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Story Behind the Song: ‘Riding with Private Malone’

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"My name is Private Andrew Malone, and if you’re reading this, then I didn’t make it home.”

Songwriter Wood Newton at Nashville Songwriters Association International Thursday, December 19, 2013 in Nashville, Tenn. (photo: Steven S. Harman/The Tennessean)

Songwriter Wood Newton at Nashville Songwriters Association International Thursday, December 19, 2013 in Nashville, Tenn. (photo: Steven S. Harman/The Tennessean)

That’s the beginning of a note found in the glove box of a ’66 Corvette in David Ball’s 2001 hit, “Riding With Private Malone.” It turns out the car’s former owner was a Vietnam War vet who died in combat, and his spirit protects the narrator in a fiery car crash at the end of the song.

There wasn’t really a Pvt. Andrew Malone, but the song still hits close to home for Nashville songwriter Wood Newton, who co-penned the tune with Thom Shepherd. Newton also has heard from countless listeners — some of them veterans — who’ve been affected by its tale over the years.

Newton recently shared his memories of “Malone” with Bart Herbison of Nashville Songwriters Association International.

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In partnership with Nashville Songwriters Association International, each week we will release a new video featuring NSAI executive director Bart Herbison interviewing a Nashville songwriter about his or her work.

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