Roy Brown Mighty Mighty Man

https://genius.com/Roy-brown-mighty-mighty-man-lyrics

Whoa, I'm a mighty, mighty man, I'm young and I'm in my prime
Yes, I'm a mighty, mighty man, I'm young and I'm in my prime
Well, I don't pick my jobs, I'm ready for any ol' kind

Yes, I'm a real young man, a brand new twenty-five
Yes, I'm a real young man, a brand new twenty-five
Well, I'm willing, I'm able, I'm practically much alive

Well, I'm six-feet-tall, I ain't no hand-me-down
Yes, I'm six-feet-tall and I ain't no hand me down
Well, I got a gal in town who calls me Good Rockin' Brown

Whoa, I'm a single man, I really don't need a wife
Pick up, you gals
Yes, I'm a single man, I really don't need a wife
Yes, I'm gonna stay this way, 'cause' ooh, what a wonderful life

Well, I'm a mighty man, I'm young and I'm in my prime
Yes, a mighty, mighty man, I'm young and I'm in my prime
Whoa, when you want me, holler and I'll be there on time

Well, when there's work to do, send for the mighty one
Yes, when there's work to do, you better send for the mighty one
Yes, he'll stay on the job until the job is done

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Brown_(blues_musician)

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A DEAR JOHN LETTER ~ Jean Shepard & Ferlin Husky (1953)

https://genius.com/Jean-shepard-and-ferlin-husky-a-dear-john-letter-lyrics

Dear John, Oh, how I hate to write
Dear John, I must let you know tonight
That my love for you has died away like grass upon the lawn
And tonight I wed another, Dear John

Recitation:

I was overseas in battle when the postman came to me
And he handed me a letter, I was happy as I could be
For the fighting was all over and the battle had been won
Then I opened up the letter and it started, "Dear John."

Dear John, Oh, how I hate to write
Dear John, I must let you know tonight
That my love for you has died away like grass upon the lawn
And tonight I wed another, Dear John

Recitation:

Will you please send back my picture, my husband wants it now
When I tell you who I'm wedding, you won't care, dear, anyhow
Now the ceremony has started and I'll wed your brother Don
Will you wish us happiness forever, Dear John

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Dear_John_Letter

https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/stanley-r-christianson

STANLEY REUBEN CHRISTIANSON

DETAILS

• RANK: PRIVATE FIRST CLASS
• CONFLICT/ERA: KOREAN WAR
• UNIT/COMMAND:
  COMPANY E, 2D BATTALION, 1ST MARINES,
  1ST MARINE DIVISION (REIN)
• MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. MARINE CORPS
• MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 1950
• MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE: SEOUL, KOREA

 

CITATION

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company E, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Hill 132, in the early morning hours. Manning one of the several listening posts covering approaches to the platoon area when the enemy commenced the attack, Pfc. Christianson quickly sent another marine to alert the rest of the platoon. Without orders, he remained in his position and, with full knowledge that he would have slight chance of escape, fired relentlessly at oncoming hostile troops attacking furiously with rifles, automatic weapons, and incendiary grenades. Accounting for seven enemy dead in the immediate vicinity before his position was overrun and he himself fatally struck down, Pfc. Christianson, by his superb courage, valiant fighting spirit, and devotion to duty, was responsible for allowing the rest of the platoon time to man positions, build up a stronger defense on that flank, and repel the attack with 41 of the enemy destroyed, many more wounded, and three taken prisoner. His self-sacrificing actions in the face of overwhelming odds sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. Pfc. Christianson gallantly gave his life for his country.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_R._Christianson

I'd Rather Die Young (Than Grow Old Without You)

https://genius.com/Tom-t-hall-id-rather-die-young-than-grow-old-without-you-lyrics

[Verse 1:]
I'd rather die young than grow old without you
So don't ever leave me whatever you do
Though others may tempt you and tell you they care
You'll find only sorrow in a secret affair

