulf War. Each a hero.
At the time this song came out, a common slang term for Green Berets was " Snake Eaters". It wasn't a misnomer, a lot of them ate snakes during their final training. Being able to catch, kill and eat whatever is available is a handy trait.
My father was a Green Beret and spent 4 of my 1st ten years in Viet Nam and Thailand between '66 and '71. I listened to this album during this time. He always came home because he was an elite soldier. I can never hear this song without a tear in my eye...
I remember hearing it for the first time and tears came to my eyes hearing it. Every time I hear it, even after all these years, I still tear up. I served in the Navy, my late husband served in the Army and Air Force, my brother was a Marine, my father was in the Navy, and several uncles and other family members served. Our oath of service never expires.
1) Green Berets-Experts in clandestine warfare, must have, at least, semi fluency in a foreign language and must also attend language school to gain fluency in that language. Green Berets are expected to move around in an enemy country, already speaking the language and knowing the customs, will carry out guerilla warfare in that country. 2) Navy SEALS- Among the SEALs' main functions are conducting small-unit special operation missions in maritime, jungle, urban, arctic, mountainous, and desert environments. SEALs are typically ordered to capture or kill high-level targets, or to gather intelligence behind enemy lines. 3) Marine Recon-experts in reconnaissance, and among those who really know them, are known as "Ghosts" because they move about unseen in reconnaissance missions and you will not see them unless they want you to see them. 4) Army Rangers- Are supposed to be light infantry and will parachute into enemy territory on specialized missions. Recon Marines often grumble that they are sent to rescue Ranger units. 5) Delta Force-cream of the Army special ops forces and only go on the most top secret missions.
There's another number there, not gonna mention it. 180 head count for the group. Volunteer only, four years and not a week more allowed due to the severity of the psychological/ethical stress induced, constant monitoring by multiple experts working from think tanks. No re-enlistment, permanent "Reserve" roster complete with field promitions to either Captain/Colonel in rank to ensure they have the authority to act without interfence should a letter or phone call be delivered while twice using individualized code-phrase in a specific order with follow up confirmation codes that are NEVER written down or logged in. Oh, and all traces are scrubbed and editted via a nasty little software program hooked into every tv, radio, computer system, and all known forms of communication, how much is targeted is dependant on what kinda coolant you use and how much time you have. These guys are often Specialized Psy-Ops, experts in using fear/blackmail/torture to achieve the desired effects with only tapped eggoheads being better at these skills (in theory) and they are on speed dial for these boyos 24/7. Require extremely ridgid dieting, recreation for decompressing, even lovers/emotional connections are provided to ensure they remain as well balanced, well adjusted, and combat ready as possible. All privacy, or the illusion of privacy, is gone. Forever. Amnesiacs are provided upon request, but can't erase memories, only blur and fade it out. On the other hand, best healthcare possible to the death. No betrayals, if you know too much you are given the choice of constant supervision in an area controlled completely by THEM or a suicide mission, followed by another and so on until your luck runs out while utilizing the individual's abilities for maximum effect.
@@The_Dudester Maybe. Maybe never even heard of thatt author. Fan of Tom Clancy and Richard Marcinko. Only heard about this from a very inebriated (most of a moonshine quart, plus spiced rum and my uncle's 151) Grandfather (Army Ranger, 25yrs, retired, MSgt. 2 year enlistment in the Airforce Commandos. Korea vet.) after a drinking contest that lasted three hours and started with the phrase, "The Navy can't hold their liquor," while sitting next to my Dad (3rd Army, Old Guard) and my uncle (Navy Seal, was helmsman on the USS America when we visited him at Cheasapeak prior to signing up for SEAL training); both of whom are brothers, 6'3"-4" and 245 lbs with builds like Thor in GoW Ragnorak. Turns out, its the old army vet that wins that contest due to treachery (poured his stuff into their glasses a few times after telling a few great dirty jokes). Bare in mind, I was 12 and its been a minute. He talked about that stuff and an experimental "Star Wars" X-10/X-Wing inspired Armed Light Recon jet he saw tested in Nevada using static or ionicly charged sections of "skin" on the nose/wings that lowered or eliminated air friction. Can't tell what may be joking bullshit or what maybe hammered yet true and really cool yet hadn't told anyone for sober reasons beyond his memory at that time. We're primarily Welsh, so we never let the truth get in the way of a cool story.
@@The_Dudester As to the group, I've little doubt there's a dozen or so "Duty Oriented Programs" i.e. certain jobs that must be done correctly in the right way for the right reasons by someone whose loyalty and character alignment must be perfectly matched. Sorta like, if a specific location was destroyed (seems like accident/act of God) but one or two people knew it was a cover and couldn't actually be damaged the way others are playing it off as, these two then have specific instructions that must be carried out in response. Or Sec o' D Speeches containing hotwords while adressing specific subjects to the press so that one or two people in the know have their emergency instuctions. People from long lines of military service since Bunker Hill or Valley Forge, loyalty to ideals taught from childhood with years of obeservation in/out of combat and various high stress situations. There are over 100 Million American Citizens, so are you completely dismissive of not one but multiple cherry picking organizations with the highest military clearance recruiting specific people of specific personality types belonging to lienages that are beyond the possibility of sleepers/espionage working against the nation. Especially during the Cold War. I don't doubt they had a Cpt America type guy with a detonator to something snuck under Moscow by a remotely controlled drill or something and all he has to do is check the national news at 11 pm the first tuesday of a month or something and if there's an another of the S of D speaking...well, triggered. Uni-bomber type of triggered, who in of himself is proof that the CIA were doing this crap in the 60's so you know the Army does/did/has operated precisely in that pattern since MK ULTRA (which had over thirty finalistis in the experiment) was de-classified by Presidential order due to suspicion of activity within the States. Check out the free Healthcare offered to African American citizens in the 50/60's complete with provided doctors, "vaccines", and corrective surgery for 5-7 years. That was forcefullu de-classified and confirmed in print on their official website's historical files, yet never appeared on any news feed. Ever. Go check that out before you commenting I'm a liar/wrong or making shit up. Not. Telling it as I recall it and beyond a year my visual memory accuity is only at 60-70% accuracy for writing, 70% colors/shapes, and verbal at 90%. By the way, "Hi, I am R.B.Phillips. Combat Data Analyst and Predictive Simulcrum; if aid is requested by fire teams. Or 'oh shit Alexa' as one friend nicknamed me. My job is to research, simulate, predict, note the patterns that indicate if shit is going sideways with provided solutions directly beneath, analyze structures/soil/geological facts so I know what can/can not penetrate, how far, likelihood of richochet, and strengths/weaknesses that can be of immediate use. Exits, relay info from the Eyesky, co-ordination, provide intelligent solutions to bust prairie dogging desert boyos, detect caverns/cave mapping, investigate/map all water sources above/below, and direct the drone gamers away from assigned teams so accidents are minimal. That's a general summary. Was given a test, scholarship to a very nice military academy (Philipps Academy at Exeter), and groomed, over-educated on gathering relevant data quickly/using imagination, abductive reasoning, and a thorough, exhaustive general understanding for Cause/Effects in Physics/ Chemistry/Geology/Metalurgy/Psychology-Philosphy/Tactically-Tactical Awareness then assigned to my chair at 17 (Dad signed off for it), booted on the 80-ish IBM, grabbed a headset, and I've been here ever since next to five other nerds of varying nerd-age trying to be more helpful than we often feel with the goal keeping one eye open (Hehe, guess the project name, all de-classed now for the regs) for my boils and ghouls with boots on the ground. Oh and praying I am more helpful than I feel sometimes (90% of the time) which I've been told I am very much helpful by said b's and g's. Graduated 2005 if you want to check that background out. 1rst at Vocab in the State, 18th in Math, 32nd Geography, 61rst or 65th at Social Studies, 8th in History, 11th in Science, 14th in Chemistry. For the record, English as a subject goes waaaay too damn deep and complicated then ya got 3 more years of it. Barely passed that subject. That is full transparency: location, source of info, background, pysche overview, education, and profession. Sorry for the rant, I get very irritated when people call me a liar or claim I am not who I am. Truth and facts are very important to me, my job, and my greenies; acquisition, summarization, weaponization, and lastly coherent delivery in order of concern. I do my upmost to avoid lying to myself or others, have to face and deal in facts to design solutions for problems.
