Dear Uncle Sam
Loretta Lynn
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Dear Uncle Sam I know you're a busy man And tonight I write to you through tears with a trembling hand My darling answered when he got that call from you You said you really need him but you don't need him like I do Don't misunderstand I know he's fighting for our land I really love my country but I also love my man He proudly wears the colors of the old red white and blue While I wear a heartache since he left me for you [ trumpet ] Dear Uncle Sam I just got your telegram And I can't believe that this is me shaking like I am For it said I'm sorry to inform you
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Dear Uncle Sam" is categorized under the country music genre.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1966.
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Album Inclusion"Dear Uncle Sam" is part of Loretta Lynn's album "You Ain't Woman Enough."
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Chart PerformanceOn its release, the song peaked at number 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Song ThemeIt's one of the first songs in the country music genre to discuss the physical and emotional cost of the Vietnam War.
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Songwriting CreditLoretta Lynn is the sole writer of "Dear Uncle Sam," which reflects her personal fears for her husband who was drafted during the Vietnam war.
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Singer BackgroundLoretta Lynn, the singer of "Dear Uncle Sam," is touted as the Queen of Country and has had 16 number 1 country hits over her 60 years career.
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Live PerformancesThe song has remained a staple in Lynn's live performances over the years.
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Impactful LyricsThe song includes lyrics like, "No more kisses from him to feel, no more presents to make me feel" which symbolize the pain of loss during the war.
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Cultural landmark"Dear Uncle Sam" stands out as a cultural landmark for its fearless confrontation of a controversial issue at the time – the Vietnam War.
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Contemporary relevanceDespite being written during the Vietnam War era, the anti-war message of "Dear Uncle Sam" remains relevant today.
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RecognitionThe song cemented Loretta Lynn's reputation as a songwriter willing to deal with real and often controversial issues.
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Legacy"Dear Uncle Sam" helped pave the way for more politically charged country songs in the years to follow.
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Voice typeLoretta Lynn is known for her distinctive mezzo-soprano voice, which is clearly evidenced in "Dear Uncle Sam".
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Personal ConnectionThe song has a personal connection as Lynn's husband Oliver "Doo" Lynn was an army man.
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