Discover the story of the song > 8th of November – Big and rich

The song tells the story of a young man who left South Dakota at 19 years old to fight in the Vietnam War. He and his fellow soldiers were dropped in the jungle and faced a brutal attack, with many losing their lives. The protagonist survived but still carries emotional and physical scars from the war. The song honors those who fought and died on the 8th of November in 1965.