Soldier's Last Letter - Ernest Tubb (Decca) video free download


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Soldier's Last Letter was a country music song released in the United States in 1944. It was written By Redd Stewart and Ernest Tubb.

In 1941, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Redd was drafted into the U.S. Army and sent to the South Pacific. While stationed there with the rank of sergeant, Redd wrote "A Soldier's Last Letter", which Ernest Tubb worked on and recorded in 1944, making it a No.1 hit staying at the top for four weeks out of a seven month stay on the Country charts, and crossing over to the Pop chart Top 20. The B-side of the Ernest Tubb recording of "Soldiers Last Letter" a song entitled, "Yesterday's Tears" peaked at number four on the Juke Box Folk chart. Merle Haggard later had a hit single with the song in 1970.

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11 years ago

Cindy McKay

My Mom used to sing this to me over 60 yrs ago.

11 years ago

Hagfan789

I knew I heard this someplace before.. ;) TUBB!!

11 years ago

Jennett Kohlmeyer

Thanks so much for this tune I love it and it brings back so many memories

11 years ago

dooleykid3

I haven't heard this in years-- something reminded me of it earlier tonight. Been holding back the tears with every word,,,,

12 years ago

Jennifur Sun

i had only heard Merles version and one day coming home with my Vet brother, this song came on and i cried.

12 years ago

Nikki Garrison

My momma use 2 sing this 2 me when i was a lil girl :)

12 years ago

rebelrandle

Brings back of memories of the 40's. I have remembered the words all these years.. God took a lot of men then. I pray for all that are still fighting

12 years ago

severnRon

I love that old man!!! I collect anything and everything by ET.. Have several autographs, almost all his music books, 78's, Lp's.... on and on... He was great!!! I learned to play this on guitar and loved playing it to people and watching them cry LOL...

12 years ago

tanner28624

We love you the Vietnam Vet. Without you we would'nt be here. Canada loves you!

13 years ago

CowboyOld

Thanks so much...I must have listened to this song hundreds of times over the years. Brings back memories of my brother Thurman Wilbur Price, Jr killed in action 3 Nov 1942 on the island of Guadlacanal. He was a squad leader, USMC A/1/2

13 years ago

althazarr

@LZVietnam68 Thank you Sir! I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I've got many more of his that I can post soon too. I love his music.

13 years ago

Robert Nicholas

This Old Vietnam Veteran Loves Ernest Tubb

14 years ago

Wesley Hillman

I luv this song my pastor was n WWII he was n the navy and he was a pearl harbor survivor his brother was killed durin the attack

14 years ago

Paden Thompson

My mother taught me this song when I was about 10yrs old. she played the guitar and sang it to me. She started me in music herself and I thank her for that. She would have been 87 now, She was murdered in Dec. 1986. I thank you for bring back and old very precious memory for me. This video means a lot to me Thank you again. Paden.

14 years ago

althazarr

@75capriceconvertible Thanks! I appreciate the compliment. I have over 20 different players, but this is the one I use the most.

14 years ago

althazarr

@MissPickletoes Thanks Jan! I totally agree with you.

14 years ago

althazarr

@chompo7 Thanks Joe!

14 years ago

althazarr

@sideshowtink Yes, but it tells such a great story. Thanks Tink!

14 years ago

MissPickletoes

A wonderful contribution today. How strange that it still applies today as much as it did back in 1944. Jan

14 years ago

sideshowtink

What a sad song!!

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