Soldier Boy (The Shirelles song)

Record executive Florence Greenberg, founder of Scepter Records (the Shirelles' record label), co-wrote the song with Luther Dixon, which was originally titled "I'll Be True to You". The main frame of the lyrics make no mention of a soldier. It was only while recording at Bell Sound Studios that the Shirelles decided upon a much better title to reflect the narrative, the profession of someone's love for the titular soldier boy in which she promises to remain true to him while he's away. The song was released as a single by The Shirelles in 1962 and met with great success, topping the US Billboard Hot 100. ==In popular culture==

• The recording was used in the film The Wanderers (1979). • The recording was used in the television series Tour of Duty season 1 episode "Battling Baker Brothers" (1987) • The recording was used in the film Born on the Fourth of July (1989) • 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 (2016) episode 7 "Soldier Boy" • The recording was used in the film One Battle After Another (2025). ==Charts==

• "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 recorded by Diane Renay in 1964. • "Soldier Boy" was covered by the Mexican children's group La Onda Vaselina in 1989, under the title "Yo te esperaré" and adapted by the composer and Mexican singer Julissa. ==References==