Buffy Sainte-Marie - 'Universal Soldier'

[@deenababie]

Oh my beautiful Uncle Billy. William Kested. 2 tours in Vietnam. Survived Khe Sanh at The Hill only to come home and survive a massive fire. Raised 3 children with the love of his life. Both gone along with their eldest. I was lucky to be his niece. Semper fi Uncle Billy. 1946-1996

[@richardkorejwo6398]

Listened to this song for almost 55 years and it still makes me cry. Real Music of my youth ,what a time it was

[@myfriendjordan]

Me too

[@felixmadison5736]

As a severely wounded veteran of the Vietnam War when I was a young man of 20 in 1969, this song hits home. You nailed it Buffy.

[@marshallsilva9389]

Young hippie from Berkeley was growing pot up in Northern Washington State in 1972 w an ex Army Ranger Capt. He loved Steve Miller n said over there he played Miller out on the fire base. He was 6ft 4in of 'wompin stompin whale blubber' but after 3tours seeing the light of the insanity behind it was time to seek other ways. I found myself then trying imagine guys out on the fire 🔥 base listening to Steve Miller Band's SPACE COWBOY, DON'T LET THEM TURN U ROUND or I'LL NEVER KILL ANOTHER MAN... so poignant the power of music really hit home. But we knew that then, the song was mightier than the sword (and army generals n sleezy back room politician schemers) ✌️ He loved this 💯 : "Well don't you let the army general burn the world Burn the world, burn the world Well don't let the army general burn this world You got to keep on walkin', keep on talkin' Marchin' to the freedom land"

[@deenababie]

Thank you for your service

[@patrickjenkins3109]

Good bless, thank you for your service

[@Erhudreamer]

Thanks Buffy.There are TOO many songs that STILL make sense....

[@merlegoetz2531]

I grew up at the same time as Buffy and with different influences we came to the same place. I bought into this being the Age of Aquarius. I listen today on the verge of tears praying for the men and women forced by their country or circumstances to have to take up arms. I wonder why as a species we even deserve to exist?

[@marshallaw531]

' He never sees the writing on the wall ' Thank you Buffy, every line You sing carries meaning.

[@ellandelachapelle]

Yeah it was Donovan who made this song popular. We knew it by heart in those days! (I still do. Only this time I´m crying.)

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

Especially today.

[@prettybluefox]

Beautiful version of a most powerful song. I can't listen to this without crying.

[@andygibson7390]

Haven't heard this song in years, brilliant 👏

[@bogtrottername7001]

This war in Ukraine made me recall this magnificent song writing.

[@colerainfan1143]

What a great song.

[@philharnden243]

I AM PART CHEROKEE INDAIN AND I REALLY LOVE BUFFY.................................

[@pierremaes5453]

THIS is SO true and ... POWERFUL !

[@jimoneear2327]

In the late 1960's this was a song that motivated me as well as one which brought tears to my eyes (and still does). Coupled with the Quaker Action Group's voyage to North and South Vietnam aboard the sailing ship Phoenix, it forced me to look at my soul. I subsequently left the US in 1970 for Canada and have never looked back. Thank you Buffy.

[@4202cvinc]

I saw Donavan in Scottsdale, Az many years ago. I was a fan long before then. His music had a nice new sound with age. It was a wonderful small venue concert.

[@flowergrannyjanet]

Sadly still so relevant. Blessing to this woman

[@raykirkham5357]

Buffy has always been on the right side.

[@dragonflybumblebee111]

Good job buffy... I love your songs

[@conradreslock8309]

Brings back so many memories. Haunting lyrics, voice Buffy

[@WhirledPeasFursure]

Thanks for sharing this... NO MORE WAR.. (pray for Ukrainian and Russian peace, Putin stop being a jerk,, US don't push a war, N Korea stop flexing your muscles too,, everybody just sit down and share your mama's and aunties' cook'en)

[@wheatpuff]

This is a such a clever and beautiful song that no one seems to know but history only makes more relevant and true.

