Johnny Cash - The Ballad of Ira Hayes (Official Video)

Official video for "The Ballad of Ira Hayes" by Johnny Cash
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Johnny Cash was a legendary country music singer, songwriter and musician. Born on February 26, 1932 in Kingsland, Arkansas, Johnny made his way up to be one of the most influential artists of all time. His genre-spanning music embraced country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel sounds with top hits such as “Ring of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” and “Folsom Prison Blues.” Honored with multiple Grammy awards throughout his lifetime, Johnny was also inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame. He often collaborated with other popular music icons, such as Bob Dylan, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson, to name a few. Throughout his storied career, Johnny received numerous accolades and left an indelible impact on the genre of country music. He is revered and remembered to this day as an incomparable legend of the music industry.
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[Chorus:]
Ira Hayes
Ira Hayes
Call him drunken Ira Hayes
He won't answer anymore
Not the whiskey drinking Indian
Or the marine that went to war

[@lindahoward2501]

Linda Howard I met Ira Hayes when I was 12 years in December, 1954. I was living in Essex, CA (pop. 20) which is located 40 miles west of Needles, on Route 66. My father worked for the California Highways. My father was drinking at the bar when Ira Hayes came in. People started crowding around him and calling him a hero. My father rushed home to get me and my siblings to meet Ira. He said this is a once in a life-time experience and you will never have this chance again (how prophetic). When we approached him and my father said he wanted his kids to meet him,. His back was to us. He slowly turned on his stool and offered his hand. He did not say anything. I will never forget his face and eyes. He was obviously drunk but the pain and sorrow in his eyes was overwhelming and has haunted me all my life. He was uncomfortable with all the attention and I felt ashamed in intruding upon him and, somehow I knew he would not live very long, but I felt so fortunate to have met him. When my father came home, one day in January (one month later) and informed us that Ira has died from alcohol poisoning, I cried so hard and still do when I read or watch a movie about him.

[@TheBoatPirate]

thank you for your story. i hope it lives long.

[@davidcapano6918]

If could give this a love and not a thumbs up i would, thank you very much for sharing

[@stephenballantyne3852]

If this is true, it's the best comment I have ever read.

[@knightnrmer]

☝

[@alexanders1330]

I believe you brother... my ancestors had our ups and downs. I’m glad we have your recognition that we existed. God bless you and amen in the spirit

[@chrishayes3888]

Proud to be a Hayes. Even prouder to be Native American 🪶!! Cheers.

[@garyfowler134]

Love this song. Who knew that The Man In Black would have a song that was about my Great Grandfather..🇺🇸.R.I.P. Ira Hayes always be in our hearts Warriors and Heros are never forgotten...🇺🇸

[@NJ-os3rn]

A7X 97 RIP to Ira.

[@michaelflorian806]

Why I never learned of ira in school I will never know such a hero should never be forgotten R.I.P

[@christopherdean1326]

I never knew it was based on a true story (UK poster here). Much respect to your gt grandfather, he deserved better of his country.

[@thomasashmore7907]

Im so sorry for your familys loss. The great spirit has given him a place in heavns hunting ground. He will never know pain or hurt again. And liquor cant bother his mind or heart ever again. He is in the hands of the great spirit and safe.

[@pointingdog7235]

RIP Ira. He deserved better than what he had happen to him. I'm sorry for your loss. Semper Fi.

[@arizona_ranger__804]

You can tell in his voice, he truly cared about the struggles of Ira and his family

[@matthewwynn3025]

His feelings are noble, you could tell he really cared. We all gotta die sometime, and the sands of time will never be reluctant to bury us. Maybe there's a god I don't know. Fuck this year. I miss my dog (rip), I miss my dad, and my mom will probably survive her breast cancer. I shouldn't complain, at least I'm still breathing

[@arizona_ranger__804]

Matthew Wynn Jesus Loves you

[@internoterecords3569]

@@matthewwynn3025 stay strong brother. Life's a tragedy.

