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"You're a Grand Old Flag" is an American patriotic march. The song, a spirited march written by George M. Cohan, is a tribute to the U.S. flag. In addition to obvious references to the flag, it incorporates snippets of other popular songs, including one of his own. Cohan wrote it in 1906 for his stage musical George Washington, Jr. [1]
Allegiance: Patriotic Song; Am I the Only One (Aaron Lewis song) America (Chicago song) ... Yes We Can (will.i.am song) You're a Grand Old Flag; You're in the Army ...
He wrote "Ragged Old Flag" to "reaffirm faith in the country and the goodness of the American people." [2] The song tells a story of an old man in a town square describing what the flag and country have been through together. [3] "Ragged Old Flag" is typical of Cash's particular style of patriotism characterized by his appreciation for the land ...
Yankee Doodle Dandy. If there's anyone who loved America with great regard, it was George M. Cohan (James Cagney). His hits "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "You're a Grand Old Flag" have become classics ...
Jun. 18—The fourth annual Flag Day celebration was held in Jacksonville at Hazel Tilton Park Monday, June 14. The program was entitled, "You're a Grand Old Flag, Generation to Generation," and ...
Cohan became one of the leading Tin Pan Alley songwriters, publishing upwards of 300 original songs [2] noted for their catchy melodies and clever lyrics. His major hit songs included: "Give My Regards to Broadway" "You're a Grand Old Flag" "Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway" "Mary Is a Grand Old Name" "The Warmest Baby in the Bunch"
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A flag anthem is a patriotic song or ode dedicated to a flag, usually one of a country (in which case it is also known as a national flag anthem).It is often either sung or performed during or immediately before the raising or lowering of a flag during a ceremony.