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Arlington (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Arlington'" is a song written by Jeremy Spillman and Dave Turnbull and recorded by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It was released in June 2005 as the second single from Adkin's album 'Songs About Me'. The song reached number 16 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Content
It is sung from the viewpoint of a soldier, killed in battle and buried at Arlington National Cemetery. It was inspired by United States Marine Corps Corporal Patrick Nixon, who died in battle in 2003. After meeting Nixon's father, Turnbull was inspired to write the song.
Adkins said that "This is not a war song, and it has nothing to do with politics. This is a true story."
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price of 'Billboard' gave the song a positive review, calling it a "hauntingly beautiful song about sacrifice, honor, and the cost of freedom, and it leaves a lasting impression no matter which way your political views lean."
Chart performance
"Arlington" reached a peak of number 16 on the Hot Country Songs chart in mid-2005. The song fell from this peak after Adkins withdrew it, due to complaints from families of service members.
References
Category:2005 singles
Category:2005 songs
Category:Country ballads
Category:2000s ballads
Category:Trace Adkins songs
Category:Capitol Records Nashville singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Scott Hendricks
Category:Songs written by Jeremy Spillman
Category:Songs written by Dave Turnbull
Category:Songs about soldiers
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