The Ballad of Paladin
Johnny Western
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Have gun will travel, reads the card of a man A knight without armor in a savage land His fast gun hire, heeds the calling wind A soldier of fortune, is a man called --- Pal-a- din Paladin, Paladin, where do you roam Paladin, Paladin, far, far from home He travels on to where ever he must A chess knight of silver is his badge of trust There are campfire legends that the plainsmen sing Of the man with the gun, of the man called --- Pal-a- din. [C] Paladin, Paladin, [F] where do you [C] roam Paladin, Paladin, [F] far, far from [C] home [F] Far from [C] home, [F] far from [C] home.
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Written by: Johnny Western, Richard Boone, Sam Rolfe
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13 facts about this song
Background Information"The Ballad of Paladin" is a country song performed by American singer, actor, and radio host, Johnny Western.
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ComposerThe song was composed by Western himself along with Richard Boone and Sam Rolfe.
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Soundtrack"The Ballad of Paladin" was used as the theme song for the popular television series "Have Gun - Will Travel" that aired from 1957-1963.
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Paladin CharacterThe song is based on the character 'Paladin,' who is a well-educated and sophisticated gunfighter in the American West during the late 19th century.
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Song TraitsThe song beautifully captures the complexities of the character, the dangerous nature of his work, and his underlying sense of morality and justice.
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Different Versions and CoversA number of artists have delivered their renditions of "The Ballad of Paladin" but Johnny Western's version remains the most popular.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in Johnny Western’s 1962 album "Have Gun, Will Travel."
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GenreThe song falls in the country genre, but it also has elements of folk and television soundtrack.
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Song PopularityDespite its origin as a TV theme song, "The Ballad of Paladin" gained considerable recognition, ending up as one of Johnny Western's most well-known songs.
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Song InfluenceThe song, along with the show, became part of American pop culture during the ’50s and ’60s. The character of Paladin and his catchphrase "Have gun, will travel" became a symbol of rugged individualism, influencing numerous western themes in film and television.
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Song LengthThe studio-recorded version of the song by Johnny Western runs for just over two minutes.
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Crossover Appeal"The Ballad of Paladin" has found fans not just among country music or western theme lovers, but also among the general audience who appreciate its musical value and storytelling.
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LegacyOver half a century after its creation, "The Ballad of Paladin" remains a notable composition, demonstrating the potential for popular television themes to have a lifespan beyond the series they were written for. It contributes to the enduring legacy of the western genre in music and popular culture.
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