John Wayne and the Green Barrets tried to give us an idea what they did, it was a movie, but you should watch. George Takai of Star Trek fame was in this as well, they added this song as the movie title. I still thank every service member for what they do for all of us.
I grew up next door to SSG Sadler in Nashville, Tn .His son was named THOR . I never knew that he wrote /sung this until I joined the Army in 84 . What A hero I was so close to and never knew it ! Today , I honor his memory. Steve C US Army , Armor , LTC( ret) .
This is a Beautiful Song that gives Credit to the Brave men that gave their all for America. this song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. YES America's BEST.
For songs about history try Johnny Horton from the 60’s “Battle of New Orleans” about the war of 1812. And “North to Alaska” And “Sink the Bismarck” About the British sinking a powerful German battleship in WW II. And when the song mentions the British ship “The Hood” it had a crew of about 1400 men and when she got hit by Bismark all, but 3 men died instantly, HMS Hood got hit in the magazine.
@@johnsexton2200 Yep! Me too!!!! And I forgot to mention to those who don't know "North to Alaska" was about the gold rush there in the 1890's. And all of these songs were VERY popular in their day! And there are movies, "North to Alaska" and "Sink the Bismarck" But I don't think Johnny's songs made it to either one. As sink the Bismarck was a British production.
It's "The Ballad of Ira Hayes" by Johnny Cash for me (is someone cutting onions in here?). It's a much more gritty song that tells the true, dark and very sad story of an American hero who has inspired thousands of paintings and sculptures based on a photograph of him and 3 other soldiers (all 4 of them from different branches of the military) raising the flag on Iwo Jima. Every American has seen this photo but few know anything about the men in it.
Interesting you mention "North to Alaska" and "The Battle of New Orleans" because I have them and this song on a CD called "Country Classics.". Lots of good stuff on there they could react to. I think they've done one or two. Have they done "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"?
@@NavvyMom Yes, those are great songs. The lyrics of all three of those songs I mentioned by Johnny are forever etched in my mind. Another song I wish they would react to is Marty Robbin's "El Paso". they did a couple of his but not that one. And as far as I can see Johnny Horton would be a new artist for them.
This song makes me cry. Every time I hear it. The song came out when I was six or 7 years old. My dad was in Vietnam. He sent us a reel to reel. He knew I had learned this song by heart. This song and last kiss he had. My mom had me sing it on the reel to reel. My dad never really talked about anything that went on over there or anything. He saw anything. He heard nothing. He was a medevac tailgunner on a helicopter. He told me years later that him and the guys listen to this real to real every night before they went to sleep. I was proud at age 7 to have sung this song for him I'm more proud when he told me that they had listened to her every night. My dad made it home safe but the guys on his helicopter didn't he got an early out because my sister was very very sick. He only like 3 weeks to serve his whole time over there but 2 weeks after he came home his helicopter crashed and all but one died that day.
Although Dad was a Korean War Navy man , I can remember him singing this thru the house even without the album. A very memorable song that strikes a chord in the hearts of those who serve.
My Dad was an MP in the 18th Airborne Corps before he and Mom met. When I was about 4 he became a Green Beret and joined the Florida National Guard’s Special Forces unit.
I put on my uniform and stand tall to show to all that you too can serve, not just in uniform but also support them in anyway possible. I get asked "What do all the ribbons and medals stand for" and I say "achievements of successful accomplishments completing task assigned without question or reservations". When you see a soldier or sailor walking down the street, in a store or in the cemetery don't thank them for their service but thank them for taking the risk without thought of lost of life or livelihood.
Salutations and respect to all who have served this country in order to protect everybody. I lost 2 uncles and 4 cousins to Viet Nam and Korea. I don't wish that on anybody, but I do know there comes high consequence when making a stand. 100% with our men and women in the military! United we stand!
Great reaction , im retired Army 18B, special forces weapon seargent , I heard this back in the 70s, and John Wayne movie the Green Beret , my dad was in the seals at little Creek in the 60s 70s and forbid me to join the Navy so I joined the Army in 78. Did all my time at Ft Benning and Ft Bragg. God bless.
My dad loved this song he served in the tail end of WW2, one tour in Korea and 3 tours in Vietnam. He loved this country and I loved him. He's buried in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe New Mexico.
Happy Memorial Day! Shout out in heaven to my five uncle's who fought in WW2 and older cousin Bobby who died🙏 in Veitnam .and younger cousins who served in the Gulf War. GOD bless America 🇺🇸
Thanks guys, this was a big hit and sadly I don't think that would be the case today. I'm so sad what's happening with our Country. Where's the Patriotism ❤‼️
I was so surprised that you reacted to this one because I had not heard this in over 50 years... I bought the record brand new when that came out... There was a whole album of songs.. My other favorite on that album was The Whirlybird Crew ...I was probably 9 or 10 at the time and that would have put it at 1965 or 1966... That brought back a lot of memories... I think I played that record so much that I wore it out... Thanks for reacting to that song... Keep being awesome !!!...
