Gary puckett home

coming home from the war

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[readyfreddy2525]

I hadn't played any of my vinyl LPs in a long time so I was recently looking through them & found Gary Puckett's Greatest Hits & I played it on my turntable. This song brought tears to my eyes. It came out during the Vietnam War. I was overseas, but I can't remember the local AFRTS (Armed Forces Radio & Telivision Services) ever playing this song on the radio. Given what's happening today, it's deja vu all over again. Thanks for posting it & good work with the photos to flow with the song.

[jteeeeeton]

I first heard this song when I was in Singapore in the days of Vietnam and came across a young American soldier who was on a few days respite from the war zone before going back again. I often think about that young man and wonder if he ever made it home. jim eaton

[nthdeegree]

Being a Vietnam vet and a major GP fan (I've seen him 61 times in concert so far), this song has always been one of my favorites. With sadness, it always reminds me of my friends and comrades who never made it home. But when I go to one of his concerts and he asks all of us vets to stand before he sings this song and I see the other vets both young and old, it gives me a feeling of pride to know there are so many of us who were proud to serve. Many thanks to GP for recognizing us and those lost.

[sing10567]

beautiful thoughts for our vets today too!

[the60smusiclover]

I cannot believe that this was not a blockbuster hit for Gary and the band. My words can not do justice to it. The quality of Gary's vocie and the message grabs one in the gut and the heart.

[gtmobayer]

I've always thought that Gary Puckett could sing his ass off. Had the privilege of seeing him at a Washington state casino in 2004/05. He mentioned that he was at the Hilton in Vegas with Elvis and I believe opened up for him. Elvis saw him in the aisleway and told him, "You sure can sing!" Elvis, The King, knew talent and was right! Gary, thanks for the memories and for all the beautiful songs ("Just No Getting Over You", "This Girl Is A Woman Now") you and the Union Gap put out ! An era gone!

[SIGNALSTAT]

What a moving song.this should be put back on the charts and get air play it would really take off during our times we are now living.i wish i had my own radio station this would be on the top of my list.

[Catherine2322]

I don't know why they stopped recording I thought Garry had a wonderful voice

[nojokingbob]

Thanks for posting this my older brother served in Vietnam and I remember my moms heartache if a letter was late, everyone seem to have someone over there and too many of them never came home. I pray for all the people serving our country that they may came home safe and sound! I also pray for the families, I still remember how hard it was worrying about some one over there. To all who are or have served I thank you from the bottom of my heart!!! Again thanks for posting this video.

[nellyboyles]

Absolutely beautiful ...thank you

[kokoszp]

Nice touch using the American plane at the end. I came home from the Sand Box, but too many didn't - and too many won't. This fits today much like it did for the Nam era. Does Gary realize the impact he's making even today? They aughta show this at schools around Veteran's Day or Memorial Day. Thanks for the tribute.

[Kenny12554]

Gary Pucket is just BRILLIANT...that's all you can say! It breaks my heart that this guy can't get a record deal today. Greatest voice in pop music history! Tom Jones has NOTHING on this guy!