[@vincentleatham8291]

Johny cash cared about every thing he wrote about

[@markconnorsmusic]

@@vincentleatham8291 he sure did, but this is one he didn't write. It was written by the late, great Peter LaFarge - a man Cash highly respected and cared about.

[@b8akaratn]

Ira Hayes reminds us poor ppl that sometimes, you don't leave kids alone in the room with Uncle Sam.

[@kennycarroll2835]

Poor people make it happen no matter what

[@bobslatton9243]

1969 I was in Vietnam and he came to do shows I wasn't able to see em but they played his music all day . To this day I honor him for doing what so many others didn't bother to.

[@philipkettering7540]

As a youth, my father met Ira Hayes. He apparently worked on and off for my g-grandfather. He was described as hard working very nice guy. Unfortunately, war and lack of treatments for U.S. veterans lacked back then as (to a point) they still lack today. Although, he may of had a drinking problem... It was not whom he was. He deserves respect, love and honor. I'm to have words (a family oath of sorts) with anyone desrespecting Ira Hayes or any other war hero. Thank you for your service. All branches past and present.

[@xScooterAZx]

Thank you. I was US Women's Army Corp.

[@Kay2_short4U]

His drinking problem lead to a dumb deatg

[@Mike583]

It wasn't the vets the people had problems with, it was those like Ira,because he was an Indian, also the black soldiers, because they were black! All served their country with pride & should have been treated evenly & with due respect! Bigotry is an awful disease,that hopefully will end some day!❤🇺🇸

[@Mike583]

@@xScooterAZx Thank you for your service!❤🇺🇸

[@daltonyoung6866]

Lack of treatment was one thing but the horrible treatment of natives is the root of it

[@JohnnyCashFanatic]

Without Johnny Cash, Ira Hayes would’ve been lost to the sands of time

[@jordansinclair281]

You mean without Peter La Farge...

[@jordansinclair281]

@Help me I am in Hell Peter LaFarge wrote the song and Johnny Cash said he was inspired by Mr. LaFarge to record the album

[@johnwillyard9857]

In the sands of iwo jima

[@rowdy7480]

Never lost to his fellow Marines

[@seeadler3233]

No, Ira Hayes is legend in the Marine Corps----and that is not due to Johnny Cash .

[@legendgamer676]

Ira Hayes’ story is a deeply tragic one, he’ll never be forgotten ❤️

[@legendgamer676]

Norbero Fontanez Good choice! I think Man in Black is my personal favourite

[@bettyjoegentry9280]

@@legendgamer676 Lynn... THIS isJohnny cash 's version of THE BALLAD OF IRA HAYES. I never realized that he was in my mother's oldest brothers company. I dont know why I never connected the dots. I knew Uncle Reatus was a. MARINE and fought at IWO JIMA. Duh....I also knew that Marines weren't drafted. I. Certainly didn't connect him with raising the flag when the battle was won. Reatus has been dead for years. But.... He was one of the pall bearers for Ira. I CAN'T SEND. THE WHOLE STORY. so you will have to. go online and type in IRA HAYES. Evidently he is buried at Arlington.

[@bettyjoegentry9280]

IRA DROWNED IN A DITCH BECAUSE HE WAS SO DRUNK HE DIDNT TRY TO GET OUT OF THE DITCH. HE WAS ONLY 32. AFTER IT WAS TOO LATE TO HELP IRA THEY GAVE HIM A MILITARY FUNERAL AT ARLINGTON.

[@SurprisedBuffalo-ug3rf]

He and so many other Native Americans who served their country, but were not truly recognized til years later. Such a sad part of our history😢😢😢😢

[@kellicoffman8440]

A hero who died so sadly. Written and sung by a true patriotic legend

[@susieinthecountry4434]

remembering Ira today on Memorial Day♥thanks for your service, Ira.