[@0guiteo]

This is an incredible song from an incredibly talented songwriter.

[@ItsSpecialHands]

Christ, Buffy's voice always has so much power in it.

[@UncleJams]

Buffy Sainte-Marie is an amazing person. She lives in a world with a lot of trouble for people. She answers we can live with. She loves and shows us who listen how to learn and feel batter.

[@kimkochel6754]

Love love love Buffy Sainte Marie. I am reading her autobiography right now. It is a most excellent read. Love and Prayers from Canada 🇨🇦❤🙏🕊

[@oleriis-vestergaard6844]

Vibrato Queen Buffy - never forgotten voice and never forgotten movie Soldier Blue from back then

[@Bluediamond200]

Gives me shivers every time I hear this song..thanks Buffy it really touches the heart

[@carolsidney7384]

this is so true and relevant. Blessed be brothers and sisters.

[@UncleJams]

This is an amazing song. And it is all Buffy

[@UncleJams]

Here is a perfect song to teach those who don't know how to learn the way to do the write thing. Bless Buffy!!!!!!

[@rebekkad.2092]

I love her and I love this song. So powerful.

[@davehooper4498]

Awesome singer I love her

[@barbaraoconnor9698]

Wow what a terrific voice blown away by that magical voice and the beautiful lyrics so talented

[@Microplancakes]

I’ve always loved this!! Thank you Buffy!!

[@johnlambert3882]

When will we ever learn???❤️

[@philpinckley1720]

Absolutely incredible!

[@MarkAllison57]

I watched this again the other night fantastic all three of them thanks for posting it

[@dizocilpine]

she wrote it and Donovan turned it into something beautiful

[@richardhornbostel3958]

I’ve never heard Donovan’s version

[@missasinenomine]

I agree. Donovan's version is more musically appealing.

[@theunlimitedchannel2022]

A Great Song! Thankyou

[@alansimon1354]

Beautifully sung ❤

[@dennismulligan3481]

This song moved me. Thank you.

[@robertparkinson6919]

I see Donovan there, this takes me back xxx.

[@uk80]

Peace and love.

[@michaelmcloughlin8237]

Michael McLoughlin I lucky enough to see her do this live at Town Hall in N,Y,C, about '70-

[@dsbgrace]

so marvellous!

[@torrerodriguez3783]

Chilling

[@maikonleow4078]

Gosh!!! Buffy , you made me cry :(

[@joelburch1542]

I have been a universal soldier, fighting other universal soldiers, and others like us are fighting today.

[@winemeister]

We are nearly all universal soldiers, we have to accept responsibility for things that are done in our name and for our advancement.

[@carolebraidner3212]

So good 👍

[@UncleJams]

The best song writer

[@gabrielhaven1394]

We love you Buffy....

[@catdelgado6669]

Had to listen to this today.

[@edwarddawson7653]

A beautiful women who we should all listen to x

[@doda26]

This is so true. With great respect to the veterans all over the Earth. One day we will stop these wars.

[@winemeister]

You've missed the point, we are all universal soldiers, we all share the blame for what happens, we're all causing the disputes.

[@jean-pierredevent970]

A good soul.

[@natemofield281]

I love First Aid Kits cover of this song.

[@rayellery7596]

how appropriate this is in 2022

[@robertgalloway3771]

The Native Indian fought each other, but at the end ! these people have respect for each other and the WORLD we live in. A true people dis-possessed after giving invaders the hand of friendship and helping them survive. Wounded Knee a disgrace REVENGE FOR WHAT??? There are people around the World who can not their keep noses out of other peoples business!!

[@cinerama5]

Great song. Donavan does it well also.

