"The Battle Hymn of Love" is a song written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music artists Kathy Mattea and Tim O'Brien. The song was recorded for Mattea's 1987 studio album Untasted Honey. It was released in July 1990 as the first single from her compilation album A Collection of Hits. The song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Personnel As listed in liner notes. Beth Nielsen Chapman – backing vocals Craig Duncan – hammered dulcimer Pat Flynn – acoustic guitar Mike Leech – bass guitar Chris Leuzinger – acoustic rhythm guitar, electric rhythm guitar Kathy Mattea – vocals Tim O'Brien – vocals Milton Sledge – drums Pete Wasner – acoustic piano Bobby Wood – organ
Chart performance Chart (1990)Peakposition
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