Song about a Friend
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"Song about a Friend" is a famous lyrical ballad by Russian singer-songwriter and poet Vladimir Vysotsky that reflects on loyalty, friendship, and moral character.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
lyrical ballad
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song ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Russian bard movement
NERFINISHED
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Vladimir Vysotsky’s poetic legacy ⓘ |
| composer | Vladimir Vysotsky NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Soviet Union ⓘ |
| creator | Vladimir Vysotsky NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
author song
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ballad ⓘ bard song ⓘ |
| hasCulturalImpact |
associated with ideals of true friendship
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often used in informal gatherings and sing-alongs ⓘ performed by numerous Russian bard singers ⓘ widely quoted in Russian culture ⓘ |
| hasLyricsForm | first-person narrative ⓘ |
| hasMusicalStyle |
acoustic guitar accompaniment
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minimalist arrangement ⓘ |
| language | Russian ⓘ |
| lyricist | Vladimir Vysotsky NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
friendship
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loyalty ⓘ moral character ⓘ testing friendship ⓘ trust ⓘ |
| notableFor |
concise moral message
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philosophical reflections on friendship ⓘ popularity in Russian-speaking world ⓘ |
| partOf | Vladimir Vysotsky’s concert repertoire ⓘ |
| performer | Vladimir Vysotsky NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| workPeriod | Soviet era ⓘ |
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