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Your Favorite Patriotic Song - Songs That Make You Salute!

We all have them. Those favorite songs that make you stand a little taller, make tears well up in your eyes, make you proud to be an American (more proud than usual).

Maybe the song adds extra zest to your step. Whatever it is, please share your favorite patriotic song with us

I hear you asking my favorite.....you don't have to be so shy.....you don't have to whisper.... I will opt for Kate Smith singing, "God Bless America" every time!

Have a great video link to share of your favorite singer performing that song? Please share it! Let's get in the mood for Independence Day!

By Ronda Miller

July 2, 2009

At Random

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schula (Anonymous) says…

I will have to say “The Star Spangled Banner” the part “the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air” always makes me tear up. It doesn't matter who is singing it or it can just be an instrumental.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO3gPU…
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

schula, I have to agree that it always makes me feel that way as well. What is it about it that does that?
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passionatelibra (Anonymous) says…

Martina McBride - Independence Day

I know it isn't what you were wanting but it's the song that brings tears to my eyes and makes me stand taller!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYENO6…
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autie (Anonymous) says…

Garryowen.

and it is hard to beat the Boston Pops doing the 1812 overture with the fireworks at the end.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

passion, I was not familiar with that song. let freedom ring…for all people…the world over…stop all violence. I would say that was a terrific choice. Thanks!

autie,

we need a link for that. I agree with your choice though and especially with fireworks. What's cooking for your 4th?
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

autie, here you go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pzCoy…

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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

This is a good one as well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JA6zV…
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RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Anonymous) says…

“The Bad Touch” - Bloodhound Gang
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schula (Anonymous) says…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPudiB…
How about the Boss — Born in the USA?

I hope this link works — this is first time I have tried to post a link.
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autie (Anonymous) says…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nikMne…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0g4TL…

We plan on the variety pack this year. I large brisket, slow smoked all day, BBQ chicken, hamburgers and of course hot dogs. Plus all the other pot luck side stuff the peeps will bring over.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

schula, it worked! Cool…now your life will never be the same. I agree that Bruce singing “Born in the USA” tugs at my patriotic heart strings every time. Terrific song.

autie, the first seemed like a drinking song to me….all those rough men…the second was intense. Great choices.

As far as your fixins go…sounds like your place is the one to go to….any watermelon? ;) And what sauce are you using on that brisket?
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

“When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again”

http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/lyrics/john…
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passionatelibra (Anonymous) says…

“Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue (The Angry American)” and “American Soldier” both by Toby Keith.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSWuA-…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyJTIX…
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charliejohnson (Anonymous) says…

God Bless a America would probably be my favorite. I called the Mr. in to listen to Gary Owen. He just laughed and said he had to march to that all the time. Dummy Me. At Neewallah during the 1st gulf war, at the big show Lee Greenwood sang God Bless the USA. It was very moving…in person and all.

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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

Great selections, passion…seeing contrasting sides of what being patriotic can do.

charlie, tell Mr. to have an extra special 4th this year. Thanks for sharing and I'll bet seeing that in person was very moving!
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Music_Girl (Anonymous) says…

God Bless America, Battle Hymn of the Republic and any overture that features all of the service songs (marine, army, etc).

passion, I agree! Those are both good songs!
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Music_Girl (Anonymous) says…

“just a dream” by Carrie Underwood….very sad.
“riding with private malone” by David Ball…
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passionatelibra (Anonymous) says…

Music_Girl I love Riding with Private Malone!!! I forgot all about that one. How the heck could i forget?? It makes me tear up every freaking time!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh1m0e…
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somedude20 (Anonymous) says…

For Those About to Rock We Salute You- AC/DC

“Pick up your balls and load up your cannon for a twenty-one gun salute.”
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cthulhu_4_president (Anonymous) says…

“Girls Just Want to Have Fun”. I get teary every time.

Seriously, anything from the score of the “Gettysburg” movie. Seriously powerful, grandiose, and moving music. Excellent background music for your own celebrations, or quiet reflection.
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Music_Girl (Anonymous) says…

somedude…how could I forget that song! There are just so many great ones, it's hard to remember them all!
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passionatelibra (Anonymous) says…

Lee Greenwood God Bless The USA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RssIN3…

8th of November - Big & Rich
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7EPlq…

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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

cthulhu, how does someone wake up with a sense of humor? I have never been known to but that sure had me laughing. Thanks.

