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Ballad of the Green Berets by the US Army Band

The U.S. Army Band "Country Roads" honors the legacy of the Special Forces with a heartfelt performance of "Ballad of the ...

60 Years Ago: 'The Ballad of the Green Berets' Became 1966's Biggest Hit

One of the most unexpected songs of the 1960s hit No. 1 exactly 60 years ago today—and went on to become the biggest hit of the entire year.

60 Years Ago Today, A 1966 No. 1 Hit Became One of the Most Controversial Songs to Top the Charts

Exactly 60 years ago today, on March 11, 1966, a song that was widely embraced at the time was the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100. While 'The Ballad of the Green Berets' by Staff Sergeant Barry ...
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60 Years Ago: 'The Ballad of the Green Berets' Became 1966's Biggest Hit

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the most unusual No. 1 hits of the 1960s reached the top of the charts exactly 60 years ago today. On March 5, 1966, Staff ...