A Letter From a Soldier (Dear Mama) (Connie Francis)
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- Опубликовано: 22 мар 2012
- Vietnam War songs: rateyourmusic.com/list/JBrumm...
Connie Francis went on many USO tours, including to Vietnam. She said that "visiting and entertaining the troops in Vietnam was my most rewarding experience". Returning from Vietnam in the Christmas of 1967, she made hundreds of phone calls to the families of servicemen. She also toured Vietnam in the spring of 1968. In 1966 she recorded a promotional record for the army: "A Nurse in the US Army" (MGM Records # 13550) - see the link above.
The track "A Letter From a Soldier (Dear Mama)" (MGM Records # MGM 1320) was a heartfelt letter, exchanged between a soldier and his mother, as narrated by the sister. Billboard reported on the song, on 25 June 1966: "Slow building, dramatic lyric ballad is given a warm, emotional reading by Miss Francis for a chart-topping entry". It was arranged and conducted by Larry Wilcox, and recorded on 31 May 1966 in New York.
"Mama just got a letter from Johnny
My brother in Vietnam...
Dear mama, as I lie here in far old Vietnam
I find that I'm thinking of you...
Now I know...how much you mean to me" 
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I cry ever time i play this song. I was in the navy from 1962 to 1966. Lost alot of my buddies over there.
Connie's voice is so powerful and meaningful.... Wow......
All those "soldier songs" never fails to brought tears into my eyes everytime I hear them
oh, the good ole days in the military, listening to connie, night and day, i love you connie, you helped in so many ways, you'll never know !
Might just be the finest Connie Francis song ever. Always makes me think of my childhood friend Raymond Schopman. K.I.A. March 18, 1968 Tet Offensive.
Great American Connie! Hello... todays so-called Celebs, get on you tube and look at
the talent of the past and how they appreciated their country and those that served to keep them FREE & WEALTHY!
.....I HAVE LISTENED TO YOU SINCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL.....THIS SONG JUST GAVE ME THE CHILLS...ONLY THE ITALIAN CAN DO THIS ....
This song did not get the respect and attention it deserved. Great song
She had a beatifull voice , loved her songs !
I found an old record of this at a thrift store. It’s old, worn out and clearly loved…. It’s amazing
Good find :)
@@VietnamWarSongProject definitely! It had a cover up with Connie and inside was the original record. The paper was damaged but the record was in good condition
@@sanfloo_ Excellent. I also have "A Nurse in the US Army" by Connie Francis - an army promo 7" she did, with rare picture sleeve. It used to be on this channel but it got blocked
Old memories with Connie Francis, Elvis are one of my favorite child hood singers.
Her voice is amazing, outstanding
Thanks Connie, so true and beautiful, a man's mother is so dear to his heart although he sometimes learns to late. Your's Bill.
Your far from your people, about to be killed,
there are very few atheists in fox holes.
Correction my friend, please? There are NO atheists in foxholes - none.
Many of the wounded and dying called out to their mothers !
@@PIKCAP that's because smart people aren't in foxholes
dont know what to say .what a voice.yet another great song from the loverly connie francis.bless you connie
This song is beautiful and makes me cry when I listen to it.
I know what you mean, music's my life. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!
Connie Francis is really a good wonderful singer
beautiful voice amazing!
Thank you Connie this means alot to this viet vet
ternura na voz,muito lindo
Just beautiful as only Connie can do.
Qué bonito cantaba Connie Francis, lástima que ahora ya muchos ni la recuerdan, amén que otros ni la conocen.
+Víctor Nava tuve la fortuna de conocerla a los 19 y ahora tengo 23 y sigo sientiendome afortunado saludos
Claro, las personas sensibles al arte, siempre reconocerán la calidad de los grandes cantantes.
Cudowne , piękne. Uwielbiam Connie Franci, jest niepowtarzalna.
Connie should have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom a long time ago .
amen to that and shes not even in the rock and roll hall of fame. they have given her no respect.
Grande grande sempre Connie
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Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years.
It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my RUclips channel am checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕..
AMAZING
A lovely performance from the very talented lady who was a part of our lives all those years ago. Look out for an amazing anti war song called maman by the great Dorothy squires it won't disappoint
DULCE CONNIE FRANCIS😘
a very touching song !
OOO RAH Rose Webb, May 'MAMA' & 'OUR HOLY MOTHER,' Grant thee Special Blessings for a HEALTHY,HAPPY.PROSPEROUS,LONG LIFE' also 'CONNIE for 'NON DE SCOR DI' 'Do not forget 'CONNIE' & all those US MARINES SOUNDING OFF 'MAMA' J.M.'SARGE' USMC -
Fact I couldn't get the sheet music I sang this at a restaurant way back I was ? 17ish with just background guitar cords backing. The room was silent few tears.
Hi dear🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years.
It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my RUclips channel am checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕..
Zita kan rigtig godt lide denne sang, det er fra min ungdom
Airton
Could you please put the whole letter
thank you
Connie's hit making career was over by this time and her support for the war in Vietnam was the nail in the coffin.
Most of the young men sent there were conscripts- so much for freedom. They died and killed for an unjust cause that lost. Connie had a beautiful voice. Let's remember her for it, not her being confined in numerous mental institutions.
By the mid sixties she was reduced to releasing tear jerkers about Mama and brave soldiers. It's a shame as she was talented and still beautiful. Needless to say, this song was a complete flop on the charts. I love Connie Francis dearly but not this song. It's such a pleasure to hear her beautiful voice and see her appear always looking top notch!
Hi dear🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years.
It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my RUclips channel am checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕..
I am proud to say that I burned my draft card during the Vietnam war.