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Tommy Prince
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Vannatta/Gareau song. Music, vocals by Larry Vannatta
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Genre
World • Native American
Charts
#4,882 today Peak #42
#105 in subgenre Peak #4
Author
Larry Vannatta, Clem Gareau
Rights
2010
Uploaded
April 26, 2010
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MP3 3.6 MB • 128 kbps • 3:58
Story behind the song
Movies are made about Tommy Prince
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Tommy Prince Tommy Prince was born a native from Sault Ste Marie He was the great, great grandson of the Saulteax Chief. Three times he tried to join the army; three times they turned him down Till they final enlisted, the greatest warrior of our time. He learned the ways of the Brokenhead, Objibway Nation How to scout, track, and shoot, how to become a man. He joined an elite allied force, a special assault team Germans learned to fear them and called them the “Devils Brigades” Chorus Tommy Prince he was soldier, a brave and honoured man Received England’s Military Medal and the American Silver Star He was decorated nine times the most of his Kind Yet Tommy could not vote for his country, he was born an aboriginal man He fought like a true Canadian in England, Italy and France. His fellow Green Beret’s said Tommy was one of the bravest of all men. He was a hero in both the Second World War and the Korean War too. Commando Tommy Prince may we never forget what he did for me and you. Chorus (Solo) Tommy was a true Canadian who finally got to vote He was a hero an Aboriginal, stand tall and salute Chorus tag last line Yes Tommy Prince the native hero well he finally got to vote So let’s stand tall and salute our Canadian hero Tommy Prince this is for you. By Clement J Gareau and Larry Vannatta ©2010
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Alan D David
Apr 15, 2012
Clem & Larry... I've heard the story but never knew the background...not only a great song, but a history lesson, too! Very nicely done! That was one super listen!!!!! Thanks... Al PS: My sister-in-law's maiden name is Van Natta!
claude and noella larente
Nov 30, 2011
LOVE IT, AWESOME JOB GUYS
MJBerg
Mar 23, 2011
Really nicely done, a great story to start off with (quite touching actually), very nice vocal and playing. Great stuff guys, Mauri.
Roger John
Feb 07, 2011
Great Story Clem! It cold up there? Its cold down here.
VMP (USA)
Nov 19, 2010
Great narrative, really enjoyed this....dynamite recording!
Tony DeLecce
Nov 09, 2010
Great story guys. Never heard of Tommy Prince but his story I have heard. Good production too.