This is a great song! Also a deep THANK YOU to all my fellow vets and those who still serve. Although I was not a Green Beret, I am still proud to have served and I have great honor and respect for all my fellow vets and those who still serve
thank you, SSgt Sadler. we are so proud of you and woke the hell out of people that have no clue living thru the Vietnam war. GOD BLESSS YOU. I sweated my high school years of fearing to have to go to a war that we were not committed to win. Seen three of my friends in caskets and thinking I could be the next one. Richard Nixon was one of the worst presidents of all times but i would have kissed he ass when he stopped the draft. You said I'M Not A CROOK. You were a crook, but you might have saved my ass by stopping the draft
This is such a great song & a perfect tribute to our soldiers. Thank u for honoring the True Heroes from this country. & thank u All who have put there lives on the line for us. Ure loved & appreciated beyond words!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the song that awoke the patriotism in my heart, a love for my country that has never faded. I was 7 years old. A lifetime ago. God bless you and your family, and God bless America.
Sadler himself was a Green Beret. I remember hearing this song on my transistor radio while I was playing with Barbie dolls on my front porch during the Vietnamese war . Good choice for Memorial Day thanks 🇺🇲❤
Always LOVED this song! ❤😢 It never fails to move me and when I try to sing with it, I tear up and I can't sing. 😢😢😢 Thank you for playing this on this special day. USA 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸
I love hearing civilians talk about the military. They’re usually respectful, but most have absolutely no idea about the different branches or what different MOSs do.
This was released in1966. During the Vietnam War. Right before the Summer of Love in San Fran in 1967 and Woodstock in 1969. Great song but became quite controversial especially after John Wayne's "The Green Berets" movie. In the middle of this was the Kent State Massacre. RIP everyone. Teen aged solders returning from Vietnam were actually spit on and harassed.
This was my first ever vinyl! I loved this song so much when I heard it on the radio, my Dad bought the entire 33⅓ rpm album for me, not just the 45. I was 8-years-old. 🤗
That always has been my special song, the way he sings it, his demeanour. Bless our men & women who serve this great Country & unfortunately who died for our freedom.the first 4 letters is free, nothing is free. I tried to go in latter Vietnam in USCG, did not know learning disability from birth. Took test and failed. So I have a special heart for all service men & women who put on that uniform. Thank all, thank all. :-))
I love this song and listen to it often. I don't think there's been a single time I've heard it that I haven't shed tears. I think of my brother and the many friends I have in the various armed forces. To all who have served, past, present, and future, thank you and God bless you and your families. You all sacrifice so much for the freedoms we have in our Country.
I eas stationed in Panama in the 80s. I was TDY in Guatemala City in 1988 and met Barry in a bar called Shakespeare's Pub. He was a true soldier of fortune. A very memorable man.
I cant believe it has taken me to notice you posted a reaction to this song. I used to blast this song as a kid in the 90's and fueled my passion to join the military. (Not in anymore due to an IED in Iraq in 2010 and it was during a time they were making military cuts)
My dad called survival training bug eating school. He was Air Force and went to bug eating school once a year. Had many TDYs. Never knew when he would go, where he was going, or for.. how long. He had different duffle bags packed with deferent uniforms for different environments. Like his desert bag or snow bag, He would come get one and leave. I didn't really think it that weird. It had always been like that. Until my friend was over after school one day. Must have been middle school and dad called and asked that I put his jungle bag on the porch. She asked all these questions of me I didn't have the answers for. That was the day it hit me that special forces was really odd to grow up around.
When I was a kid, I bought Barry Sadler's album (ironic because I went on to enlist in the Marine Corps rather than the Army). It included other songs he wrote about service in Vietnam which included serious songs like "The Soldier Has Come Home" which was about memorializing a soldier who gave his life in the service of his country and humorous songs like "Garet Trooper" which was about posers who lie about how much action they've seen when they never even came close. My little sister told a friend who got into the Army Special Forces that I had that album, and he offered to buy it, but I gifted it to him out of mutual respect rather than sell it.
When my husband joined the Army, I didn't see him until he was done with basic training.
When he was finished and came home, he put his dress uniform on to show me. His whole demeanor changed! He stood so tall and straight, so proud! I will never forget that moment and I was so proud of him.
He's gone now, died last year. Today, I remember him, and my uncle who died in Vietnam, and my great-uncles who served in Korea, and I am so thankful for those who gave the greatest sacrifice of all to keep America free and safe. 💔
May he rest in peace God bless
@@mariemiller8740 may the innocent civilians the US forces killed rest in peace
I'm so sorry for your loss.
God bless our Vets that gave for their country ❤
Rest Brother. We have your six.
Barry Allen Sadler (November 1, 1940 - November 5, 1989) was an American soldier, singer-songwriter and author. Sadler served as a Green Beret medic, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served in the Vietnam War from late December 1964 to late May 1965. Most of his work has a military theme, and he is best known for his patriotic "Ballad of the Green Berets," a #1 hit in 1966. He died at age 49 after being shot in the head in Guatemala City.
Was he still in the Military when he was killed?
November 1 is my birthday also!
After leaving the military, he became a mercenary. Love this ballad and admire those who fought for our freedom.
@@georgewallerlll496
My Father is an AIR FORCE vet. His birthday is November 27th, same day as Jimi Hendrix and Bruce Lee.
How sad. 😔
My son was a Green Beret special operator in Afghanistan, Iraq and Africa.
When he returned from overseas, he presented me with his silver wings. So proud.
Wow.!
I'm sure you are so proud! Please thank him for his service from me.🙏❤️
Please convey my sincere Thank You for his service.
Blessings for your son’s service. Thank you❤
Thanking your son for serving and supporting our country.
How special is he? You must be very very proud.
Let us keep our Democracy and Freedom alive.
Not only sang the ballad he wrote it.
He co wrote it with Jonny Horton.
He also lived the nightmare
Thank you for playing this song and honoring not just the Green Berets, but all who serve.
Former naval Surface Warfare Officer here. Haven’t heard this in about 30 years and it choked me up right away.
It almost doesn't matter what kind of music they are reacting to, I just like hanging out with Jay and Amber. I'm not American but I have deep respect for all Americans who serve in the armed forces and help protect freedom around the globe.
Thank You. 🙂
@@mattfulmer4243 Thank you! I wish I could transport through the internet and shake your hand.
As the Son of an Army man, Grandson of a Navy man, and Nephew of an Air Force Man, I thank you very much for this.