Now back to those teary eyed selections the rest of you are giving…Great choices….many of them I had forgotten…

Now I have to find a link for somedude's choice.
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passionatelibra (Anonymous) says…

The 8th of November slide show that I give the link to has some pretty intense pics so please keep that in mind if you choose to watch it.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

I must be getting “old”….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doHoE1…

farfle, I love Jackson!
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

Thanks for the disclaimer, passion…I'll keep the youth in the house out of view!
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schula (Anonymous) says…

How about “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) by Alan Jackson. This song always makes me cry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvj6zd…

Dedicated to the victims and heros of 9/11
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

Song of the Patriot - Johnny Cash. He has many patriot songs..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFm7BS…

schula, I told you there would be no stopping you now. enjoying the power? ;)
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ErnestBarteldes (Ernest Barteldes) says…

Born in The USA would not really be one - it's a tale about the soldiers returning from Nam and getting no respect.

I'd go with “Yankee Doodle Dandy”
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

You are somewhat correct, Ernest….but I think it makes a lot of people feel patriotic none the less….and saddened at the same time about that place in our history where soldiers weren't treated as they always deserve to be.

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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

Ernest….I had to check this out. Here is a very patriotic version of your favorite!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwHvyq…

and I am LMAO
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jimmyjms (Anonymous) says…

Taste is subjective, and I don't begrudge anyone their likes…but Toby Keith should be kicked in the balls every day for the rest of his life for that moronic “Angry American” song.

That ain't my America.
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mom_of_three (Anonymous) says…

“Stars and Stripes Forever” - what a great march
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

I appreciate what you are saying, jimmy…but you are correct in that taste is subjective and having the freedom to see a different take on something is part of patriotism…

mom…that is a terrific march!
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countrygirl (Anonymous) says…

God Bless the USA—Lee Greenwood
Some Gave All—Billy Ray Cyrus. Yes, you have to get past the achy breaky thing, this is a great song.
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autie (Anonymous) says…

autie, the first seemed like a drinking song to me….all those rough men…the second was intense. Great choices

How perceptive. It was a originally a drinking song. And Errol Flynn was just so damn dashing in that movie.
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KansasVoter (Anonymous) says…

“U.S. Blues” by the Grateful Dead.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

Mom, you should enjoy this version!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDA9Nb…

autie, well, anytime I listen to a song and it makes me want to drink…something is up! And that song made me want to drink.. lol Errol Flynn is always dashing…dashing here…dashing there. (that would be a good blog….your favorite dasher)…

country, I am a late bloomer when it comes to country music except for some of the staples, but I am becoming a fan of Billy Ray. After I saw him on “Dancing With the Stars” what isn't there to like about him? well, perhaps his daughter? :*(

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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

jimmy, I apologize in advance for this one.

kansas, here you are! I hadn't thought of that song for a long, long time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPBLfz…
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passionatelibra (Anonymous) says…

Ronda said:

I appreciate what you are saying, jimmy…but you are correct in that taste is subjective and having the freedom to see a different take on something is part of patriotism…

passionatelibra says:

Well said!

That was an interesting Grateful Dead song. I'm not really understanding their point/ what they were trying to say but I loved the groove :o)
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BeeBee3 (Anonymous) says…

Will anyone ever get that Born in the USA is NOT a PRO-America song? It highlights all that is wrong with this country- and does a great job doing so.
“Born down in a dead mans town
The first kick I took was when I hit the ground
You end up like a dog thats been beat too much
Till you spend half your life just covering up.”

And anything Toby Keith sings makes me physically ill. I don't mind Martina's “Independence Day” though. Good tune.
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Xwards (Anonymous) says…

It would have to be “This Land is Your Land”
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denak (Anonymous) says…

Whitney Houston's version of the Star Spangled Banner
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Valkyrie_of_Reason (Kathy Getto) says…

We Shall Overcome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmR1Yv…
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Agnostick (Anonymous) says…

“America The Beautiful”… Ray Charles
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…

mom_of_three (Anonymous) says…

“Stars and Stripes Forever” - what a great march”

Marion writes:

Agreed but the problem with that one is tha it is usually played at far too fast a tempo; it is a march and no one on this planet could march as fast as it is normally performed.

