Performed and Written by DannyB (Daniel Barnes) Copyright 2007 / Video 2014
"That Black Wall" reflects DannyB's passion for America and his fellow brothers who fought in Vietnam. That Black Wall is a song honoring those who both died and are still living. It's his way of saying “Welcome home brother!
Daniel original performed this at the Sylvan Theater near the Washington Monument in Washington, DC for the VVA's 25th Year Anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial celebration. This new version was produced in association with the 50 Year Commemorative of the Vietnam War. One hundred percent of the proceeds are being donated to the Vietnam Veterans Assistance Fund.
LYRICS
It's time to tell all the story About the war and the fall And those who were sacrificed Their names on That Black Wall
We were so young and innocent And forced to the call Sent to fight for our freedom We were never welcomed there at all
We gave up our youth In their jungles and their sand To never know the truth All the lives lost in their land
But we are memories and faces In a war that was lost 58,000 names of hero's Whose lives had paid the cost
We all came home alone Not a parade or welcome home We hide inside our pain From a war that brought home shame
Yet the panels still stand tall With names of the fallen The honor and the glory Still comes from That Black Wall
And for those who still live it And those who have died For the families and the loved ones To heal the Veteran's Pride
We stand here in silence All the names carved in granite The memories and the tears Still shed on That Black Wall
But we are memories and faces In a war that was lost 58,000 names of hero's Whose lives had paid the cost
We stand here in silence All the names carved in granite The memories and the tears Still shed on That Black Wall
The healing will come It comes from That Black Wall
About the Artist DannyB, an Army Vietnam veteran, has played guitar and wrote lyrics since his early teens inspired then by the Beatles and other popular bands. He has been in the sound business, as well as, playing in numerous bands throughout the United States and Canada as lead vocalist, lead rhythm guitar. DannyB performs for numerous veterans and fund raising events, as well as, performs for clubs, private parties, etc. DannyB's site | Email DannyB
