What do you think is the most patriotic American song (specify song title & artist). Why do you think it best represents the U.S.?
For serious responses only. For those who simply hate the U.S., go find another question to flame on.
2006-08-10 05:39:56 · 28 answers · asked by Physh 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
God Bless America as sung by Ethel Merman by in the 50's.
2006-08-10 05:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by HipHopGrandma 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm sure alot of people would say "Born in the USA" or some country-gospel song about this being a "Christian" country... but I like the rebel rockers that have a more critical outlook on the country... I think patriotism is in our hearts when we get involved with politics and stick up for the underdog...
Self Evident by Ani DiFranco
America by Tracy Chapman
Any Song that takes advantage of our freedom of speech without apologizing for it is patriotic to me.
Good Question
2006-08-10 12:47:47 · answer #2 · answered by rabble rouser 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Star Spangled Banner
2006-08-10 12:44:17 · answer #3 · answered by JCman2010 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Woody Guthrie wrote "This Land is Your Land in response to the pomposity exhibited by Irving Berlin's God Bless America.
When you think about it there is nothing particularly American about Mr Berlins' song. You change America to any country and it would still work or you could change Deity's and country's
This Land................ however is different in that it expresses a uniquely American sentiment- the land belongs to the people
BTW jayboo 7 You should really listen to the words to Born In the USA It is not a positive upbeat -wave -the flag song.
2006-08-10 12:54:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Star Spangled Banner
2006-08-10 12:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by ASHLEY♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In America - Charlie Daniels
God Bless the USA - Lee Greenwood
Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue - Toby Keith
The American Dream - Billy Ray Cyrus
Hey Lindsay: The guy who posted the question isn't wearing a cowboy hat.
2006-08-10 12:44:56 · answer #6 · answered by racingcowboy58 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Star Spangled Banner
2006-08-10 12:43:27 · answer #7 · answered by ~2Sxy4u!~ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Born In The USA by Bruce Springsteen.
He sings about the AMERICAN, and his/her struggle against the system America has become. Patriotism lies in the people, not the land or the government.
2006-08-10 12:46:07 · answer #8 · answered by gg 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Coming to American, Neil Diamond. It's the highlight song of nearly every patriotic fireworks display I've ever seen. Still gives me goosebumps every time it's played on the Fourth.
2006-08-10 12:45:00 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Star Spangled Banner
a close second might be "This land is your land," which was written after Guthrie heard the idocy that is God Bless America.
2006-08-10 12:52:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
and
Sweet Home Alabama- Lynard Skynard
come to mind but i guess their not all that patriotic.
2006-08-10 12:47:30 · answer #11 · answered by K Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