Maestro Horowitz does it up right and proper as Sousa intended:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uNh3U…

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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…

Horowitz on “Stars And Stripes”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JCXZN…
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

X…and who better to sing your favorite but Woody:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaI5IR…

and here is Ray's terrific version!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Wt4X…

marion, you haven't seen me marching then…I can march “to beat the band”…remember that “old” expression?

Kathy and Marion…I always appreciate that you take the time to post links…saves me a lot of time.

Denak, Whitney has a wonderful voice for that…
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

This is my favorite patriotic Navy song:

http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explora…
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JJE007 (Anonymous) says…

Sir Mix A Lot - Baby Got Back ?~0
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1r7…
Free speech is patriotic, right?~)
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passionatelibra (Anonymous) says…

America - Neil Diamond
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dandelion (Anonymous) says…

America the Beautiful.
I think there are a whole bunch of verses, but I only know these. Oh yeah, and also “This Land is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie.

O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

O beautiful for pilgrim feet
Whose stern impassioned stress
A thoroughfare of freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law!

O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife.
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness
And every gain divine!
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gogoplata (Anonymous) says…

Who'll stop the rain.
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lily (Anonymous) says…

I also love Independence Day by Martina McBride. Sad story but I like the words to the chorus. I would agree that all the traditional patriotic ones mentioned like Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful etc and God Bless the USA.
I also hear Ethel Merman with God Bless America and I really enjoy You're A Grand Old Flag.

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sustainabilitysister (Anonymous) says…

Follow The Drinking Gourd
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gogoplata (Anonymous) says…

Fortunate Son
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sustainabilitysister (Anonymous) says…

and… Neil Diamond's-America
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schula (Anonymous) says…

goplata — you must be a CCR fan!
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BigPrune (Anonymous) says…

Cameron Diaz at the Coco Bongo Club. Her version of this song makes me salute, this wonderful country of ours.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfjuZV…
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mom_of_three (Anonymous) says…

Trace Adkins also had a song called “Arlington” which is patriotic, and a new one he sang “till the last shot is fired.”
They were very moving songs, about the sacrifices made by those in the military.
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mom_of_three (Anonymous) says…

I like the Boston Pops version of “Stars and Stripes Forever.” It doesn't seem too fast, and is marchable. Listened to a few bars of Horowitz; seems a little slow to march to for myself.
The Washington Post march is another goodie.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

A lot of great selections…and some very funny choices!

Yep, like so many other things - patriotism is in the heart and mind of the observer.

Here was one written by Glen Campbell:

God Must Have Blessed America

Circa 1977
Words and Music by Allen Toussant. Recorded by Glen Campbell

God must have blessed America
For us to have so many many things
We've got each and ev'ry kind
All gathered at one time
Say God must have blessed us all

Say Now,
We've got it all, we've got the good,
we've got the bad
And all the in betweens, we've got it all
We've got the rich, we've got the poor
And so much more

Yeah, we've got the muddy Mississippi running wild
And the prettiest women in the world
We've got the music sweeping through your mind
We've done so much in such a little time
We've got it all
We've got it all, yeah.

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jehovah_bob (Anonymous) says…

I find this version fitting and totally awesome. Unfortunately I couldn't find anything but the movie track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87Usds…
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

Geez… this has been running all day, and no one posted this one…?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2bGUe…

Of course…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3osvs6…
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jehovah_bob (Anonymous) says…

T_r_a,

I see your This is Not America

and raise you,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slKNd2…
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lily (Anonymous) says…

Oh yes, John Wayne doing America, Why I Love Her.
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schula (Anonymous) says…

Instead of letting everyone go home early today or tomorrow, I am giving you the whole day off tomorrow! Have a great weekend everyone!
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

lily, I enjoy Wayne's America…thanks for the reminder.

