“Return of the Red Baron” is a song by the American rock band The Royal Guardsmen. It was released in 1967 as a follow-up to their hit single “Snoopy vs. the Red Baron.” Like its predecessor, “Return of the Red Baron” is a novelty song that features the character Snoopy from Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip Peanuts.
In “Return of the Red Baron,” Snoopy takes on the persona of the World War I flying ace to combat his old adversary, the Red Baron. The song features a catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and playful lyrics describing Snoopy’s aerial adventures.
While “Return of the Red Baron” didn’t achieve the same level of success as their earlier hit, it still received airplay and became a fan favorite among listeners who enjoyed the band’s humorous and lighthearted approach to music. The Royal Guardsmen’s songs featuring Snoopy and the Red Baron remain popular examples of the novelty rock genre from the 1960s.
