Other Covers
The Highwaymen, Glen Campbell (#45 USA, #16 AUS, #4 SWE), Joan Baez, Phil Ochs, and Chumbawamba also covered the song.
The Finnish folk singer Hector (real name Heikki Harma) recorded a cover version with lyrics in Finnish, as "Palkkasoturi" ("The Mercenary") in 1965, as his debut single.
Dutch singer/songwriter Boudewijn de Groot covered the song in Dutch, called "De eeuwige soldaat". The lyrics are translated almost literally.
Juliane Werding did a German cover "Der Ewige Soldat," and Ámmun Johnskareng a Northern Sami cover "Máilmmálaš soalddát" ("The Universal/Global Soldier"). Another German cover, "Soldaten," was done by Bettina Wegner.
Jan Berry of Jan and Dean recorded a version of the song with the lyrics changed to match the opposite point of view, titled "The Universal Coward" (Dean Torrence objected and did not participate). It was released as a single in 1965.
Lobo did a cover of this song on his album "Just A Singer" in 1974.
Aimee Allen performed a version in 2008 at the Target Center during Campaign for Liberty's "Rally for the Republic", hosted by Ron Paul, at his request.
First Aid Kit covered the song in 2011 for Jack White's Third Man Records tri-color vinyl series.
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