[@lifagrass]

My Grandpa was 1 of the 27 men that came back down that hill that day and we thank the Lord every day for that. He knew those men, watched them raise that flag and made it home to us. He was never the same after WWII and the Korean war but he put it aside and raised 5 beautiful children and was a wonderful, incredible man and the best Grandpa I could've ever had ❤ RIP

[@Kay2_short4U]

He might’ve knew my grandpa! Walter K Hacker! Also Ira died Bc he was drunk and died face down in a mud puddle

[@jona5517]

My great uncle and both of my grandfathers were part of that war and Korea....they never spoke of what they seen.

[@Kay2_short4U]

@@jona5517 my great grandpa did, and yeah

[@RobertOndiek]

be proud. how wonderful

[@Advocate2787]

Some things need to be never spoken of again. It’s better to leave them behind and focus on what’s in front of you. God bless your grandpa for coming home and focusing on his family and moving on as best he could

[@ricklink786]

Thankyou to the Navaho nation,the code talkers,and all native american warriors who served our nation,and never forget the sacrifice of that service.Ira was a true warrior,loved his buddies from Iwo Jima,and alot of us dearly love him too.We will never forget you,and the warriors who served with you.

[@eathealthykalefood2388]

Except he’s not Navajo, he’s Akimel O’odham 😁 lol sorry if you knew that already

[@ricklink786]

@@eathealthykalefood2388 I did,just thanking all the Native Americans who served also.

[@irvhawke199]

It is great that Johnny Cash paid tribute to Ira Hayes. I am of the Dine' Nation (Navajo) and my first concert was Johnny Cash. I was only 6 at the time. Awesome!!!

[@irvhawke199]

@Evil Mofo Thank you for service!!! Thumbs up!

[@LiliLili-dv4qc]

Greetings for You and your nation for a romanian!💖

[@irvhawke199]

@@LiliLili-dv4qc Thank you! Walk in beauty always!!!

[@nicolavivarelli4127]

Greetings to You and all Dine' from Italy. I was in monument Valley in 1997: pure emotion. My great respect for all native

[@jimchastain6840]

He is a hero! So were the other men. All SO brave ! As a Seminole I appreciate the hardships of the native Americans who were ignored and discredited all the way through Vietnam!

[@zackeyburns9258]

If it wasn't for Johnny Cash a lot of our heroes would be forgotten

[@EATSFALCONPUNCH]

Seriously

[@user-px8wk9tc5c]

Very true

[@brendadaly9898]

This song was not written by Johnny Cash. It was written by Native Indian: Peter La Farge who recorded his own version and was friends with Johnny in the West village folk music scene and Cash and LaFarge were also alcohol, drug pals. If it weren't for Johnny recording the song, in 1964--it would be unknown, for though Peter recorded it, Johnny was the one with distribution. Peter died in 1965, a drug overdose/stroke, sadly, Thorazine, sleeping pills, provided by--Johnny Cash is what did Peter in. Peter was 34.

[@kathy8355]

Yeah, like, "A BOY NAMED 'SUE'".

[@eddunn4161]

None of this so called country today will never come close to the talent this man had

[@garycarpenter6433]

It's a shame that he was treated badly he was a hero to our nation..is there anything left of his family today

[@ewanherbert3402]

Hard to believe that a compassionate, factual and overall rather patriotic song like this would ever be considered controversial... What kind of ghoul do you have to be to actively struggle against letting yourself be moved by the story of Ira Hayes?

[@tacticalsweater5119]

A person who probably voted for Bernie the bum and creepy uncle joe.

[@edallen539]

Cash clearly chokes back tears in the last line. I always loved his music and I have the greatest respect for Ira Hayes.

[@chunkycheese8572]

Ira Hayes is my great uncle I’m not even lying I wish I could see him I’ve never did my grandma told me stories about him raising the flag and shoes me his picture of him and him holding the flag I wanna see him but sad that he is gone I love you Ira Hamilton Hayes🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️ May you Rest In Peace great uncle.

