Love Will Have To Wait

In 1962, Australia joined the Vietnam War, with over 60,000 soldiers serving in Vietnam over the 10 years that followed. This song is a message of honour and appreciation for their service.

There were no ticker tape parades when our soldiers came home.
Years passing by would reveal the extent of long term health problems many former Vets have suffered, particularly P.T.S.D. Thankfully over time, a growing appreciation and Honour has been bestowed upon them.

John remembers this time vividly.
“Watching television at the age of 16, I remember young soldiers parading on an Australian Navy ship en-route from Sydney to Vietnam. I then witnessed my mother crying for other mothers in fear that their sons may never return. This moment has never left me.”

News stories from Vietnam were on T.V. almost every evening.
“I remember the Anti War Moratorium on the streets of Melbourne with thousands of people demanding peace and withdrawal from Vietnam. All this was going on whilst lacking appreciation for the boys and men on the frontline. This is my tribute to those soldiers”

The song has 2 parallels – through the eyes and mind of a soldier in his duty and our soldiers facing mixed public opinion on their return home.

LOVE WILL HAVE TO WAIT

• Music and Lyrics: John Blades
• Lead Vocal, Backing Vocals: John Blades
• Acoustic Guitars: John Blades
• Harmonica: Michael Oliphant
• Electric Guitar: Keith David
• Bass: Robyn Payne
• Drums: Pete Drummond

Produced at AdAudio Studios by Robyn Payne