@@s.rry-guld2961 Thanking for everything your Parent, your grandparent and uncle have given to protect freedom in a youtube comment will never be enough. Just know I'm eternally grateful.
Also from the son of a Navy man welcome, Jay & Amber are some of the best you could be hanging with
My husband was a Green beret for 16 years. He served as a special operator in Iraq, Africa and El Salvador and Panama. Its a tough life and dangerous but I'm incredibly proud of his service.
A salute to your husband and warrior
The ultimate song for Memorial Day probably is "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" You will not be disappointed with that classic gem by The Kingston Trio. Truly a poignant heart breaker. 💔
Several Great Covers 👏👏👏✌️
@@johnboydTx including Peter, Paul, and Mary
Johnny Rivers has a good cover of this song.
Joan Baez has the most poignant version -- in German, the original version Sagt mir wo die Bluemen sind
Former Marine Corps cook here, I'll take a stab at your question. Putting aside all inter-service rivalry, I'd have to say that The Navy Seals are the "top dogs" followed very closely by The Army Delta Force. These two groups are the people that go where they aren't supposed to be, do the things that no one else can do, and NEVER tell anyone about it or get any real credit for it. Marine Corps Recon would probably be next. This is not to take ANYTHING from Army Rangers or the Green Berets. The point is that each have their specific areas of expertise, and ALL American Service Personnel are ELITE.
delta takes from all branches. do you know the difference between Seals and Rangers. i will tell you, its scuba training. thats about it. oh and delta is top. then Seals / Rangers. SF is not exactly a fighting force, they do in country and train resistance forces to fight for us.
@@dagnard5707just because they open their selection to all branches does not inherently make Delta Force more elite. They might have more diversity of their member’s original specialty, but they still remain a primarily land-based JSOC force. Navy Seals have the additional SCUBA training, but also perform maritime interdiction operations that Delta Force does not do. I would offer that it would be Navy Seals, Delta Force, Green Berets, and then Army Rangers and Marine Corps Force Recon. Marine Recon is not technically part of JSOC, but they do often participate in special forces operations with those other elite units. You can’t evaluate who is the best by their mission profiles unless you are privy to their missions. Transported them several times, or had them aboard ship with us (Marines), but never fully knew what they were up to other than knowing they were there.
I was talking with an elder gentleman wearing a FORCE RECON. He said that in the 60's, they made Seals into Seals and a week later, talking with an ex-Seal, I mention this and he "Yelp, is true."
Yeah No. Two completely different missions. Each JSOC Unit has a different battle doctrine. You know who has never been bailed out by Delta, SEALs, PJs, Marine Raiders? Army Rangers. Thats' right. Army fuckin Rangers Baby! Rangers Lead the Way! Who is the QRF for all of our JSOCers? Army Rangers, 82nd Airborne, 101st, and other BCTs. So when our boys get bogged down, we make damn sure to get em out of that shit nest they found themselves engaged in.
Army Rangers, baby. Best. Hands down!
Former paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne, Delta Force is top, tied for second is Green Beret and Seals, then Ranger. They are all superior and excellent!
This song was a HUGE HIT back when I was a wee little girl. Never forgot the words either. Beautiful song.
Same here .....
Oddly, given that I'm in a military family (generations), I would've thought I would've heard this at home, but my first exposure was Bill Murray singing it in Caddyshack (I think).
Yep, haven’t heard this song in ages but I still remember all of the words. God Bless all of our troops. 🇺🇸
Same for me except
i was a boy then.
This is one of my all time favorites! And I cry every time I hear it!!! Thank you for reacting!!! Thank you to all the family and military who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for us!! ❤❤❤❤
Amen!
SSG Sadler was wounded in Vietnam and ended up being a mercenary in South America. He was assassinated sitting at an outdoor restaurant. He survived for a year before he died.
So sorry for your loss. He was a hero. Thanks for his service. 🇺🇸⚘
Sergeant SADLER WAS A Green Beret . HE WROTE THIS SONG.
I attended the funeral of a relative who was a green beret. It was the most impressive display of honor and dignity I've ever seen. His entire team attended and came to be with his family. Running errands, chores, consoling, telling stories, and yes, even laughing. When they presented his father's beret to his young son, there were only sobs in the packed church. At the graveside, a B-1 bomber took off just as taps was being played.
SSGT Sadler was a true Patriot. He is fondly remembered as is this song.
He was moved to the VA Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in February 1989, but he never recovered from his injury. He died there of cardiac arrest on November 5, 1989, four days after his 49th birthday. Barry Sadler was survived by his wife, Lavona, a daughter, Brooke, and two sons, Thor and Baron.
I was a little girl when this was first released ... I remember singing along with him on the AM radio by my bed at night ... I loved the song and I love America ...
I live in murfreesboro TN .
Thanks for that info. I have this song on a CD, "Country Classics" I think is the title. Love the song, and now it's extra special to learn about him from yours and other comments.
Barry Sadler was murdered while sitting in his car in Panama!
Great song for Memorial day!!!
Just to say serving my country and people like you was my greatest pleasure. God bless America, and God bless you
My Uncle was a Green Beret and an Army Ranger. He served in Vietnam and Desert Storm. Another Uncle fought in Vietnam, Grenada and Desert Storm. A third Uncle fought in Korea. Both of my parents were in the Army during the Vietnam era, stationed in Germany. Two of my cousins fought in Desert Storm. My heart is so full knowing my family heard the call and answered multiple times. Thank you for sharing this with us today.
I thank them all for their service. I try to always say, “Thank you for your service,” when I know someone is serving or has served, especially those who fought in Vietnam. They didn’t have a choice but were drafted. They were treated terribly when they came home.
I was in an elevator once with a man who had a Vietnam veteran hat on. I thanked him for his service and he teared up when I thanked him. It could have been the first time anyone said that to him.
If you see an old man wearing something indicating they were in Vietnam, please thank him for his service.
Fought in Grenada lol 😂
@halfogre6373 look, Grenada may have been a cake walk, but for my uncle it was hard because it brought back all of the trauma he suffered in Vietnam. If you have ever seen Apocalypse Now, that movie was based on a true story. My uncle was on the mission to catch that psycho because his unit had gone through some really intense battles and survived. They had the skills needed for that mission. What he saw was so bad, they couldn't include it in the movie. So Grenada may not have been a hard fight, or even close to what their weekend Guard maneuvers were, but he wasn't facing his brothers. He was facing a real enemy no matter how weak, and he had to deal with the horrible flashbacks. Remember that war era veterans suffer far more than any of us can imagine, and the slightest thing could trigger them. God Bless all of our veterans old and young.
