Ballad of ira hayes recorded by johnny cash in 1964, lyrics written by peter lafarge. During the battle of iwo jima, ira hayes was made famous by taking part in the flag raising on iwo jima. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion. Jun 26, 20 the ballad of ira hayes ive always been a big fan of the man in black. National iwo jima memorial in connecticut tripsavvy. Ira hamilton hayes january 12, 1923 january 24, 1955 was a pima native american and a united states marine who was one of the six flag raisers. From gila river to iwo jima the untold story of ira hayes duration. At the battle of iwo jima, hayes and company were photographed planting the american flag on top of mt. The battle of ira hayes chords johnny cash cowboy lyrics. Ira hayes was a pima indian who left the reservation to join the united states marine corps. The movie was engrossing and exciting, yet very sadnot quite a tearjerker, but close to it. Ira was a pima indian, born on january 12, 1923, at the gila river indian reservation in arizona.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the ira hayes article. Ira hayes was the first marine paratrooper from the pima tribe who became a hero for his bravery during the battle of iwo jima, but the scars of war were simply too deep for him to overcome. Johnny cash ballad of ira hayes sheet music in g major. Gather round you people and a story i will tell about a brave young indian you should remember well from the tribe of pima indians, a proud and a peaceful band. Ira hamilton hayes was a pima akimel oodham native american. People would stop by the reservation to say hi, he recreated his role in a john wayne movie, and attended ceremonies honoring his role in the flag raising. Ira hayes sad fate of the native american who helped. Jan 08, 2018 ira hayes, an introspective 22yearold native america from the pima tribe and a u. A pima indian, he was born on the gila river reservation, the oldest of eight children.
Ira hayes raised the flag at iwo jima, but his story ended. By the time ira was in his late teens, world war ii was raging. This biopic tells the story of ira hayes tony curtis, a pima native american who helped lift the american flag over iwo jima, japan. In 2006, hayes was portrayed by adam beach in the world war ii movie flags of our fathers, directed by clint eastwood. Listen to the ballad of ira hayes from bob dylans dylan for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Dignitaries including president dwight eisenhower, vice president richard nixon, and us marine corps. Johnny cash the ballad of ira hayes releases discogs.
When the united states entered the war, ira joined the marine corps. Surabachi, whereas the outsider deals only with ira hayes. Ira hayes was one of six servicemembers who raised an american flag on mt. Bob dylan the ballad of ira hayes lyrics genius lyrics. Ira hayes raised the flag at iwo jima but his story ended. With tony curtis, james franciscus, gregory walcott, bruce bennett. Jul 5, 2014 johnny cash the ballad of ira hayes lyrics stay safe and healthy. Jan 14, 2015 ira hayes was born on january 12th, 1923 and passed away on january 24th, 1955. Warner chappell, pedl, latinautor, latinautor warner chappell.
At least he was, until he was killed in the line of duty by a gang of criminals. Was a grave for ira hayes after the war, ira hayes had a few years as a minor celebrity. He died drunk early one mornin alone in the land he fought to save two inches of water in a lonely ditch was a grave for ira hayes. Ira hayes was a courageous soldier who was loyal to his comrades and believed in his duty to defend his country. Ira hayes, american indian who raised the flag youtube. Ira hamilton hayes january 12, 1923 january 24, 1955 was a pima native american and a united states marine who was one of the six flag raisers immortalized in the iconic photograph of the flag raising on iwo jima during world war ii. Top 20 youtube movies available to watch cinemablend. During the irish war of independence, he was commandant of the wexford brigade of. Arizonas connection to iconic flagraising at iwo jima during world war ii.
The ballad of ira hayes play on spotify the ballad of ira hayes play on youtube the ballad of ira hayes. The ballad of iwo jima flag raiser, ira hayes americas. Hayes photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Its words tell the story of ira hayes, one of the six marines who became famous for having raised the flag on mount suribachi during the battle of iwo jima of world war ii. Oct 05, 2017 arizonas connection to iconic flagraising at iwo jima during world war ii. Arizona native ira hayes among those in iconic iwo jima photo. Join facebook to connect with ira hayes and others you may know. Johnny cash the ballad of ira hayes lyrics genius lyrics. Jim sorenson, a marine depicted as hayes s best friend, is a fictional composite of.
Call him drunken ira hayes d he wonft answer anymore e not the whiskey drinkinf indian a nor the marine that went to war a d gather round me people therefs a story i would tell e a about a brave young indian you should remember well who farmed the. The ballad of ira hayes recorded by johnny cash part of taps is played on a flute, then. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Johnny cash the ballad of ira hayes lyrics johnny cash. Private first class ira hayes was one of the six flag raisers of iwo jima and one of the three to survive the war. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. I first became aware of the story of ira hayes when i saw the movie based on his life starring tony curtis. Jail was often his home theyd let him raise the flag and lower it like youd throw a dog a bone. Ira hayes, ira hayes, call him drunken ira hayes, he wont answer anymore. This native american joined the marine corps on august 24, 1942, and left for iwo jima with the other five future flag raisers. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in g major. Arizona native ira hayes was among the six warriors in the group photographed atop mount suribachi. American indian war hero ira hayes united states marine. Tony curtis plays an indian nicknamed chief by other soldiers who fights in wwii and helps to raise the flag at iwo jima.
