" Abraham, Martin and John " is a 1968 song written by Dick Holler. It was first recorded by Dion, in a version that was a substantial North American chart hit in 1968–1969.

A song by Dion that pays tribute to assassinated American leaders Abraham Lincoln, John Kennedy, Martin Luther King, and Robert Kennedy.

“Abraham, Martin, and John” is a folk-rock song from 1968 originally recorded by Dion DiMucci. Throughout this song, the speaker recounts the tragic deaths of the eponymous American heroes.

Songfacts®: This song is a tribute to those involved in the battle for civil rights. The title refers to Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr. and John F. Kennedy. The last verse in the song refers to …

Oct 9, 2024 · ‘Abraham, Martin and John’ is, in reality, about four famous men who were all assassinated. And although the song is most famous for the version recorded by the Motown singer …

Anybody here seen my old friend, Abraham? Can you tell me where he's gone? Listen to Abraham, Martin and John by Dion on Apple Music. 1968. Duration: 3:20.

Nov 22, 2024 · In honor of this anniversary, today’s classic song of the day is the reflective “Abraham, Martin and John.” The song references the senseless assassinations of four great leaders: Abraham …

Sep 11, 2020 · Holler headed home to Florida, where in just 10 minutes, he wrote a poignant song, connecting the murders to those of John F. Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln. Holler told the Story …

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Abraham, Martin And John · Dion Dion ℗ 1968 Capitol Records, LLC Released on: 2007-01-01 Producer: Phil Gernhard Composer Lyricist: Richard...

Jan 15, 2024 · “Abraham, Martin and John” landed on the Billboard singles chart on Oct. 26, 1968, and rose to #4, the last top 10 for Mr. DiMucci. But Dion, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of …