[@niehljang5740]

The one and only song

[@dennysmith7862]

"He's a Catholic, a Hindu, an Atheist a Jane, a Buddhist, and a Baptist and a Jew..." ... "but without him how would Hitler have condemned him at Dachau... Without him Caesar would've stood alone..." "without him all this killing can't go on..." Man's inhumanity to his fellow man... The song "Daylight Again" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young about Civil war is also so poignantly movingly apt.

[@arturoborski5909]

Beautiful... xo ... :)

[@ggbythesea9231]

Love You.. Bless You.. Thank YOU..Wado🦅

[@DarnYarnies]

Lol this planet. Planet earth. Goddess paradise

[@lindafraser4169]

Buffy, this is a great song - considering what is going on now with Russia and the Ukraine.

[@sadies2820]

...and still the wars go on..........

[@lars-henningpersson5866]

Still true. What have change, nothing !

[@johnlawrence2757]

Donovan was writing this kind of song over here at that time. Is that Mr. Leitch sitting stage right up there?

[@sjladuke75]

Thinking of all the brave, courageous, strong souls in Ukraine fighting against Putin for their freedom against his Dictatorship & oppression. #IStandWithUkraine🇺🇦☮️🌻

[@marshallsilva9389]

Bob Dylan received Nobel Prize, but for that recognition accepted it in little part for all of u minstrel bards 👏

[@DarnYarnies]

And i only just woke up my nervous system…. With the big bang… kelly had to go through that it scared the shit out of her but she embraced it all and took all the pain… her body is existence until i decide further

[@davidgregoroff2168]

Looked like Donovan sitting there to. :)

[@shanemcnally2069]

Yes it is... and Roger Cook

[@dharmabum69b]

to reiterate a quote from the 60's "Fighting for peace, is like fucking for virginity."

[@mrsmith4662]

You can't better this.

[@TerryR67]

Happy Birthday Buffy St. Marie! Good to hear this at the end of another week of horror in the USA.

[@copthis5978]

Fantastic i think she should send a copy to Putin give him something to think about Love from Australia Buffy. 💋

[@johnkok4186]

A song written by Donovan

[@hillsher]

Donovan sang this and his version was very popular. However Buffy wrote it.

[@nia4me1]

Soldier Blue

[@anotherholly7447]

💖

[@a-trainmcl4796]

man, the Donovan version is so much better. One of the greatest songs ever for sure

[@judireed1331]

Put an end to war!!

[@DarnYarnies]

So please help the underdog of t his planet she’s been through hell and heaven but she says its better to love than never have loved at all

[@peterilcken8865]

peter . Holland . 🧡

[@bartonseagrave9605]

Poor old Donovan, he wanted to sing Universal Soldier.

[@catrabbitowner]

The transcript is very inaccurate, but it still makes the point

[@jenniferrutter9364]

Is that donavan at her side????

[@picmenose]

Yes.

[@elizabethwalker7864]

Very apt for today, March 10, 2022, as Russia invades Ukraine

[@railmaster.7752]

Isn"t that like Donovan Leitch sitting next to her?

[@cathymorrison4953]

🧡🇨🇦🧡

[@missasinenomine]

Donovan changes the name "Dachau" to something else. Lebau? Lebow?

[@isabellearnaud5695]

❣️👌✊🏽🗽💐💐💐🦋🦋🦋

[@Bodhi-the-Great]

Donovan

[@kundaliniknight]

We haven't learned shit from history

[@smitajky]

We have learned the importance of propaganda and of lies. To ensure that we never again have a conscience movement that challenges our war monger leaders. Unfortunately THAT is the one lesson that has been learned all too well.

[@johntotten2706]

He's fighting in Ukraine now.

[@KREN12623]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🖤💙💛🤍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@marblesrichard]

We need you here today singing to the Government in 2022 ,, tell them what poop heads they are

[@paulwood5803]

Can't think how this appeared in my You Tube feed today, but in the current circumstances so apposite and poignant.

[@klauskoep4862]

Ukraine

[@elizabethwalker7864]

2022 Ukraine invaded by Russia.