Barry Allen Sadler (November 1, 1940 – November 5, 1989) was an American soldier, singer/songwriter, and author. Sadler served as a Green Beret medic, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served in the Vietnam War from late December 1964 to late May 1965. Most of his work has a military theme, and he is best known for his patriotic "Ballad of the Green Berets," a #1 hit in 1966. He died at age 49 after being shot in the head in Guatemala City. Read more
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The Ballad of the Green Beret | 12 Strong | Writer | Buy on Amazon | |
Ballad of the Green Berets | Showtime | Lyrics | Buy on Amazon | |
Ballad of the Green Berets | Showtime | Performer | Buy on Amazon | |
The Ballad of the Green Berets | Caddyshack | Writer | Buy on Amazon | |
The Ballad of the Green Berets | The Many Saints of Newark | Writer | Buy on Amazon | |
The Ballad of the Green Berets | The Many Saints of Newark | Performer | Buy on Amazon | |
Ballad of the Green Berets | Wag the Dog | (uncredited) composed | Buy on Amazon | |
Ballad of the Green Berets | Hjälten | Performer | Buy on Amazon | |
1812 Overture | Caddyshack | Performer | Buy on Amazon |