MY TAKE; doses of Wild YAM : Menoizikuls; Midweek Musicalisms

What better way to mark Summer Solstice than with remembrance of a bright star of yesteryear. June 20th would have been the 98th birthday of Audie Murphy. Remember him? I used to love sitting with my dad watching Audie's movies. It was not, however, until I was working my way through the Sabaton catalogue that I discovered the fact that Mr Murphy was (and remains) the most decorated soldier in US history. The song utilises words from one of Audie's poems, as well as reflecting the actions required at Anzio and gives just a hint at the PTSD which haunted him:

And all along the shore
Where cannons still roar
They’re haunting my dreams
They’re still there when I sleep

You can read the full lyrics HERE. In setting up this post, I also discovered the Audie Murphy Research Foundation website.

As this is 'musicalisms' day, after the history episode, I am also supplying the song video in full, as filmed at one of the many festivals the band have played. Then as a bonus, a song written by Audie Murphy for Dean Martin (another June-born boy). Audie wrote several songs, but this is likely his most famous. It is thought to be a self-reflection based on his first marriage, which failed due to the effects of his 'battle fatigue' (now known as PTSD).

10 comments:

Joanne Noragon21 June 2023 at 05:23
Audi was a hero of mine, back when I looked for heroes.
Stephanie21 June 2023 at 10:26
As a youngster I loved Audie Murphy movies. It's been a long time since I've seen one. I was aware of his war record. Thank you for sharing this.
WFT Nobby21 June 2023 at 11:33
Audie Murphy westerns were definitely not part of my childhood and I never knew about the war hero bit. Information that might come in handy at the pub quiz one evening!
Cheers, Gail.
easyweimaraner21 June 2023 at 12:59
impressing and very powerful ... wow!
eileeninmd21 June 2023 at 15:28
Hello,
I am not familiar with Audi, I do know Dean Martin. Thanks for sharing. Take care, enjoy your day!
MadSnapper21 June 2023 at 15:46
way back then, PTSD was not a thing like it is now. They just told them to Get Over It LIKE MEN!
David M. Gascoigne,21 June 2023 at 16:36
It’s one of those names I can drag up from the past, but beyond that I wouldn’t have know much about his background, career or anything else.
My Mind's Eye21 June 2023 at 18:32
Audie Murphy and Dean Martin are favorites here.
Hugs Cecilia
Jenn Jilks22 June 2023 at 01:05
I'd not heard of him! Happy trails! XX
Janice24 June 2023 at 20:49
Well, my cousin, Judy, purchased the home of Audie's sister over in Greenville, TX. That is the area where Audie Murphy was born. Greenville's main street proudly had a street wide banner proclaiming, "Blackest Land, Whitest People". That was finally removed in the 70s I think. The sign is gone forever but Greenville still honors her son. https://www.heraldbanner.com/news/veterans-remembered-honored-during-memorial-day-weekend/article_d99f373c-fcd6-11ed-8106-27d5bb942a55.html. namaste, janice xx