[@robertatravis475]

My father-in-law was friends with him in the Marine Corps! They went on liberties and leaves together, shared rides etc, he always spoke about what a great guy he was, and ALWAYS referred to him with utmost respect. He said he was a TRUE PATRIOT ❤

[@johnmuir7700]

hey one thing . trump was in france and was asked if he d like to see the resting place were they shall rest in pease and honor. who paid the ultimate price. trump replied there susckers and losers if you have 50

[@TeufelHunden-cq6mq]

RIP Ira and Semper Fi brother 🙏

[@bpru9652]

There’s no country singer these days that come close to telling a story like Johnny Cash

[@robertatravis475]

My father-in-law who was in the Marine Corps at Iwo Jima , one of the 1st to land there, was hit with mortor shrapnel and taken to the medical ship, where he watched the flag being raised. He later served in our Police Department, making Chief, then after retirement, went on to serve 20 more years in Department of Labor. He told stories of Ira Hayes. He was good friends with him. They went on liberties together and shared rides to leaves together. He always talked about Ira as a very great man! He said it was a shame what happened after he returned,, because what should be remembered is the great Patriot he was!❤💔💙❤ I hope they reconnected in heaven March 3 of this year, when my father in law left this earth 4 days after his 100'th Birthday. Thank you Ira Hayes for your service sir!❤🎉

[@shadowthehedgehog4737]

No singer living or dead could replace Cash.

[@Jarhead25]

As an aspring Marine, who likes Johnny Cash' music, I love this song.

[@irishelk3]

The great Native Americans, they deserve respect and recognition, and the great Johnny Cash roaming from city to city in the open vasts of America spreading his message, making people think...where are all the heroes now?. Greetings from Ireland.

[@clevelandwhiteknife1084]

Jonny Cash was really ahead of his time. Such a beautiful man.

[@franng7480]

We had the alblum 'Bitter Tears' by Johnny Cash. I played it over and over, for myself and my children. This song bothered me, as did the rest of the songs. I am Canadian, but the things done to the natives of North America in both Canada and the U. S. cannot be undone. But we should remember their sufferings and trials with shame, even though perpetrated by the governments of the day. I truly respect Native peoples who were so badly disrespected. Who, but they, knew what was going on? Yes, the feds did. Thank you J. C. for the wake up call, although too late for the truly oppressed.

[@realtome100]

A Sad state of affairs when a Nation cannot give proper recognition to one of its Heroes. Thank You Johnny Cash for having done so.

[@georgewash2626]

IRA HAYES A HERO PERIOD !

[@gpalmerify]

Veterans that put aside the injustices of their time and laid their lives down for We the People are double heroes. I'm moved by Ira's story and honored to be related to a Vet of his same spirit

[@rithvikmuthyalapati9754]

Semper Fidelis to all the Marines who have served this country

[@michaelrowland199]

A great tribute by Johnny. Ira, I salute you. Thank you for your service. An American hero.

[@rw0050]

*_All Gave Some .... Some Gave All_*

[@steffen1019]

Respekt für Johnny und Ira aus Deutschland. Nichts ist größer als eine anständige und ehrliche Persönlichkeit

[@williamallison417]

Hoorah steffen Dold

[@kingcolt8526]

Whoever is running this channel please keep uploading these Johnny cash videos. And my golly if you run out of videos (which you shouldn't), I will very well take it upon myself to sing his songs.

[@theredeemer2974]

I'll do it I got a pretty deep voice

[@Paranormal_Gaming_]

@@theredeemer2974 YOU DON'T HAVE SHIT!!!

[@molonlabe9785]

TheParanormalGamingNetwork what’s your problem?

[@molonlabe9785]

THE REDEEMER what’s your range? I’m F4-A1

[@Paranormal_Gaming_]

@@molonlabe9785 HE'S A WANNA BE!!