First off Thank you for your reaction, this song is very dear to Me. My dad (May he rest in Peace) was an army man himself, he wanted Me to join and be a Green Beret, but sadly I had too many health issues, I learned this song at a very early age. Years later I was singing Karaoke in a bar and this group of Bikers came up and asked if I could sing it. I was proud to do so, and as I sang every one of those bikers got up and saluted while I sang, their eyes were distant but the sense of pure Pride on their faces was clear. After I finished singing, they each came up, shook My hand and thanked Me. I never felt so happy to know a song as I was on that day.
This truly brought a tear to my eyes. My father was a WWII Marine and he loved this song! My husband was an Army Ranger and they are men's men, no doubt! God bless them all!
My husband was a National Guardsman in a Special Forces unit during the Viet Nam War. He trained with them and earned his Green Beret and Silver Wings. His unit wasn't activated. He holds great respect for the Special Forces and all who served.
SSgt Barry Sadler was born in my hometown, and still has family here.
This came out during the Vietnam War when people were protesting it and calling them baby killers. Surprisingly it reached #1 on the Billboard Charts. His utter lack of emotion in singing/speaking this but the obvious pride he exudes makes this a timeless classic.
I was a navy corpsman. We have to understand, from the cook to
the truck driver to the green Beret, we are all essential to the team.
USCG Veteran - I grew up in the tradition of service. Working class people did a hitch in the Armed Forces in order to get the "GI Bill" scholarships and benefits and go to college. My father served in the Army during the Korean War and I enlisted in The US Coast Guard during the war in Viet Nam. Every generation of my family, going back to the Revolution has stood to defend democracy... And before that, generations of my family fought to GAIN democracy from soveriegns and tyrants. That's what I celebrate on Memorial Day.
As a child i listened to the words of this song and a sadness came over me as well as a pride. Knowing what these men represented. I just want to thank all our military that protect this country.
Earned my beret in 1973. Assigned to 10th SFGA on an A-Team as a Light Weapons and Demolitions specialist. I still stay in touch with some of the remaining A-Team members including my Team SGT. It's a job and a bond like no other. Also, just as an FYI, the media tend to label Navy Seals, Rangers, Delta, Marine recon, etc as "Special Forces". Those units are technically "Special Operations". the only Special Forces unit is the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret). Thanks for the reaction.- Hawk
My mother and father served in the U.S. Air Force. My best friend, David W., served in the U.S. Navy. I salute all branches of the Military. ( This song, first time hearing it, brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful touching song.) Thank you to all military men and women for your service. ⚘🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'm 68 years old and have heard this song to many times to count. Every time the bugle comes in I start to cry.
"The lyrics were written, in part, in honor of U S. Specialist 5 James Gabriel Jr., a Special Forces operator and the first Native Hawaiian to die in Vietnam."
Me uncle 82nd AB outta Bragg. Toughest SOB ever met in my life. My granfather was navy in ww2, pacific theater. To all armed forces past and present...ty for everything! Never forgotten. Ever. ☘️🇺🇲
This song was a resonating hit when it came out! Thanks for doing this one!!! 🇺🇸
Sadler was a medic with US Special Forces and arrived in Vietnam with the first deployment of combat troops. In May 1965 Sadler suffered a leg wound from a punji spike daubed in human excrement. He penned Ballad of the Green Berets, a song about his unit, while recovering from the subsequent infection. The Ballad of the Green Berets" is a 1966 patriotic song in the ballad style about the United States Army Special Forces. Written and performed by Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler, it was one of the few popular songs of the Vietnam War years to cast the military in a positive light. Sadler's version became a major hit in January 1966, reaching No. 1 for five weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and four weeks on Cashbox. It was also a crossover hit, reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart and No. 2 on Billboard's Country survey.😢 He died 14 months after being shot in the head in Guatemala City, where he reportedly was training anti-communist contra fighters. Mr. Sadler suffered brain damage in the mysterious Sept. 7, 1988, shooting. He was shot as he got into a taxi in what authorities said was apparently a robbery attempt. The crime remains unsolved. According to one friend, Mr. Sadler, who was helping with firearms training for the contras, had received numerous death threats since moving to Guatemala five years ago. Since the shooting, he had been hospitalized in Cleveland or at the VA hospital here. He was only 49.
My cousin, General Carl Stiner was a Green Beret and a 4 star General over the Army's Special Operations Command. He made our family proud!
Cheers to General Stiner. I'm not related but I was asked a lot over the years.
@@KarlS-de1zf So I take it that you're a Stiner too?
@@jonstiner3424 Im Karl W Steiner a different spelling, I did 17 years at Fort Bragg and served in the 82nd and SF so I get the confusion 🤣. Oh and my dad's name is John. We're probably all related in antiquity.
@KarlS-de1zf We probably are. Our original name was Stoner. It has been spelled Stiner, Steiner, Stainer. We have a genealogy book about the family. Funny story. I was in the Coast Guard in St. Petersburg. I got hurt and had to go to medical at McDill AFB. Couldn't understand why everyone was being overly nice to me. Later found out that General Stiner was also stationed at McDill at the same time.
Thank you for recognizing Memorial Day. My great uncle died fighting in France in WW I. Our freedom has been bought by the sacrifice of our forefathers and ancestors. God bless them.
My uncle Clint was a green beret and he was stationed in Fort Bragg North Carolina, which was the headquarters for the green berets We sadly lost him in the late 70s. To cancer, I remember him very well. I love him and a miss him this song represents him totally. May you rest you in peace Clint!!
The soldiers and sailors in my family were not the seals or green berets or airborne. They were the ordinary men who risked everything to serve. My uncles in WWII, one of whom lost his life in France, my dad in WWII, who fought in The battle of the bulge, brother in law in Vietnam, and my son, in the first Gulf War. Each a hero.
My brother in law was killed in viet nam april 1968 19 years old. Proud Marine.
May your brother in law rest in peace. Thank you for sharing that.
Back many years ago, when I was in grade school, the music teacher taught this song to the class, we sang it nearly every time during music class.
Proud to say my Father was a decorated Green Beret who served multiple Tours in Vietnam. Luv ya Pops !!!! DOL.
As a vet myself I got chills
Thank you Richard
Thanks for your service, Richard.
Thank you and God bless you!
Same here brother. I was a WAC
At the time this song came out, a common slang term for Green Berets was " Snake Eaters". It wasn't a misnomer, a lot of them ate snakes during their final training. Being able to catch, kill and eat whatever is available is a handy trait.