tange and jbob…I raise you with this one,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHqUip…

schula, jeez…what are you, President of the USA or somethin? ;) Thanks for the holiday off!
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

And how many of you remember this hit?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH4-tO…
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camper (Anonymous) says…

Nice blog Ronda. I always think this is a patriotic song. Because you can just relax and be yourself, and drive your car upon the lawn. It is nice to be free and do these things.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr6Ncf…

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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

jbob and ronda, I'm folding…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgOgK3…

… you both into little origami chickadees and checking you off.
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PeteyPab (Anonymous) says…

im not a huge fan of the Dixie Chicks but “traveling solider” has always been a favorite song of mine

looking at my America playlist on my iPod, my favorites would have to be:

- Kate Smith 's version of God Bless America
- Whitney Houston's Star Spangled Banner from the super bowl in 92 I think
-My Country tis of thee
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Machiavelli_mania (Anonymous) says…

If patriotism is to sing songs like “Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran,…” then I prefer NOT to sing nor to feel that kind of Patriotism.
Again, while the people in this country stupidly claim the higher moral grounds compared to all other countries in the world, we are (!) the only country that has ever used the H and A Bombs on another country. Not exactly something to be proud of, now is it?
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Machiavelli_mania (Anonymous) says…

Ah yes, The Dixie Chicks “I'm not ready to make nice!” Didn't ever listen to them until that Bush-schism fiasco. Now I have all their CDs. You burn them. I buy them.
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password (Anonymous) says…

“Yankee Doodle Dandy - You're A Grand Old Flag”
“Stars and Stripes Forever”
I always get a chill up and down and then a burst of energy when I hear those - plus a tear in my eye.

this is so sweet…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knfOOl…
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…

Machiavelli_mania (Anonymous) says…

If patriotism is to sing songs like “Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran,…” then I prefer NOT to sing nor to feel that kind of Patriotism.
Again, while the people in this country stupidly claim the higher moral grounds compared to all other countries in the world, we are (!) the only country that has ever used the H and A Bombs on another country. Not exactly something to be proud of, now is it?'

Marion writes:

Hmmmmmm……………………

Your stupefying lack of knowledge of history is showing there, Machi.

The USA “H-bombed” just who?
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kugrad (Anonymous) says…

I'm in line with Jimmyjms for the Toby Keith ball kickfest.

Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock performing “Star Spangled Banner” gets me every time. “Chicago” by Steve Stills is another good one. “Your Flag Decal won't get you into heaven anymore” by John Prine, that's for starters.
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Machiavelli_mania (Anonymous) says…

Since I dislike war so much, and since is to tough to respect our involvement in such, I do admit I do not know enough about WWII to speak with authority. But since that kind of knowledge is not required to be able to post here, I will continue to show my ignorance. While I know some about alot of stuff, a lot about a bit of stuff, I do not expect myself to know everything.

I am under the impression that we used both A and H on Japan. If you can provide a link as to what we really used, and if I find the source to be worthy of attention, then I will adjust my knowledge base.

I am not a know-it-all. Are you?

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Machiavelli_mania (Anonymous) says…

Styx/Madam Blue is a good one and does make me feel patriotic in my own way.
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TomShewmon (Tom Shewmon) says…

Noone has mentioned “Back in the USSR”?

I dig Paul Simon's “America” done by Yes. Great tune. Better when Yes does it.

Have you ever tried chocolate milk with Smirnoff vanilla vodka? Try it right away!

God bless America!!!
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

camper, great song choice as usual. Thanks for sharing it…the visuals were striking and fit nicely for the 4th! You seem to have a thing for that band, btw! ;)

tange, you don't need to fold…just celebrate your holiday on the moon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKqcVu…

Petey, your mention of Dixie Chicks is a good one..I don't believe anyone had named that one.

password, that was a sweet link. Watching little people at parades and singing songs like that can melt our hearts pretty quickly! thanks for that.

Nancyboy, “Have you ever tried chocolate milk with Smirnoff vanilla vodka? Try it right away!”

I would if I could….sounds like a terrific nightcap!