[Chorus:][x2]
I'd rather die young than grow old all alone
Please tell me you love me let me, call you my own
To see someone's picture where my picture hung
Believe me my darling I'd rather die young

https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/victor-h-espinoza

VICTOR H ESPINOZA

DETAILS

• RANK:CORPORAL
• CONFLICT/ERA:KOREAN WAR
• UNIT/COMMAND:
  COMPANY A, 23D INFANTRY REGIMENT,
  2D INFANTRY DIVISION
• MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH:U.S. ARMY
• MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE:AUGUST 1, 1952
• MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE:CHORWON, KOREA

 

CITATION

Corporal Victor H. Espinoza distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an Acting Rifleman in Company A, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Chorwon, Korea on August 1, 1952. On that day, Corporal Espinoza and his unit were responsible for securing and holding a vital enemy hill. As the friendly unit neared its objective, it was subjected to a devastating volume of enemy fire, slowing its progress. Corporal Espinoza, unhesitatingly and being fully aware of the hazards involved, left his place of comparative safety and made a deliberate one man assault on the enemy with his rifle and grenades, destroying a machinegun and killing its crew. Corporal Espinoza continued across the fire-swept terrain to an exposed vantage point where he attacked an enemy mortar position and two bunkers with grenades and rifle fire, knocking out the enemy mortar position and destroying both bunkers and killing their occupants. Upon reaching the crest, and after running out of rifle ammunition, he called for more grenades. A comrade who was behind him threw some Chinese grenades to him. Immediately upon catching them, he pulled the pins and hurled them into the occupied trenches, killing and wounding more of the enemy with their own weapons. Continuing on through a tunnel, Corporal Espinoza made a daring charge, inflicting at least seven more casualties upon the enemy who were fast retreating into the tunnel. Corporal Espinoza was quickly in pursuit, but the hostile fire from the opening prevented him from overtaking the retreating enemy. As a result, Corporal Espinoza destroyed the tunnel with TNT, called for more grenades from his company, and hurled them at the enemy troops until they were out of reach. Corporal Espinoza’s incredible display of valor secured the vital strong point and took a heavy toll on the enemy, resulting in at least fourteen dead and eleven wounded. Corporal Espinoza’s extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_H._Espinoza

Roy Brown - Good Rockin' Tonight 1947

https://genius.com/Roy-brown-good-rockin-tonight-lyrics

[Chorus]
Well, I heard the news there's good rocking tonight
Well, I'm gonna hold my baby as tight as I can
Tonight she'll know I'm a mighty, mighty man
I heard the news, there's good rocking tonight

[Chorus]
Oh, yes! I heard the news, there's good rockin' tonight
Well, I'm gonna hold my baby as tight as I can
Tonight she'll know I'm a mighty, mighty man
I heard the news, there's good rockin' tonight

[Verse 1]
Well, meet me in a hurry behind the barn
Don't be afraid, I'll do you no harm
I want you to bring my rocking shoes
'Cause tonight I'm gonna rock away all my blues
I heard the news, there's good rocking tonight

[Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 2]
Oh, yes! I heard the news, there's good rockin' tonight
Well, I'll hold my baby as tight as I can
Tonight she'll know I'm a mighty, mighty man
I heard the news, there's good rockin' tonight

[Verse 3]
Well, Deacon Jones and Elder Brown
Two of the slickest cats in town
They'll be there just waitin' to see
Stomping and jumping at the jamboree
Like, hey man! There's good rockin' tonight

[Verse 4]
Well, Sweet Lorraine, Sioux City Sue
Sweet Georgia Brown, Caldonia, too!
They'll all be there shouting like mad
Like, "Hoy, sister! Hoy, sister! Ain't you glad?
We heard the news There's good rockin' tonight"

[Outro]
Oh yes, we'll rock tonight
Hey hey, we'll rock tonight
Hoy hoy, we'll rock tonight
Hey hey, we'll rock tonight
I heard the news, there's good rockin' tonight!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Rocking_Tonight

