Veteran's Day Poppy by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Veteran's Day Poppy by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

Veteran’s Day Poppy

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Veteran's Day Poppy by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

Release Date
Mon Jun 16 1969
Produced by
Captain Beefheart & Frank Zappa
Writed by
Captain Beefheart
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The final track of the album, “Veteran’s Day Poppy” briefly tells the story of a grieving mother on Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom, also known as Poppy Day, marking the end of the First World War. Red poppies are traditionally bought as a tribute and donation to the army’s trust. She can’t ce...

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Veteran’s Day Poppy Lyrics

[Verse]
"I cry but I can't buy
Your Veteran's Day poppy
It don't get me high
It can only make me cry
It can never grow another son
Like the one who warmed me
My days after rain and
Warmed my breath, my life's blood."
Screaming empty, she cries:
"It don't get me high
It can only make me cry
Your Veteran's Day poppy."

[Instrumental]

Veteran’s Day Poppy Q&A

Who wrote Veteran’s Day Poppy's ?

Veteran’s Day Poppy was written by Captain Beefheart.

Who produced Veteran’s Day Poppy's ?

Veteran’s Day Poppy was produced by Captain Beefheart & Frank Zappa.

When did Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band release Veteran’s Day Poppy?

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band released Veteran’s Day Poppy on Mon Jun 16 1969.

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