Whats the song Soldier Boy all about?
# Soldier Boy # From the album 25 All-Time Greatest Hits # © 1999 Varese # Categories: Oldies, Classic Soul, Big Hits Of The ’60s “Soldier Boy” is the name of a song written by Luther Dixon and Florence Green. The song was released as a single by The Shirelles in 1962 and met with great success, topping the Billboard Hot 100. The song’s lyrics are a profession of the singer’s love for the titular soldier boy in which she promises to remain true to him while he’s away. This song is also widely listened to in various Chicano communities of the United States. Due to the popularity of the song, many Chicano gang members adopted the song’s name as their moniker, primarily in the southern California barrios such as East Los Angeles “Soldier Boy” Single by The Shirelles from the album Baby It’s You B-side “Love Is a Swingin’ Thing” Released 1962 Format 7″ single Recorded Bell Sound Studios New York Length 2:42 Label Scepter Writer(s) Luther Dixon, Florence Green The Shirelles singles chronolo
