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Post by Sasquatch on May 27, 2007 7:31:22 GMT -5
As we remember our heros this time of year, a number of patriotic songs get airtime. There are far too many to list, but here are a few favorites of mine. I tried to pick songs most everyone knew. If yours isn't listed, tell us what it is!
Of the more traditional tunes, it's hard to pick, but I really dig "Stars And Stripes Forever." Of the more recent Songs, I have to go with Charlie Daniels "In America." I have to commit though, so for it's beautiful lyrics, I pick "America the Beautiful."
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Post by mbogo on May 27, 2007 10:24:37 GMT -5
All are good choices, so much so that it was hard to choose one, but if it had to be just one Proud to be an American would be my choice. "Have You Forgotten" by Darryl Worley and "Ragged Old Flag" by Johnny Cash are also very good patriotic songs.
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Post by bsutravis on May 27, 2007 10:33:53 GMT -5
Toby Keith - "Angry American"
Toby & Willie - "Beer For My Horses" - it's kinda patriotic.....
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Post by drgreyhound on May 27, 2007 10:59:41 GMT -5
Okay, I have to admit I'm biased... ;D
I chose "The Stars and Stripes Forever" because it was the fight song for my middle school (I "graduated" valedictorian there in 1996) and the high school I attended for a semester in Geronimo, TX. I had to memorize it because I was in the high school marching band as an 8th grader, which went to all football games and, of course, played the "fight song"...
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Post by bsutravis on May 27, 2007 12:16:59 GMT -5
We knew you were a nerd Greyhound.... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by drgreyhound on May 27, 2007 12:53:07 GMT -5
We knew you were a nerd Greyhound.... ;D ;D ;D ROFLMAO... what was your first clue?!? ;D |
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Post by indianahick on May 27, 2007 13:42:41 GMT -5
For me it is between American The Beautiful and maybe that Ragged old Flag. But then again I stand a little straighter, square my old shoulders a little more stand a parade rest with my hat over my heart and stare at the flag when they play the National Anthem at sporting events. There are just way to many to have only one favorite and it seems as most bring a sense of joy and maybe goose bumps just upon the hearing of them.
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Post by parson on May 27, 2007 14:41:31 GMT -5
Used to love to hear Ray Charles sing America The Beautiful. No more live performances of that!
parson
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Post by Sasquatch on May 27, 2007 14:52:29 GMT -5
Indianahick, You remind me of something I forgot to write in the initial post..... I suppose the Star Spangled Banner would naturally be number one. We are voting for second! Dang, I always forget something. lol
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Post by Woody Williams on May 27, 2007 15:03:35 GMT -5
Used to love to hear Ray Charles sing America The Beautiful. No more live performances of that! parson
DITTO... |
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Post by drgreyhound on May 27, 2007 16:41:48 GMT -5
Used to love to hear Ray Charles sing America The Beautiful. No more live performances of that! parson
DITTO...I saw Ray Charles live at the IU Auditorium several years ago when I was a student there, and I believe he sang "America the Beautiful". I think he sings that song better than anyone has ever sung it! |
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Post by Sleazy E on May 27, 2007 18:08:31 GMT -5
God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood is my favorite form the list... as well as one of my favorite songs of all times.... My Grandpa (WWII vet)loved that song and said it spoke volumes about how he felt about this country and our way of life...... He was the man that inspired me to join the service and I became a better man for it. Sadly we lost him last August at the age of 86.
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Post by duff on May 27, 2007 18:24:53 GMT -5
America the Beautiful
By dang near anyone, I remember learning that song in grade school, and I wasn't much for singing. Took the cog railroad up to Pikes Peak and got to see the view that inspired the writer. It was awsome!
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Post by Sasquatch on May 27, 2007 20:19:59 GMT -5
Hi--this is "Henderson"'s wife. I apologize for his inability to proof-read his posts. When he wrote "Walkin' on the Side of Me" as a song title, he was actually refering to the Merle Haggard song "...the Fightin' Side of Me;" just in case anyone was confused by that. Had I seen his list prior to his posting, I would have asked him to include "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "My Country 'Tis of Thee" as well.  "God of Our Fathers" was always played in church near Memorial day and Armed Services day also, but isn't quite as America-specific, I guess. |
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Post by Woody Williams on May 27, 2007 20:25:03 GMT -5
Hi--this is "Henderson"'s wife. I apologize for his inability to proof-read his posts. When he wrote "Walkin' on the Side of Me" as a song title, he was actually refering to the Merle Haggard song "...the Fightin' Side of Me;" just in case anyone was confused by that. Had I seen his list prior to his posting, I would have asked him to include "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "My Country 'Tis of Thee" as well. "God of Our Fathers" was always played in church near Memorial day and Armed Services day also, but isn't quite as America-specific, I guess. Somebody has to keep him straight..  No wonder no one picked that one.. Good picks on your songs....especially "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" |
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Post by reloader on May 27, 2007 20:41:15 GMT -5
Charlie Daniels "Simple Man" is a good one,or any song Rosie 'O' hates !
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Post by Sasquatch on May 28, 2007 4:49:49 GMT -5
Woody, you are supposed to be on my side! She's right though, I really botched this one. "walking on the side of me" sounds like a song about massage therapy. Also, "Proud to be an American" should be "God Bless the USA." And "Courtesy" should be, "The Angry American," though I'm sure everybody knew that. That's what I get for posting after I've been up all night working. |
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Post by duff on May 28, 2007 6:44:10 GMT -5
It don't matter they are all good picks even the ones you didn't put in the poll and the ones you retitled. I didn't know the actual titles of the newer ones, but knew what songs you were talking about.
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Post by drgreyhound on May 28, 2007 7:04:48 GMT -5
Woody, you are supposed to be on my side! She's right though, I really botched this one. "walking on the side of me" sounds like a song about massage therapy. Also, "Proud to be an American" should be "God Bless the USA." And "Courtesy" should be, "The Angry American," though I'm sure everybody knew that. That's what I get for posting after I've been up all night working. We knew what you meant...and yes, she does a great job of keeping you accurate! |
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Post by tenring on May 28, 2007 10:15:37 GMT -5
Getting senile in my advancing years, how 'bout "Battle Hymn of the Republic?"
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"God of Our Fathers" was always played in church near Memorial day and Armed Services day also, but isn't quite as America-specific, I guess. 
