This is a fictional story song. It's about sheriffs in the old west, such as Wyatt Earp and others. The fact that they were often killed (Earp's brother, who was also a deputy and so forth. This is a southern rock song that was often portrayed like this. Another example is Bad Company's song Bad Company.
I'm glad to see so many think this is beautiful song. It's always been my favorite by them. I saw them in concert in the early 80s.
@cindyll
This is not a fictional story or song. Dave wrote this song upon learning of the attempt on the Pope's life (1981), and seeing on TV the assassination attempt on President Reagan in 1981. He was deeply effected by the events. It motivated him to reflect on past happenings, and Fall of the Peacemakers was created. ~ Karen Hlubek
@cindyll
This is not a fictional story or song. Dave wrote this song upon learning of the attempt on the Pope's life (1981), and seeing on TV the assassination attempt on President Reagan in 1981. He was deeply effected by the events. It motivated him to reflect on past happenings, and Fall of the Peacemakers was created. ~ Karen Hlubek
This is a fictional story song. It's about sheriffs in the old west, such as Wyatt Earp and others. The fact that they were often killed (Earp's brother, who was also a deputy and so forth. This is a southern rock song that was often portrayed like this. Another example is Bad Company's song Bad Company.
I'm glad to see so many think this is beautiful song. It's always been my favorite by them. I saw them in concert in the early 80s.
@cindyll This is not a fictional story or song. Dave wrote this song upon learning of the attempt on the Pope's life (1981), and seeing on TV the assassination attempt on President Reagan in 1981. He was deeply effected by the events. It motivated him to reflect on past happenings, and Fall of the Peacemakers was created. ~ Karen Hlubek
@cindyll This is not a fictional story or song. Dave wrote this song upon learning of the attempt on the Pope's life (1981), and seeing on TV the assassination attempt on President Reagan in 1981. He was deeply effected by the events. It motivated him to reflect on past happenings, and Fall of the Peacemakers was created. ~ Karen Hlubek