[@marcolewis8606]

R.I.P. Great Great grandfather

[@marcychan168]

I remember with you Love and Peace

[@davedupell6035]

The man in black will never be forgotten his songs are NATIONAL TREASURES and I hurt myself today oh man RIP 🙏 JOHNNY CASH

[@almostasgoodastheoriginals7856]

Compare Cash's PATRIOTlSM and trump's flag waving antics!

[@anthonymccallister1388]

I want to dedicate this to my Uncle Don and my uncle Leroy who are in the Marine.. they both fought in war. And also I want to thank all the Marines who fought and gave their life a great big thank you

[@conniewheeler962]

Thank u. So much! I am old enough to remember. All my uncle's served in the armed forces. And my dad. 5 good men. Thank God they came home safe. They had battle scars. My former husband served in nam. Was a bad war. I shall not reiterate The. Reprocussions of this. U would not believe it. Was hard! All i can say is. U ain't lived it til u been thru it. So i do not want to hear no. Excuses from those who are not proud to serve America. I would have! Nobody would sign my papers so that i could. I was so proud to be an American. Just wasn't old enough to sign my own papers. I asked my dad to sign for me?. He said he couldn't. He did not have custody of me. Wasn't gonna ask my sorry mom to do it. She already kicked me out. Best thing she ever did in my life. She a joke. I made it!! I worked 2 jobs. And sent her $ to take care if my siblings. , and my step dad. He had. T.b. he always said he had tired butt. He evidently acquired it overseas in the war. He was a good man. Never a bad word to me. He was my daddy's brother. Raised us kids like his own. He had other kids. Grandad raised them. See he was married before. Had 4 by a previous marriage.

[@NJ-os3rn]

A forgotten hero. RIP Ira Hayes

[@scottyjohnson3120]

This is definitely a patriotic song. Remember Ira Hayes. Always.

[@robertcrabtree3698]

One of the saddest stories ever

[@Flaminginferno1]

Johnny Cash is my favorite for many many reasons but one of the most important aspects of his music was his connection to history! Not very often does an artist tell stories in their music, especially when it relates to our history. Long live JOHNNY CASH

[@carolapinkertgreatawakenin5653]

I have been in a live concert

[@kingcolt8526]

Totally agree, today's "country" is shit and my golly do their voices all sound the same with the red trucks and the beer and the woman they and don't forget the auto tune

[@rob_3417]

@@kingcolt8526 gee golly whiz

[@ericfranco5336]

Same with Johnny Horton, Marty Robbins yeah

[@libertyordeath9936]

Sabaton has amazing historical songs

[@plasteredbastard]

Johnny so poignantly brings the story of the underdog, oppressed, and exploited to our prevailing senses. Thank you Johnny for this proper dose of humility.

[@cashmcclane749]

The story of him performing Nixon’s White House and refusing to play well fair cadillac is the definition of icon

[@cq6754]

Love this song, my dad played the guitar and played this song without fail. R.I.P. IRA HAYES🙏 from Canada. 🇨🇦🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@rubenhernandez2722]

God🌄Bless Johnny Cash for taking the time to record this song about a real American Hero the Pima Indian from Arizona Pvt. Ira Hayes 5th Marine Div. WW2. Iwo Jima "Semper Fi/Always Faithful" 🇺🇸🌄☝️👍

[@billbright1755]

A man might be down but if just one friend will say hello he’s not out.

[@tohellwithgoogle4261]

RIP Ira Hayes and Johnny Cash.

[@Katy-ul9bj]

I hope that as Americans we never forget the men that fought for our freedoms and all that paid the ultimate price for our liberty. God Bless them all.

[@annebuck9446]

All native peoples should be remember to keep our land free and never forgotten .remember they volunteered to go to serve this great land .They fought in a war just like my grandfather just like lra hayes .

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing?