My father was a Green Beret and spent 4 of my 1st ten years in Viet Nam and Thailand between '66 and '71. I listened to this album during this time. He always came home because he was an elite soldier. I can never hear this song without a tear in my eye...
I remember hearing it for the first time and tears came to my eyes hearing it. Every time I hear it, even after all these years, I still tear up. I served in the Navy, my late husband served in the Army and Air Force, my brother was a Marine, my father was in the Navy, and several uncles and other family members served. Our oath of service never expires.
HE DONATED ALL ROYALTIES FROM THIS SONG TO THE WIFES OF FALLEN GREEN BERETS
My dad loved this song as he served in the British army 28 years.
He could relate to it.
1) Green Berets-Experts in clandestine warfare, must have, at least, semi fluency in a foreign language and must also attend language school to gain fluency in that language. Green Berets are expected to move around in an enemy country, already speaking the language and knowing the customs, will carry out guerilla warfare in that country.
2) Navy SEALS- Among the SEALs' main functions are conducting small-unit special operation missions in maritime, jungle, urban, arctic, mountainous, and desert environments. SEALs are typically ordered to capture or kill high-level targets, or to gather intelligence behind enemy lines.
3) Marine Recon-experts in reconnaissance, and among those who really know them, are known as "Ghosts" because they move about unseen in reconnaissance missions and you will not see them unless they want you to see them.
4) Army Rangers- Are supposed to be light infantry and will parachute into enemy territory on specialized missions. Recon Marines often grumble that they are sent to rescue Ranger units.
5) Delta Force-cream of the Army special ops forces and only go on the most top secret missions.
There's another number there, not gonna mention it. 180 head count for the group. Volunteer only, four years and not a week more allowed due to the severity of the psychological/ethical stress induced, constant monitoring by multiple experts working from think tanks. No re-enlistment, permanent "Reserve" roster complete with field promitions to either Captain/Colonel in rank to ensure they have the authority to act without interfence should a letter or phone call be delivered while twice using individualized code-phrase in a specific order with follow up confirmation codes that are NEVER written down or logged in. Oh, and all traces are scrubbed and editted via a nasty little software program hooked into every tv, radio, computer system, and all known forms of communication, how much is targeted is dependant on what kinda coolant you use and how much time you have. These guys are often Specialized Psy-Ops, experts in using fear/blackmail/torture to achieve the desired effects with only tapped eggoheads being better at these skills (in theory) and they are on speed dial for these boyos 24/7. Require extremely ridgid dieting, recreation for decompressing, even lovers/emotional connections are provided to ensure they remain as well balanced, well adjusted, and combat ready as possible. All privacy, or the illusion of privacy, is gone. Forever. Amnesiacs are provided upon request, but can't erase memories, only blur and fade it out. On the other hand, best healthcare possible to the death. No betrayals, if you know too much you are given the choice of constant supervision in an area controlled completely by THEM or a suicide mission, followed by another and so on until your luck runs out while utilizing the individual's abilities for maximum effect.
@@robertphillips213 I think you've been reading too many Frederick Forsyth novels.
@@The_Dudester Maybe. Maybe never even heard of thatt author. Fan of Tom Clancy and Richard Marcinko. Only heard about this from a very inebriated (most of a moonshine quart, plus spiced rum and my uncle's 151) Grandfather (Army Ranger, 25yrs, retired, MSgt. 2 year enlistment in the Airforce Commandos. Korea vet.) after a drinking contest that lasted three hours and started with the phrase, "The Navy can't hold their liquor," while sitting next to my Dad (3rd Army, Old Guard) and my uncle (Navy Seal, was helmsman on the USS America when we visited him at Cheasapeak prior to signing up for SEAL training); both of whom are brothers, 6'3"-4" and 245 lbs with builds like Thor in GoW Ragnorak. Turns out, its the old army vet that wins that contest due to treachery (poured his stuff into their glasses a few times after telling a few great dirty jokes). Bare in mind, I was 12 and its been a minute. He talked about that stuff and an experimental "Star Wars" X-10/X-Wing inspired Armed Light Recon jet he saw tested in Nevada using static or ionicly charged sections of "skin" on the nose/wings that lowered or eliminated air friction. Can't tell what may be joking bullshit or what maybe hammered yet true and really cool yet hadn't told anyone for sober reasons beyond his memory at that time. We're primarily Welsh, so we never let the truth get in the way of a cool story.
@@The_Dudester As to the group, I've little doubt there's a dozen or so "Duty Oriented Programs" i.e. certain jobs that must be done correctly in the right way for the right reasons by someone whose loyalty and character alignment must be perfectly matched. Sorta like, if a specific location was destroyed (seems like accident/act of God) but one or two people knew it was a cover and couldn't actually be damaged the way others are playing it off as, these two then have specific instructions that must be carried out in response. Or Sec o' D Speeches containing hotwords while adressing specific subjects to the press so that one or two people in the know have their emergency instuctions. People from long lines of military service since Bunker Hill or Valley Forge, loyalty to ideals taught from childhood with years of obeservation in/out of combat and various high stress situations. There are over 100 Million American Citizens, so are you completely dismissive of not one but multiple cherry picking organizations with the highest military clearance recruiting specific people of specific personality types belonging to lienages that are beyond the possibility of sleepers/espionage working against the nation. Especially during the Cold War. I don't doubt they had a Cpt America type guy with a detonator to something snuck under Moscow by a remotely controlled drill or something and all he has to do is check the national news at 11 pm the first tuesday of a month or something and if there's an another of the S of D speaking...well, triggered. Uni-bomber type of triggered, who in of himself is proof that the CIA were doing this crap in the 60's so you know the Army does/did/has operated precisely in that pattern since MK ULTRA (which had over thirty finalistis in the experiment) was de-classified by Presidential order due to suspicion of activity within the States. Check out the free Healthcare offered to African American citizens in the 50/60's complete with provided doctors, "vaccines", and corrective surgery for 5-7 years. That was forcefullu de-classified and confirmed in print on their official website's historical files, yet never appeared on any news feed. Ever. Go check that out before you commenting I'm a liar/wrong or making shit up. Not. Telling it as I recall it and beyond a year my visual memory accuity is only at 60-70% accuracy for writing, 70% colors/shapes, and verbal at 90%. By the way, "Hi, I am R.B.Phillips. Combat Data Analyst and Predictive Simulcrum; if aid is requested by fire teams. Or 'oh shit Alexa' as one friend nicknamed me. My job is to research, simulate, predict, note the patterns that indicate if shit is going sideways with provided solutions directly beneath, analyze structures/soil/geological facts so I know what can/can not penetrate, how far, likelihood of richochet, and strengths/weaknesses that can be of immediate use. Exits, relay info from the Eyesky, co-ordination, provide intelligent solutions to bust prairie dogging desert boyos, detect caverns/cave mapping, investigate/map all water sources above/below, and direct the drone gamers away from assigned teams so accidents are minimal. That's a general summary. Was given a test, scholarship to a very nice military academy (Philipps Academy at Exeter), and groomed, over-educated on gathering relevant data quickly/using imagination, abductive reasoning, and a thorough, exhaustive general understanding for Cause/Effects in Physics/ Chemistry/Geology/Metalurgy/Psychology-Philosphy/Tactically-Tactical Awareness then assigned to my chair at 17 (Dad signed off for it), booted on the 80-ish IBM, grabbed a headset, and I've been here ever since next to five other nerds of varying nerd-age trying to be more helpful than we often feel with the goal keeping one eye open (Hehe, guess the project name, all de-classed now for the regs) for my boils and ghouls with boots on the ground. Oh and praying I am more helpful than I feel sometimes (90% of the time) which I've been told I am very much helpful by said b's and g's. Graduated 2005 if you want to check that background out. 1rst at Vocab in the State, 18th in Math, 32nd Geography, 61rst or 65th at Social Studies, 8th in History, 11th in Science, 14th in Chemistry. For the record, English as a subject goes waaaay too damn deep and complicated then ya got 3 more years of it. Barely passed that subject. That is full transparency: location, source of info, background, pysche overview, education, and profession. Sorry for the rant, I get very irritated when people call me a liar or claim I am not who I am. Truth and facts are very important to me, my job, and my greenies; acquisition, summarization, weaponization, and lastly coherent delivery in order of concern. I do my upmost to avoid lying to myself or others, have to face and deal in facts to design solutions for problems.