I am hearing a few crackers going off around our area…6th and Lawrence Ave…anyone else hearing them? ;) Fourth…ya just have to love it….well, or make do with it…ear plugs anyone? another nightcap any one?
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…

Machiavelli_mania (Anonymous) says…

Since I dislike war so much, and since is to tough to respect our involvement in such, I do admit I do not know enough about WWII to speak with authority. But since that kind of knowledge is not required to be able to post here, I will continue to show my ignorance. While I know some about alot of stuff, a lot about a bit of stuff, I do not expect myself to know everything.

I am under the impression that we used both A and H on Japan. If you can provide a link as to what we really used, and if I find the source to be worthy of attention, then I will adjust my knowledge base.

I am not a know-it-all. Are you?”

Marion writes:

I offer a mildly in-depth analysis of the above post:

Maciavelli_mania essentially wrote:

“Although I have no discernable knowledge of history and in typical uneducated Pseudo-liberal/Neo-socialist fashion, I will make all sorts of wild, inaccurate and unfounded claims in order to promote my hatred of the United States of America.

I will not choose what I believe based on what I consider to be a valid source, because I lack the basic research skills to determine that validlity anyway.

I further state, that although I admit to my astonishing ignorance of history and will do no research to even attempt to verify the nonsense I write, I will continue to post my absurd conclusions and whacky beliefs online or anyplace else I choose.

In other words, I have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about but I am going to continue to talk.

In the meantime, I will do things like vote and participate in the political process, just because I can.”

Thus spake Machiavelli_mania.
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Machiavelli_mania (Anonymous) says…

Marion, you want to come here and put those words in my mouth. Or are you just happy you can parrot puny paraphrases that lack accuracy in my absense??

I have no party, Marion. I didn't morph with the GOP like you did.
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porch_person (Anonymous) says…

“Bad Luck” by Social Distortion

“Highway Star” by Deep Purple

“Burn” by Deep Purple

“Bell Boy” by the Who
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benmuggn (Anonymous) says…

mandatory suicide by slayer,
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benmuggn (Anonymous) says…

the four horsemen by metallica that really gets it going / or walk by pantera

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prospector (Anonymous) says…

Satchmo, the greatest!

What A Wonderful World.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnRqYM…
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Music_Girl (Anonymous) says…

according to Shorty and the Boys on 95.7 the Vibe this morning…48% of Americans do NOT know the words to our country's national anthem; the Star Spangled Banner. So…

O! say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

(On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

O! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust.'
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!)

* (….) indicate original full version.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

prospector, that song is on my list for top ten favorite all time songs as well….thanks for remembering to post the link! I am going to start my day by listening to it.

music, we should all have those words memorized, and I know I don't. Sometimes I lips move but no words come out. I will make sure I learn them. ;)

marion…have a happy 4th…now knock it off!
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

Oh, sure, the National Anthem's great,
but it's not for everybody…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrFW2a…
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oldvet (Anonymous) says…

To a proud few, these will do it every time…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq8w7Y…

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G244q…

Semper Fi !!!
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parlet (Anonymous) says…

“Sexual Healing” by Marvin Gaye
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

tange, I remember the horror of that specific event. My grandparents were outraged as so many others were. Funny now looking back on that.

honored vet, I wondered where you were. Great choices and both beautiful, patriotic songs. Here is one for you that I ran across per viewing your others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxrmr4…

parlet, I am not asking how that song makes you stand up and salute….I am letting it go……
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

Here is a patriotic song by Marvin…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRvVza…

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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

Penance for the Roseanne post…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKCVS5…
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schula (Anonymous) says…

Tange — thanks for posting the link to the Cactus Cuties – that was awesome!
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

That is a good one!

I hear there is a patriotic song in the works to honor Palin and Alaska….I can hardly wait to hear the lyrics to it! ;)
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msfefe43 (Anonymous) says…

American trilogy by Elvis Presley
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parlet (Anonymous) says…

“Ahab the Arab” by Ray Stevens
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justmesis (Anonymous) says…

Taps ( I tear up just thinking about it)
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justmesis (Anonymous) says…

I hope that you all have a nice relaxing and family filled fourth!! Very nice blog sissy-poo!
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beerdrinkingfool (Anonymous) says…

wow i was was reading all these post and till i got down to the last one i was shocked . for our freedom and what it means i was going to say taps .taps will make me hang my head and take off my hat and put my hand over my heart every time .