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Purple Heart

https://www.bluegrassnet.com/lyrics/a-purple-heart

Verse
Another heart is broken, another home so sad
Another message has been sent to his Mom and Dad
Your son was killed in action was the way the message read
Your son will not be coming home, they told me he was dead

Chorus
They sent him to the Desert*, his heart was young and gay
It's hard for me to realize they'll bring him home this way
His troubles are all over, his work on earth is done
A mother has a purple heart in memory of her son

Verse
Just a few short months ago he was here with me
And then they called his number to go across the sea
I still can hear his smiling voice and see his curly head
Oh somehow I just can't believe our baby boy is dead

Chorus

Verse**
I know that he is happy in his home up in the sky,
Where he won’t have to fight in wars or see his buddies die.
Jesus now has called him to live with him on high.
I wish I could have seen him, but we’ll meet him by and by.

Chorus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_%26_Jesse

https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/charles-l-gilliland

DETAILS

• RANK: CORPORAL (RANK AT TIME OF ACTION: PRIVATE FIRST CLASS)
• CONFLICT/ERA: KOREAN WAR
• UNIT/COMMAND:
  COMPANY I, 7TH INFANTRY REGIMENT,
  3D INFANTRY DIVISION
• MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
• MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE: APRIL 25, 1951
• MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE: TONGMANG-NI, KOREA

 

CITATION

Cpl. Gilliland, a member of Company I, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. A numerically superior hostile force launched a coordinated assault against his company perimeter, the brunt of which was directed up a defile covered by his automatic rifle. His assistant was killed by enemy fire, but Cpl. Gilliland, facing the full force of the assault, poured a steady fire into the foe, which stemmed the onslaught. When two enemy soldiers escaped his raking fire and infiltrated the sector, he leaped from his foxhole, overtook and killed them both with his pistol. Sustaining a serious head wound in this daring exploit, he refused medical attention and returned to his emplacement to continue his defense of the defile. His unit was ordered back to new defensive positions, but Cpl. Gilliland volunteered to remain to cover the withdrawal and hold the enemy at bay. His heroic actions and indomitable devotion to duty prevented the enemy from completely overrunning his company positions. Cpl. Gilliland's incredible valor and supreme sacrifice reflect lasting glory upon himself and are in keeping with the honored traditions of the military service.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_L._Gilliland

Draft Board Blues

https://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/d/draftboardblues.html

Uncle Sam is callin', honey, and I must go
Uncle Sam is callin', honey, and I must go
I'm gonna miss you baby, every day you know

For twelve long months I'll keep you on my mind
For twelve long months I'll keep you on my mind
You might as well be laughin' as wringin' your hands and cryin'

(Piano Solo)

I see that train a-comin', I can hear that whistle blow
I see that train a-comin', I can hear that whistle blow
So goodbye baby, gotta pack my clothes and go

Uncle Sam, Uncle Sam, I hear you callin' me
Uncle Sam, Uncle Sam, I hear you callin' me
And I'm a-leavin' today, leavin' on that ol' IC

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff_Bruner

https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/john-e-kilmer

JOHN EDWARD KILMER

DETAILS

• RANK:HOSPITAL CORPSMAN
• CONFLICT/ERA:KOREAN WAR
• UNIT/COMMAND:
  ATTACHED TO DUTY AS A MEDICAL CORPSMAN WITH A MARINE RIFLE COMPANY,
  1ST MARINE DIVISION
• MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH:U.S. NAVY
• MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE:AUGUST 13, 1952
• MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE:KOREA

 

CITATION

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action against enemy aggressor forces. With his company engaged in defending a vitally important hill position well forward of the main line of resistance during an assault by large concentrations of hostile troops, HC Kilmer repeatedly braved intense enemy mortar, artillery, and sniper fire to move from one position to another, administering aid to the wounded and expediting their evacuation. Painfully wounded himself when struck by mortar fragments while moving to the aid of a casualty, he persisted in his efforts and inched his way to the side of the stricken marine through a hail of enemy shells falling around him. Undaunted by the devastating hostile fire, he skillfully administered first aid to his comrade and, as another mounting barrage of enemy fire shattered the immediate area, unhesitatingly shielded the wounded man with his body. Mortally wounded by flying shrapnel while carrying out this heroic action, HC Kilmer, by his great personal valor and gallant spirit of self-sacirfice in saving the life of a comrade, served to inspire all who observed him. His unyielding devotion to duty in the face of heavy odds reflects the highest credit upon himself and enhances the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for another.