After enlisting in the marines, hayes suffers prejudice among. There is a movie about the life of ira hayes, the outsider 1961 with tony curtis and another one flags of our fathers 2006 about the soldiers in the battle of iowa jima and the events. Information on reproduction rights available at reference desk. The ballad of ira hayes by johnny cash listen to johnny cash. Alex murphy peter weller was the perfect cop, a good husband, and a great father. After seeing this movie, i recommend clint eastwoods film flags of our fathers, which focuses on the same issues, but covers all three of the survivors who raised the u. The sands of iwo jima movie still, 1949, lr ira hayes, john bradley, john wayne and rene gagnon. Unlikely casting, i thought, since tony curtis hardly looks like an indian but i think he did a credible job of it. Growing up on the gila river indian reservation in arizona, ira hayes was a quiet, shy boy. This is story song about a special kind of patriot. Marine, on february 23, 1945, in the midst of the battle of iwo jima, was one of the patriot soldiers who raised the u.
He tried to make things right and hitchhiked 1,300 miles to see the family of harlan block. The three surviving members of the flag raising pose. Stephen hayes 26 december 1902 28 december 1974 was a member and leader of the irish republican army from april 1939 to june 1941. Not the whiskey drinkin indian, nor the marine that went to war. The eternal flame burns 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, as a reminder of the. Advertisement for the movie the outsider starring tony curtis showing curtis as ira hayes standing at a bar, and three scenes from the movie. Call him drunken ira hayes he wont answer anymore not the whiskey drinkin indian nor the marine that went to war gather round me people theres a story i would tell about a brave young indian you should remember well. Bradley, rene gagnon, ira hayes, franklin sousley and mike strankare forever immortalized in the bronze statue that tops the memorial, the monument is dedicated to all of the 6,821 americans who died at iwo jima. The three surviving members of the iwo jima flag raising. He was a pima native american and more famously served as a united states marine during world war 2. May 30, 2009 growing up on the gila river indian reservation in arizona, ira hayes was a quiet, shy boy. Ira hayesinteresting, tragic facts about atragic hero of. Members of the western writers of america chose it as one of the top 100 western songs of all time.
It was directed by delbert mann jim sorenson, a marine depicted as hayess best friend, is a fictional composite of other men who raised the flag. Ira hayes, ira hayes call him drunken ira hayes he wont answer anymore not the whiskey drinkin. Print and download ballad of ira hayes sheet music by johnny cash. Gather round you people and a story i will tell about a brave young indian you should remember well from the tribe. Ballad of ira hayes written by peter lafarge ira hayes, ira hayes chorus. Call him drunken ira hayes he wont answer anymore not the whiskey drinkin. Kris kristofferson the ballad of ira hayes youtube. Hayes joined the ira and was on the ira army council in january 1939 when it declared war on the british government. Tony curtis the outsider the startling story behind the. The ballad of ira hayes was written by peter lafarge and appears on the 1964 johnny cash album, bitter tears. Playing via spotify playing via youtube playback options. The ballad of ira hayes a brave young indian you all.
Ira hayes was a pima indian born in sacaton, arizona on january 12, 1923. The ballad of ira hayes ive always been a big fan of the man in black. While the six marines who raised the flag over iwo jimaharlon block, john h. He was one of the flag raiser at iwo jima during world war ii. The outsider is a 1961 biopic film about ira hayes, a native american who fought in world war ii in the united states marine corps and was one of the marines who raised the flag on iwo jima. Call him drunken ira hayes d he wonft answer anymore e not the whiskey drinkinf indian a nor the marine that went to war a d gather round me people therefs a story i would tell e a about a brave young indian you should remember well who farmed the phoenix valley in.
After the war, ira hayes had a few years as a minor celebrity. He never wanted to be the center of attention, and at school he often felt lonely and out of place. Ira hayes, an introspective 22yearold native america from the pima tribe and a u. During the battle of iwo jima, ira hayes was made famous by taking part in the flag raising on iwo jima on february 23rd, 1945 after being part of the initial invasion of the. At the battle of iwo jima, hayes and company were photographed. More recently in 2006, clint eastwood directed a film, flags of our fathers which covered the raising of the flag on mount suribachi.
Find gil ira hayes movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. This is an especially poignant story in light of the fact that today, battle casualties are no longer the primary reason for service members deaths. It tells the story of ira hayes, one of the five marines and one navy corpsman who raised the flag on mount suribachi during the battle of iwo jima during world war ii. Hayes celebrity profile check out the latest ira h. Johnny cash ballad of ira hayes lyrics metrolyrics. The ballad of ira hayes ira hayes, ira hayes chorus. He was an actor, known for sands of iwo jima 1949 and to the shores of iwo jima 1945. The three surviving flag raisers, rene gagnon, john bradley, and ira hayes, are whisked back to civilization to help raise funds for the war. Hayes was born on january 12, 1923 in sacaton, arizona, usa as ira hamilton hayes. Ira hayes was born on january 12th, 1923 and passed away on january 24th, 1955. Ira hayes sad fate of the native american who helped raise.