John Wayne and the Green Barrets tried to give us an idea what they did, it was a movie, but you should watch. George Takai of Star Trek fame was in this as well, they added this song as the movie title. I still thank every service member for what they do for all of us.
I grew up next door to SSG Sadler in Nashville, Tn .His son was named THOR . I never knew that he wrote /sung this until I joined the Army in 84 . What A hero I was so close to and never knew it ! Today , I honor his memory. Steve C US Army , Armor , LTC( ret) .
"The A-Team" was his other hit single! 2 singles, 2 top 10 hits. He was a career 2 for 2!!! (Batting a thousand)
This is a Beautiful Song that gives Credit to the Brave men that gave their all for America. this song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. YES America's BEST.
This is Lyn, my uncle was a Green Beret in Viet Nam. Served 3 tours.
This was played at my father's funeral. He was a Green Beret.
There are doctors and nurses, clerks cooks , etc. So many people do things in service we don't think about! Thank you 😍😍😍
For songs about history try Johnny Horton from the 60’s “Battle of New Orleans” about the war of 1812. And “North to Alaska” And “Sink the Bismarck” About the British sinking a powerful German battleship in WW II. And when the song mentions the British ship “The Hood” it had a crew of about 1400 men and when she got hit by Bismark all, but 3 men died instantly, HMS Hood got hit in the magazine.
Love Johnny Horton!
@@johnsexton2200 Yep! Me too!!!! And I forgot to mention to those who don't know "North to Alaska" was about the gold rush there in the 1890's. And all of these songs were VERY popular in their day! And there are movies, "North to Alaska" and "Sink the Bismarck" But I don't think Johnny's songs made it to either one. As sink the Bismarck was a British production.
It's "The Ballad of Ira Hayes" by Johnny Cash for me (is someone cutting onions in here?). It's a much more gritty song that tells the true, dark and very sad story of an American hero who has inspired thousands of paintings and sculptures based on a photograph of him and 3 other soldiers (all 4 of them from different branches of the military) raising the flag on Iwo Jima. Every American has seen this photo but few know anything about the men in it.
Interesting you mention "North to Alaska" and "The Battle of New Orleans" because I have them and this song on a CD called "Country Classics.". Lots of good stuff on there they could react to. I think they've done one or two. Have they done "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"?
@@NavvyMom Yes, those are great songs. The lyrics of all three of those songs I mentioned by Johnny are forever etched in my mind. Another song I wish they would react to is Marty Robbin's "El Paso". they did a couple of his but not that one. And as far as I can see Johnny Horton would be a new artist for them.
This song makes me cry. Every time I hear it. The song came out when I was six or 7 years old. My dad was in Vietnam. He sent us a reel to reel. He knew I had learned this song by heart. This song and last kiss he had. My mom had me sing it on the reel to reel. My dad never really talked about anything that went on over there or anything. He saw anything. He heard nothing. He was a medevac tailgunner on a helicopter. He told me years later that him and the guys listen to this real to real every night before they went to sleep. I was proud at age 7 to have sung this song for him I'm more proud when he told me that they had listened to her every night. My dad made it home safe but the guys on his helicopter didn't he got an early out because my sister was very very sick. He only like 3 weeks to serve his whole time over there but 2 weeks after he came home his helicopter crashed and all but one died that day.
Although Dad was a Korean War Navy man , I can remember him singing this thru the house even without the album.
A very memorable song that strikes a chord in the hearts of those who serve.
My Dad was to in Korea he was a Seabee I miss him dearly.
My Dad was an MP in the 18th Airborne Corps before he and Mom met. When I was about 4 he became a Green Beret and joined the Florida National Guard’s Special Forces unit.
I put on my uniform and stand tall to show to all that you too can serve, not just in uniform but also support them in anyway possible. I get asked "What do all the ribbons and medals stand for" and I say "achievements of successful accomplishments completing task assigned without question or reservations".
When you see a soldier or sailor walking down the street, in a store or in the cemetery don't thank them for their service but thank them for taking the risk without thought of lost of life or livelihood.
Salutations and respect to all who have served this country in order to protect everybody. I lost 2 uncles and 4 cousins to Viet Nam and Korea. I don't wish that on anybody, but I do know there comes high consequence when making a stand. 100% with our men and women in the military! United we stand!
Great reaction , im retired Army 18B, special forces weapon seargent , I heard this back in the 70s, and John Wayne movie the Green Beret , my dad was in the seals at little Creek in the 60s 70s and forbid me to join the Navy so I joined the Army in 78. Did all my time at Ft Benning and Ft Bragg. God bless.
Bless all who serve,and thank you to all of them for that service. And to you folks for honoring them
My dad loved this song he served in the tail end of WW2, one tour in Korea and 3 tours in Vietnam. He loved this country and I loved him. He's buried in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe New Mexico.