Betty Hutton - He's A Demon, He's A Devil, He's A Doll (1950)

https://genius.com/Betty-hutton-hes-a-demon-hes-a-devil-hes-a-doll-lyrics

[Verse]
Everyone tells me he's no good
He doesn't love me like he should
I would forget him if I only could

[Chorus]
He's a demon
He's a devil
He's a doll

[Verse]
That man can look me in the eye
And tell the biggest, sweetest lie
And I forget that lipstick on his tie

[Chorus]
He's a demon
He's a devil
A doll

[Verse]
Sometimes I make up my mind
That I'll stop being so blind
And tell him off real bad

[Bridge]
But then he turns on those charms
And there I am in his arms
And I forget why I'm mad

[Verse]
I ought to tell him "drop dead!"
But I keep loving him instead
My momma must have dropped me on my head

[Chorus]
He's a demon
He's a devil
A doll

[Verse]
Sometimes he thrills me through and through
Sometimes he's sweet, sometimes he's true
Sometimes I wish he were in Timbuktu

[Chorus]
He's a demon
He's a devil
He’s a doll

[Verse]
He says he'll call for me late at night
And take me out somewhere to dine
Then staggers in and sings "Sweet Adeline"

[Chorus]
He's a darling
He's a dreamboat
He's a dog
[Bridge]
I had the measles at two, the chicken pocks and the flu
My whooping cough was grim
I had the itch and the mumps, the poison ivy and clumps
To top it, now I've got him

[Verse]
He's a palooka, he's a brute
He drives me crazy but he's cute
Why do I love a guy I ought to shoot

[Chorus]
He's a demon
He is a devil
He is a doll

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Hutton

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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS - WAR NEWS BLUES

https://www.oldielyrics.com/lyrics/lightnin_hopkins/war_news_blues.html

You may turn your radio on soon in the morning, sad news every day
You may turn your radio on soon in the morning, sad news every day
Yes, you know, I got a warning, trouble is on its way

Poor children running, crying, "Whoa, mama, mama, now what shall we do?"
Poor children running, crying, "Whoa, mama, mama, now what shall we do?"
"Yes" she said, "You had better pray, children, same thing is happening to mama too"

I'm gonna dig me a hole this morning, dig it deep down in the ground
I'rn gonna dig me a hole this morning, dig it deep down in the ground
So if it should happen to drop a bomb around somewhere, I can't hear the echo when it sounds

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightnin%27_Hopkins

https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/william-h-thompson

DETAILS

• RANK: PRIVATE FIRST CLASS
• CONFLICT/ERA: KOREAN WAR
• UNIT/COMMAND:
  COMPANY M, 24TH INFANTRY REGIMENT,
  25TH INFANTRY DIVISION
• MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
• MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE: AUGUST 6, 1950
• MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE: NEAR HAMAN, KOREA

 

CITATION

Pfc. Thompson distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. While his platoon was reorganizing under cover of darkness, fanatical enemy forces in overwhelming strength launched a surprise attack on the unit. Pfc. Thompson set up his machine gun in the path of the onslaught and swept the enemy with withering fire, pinning them down momentarily, thus permitting the remainder of his platoon to withdraw to a more tenable position. Although hit repeatedly by grenade fragments and small-arms fire, he resisted all efforts of his comrades to induce him to withdraw, steadfastly remained at his machine gun and continued to deliver deadly, accurate fire until mortally wounded by an enemy grenade. Pfc. Thompson's dauntless courage and gallant self-sacrifice reflect the highest credit on himself and uphold the esteemed traditions of military service.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Thompson_(Medal_of_Honor,_1950)

