U. D. O. - Cry Soldier Cry - (russian Version)
, also known as "Plachet Soldat" (Плачет солдат), is a heavy metal ballad by the German band U.D.O. , led by legendary former Accept vocalist Udo Dirkschneider . Release Background
The band has performed this song live in Russia, sometimes featuring the Black Sea Fleet Ensemble (хор Черноморского Ансамбля). Lyrical Themes U. D. O. - Cry Soldier Cry (Russian Version)
The song is a somber anti-war ballad that highlights Udo's connection to his Eastern European fanbase. Key features include: U. D. O. - Cry Soldier Cry (Russian Version)
The chorus "Plachet soldat" translates to "The soldier is crying," emphasizing that it is "not a shame for a soldier to cry" when faced with the horrors of war and letters from home. U. D. O. - Cry Soldier Cry (Russian Version)