Happy Memorial Day! Shout out in heaven to my five uncle's who fought in WW2 and older cousin Bobby who died🙏 in Veitnam .and younger cousins who served in the Gulf War. GOD bless America 🇺🇸
Thanks guys, this was a big hit and sadly I don't think that would be the case today. I'm so sad what's happening with our Country. Where's the Patriotism ❤‼️
I was so surprised that you reacted to this one because I had not heard this in over 50 years... I bought the record brand new when that came out... There was a whole album of songs.. My other favorite on that album was The Whirlybird Crew ...I was probably 9 or 10 at the time and that would have put it at 1965 or 1966... That brought back a lot of memories... I think I played that record so much that I wore it out... Thanks for reacting to that song... Keep being awesome !!!...
Amber and Jordan thank you for doing this song my dad was a Green Beret is the late 50s early 60s this means so much to me ❤❤❤
This is a great song! Also a deep THANK YOU to all my fellow vets and those who still serve. Although I was not a Green Beret, I am still proud to have served and I have great honor and respect for all my fellow vets and those who still serve
thank you, SSgt Sadler. we are so proud of you and woke the hell out of people that have no clue living thru the Vietnam war. GOD BLESSS YOU. I sweated my high school years of fearing to have to go to a war that we were not committed to win. Seen three of my friends in caskets and thinking I could be the next one. Richard Nixon was one of the worst presidents of all times but i would have kissed he ass when he stopped the draft. You said I'M Not A CROOK. You were a crook, but you might have saved my ass by stopping the draft
My son is Capt. Jared A. Sparrey.... Airborne Rangers U.S. Army..... God Bless you all!!!🙌 🙏 ❤️ STAY STRONG, STAY SAFE 💪 🙏
My family bought the album when new. I still have it, almost 60 years later.
I have the album also. I inherited it from my dad, who was in the US Army for 22 years (1962-1984) & included 13 months in Vietnam.
Parts of ALL our services are trained like this. The elite of all the sevices make us proud....God Bless Them All.....
It brought me to tears then, brings me to tears now all these years later.
This is such a great song & a perfect tribute to our soldiers. Thank u for honoring the True Heroes from this country. & thank u All who have put there lives on the line for us. Ure loved & appreciated beyond words!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the song that awoke the patriotism in my heart, a love for my country that has never faded. I was 7 years old. A lifetime ago. God bless you and your family, and God bless America.
This was a #1 hit, sometime before the anti-war movement really got going.
Sadler himself was a Green Beret. I remember hearing this song on my transistor radio while I was playing with Barbie dolls on my front porch during the Vietnamese war . Good choice for Memorial Day thanks 🇺🇲❤
What a great heartfelt reaction! I loved this song when it came out and had it on a 45 rpm single. It still means a lot to me now.
Always LOVED this song! ❤😢 It never fails to move me and when I try to sing with it, I tear up and I can't sing. 😢😢😢 Thank you for playing this on this special day. USA 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸
I love hearing civilians talk about the military. They’re usually respectful, but most have absolutely no idea about the different branches or what different MOSs do.
Great Song I am remembering My Cousin Sargent First Class James H Zumbrun KIA Vietnam 1-10-1970 Green Beret Special Forces
Watch - Making the Cut !! Sniper , Green Berets, Navy Seals, Army Ranger, Air force P. J s, Marine Reconn Man the Training is so tough !
This was released in1966. During the Vietnam War. Right before the Summer of Love in San Fran in 1967 and Woodstock in 1969. Great song but became quite controversial especially after John Wayne's "The Green Berets" movie. In the middle of this was the Kent State Massacre. RIP everyone. Teen aged solders returning from Vietnam were actually spit on and harassed.
What a time it was.
I remember listening to this in '66. It was a time when all our boys were drafted into the military Sad times....
A moving song from someone who fought for his Country and freedom
Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
This was my first ever vinyl! I loved this song so much when I heard it on the radio, my Dad bought the entire 33⅓ rpm album for me, not just the 45. I was 8-years-old. 🤗
Staff sergeant Sadler is one of America's best.
That always has been my special song, the way he sings it, his demeanour. Bless our men & women who serve this great Country & unfortunately who died for our freedom.the first 4 letters is free, nothing is free. I tried to go in latter Vietnam in USCG, did not know learning disability from birth. Took test and failed. So I have a special heart for all service men & women who put on that uniform. Thank all, thank all. :-))
My late dad loved this song even though he didn't serve in the service but that's ok because he got me hooked on it too.
My grandfather was one of the first Green Beret plus my mom used to babysit this guys daughter
I love this song and listen to it often. I don't think there's been a single time I've heard it that I haven't shed tears. I think of my brother and the many friends I have in the various armed forces. To all who have served, past, present, and future, thank you and God bless you and your families. You all sacrifice so much for the freedoms we have in our Country.
🇬🇧 That made me feel very emotional.
A huge thank you to ALL servicemen/women, here in the UK, and in The United States. 🇬🇧🇺🇲❤🫂🙏
Oldie but a goodie.
I eas stationed in Panama in the 80s. I was TDY in Guatemala City in 1988 and met Barry in a bar called Shakespeare's Pub. He was a true soldier of fortune. A very memorable man.
I cant believe it has taken me to notice you posted a reaction to this song. I used to blast this song as a kid in the 90's and fueled my passion to join the military. (Not in anymore due to an IED in Iraq in 2010 and it was during a time they were making military cuts)
Thanks for what you do. I was 82nd Airborne & worked with the Green Berets. Bad - ass people.
My dad called survival training bug eating school. He was Air Force and went to bug eating school once a year. Had many TDYs. Never knew when he would go, where he was going, or for.. how long. He had different duffle bags packed with deferent uniforms for different environments. Like his desert bag or snow bag, He would come get one and leave. I didn't really think it that weird. It had always been like that. Until my friend was over after school one day. Must have been middle school and dad called and asked that I put his jungle bag on the porch. She asked all these questions of me I didn't have the answers for.
That was the day it hit me that special forces was really odd to grow up around.
I was a team mate of Barry's I proudly spent 20 years proudly under the beret to include 39 months in vietnam
When I was a kid, I bought Barry Sadler's album (ironic because I went on to enlist in the Marine Corps rather than the Army). It included other songs he wrote about service in Vietnam which included serious songs like "The Soldier Has Come Home" which was about memorializing a soldier who gave his life in the service of his country and humorous songs like "Garet Trooper" which was about posers who lie about how much action they've seen when they never even came close. My little sister told a friend who got into the Army Special Forces that I had that album, and he offered to buy it, but I gifted it to him out of mutual respect rather than sell it.