Tex Beneke - A Wonderful Guy (BEST QUALITY)

https://genius.com/Tex-beneke-a-wonderful-guy-lyrics

[Verse 1]
I'm as corny as Kansas in August
I'm as normal as blueberry pie
No more a smart little girl with no heart
I have found me a wonderful guy

I am in a conventional dither
With a conventional star in my eye
And you will note there's a lump in my throat
When I speak of that wonderful guy

[Verse 2]
I'm as trite and as gay as a daisy in May
A cliché coming true
I'm bromidic and bright as a moon-happy night
Pourin' light on the dew

[Verse 3]
I'm as corny as Kansas in August
High as a flag on the Fourth of July
If you'll excuse an expression I use
I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love with a wonderful guy

[Verse 4]
No more a smart little girl with no heart
I have found me a wonderful guy
I'm as trite and as gay as a daisy in May
A cliché coming true
I'm bromidic and bright as a moon-happy night
Pouring light on the dew

[Verse 5]
I'm as corny as Kansas in August
High as a flag on the Fourth of July
If you'll excuse an expression I use
I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love with a wonderful guy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_in_Love_with_a_Wonderful_Guy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Beneke

Younger generation gamers might also know this one from:

"When They Drop The Atomic Bomb" || American Anti-Communist Song (1951)

https://genius.com/Jackie-doll-when-they-drop-the-atomic-bomb-lyrics

There will soon be an end to this cold and wicked war
When those hard headed Communists get what they're lookin' for
Only one thing that will stop them and their atrocious bunch
If General MacArthur drops an atomic bomb

Now over in Korea our boys have fought and fell
But they died just like heroes amid the many shot and killed
They had their hands tied behind them and were murdered by the score
By those dirty minded Communists who started this sad war

There'll be fire, dust and metal flying all around
And the radioactivity will burn them to the ground
If there's any Commies left they'll be all on the run
If General MacArthur drops an atomic bomb

Old hard headed Joe will be feelin' mighty blue
When he finds out he's bitten off more than he can chew
For his aggression will be ended and the job will be well done
If General MacArthur drops an atomic bomb

Old MacArthur has the power to stop those murderin' thieves
And he’ll make them sorry for their underhanded schemes
Just leave it to the general for he really has the nerve
To give no good Communists just what they deserve

There'll be fire, dust and metal flying all around
And the radioactivity will burn their playhouse down
If there's any Commies left they'll be all on the run
If General MacArthur drops an atomic bomb

https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/charles-j-loring-jr

DETAILS

• RANK: MAJOR
• CONFLICT/ERA: KOREAN WAR
• UNIT/COMMAND:
  80TH FIGHTER-BOMBER SQUADRON,
  8TH FIGHTER-BOMBER WING
• MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. AIR FORCE
• MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 1952
• MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE: NEAR SNIPER RIDGE, KOREA

 

CITATION

Maj. Loring distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. While leading a flight of four F-80 type aircraft on a close support mission, Maj. Loring was briefed by a controller to dive-bomb enemy gun positions which were harassing friendly ground troops. After verifying the location of the target, Maj. Loring rolled into his dive bomb run. Throughout the run, extremely accurate ground fire was directed on his aircraft. Disregarding the accuracy and intensity of the ground fire, Maj. Loring aggressively continued to press the attack until his aircraft was hit. At approximately 4,000 feet, he deliberately altered his course and aimed his diving aircraft at active gun emplacements concentrated on a ridge northwest of the briefed target, turned his aircraft 45 degrees to the left, pulled up in a deliberate, controlled manuever, and elected to sacrifice his life by diving his aircraft directly into the midst of the enemy emplacements. His selfless and heroic action completely destroyed the enemy gun emplacement and eliminated a dangerous threat to United Nations ground forces. Maj. Loring's noble spirit, superlative courage, and conspicuous self-sacrifice in inflicting maximum damage on the enemy exemplified valor of the highest degree, and his actions were in keeping with the finest traditions of the U.S. Air Force.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_J._Loring_Jr.