Scott's words aren't just lyrics, they paint a sublime picture across a broad canvas of situations, feelings and emotions. Miller digs deep, and most of the meaning of his songs fly way over the heads of casual listeners. The man knows his history. So headphones on, eyes wide shut, ready to float away atop his musical landscape.
Felt the bump and it's time to go.Bump from what?The truck behind you.Benzedrined.Oh there were stimulents given to our troops.Who knew?Cats eyes.Black out lights that's what.Scott knows his history but I fear most who listen to his songs don"t fully appreciate his songs and what they tell.
My Step-Dad was a Red Express Driver in WW2 and I was 64 Charlie, during the end of the Vietnam Era. Driving trucks in any War, is a very dangerous job.
I am a Scott Miller fan and this song is one of my favorites a small forgotten part of war and an important part of History great job Mr. Miller looking forward to seeing you again in the tri-cities
The photo at 2:37 og all the vehicles in staging for convoy- thats such an impressive picture when you think about it We built thousands (probably millions) of deuces and ambulances and half tracks and, of course, Jeeps We sent so many overseas so fast Hitler couldn't comprehend it But we lost thousands od trucks and each truck was atleast two men And it was an insane task just to keep them running(let alone the tanks) The redball and all the men who worked on that logistical nightmare of transport did so much more to help the war roll on than we could ever credit them with
One of my uncles drove the Red Ball. He would have been 97 or 98 this year. There was a version of this song in the late 50s or early 60s. I don't have a clue who did it. This is great. I don't encounter many people these days that heard about them.
Friday is absolutely correct. I have admiration for all who drove the Red Ball Express. But, the contribution of blacks is hardly mentioned in all history books. In most history books is the author rewriting history
LOVE THIS SONG. WITH KEN BURNS' ROOSEVELT DOCUMENTARY, IT IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR EVERYONE TO LISTEN TO THIS SONG AGAIN! SCOTT, YOU'RE THE BEST! A TALENTED WRITER, PERFORMER, AND GOOD ALL AROUND GUY. ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING WITH YOU WITH YOU COME TO HOUSTON. ERWIN SCHONFELD. CHECK OUT MY MUSIC REVERBNATION.COM/ERWINSCHONFELD IF YOU GET A CHANCE. THANKS, SCOTT. WILL RECOMMEND THIS SONG ON MY TWITTER ACCOUNT TODAY!
I don't think Scott Miller was responsible for putting the video together, but you're absolutely right...the Red Ball Express was staffed by primarily Black men.
Love this. My Dad drove in the Red Ball Express. He'll be 89 this month.
Scott's words aren't just lyrics, they paint a sublime picture across a broad canvas of situations, feelings and emotions. Miller digs deep, and most of the meaning of his songs fly way over the heads of casual listeners. The man knows his history. So headphones on, eyes wide shut, ready to float away atop his musical landscape.
Felt the bump and it's time to go.Bump from what?The truck behind
you.Benzedrined.Oh there were stimulents given to our troops.Who knew?Cats eyes.Black out lights that's what.Scott knows his history but I fear most who listen to his songs don"t fully appreciate his songs and what they tell.
Pressures low. Tire pressure. The GMC CCKW's run 55psi on road and between 35 and 40psi in mud to keep traction
I love this, my dad drove for the Red Ball Express before he became a Sargent.
This is great! I can't believe I haven't heard it until now.
My Step-Dad was a Red Express Driver in WW2 and I was 64 Charlie, during the end of the Vietnam Era. Driving trucks in any War, is a very dangerous job.
I am a Scott Miller fan and this song is one of my favorites a small forgotten part of war and an important part of History great job Mr. Miller looking forward to seeing you again in the tri-cities
Fantastic songwriting.
Love this ,too. :) The cars, the somg and what the men did !!!
Fantastic
The photo at 2:37 og all the vehicles in staging for convoy- thats such an impressive picture when you think about it
We built thousands (probably millions) of deuces and ambulances and half tracks and, of course, Jeeps
We sent so many overseas so fast Hitler couldn't comprehend it
But we lost thousands od trucks and each truck was atleast two men
And it was an insane task just to keep them running(let alone the tanks)
The redball and all the men who worked on that logistical nightmare of transport did so much more to help the war roll on than we could ever credit them with
When you tell your grandkids what you did in the war was drive a truck.
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@@kyleh3615 Bit of a joke, they'll think you had a boring or unimportant service...
Ah, I gotcha
If you look at the individual roles of everyone in an army, there is no such thing as an unimportant job.
Great work here Scott. Thx!
One of my uncles drove the Red Ball. He would have been 97 or 98 this year. There was a version of this song in the late 50s or early 60s. I don't have a clue who did it. This is great. I don't encounter many people these days that heard about them.
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Thanks for posting!
Cheers, SV Good Karma
Great song! Interesting note, the tanks shown at 1:00 were German Panthers.
I like people to remember this when they tell you combat support personnel dont see shit.
Friday is absolutely correct. I have admiration for all who drove the Red Ball Express. But, the contribution of blacks is hardly mentioned in all history books. In most history books is the author rewriting history
my dad is in the redball express
scott if you like this subject, ever thought about writting a song about the Green Hell of the Hurtgenwalde?
LOVE THIS SONG. WITH KEN BURNS' ROOSEVELT DOCUMENTARY, IT IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR EVERYONE TO LISTEN TO THIS SONG AGAIN! SCOTT, YOU'RE THE BEST! A TALENTED WRITER, PERFORMER, AND GOOD ALL AROUND GUY. ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING WITH YOU WITH YOU COME TO HOUSTON. ERWIN SCHONFELD. CHECK OUT MY MUSIC REVERBNATION.COM/ERWINSCHONFELD IF YOU GET A CHANCE. THANKS, SCOTT. WILL RECOMMEND THIS SONG ON MY TWITTER ACCOUNT TODAY!
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how racist ! the Red ball exxpress was 75% Black troops , i see only 1 pic of black men .... WTH... this is awful
I don't think Scott Miller was responsible for putting the video together, but you're absolutely right...the Red Ball Express was staffed by primarily Black men.
Fantastic