Soldier Boy (The Shirelles song)

Background

In popular culture

• The recording was used in the film The Wanderers.
• The recording was used in the film Born on the Fourth of July
• Actress Brittany Murphy sings the song in the 2001 movie Riding in Cars with Boys.
• The recording was used in the television series 11.22.63 episode 7 Soldier Boy

  Charts

Cover versions

• "Soldier Boy" was covered by American country music artist Donna Fargo in 1991. Her version peaked at number 71 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
• It was covered by Diane Renay in 1964.
• "Soldier Boy" was covered too by the Mexican children's group La Onda Vaselina in 1989, titled "Yo te esperaré" and adapted by the composer and Mexican singer Julissa.