[@willoneil1456]

Johnny was a real and true Man he called it like it was. He wore black for the forgotten people red, black, white, brown, yellow Johnny was truth. RIP Ira & Johnny

[@Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm]

Crap, every time I hear this song, I break out in tears. Ira deserved so much better. As did all of those who served. I hate war, but if it is, well damn it, support and hold up those who had to serve.

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing?

[@artgccdmn4627]

Absolutely my opinion too Honor to whom it deserves, I have the same feelings. Just enjoy this Memorial day and hopefully you manage not to raise your blood pressure when you see al this wokeism and political theater Thank you for your honesty. God bless the USA.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@drakehonest2ciao amico! 😊😍😘

[@angelmeadows5176]

I grew up very close to where he died. It's so sad I'd cry when I'd walk by.

[@henrygills3094]

Hello Angel how are you doing

[@jodylutzke-lg5bc]

Johnny Cash is a Icon

[@matthewnorgate1434]

Born 69, still a cowboy and still riding

[@bobmistark3836]

I remember seeing the movie about Ira Hayes back in 69. What a tragic story showing the injustice toward our first peoples. Johnny Cash stands tall among the balladers of our time.

[@davidday8417]

Yep he was a great story teller from this 1 to Johnny Reb to I’m busted,Casey Jones so many to choose from,I have always loved Johnny Cash !!

[@musicman201047]

The Outsider, with Tony Curtis as Ira Hayes.

[@thomastolbert6184]

Bob, I was young when Ira did his thing but he was my hero tho he was not of my tribe! He is an example of what Natives went through and are third class citizens today!Little Owl

[@brooklynbummer]

This is why Cash will always be a national treasure, a true American.

[@1murder99]

My father a WW2 veteran of the European theater. He had great respect for Ira Hayes.

[@dennisjensen6924]

Thank. You. Private. First. Class. Of. The. United. States. Marine. Corp. Ira. Hays. Semper. Fidelis. Always. Faithful,. Never. Leave. A. Fellow. Soldier. Behind. ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊❤

[@tobyjohnmedicinehorse8784]

I get so emotional Everytime I listen to this song!!!! And Ira Hayes is one of my all time heroes!!!! He is so awesome!!!!

[@spitfire260381]

Ira Hayes thank you

[@ronaldgould515]

Thank you IRA Hayes for your service. This Canadian will never forget you thanks to Johnny cash you deserved much better

[@fortheloveofGAMEZ]

If you are listening to this song in 2021, your taste in music is top notch. God Bless America and our Veterans. Don't matter if you're green, yellow, blue. God loves us ALL!

[@otiebrown9999]

Always Ira, with respect!

[@otiebrown9999]

1,000,000 views. We will not forget Ira Hayes ... who gave so much, and got so little!

[@richardbourne6743]

A fantastic tribute to a brave man.

[@NORTH_CAROLINA_REAPER]

hes a war hero with bones of metal and balls of steel

[@nicolavivarelli4127]

Great respect and love for all american natives ! For me an excellent song for the man in black: real country legend and true american. From Italy

[@johnleber3369]

Poor Ira .He.did Not want to go on that War Bond Drive.He never claimed to be a hero.Did his job, saw friends especially his sargeant get killed and was tramatized by Iwo Jima. So damn sad how Ira died.He was educated and intellegent .The damn whiskey; a curse to the native folks. But we all know That sad story. What more can be said.

[@hlloyd-fs4uf]

Unfortunately Ira was one of many from that war who killed himself with booze when they got home. A long slow suicide. My father in law was another, it took him just over 25 yrs. to kill himself with brandy. He saw the worst of what Europe had to offer, and never received the five medals he was decorated with, they went to his widow and six kids. These men drank themselves to death trying to forget what they saw. And never talked about it.

[@jeenieshepherd2201]

It is an allergy to alcohol. Im Sioux. My entire family has it, so we dont drink. Im sure he was likely self medicating. My Uncle also fought on Iwo Jima- it was a nasty job they had to do as Marines, but they did it and they did it well

[@ben9262]

I read somewhere that alcohol is particularly devastating for native Americans. Any idea why?

