The first ones that come to my mind (in order) are: Traditional: 1. God Bless America 2. America The Beautiful 3. The Star Spangled Banner (nat'l anthem) 4. The Battle Hymn of the Republic 5. My Country, 'Tis Of Thee 6. Home on the Range 7. read more
The first ones that come to my mind (in order) are: Traditional: 1. God Bless America 2. America The Beautiful 3. The Star Spangled Banner (nat'l anthem) 4. The Battle Hymn of the Republic 5. read more
The song, like others of the period, lauds America’s virtues—freedom, hard work and the “lady in the harbor.” It was the kind of message a lot of fans wanted to hear from a man who has embodied patriotism throughout his career. “This song is an opportunity to speak to people,” said Aaron at the time. read more
People complain this song is very difficult to sing. There is a reason. The music is taken from a British drinking song. The lyrics were written during the War of 1812 by Francis Scott Key. He was aboard a British warship as it and others pounded Fort McHenry at Baltimore, Maryland. This song of the War of 1812 is a primary source. read more