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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Proud to be an American? Born in the U.S.A.? Celebrate our country’s birth with (mostly) non-cheesy songs

Whether you’re celebrating the 4th with a big family BBQ or chilling at home in the a/c, you can still get pumped listening to our patriotic yet slightly non-traditional American songs. 

Born in the U.S.A. – Bruce Springsteen
Star Spangled Banner – Jimi Hendrix 
America – Simon and Garfunkel
Young Americans – David Bowie
American Girl – Tom Petty 
American Life – Madonna
America – Neil Diamond
Kids in America – Kim Wilde 
America – Prince
Living in America – The Sounds American Boy – Estelle & Kanye West
Living in America – James Brown 
Philadelphia Freedom – Elton John
Saturday in the Park – Chicago 
Living in the U.S.A. – Steve Miller Band 
4th of July – X
American Pie – Don McLean 
We’re an American Band – Grand Funk Railroad
America, F--- Yeah – Team America

What's you're favorite American tune? 

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    Posted by Matthew P Fri Jul 4, 2008 6:10pm PDT

    Uhmmm...listen to the lyrics of Born in the USA...it is not a particularly patriot or celebratory song.

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