[@molassio1989]

@@jeenieshepherd2201 I live in Vietnam and a lot of people here have that same allergy.

[@TheJokerx420]

@@ben9262 wheat, barley and crops like that aren’t native to North America that’s why

[@mikeyates7931]

I'm Very Proud to be part Cherokee , and it's wonderful to hear Johnny Cash memorializing a TRUE NATIVE AMERICAN HERO ! ! !

[@xScooterAZx]

I'm Cherokee as well!

[@tomeskew6080]

One of the big reasons I like Johnny Cash, even though he died when I was 2 or 3, is that he always spoke out for those who didn’t have a voice and deserved one. Prisoners whose conditions were horrid, soldiers fighting for a government that didn’t care about them, and Native Americans. Unfortunately, he never really brought up the plight of African Americans despite being at the height of his popularity during the civil rights movement. That’s definitely understandable though as his audience was primarily white southerners, so it basically would have been career suicide to pick a side in the movement. Great song and sung by a great storyteller.

[@El-VULTURE.LOCO13]

Tom Eskew he didn’t sing about the African Americans because every one else did.They had a voice the prisoners didn’t the natives didn’t bitter tears was nearly suicide but he still released it

[@johnLennon255]

Youre wrong. Listen to the ballad of John Henry.

[@mud4309]

Thats cuz during the civil rights movement people were already singing for the rights of African Americans. Were they marginalized and had a relatively smaller voice? Yeah but it was slowly growing and becoming more powerful. But prisoners and Natives and soldiers? They were just forgotten. He was the only voice they had before Johnny

[@ashtonnewman3554]

Tom Eskew and

[@dthtoneocons1]

"He never brought up the plight",,, listen to the entire album, Bitter Tears.

[@sarahpatterson8646]

Cash with a best country singer

[@henrygills3094]

Hello Sarah how are you doing

[@thomasjagdmann3310]

THANK YOU BROTHER FOR YOUR GRANDFATHER' S SERVICE... AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THAT IS AWESOME THAT JOHNNY CASH WROTE A SONG FOR YOUR GRANDAD ✌️ BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A GREAT DAY ✌️💙

[@wid7125]

Respect Mr Hayes.

[@joanngreen7475]

I meant to say he gave a voice and shed light on injustices done to people

[@henrygills3094]

Hello Ann how are you doing

[@camerong5511]

I am family to Ira Hayes and this memorial weekend I hope he’s singing this tune!

[@JoseRamirez-rd9di]

i call bs

[@camerong5511]

Call what you want 😂

[@christopherorourke6543]

Ira Hayes is a great American that served the country loyally. Like Ira Hayes, I’m a veteran of the Viet Nam era that served in the Navy. I live in Casa Grande,AZ about 5 miles from where Ira Hayes was born in Sacaton.

[@mrlaw711]

I live north of you a little bit in the Apache Junction area. I'm also a USMC Vet.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Un video molto interessante ,per una canzone molto bella!😊😍😍🤩🤩😇😇🎶🎸💘💓💔🙏

[@mezza205]

such a tragic song, as i listen to the words of johnny cash i realized i'd heard of the name Ira Hayes before and his struggle. its a good tribute to a life lost. RIP Ira Hayes

[@bobsch3902]

Thank you Johnny

[@corneliadenninger5395]

The one and only JRC. The best ever. /CD

[@marisolpatriota2826]

Obrigada Johnny Cash.

[@rogercruz8704]

SOME GAVE ALL !!!!!!!

[@nolanbowen8800]

I have sung this song and I honor Ira Hayes and his buddies who made it up Suribachi. The taking of Iwo Jima gave crippled bombers a place to land on their way back from Japan. They gave their lives for freedom.

[@sananto6896]

Wow! Awesome tribute to a true hero, Ira Hayes.

