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"My Country, 'Tis of Thee", also known as simply "America", is an American patriotic song, the lyrics of which were written by Samuel Francis Smith. [2] The song served as one of the de facto national anthems of the United States (along with songs like "Hail, Columbia") before the adoption of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the official U.S. national anthem in 1931. [3]
These songs about America are about putting in the work to make those freedoms a reality and to make and keep our country a place of liberty, peace and justice for all. 50 Songs About America ...
Sing for Freedom: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement Through Its Songs: Compiled and edited by Guy and Candie Carawan; foreword by Julian Bond (New South Books, 2007), comprising two classic collections of freedom songs: We Shall Overcome (1963) and Freedom Is A Constant Struggle (1968), reprinted in a single edition. The book includes a ...
"Independence Day" was written by Gretchen Peters around 1992. [6] It was originally offered to Reba McEntire, who turned it down; [7] Peters has since stated that she never heard of the song being offered to McEntire. [8] Peters spent over a year and a half writing the track. [9] Peters recorded the song on her 1996 studio album The Secret of ...
From 19th-century anthems to modern pop hits, these Fourth of July songs will make the perfect soundtrack for your Independence Day festivities. “Living in America” by James Brown
Deborah Cox recorded the song for her 2007 album Destination Moon. On June 10, 2010, the song featured in So You Think You Can Dance , in a routine choreographed by Mia Michaels . The song was featured on the soundtrack for the 2010 Martin Scorsese film Shutter Island , in the form of a mashup with Max Richter 's "On the Nature of Daylight."
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"State of Independence" is a song written by Jon Anderson and Vangelis. The track was released as a single but did not chart. The track was released as a single but did not chart. It subsequently became better known when Donna Summer released a cover version a year later in 1982.