Luang Prabang
Patrick Sky
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When I came back from Luang Prabang I didn't have a thing where my balls used to hang, But I got a wood medal and a fine harangue. Now I'm a fucking hero. Mourn your dead land of the free! If you want to be a hero follow me. Mourn your dead land of the free! If you want to be a hero follow me. And now the boys all envy me: I fought for Christian Democracy With nothing but air where my balls used to be. Now I'm a fucking hero Mourn your dead land of the free! If you want to be a hero follow me. Mourn your dead land of the free! If you want to be a hero follow me. When one and twenty cannon thunder Into the bloody wild blue yonder For a patriotic ball-less wonder. Now I'm a fucking hero. Mourn your dead land of the free! If you want to be a hero follow me. Mourn your dead land of the free! If you want to be a hero follow me. In Luang Prabang there is a spot Where the corpses of your brothers rot, And every corpse is a patriot, And every corpse is a hero. Mourn your dead land of the free! If you want to be a hero follow me. Mourn your dead land of the free! If you want to be a hero follow me.
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Written by: DAVE VAN RONK
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition and Philosophy"Luang Prabang" by Patrick Sky is a song that interweaves its narrative through the point of view of a soldier dying on the battlefield. The lyrics are a sober look at the complexities of war and the profound impact it has on the people involved.
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Origin of Song TitleThe title "Luang Prabang" refers to Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Laos, a country that was severely impacted during the Vietnam War, reflecting Sky's anti-war sentiment.
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Historical ContextThe song was released in 1965, during the heat of the Vietnam War. It was a significant part of the anti-war movement of the 1960s and 1970s.
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Singer's journeyPatrick Sky was known for his folk songs which often included political undertones. Sky's combat experience as an Air Force Reservist partially influenced the composition of "Luang Prabang".
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Artistic Influence"Luang Prabang" has influenced several other artists, including Dave Van Ronk who made his own cover of the song. It has even made its way into literature, as it is quoted in the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “The Killer Angels”.
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Public Reception"Luang Prabang" was initially deemed too controversial for radio play due to its vivid depiction of war. However, the song has persisted and continues to be an influential anti-war anthem.
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Song's usage in MediaDespite its controversial nature, "Luang Prabang" has been featured in several documentaries about the Vietnam War, including "Dear America: Letters Home From Vietnam".
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Discography"Luang Prabang" is featured in the album "A Harvest of Gentle Clang", Patrick Sky's third album. The song is noted for being a departure from the softer, more traditional folk songs that Patrick Sky was known for at the outset of his career.
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Record CompanyThough highly controversial, Vanguard Records produced the album "A Harvest of Gentle Clang" which included "Luang Prabang". Vanguard Records was known for being a major label for folk artists in the 1960s and 70s.
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Legacy of song"Luang Prabang" is now often considered a classic anti-war song. Its brutally honest and poignant portrayal of the realities of war have seen it used in journalistic and educational contexts to educate about the Vietnam War and the anti-war movement of the 60s.
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