[@user-ru4hg2de5f]

One of Johnny’s best song.

[@duff2224]

A Great tune with a great meaning...thank you jonny for the great tunes you left us with .. AND THANK YOU IRA HAYES FOR YOUR SERVICE AND FOR THE FREEDOM MOST TAKE FOR GRANTED ..THANK YOU R.I.P BROTHER!!!! when I make it to ARLINGTON your the first stop

[@bobcobb3654]

On behalf of my old man, thank you, Johnny.

[@headbuster03]

Semper Fi, Ira Hayes.

[@gerardhiggins1]

Where would we be today if not for the brave fighters like Ira Hayes? They settled the outcome of WW11. This has always been my favourite Johnny Cash song.

[@TheOldProfessor1]

In many ways this song is a metaphor for Johnny Cash's life raised as a sharecropper's son in the Arkansas Delta.

[@donnabane3064]

I remember my parents playing this record. I just visited the Johnny cash museum in Nashville tennis de, it’s a must visit if you are ever in the area. I think Johnny was one of the greatest singer songwriters of two centuries. His talent spans every genre, and I think every generation.

[@henrygills3094]

Hello Donna how are you doing today dear I hope all is well with you and your family? Have a nice day. I have bee happy 😃all day because of this song 🎵 just keep remaining me of my dad and mom

[@benlamie2773]

My great grandfather was in the navy and fought in the Pacific and was off shore abord the USS chester CA-27 cruiser thank God for brave men like our grandfather's and there sacrifice so we can enjoy great ballets like this rip Ira Hayes you are a true American hero and honored your ancestors well thank you

[@patriot52realfinn22]

Ira Hayes was a forgotten war veteran I am a Finn but this story is true even in Finland. R.I.P Ira and all forgotten vets in Finlamd.

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing?

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@drakehonest2ci ha o amico!🙋😊😘💘🌅

[@williampelczynski]

This song makes me cry 😢

[@keithschmidt6418]

As far as I'm concerned this is one of johnny cashs best song's, and just because I've jhis portrait tattooed on me, im not being bias, great song. RIP J.C.

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing?

[@reddog7664]

HE PUT A LOT OF HEART INTO THAT SONG

[@leahharris5]

❤. Rest in Peace 🕊️🕊️🙏 Johnny Cash ❤

[@stankovicaleksandar8169]

I heard this song for the first time at the age of eleven ... and somehow deep down I felt the "gratitude" that the US government and everyone else will show to their veterans in the decades to come.

[@geraldhighsmith7710]

JUST ANOTHER GREAT SONG BY JOHNNY 💙 CASH 💙 REST IN PEACE JOHNNY 💙 AND JUNE 💞 YOU BOTH WILL BE MISSED BY MILLIONS

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing?

[@DirtBikeBoy5ive]

The melody of this song just brings a tear to my eye. 0:20

[@Jusmiggy]

Im From the Same Tribe as Ira Hayes both From the Gila River Pimas And Im glad That Im from The River People and to know someone like him is from my Tribe thank you to all the vets out there

[@charlescorcoran3154]

Every parent who has children that talk to a recruiter should make the children listen to this song. Truth set to music. THX CFC

[@franksmith1127]

This song shows and tells how brothers and sisters of every color make shape and size could band together to fend off evil forces and it's just very very sad that we've never been this divided before and that Heroes such as mr. Ira Hayes have been neglected beat down and straight abused by the country did they fought for rest in peace Ira Hayes and every other veteran mia and p o w we will forever love you

[@richardmessenger9474]

This is just come up on my wall...I haven't heard this song in years..1970 to be precise...I never realised at the time it was about a real person...what a hero..REspect...👍👍

[@johnwayneeverett6263]

Johnny Cash Best ever for us underdogs.

[@kahetel13]

Partmost folks missed ok? is that he is holding a crow in his arms...... That's incredible! Blessings My Brother