History in Music

Episode 2: Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner (Scott & Sean)


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Sean and Scott discuss Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner, written by Warren Zevon and David Lindell. A song about a talented European mercenary who fought for The Congo in a civil war during the 60's... or did he?

Links:

The song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRWCK9zGynA

Cover (with war footage): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDGDw4GWcf4

Last performance on Letterman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhRRWwH3Fro

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History in MusicBy Coldbow Productions