Johnny Horton - Sinking Of The Reuben James Lyrics
What were their names, tell me what were their names
Did you have a friend on the Good Reuben James
Have you heard of a ship called that good Reuben James
Stand by hard fighting men both of honor and fame
But tonight she's in her grave at the bottom of the sea
(Now tell me) What were their names, tell me what were their names
Did you have a friend on the Good Reuben James
(Now tell me) What were their names, tell me what were their names
Did you have a friend on the Good Reuben James
It was there in the dark of that uncertain night
That we waited for U-boats and waited for that fight
Then a whine and a rock and the great explosion roared
(Now tell me) What were their names, tell me what were their names
Did you have a friend on the Good Reuben James
(Now tell me) What were their names, tell me what were their names
Did you have a friend on the Good Reuben James
Now tonight there are lights in our country so bright
On the farms and the cities they're tellin' of that fight
And now our mighty battle ships will sail the bounding main
And remember the name of that Good Reuben James
(Now tell me) What were their names, tell me what were their names
Did you have a friend on the Good Reuben James
(Now tell me) What were their names, tell me what were their names
Did you have a friend on the Good Reuben James
(Now tell me) What were their names, tell me what were their names
Did you have a friend on the Good Reuben James
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Johnny Horton Sinking Of The Reuben James Comments
Bobby Darin of the era
Underrated
Never mentioned
Talented
Died way way to early
I love Johnny, and history!
He was an amazing artist we lost way too soon, always makes you wonder what might have been.
@ClassicCountry1978 he truly was amazing
Not enough people ask "What were their names" about the heroes that lay down their lives for our country. We must remember them from then - and now. Military people will know what I speak of....
Braindea Braindea people are starting to become ingrates
Carter Family rhythm Wildwood Flower
I always find these amazing old writers, then I look at comments, and I can not believe that person died. This is how it was with Johnny Horton, I saw his songs and heard them, then I found out he passed a loooonnnggg time ago...
A little bit too upbeat for such a tragic theme lol
Biggrigga:Just now,I saw you earlier post. First,thanks for sharing those brief and strong personal views. I'll agree with you(only to a certain point.) Maybe that interpretation is true. Evenso,the Kingston Trio version was no different. If that helps you any. Thank you.
did you have a friend on the good Reuben James?
Yes my great grand father
Marty Robbins I had fellow American brothers. May they rest.
One person does not know what real music is.
Caerlaverock Jaguar make that two
@goatsareevil we're at 4
Johnny Horton was a legend, and this version of the song is nice. But for me it still comes in 3rd place behind Woody and the Kingston Trio. May they all rest in peace.
I'd also toss Pete Seeger's version in there
I love Johnny Horton, my favorite is Sink the Bismark.
My favorite is whichever one I'm listening to at the time. Horton was one of the all-time best.
if I can be honest I like this version better
As do I.
Nice verson of the old Woody Guthrie favorite.