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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

sis and fool, this is for you and so many others!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G1Fvl…

sis, did you really just refer to me as “sissy-poo”? and no wonder I get no respect! :)
Hope you have a terrific day today with your family. Wish we were together. Love you!
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boltzmann (Anonymous) says…

Stars and Stripes Forever
America the Beautiful
American Tune by Paul Simon
This Land is Your Land
America (by Paul Simon performed by Yes) [I actually agree with Mr_Nancy_Boy on this. I think I need a shower. ;)]
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

boltzmann, good choices. Hard to go wrong with anything by Simon.
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persevering_gal (Anonymous) says…

Lee Greenwood's “God Bless America”

He was in D.C. this year singing in the National Memorial Day Parade…very inspiring.
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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…

Ronda,
indeed Johnny Cash had *wonderful* patriotic songs.

his “Ragged old flag” gets me every time. even if as today I've had a patriotic music channel on via the web, heard it a couple of times. “Ragged old flag” comes on, I can't do anything, have to stop and listen.

John Wayne's “face the flag.”
—and Lily, you're a fine babe for recognizing John Wayne there.

indeed Lee Greenwood's God bless …
Okie from Muskogee,
they're gettin' on the fightin' side of me,
battle hymn of the republic, all the verses! love that. heard it sung by a black sopranoyesterday.
all the music from the musical 1776.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

gnome, you are indeed a very patriotic man so I knew you would have several favorites to add to this list.

I love Cash's “Ragged Old Flag” as well and in awe of anyone that can write something like that…so heart felt and emotional.
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camper (Anonymous) says…

I really like songs about a state or otherwise mention a state in lyric.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

camper, that might make an interesting blog…have people name all the songs that include mention of a state in the lyrics or the title. Thanks! Hope your fourth was a good one.

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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…

Believe the black Soprano was
Barbara Hendricks, with full orchestra! only drawback, she doesn't sing all the verses; she does battle hymn with a touch of black gospel embellishments, wow!

my favorite verse of Battle Hymn: “watchfires … dews and damps.”
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schula (Anonymous) says…

Hey Ronda — that would be a great blog to do about the songs with state or city names in the title or verse. I already have a song ready to post.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

I will get that up later today…you are such an early bird!

gnome, terrific verse…wonderful descriptive words.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

How could I have forgotten this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVXReR…
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schula (Anonymous) says…

I will be watching for the next song blog.

I come into work between 30 - 45 minutes early each day — then I can leave early on Friday.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

schula, it must have been a Monday…I will try for early Tuesday morning..
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schula (Anonymous) says…

I will look for it when I get to work in the morning.

Have a good evening!
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

How could I have forgotten this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YK_XP…

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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

… never mind. That song was much too long for *this* blog.
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camper (Anonymous) says…

Ronda, I guess I am Patriotic whenever I hear songs from American artists. I still think the 60's and 70's was a watershead of great American music. Here are a couple of my favotrites and forgive the multiple posts. Hi Schula.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkGS26…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI7gzX…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wziyrt…

The Roberta Flack song is a masterpiece. And who would believe Gene Clark grew right up here in Bonner Springs.
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5wota…
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

Nice selections all.

tange, don't know if you are aware or not, but that had become one of my all time personal favorite songs…thanks to you for turning me on to it and them!

two words three….phone home.
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schula (Anonymous) says…

Hey Camper. That is one of my favorite John Denver songs. My other favorite is this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWU8XW…

I liked the other songs you posted, too.
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ndnkorn (Anonymous) says…

Yankee Rose
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mommaeffortx2 (Anonymous) says…

None. I am not in the milatary there for I do not salute any song or to the flag. I do love Arlington mom of three a must cry song but just about any patriotic song.
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mommaeffortx2 (Anonymous) says…

opps forgot to spell check sorry.

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shleppy (Anonymous) says…

Duh…R O C K in the U S A. a little john cougar goes a long way.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

Civil War Two - When the Bullet Hits the Bone….just to see if anyone is still here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4iw4B…