Soldier of Love (Lay Down Your Arms)
Arthur Alexander
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Lay down your arms of love And surrender to me Lay down your arms of love And love me peacefully, yeah Use your arms for loving me Baby that's the way it's got to be There ain't no reason for you to be bad For you're the woman and I love you so So forget the other boys, cause my love is real Come off your battlefield Lay down your arms of love And love me peacefully Lay down your arms of love And love me tenderly, yeah Use your arms for hold me tight Baby I don't want to fight no more The weapons you're using Are hurting me bad And someday you're going to see Cause my love for you baby Is the truest you've ever had A soldier of love is hard to be Lay down your arms of love And love me peacefully Lay down your arms of love And surrender to me, yeah Use your arms for squeezing And please the one that you want to hold Soldier of love Baby lay down your arms Soldier of love Baby lay down your arms
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Written by: Buzz Cason, Tony Moon
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5 facts about this song
Arthur Alexander1. "Soldier of Love (Lay Down Your Arms)" was initially performed by Arthur Alexander in 1962.
2. Though Alexander's original version was not largely successful in the mainstream charts, it did enjoy some success in the R&B charts.
3. Arthur Alexander is a renowned R&B artist who has a number of notable hits beside this song, like "You Better Move On" and "Anna (Go to Him)".
4. Alexander's version of the song has been covered by a variety of artists, his soulful vocals and music style influencing a number of musicians across genres.
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The Beatles1. "The Soldier of Love" song was covered by the Beatles during a 1963 recording for the BBC radio program "Pop Goes the Beatles".
2. The Beatles' cover was not officially released on an album until 1994 when it was included on the compilation album, "Live at the BBC".
3. The Beatles were fans of Arthur Alexander and also covered future Alexander hits like "You Better Move On" and "Anna (Go to Him)".
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Marshall Crenshaw1. Marshall Crenshaw, an American musician and singer-songwriter covered "Soldier of Love" for his debut album in 1982.
2. Crenshaw's rendition of the song was well-received critically, with reviewers praising his interpretation of the song.
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Pearl Jam1. Pearl Jam, known for their grunge and hard rock style, also covered "Soldier of Love" during their live performances.
2. The song was included as a B-side on the band’s 1998 single "Last Kiss", which peaked at number two on the Billboard charts.
3. Pearl Jam is known for their varied cover songs, with "Soldier of Love" being one of the notable standouts, showcasing their versatility and homage to diverse musical roots.
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General1. Despite not being a hit upon its initial release, "Soldier of Love (Lay Down Your Arms)" has become a widely covered and respected song among diverse artists.
2. The song, which features themes of love and longing, has garnered a timeless popularity, making it a memorable track in numerous discographies.
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