Patriotic Songs For The 4th of July

Posted Tue Jul 1, 2008 2:33pm PDT by Robert of the Radish in The Y! Music Playlist Blog

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July 4th is a day when Americans can put aside their political differences and celebrate the love they share for their country. No matter where you stand on the issues that face our nation, America is our home -- and we will always love our home. On Independence Day the skies of America will be lit by fireworks, children will be enraptured by parades and neighbors will gather at barbecues and picnics to celebrate the birth of their nation.

July 4 is a national holiday and the only holiday that celebrates the United States of America. Ask any American and they will tell you that the 4th of July is not complete without fireworks, American flags, American food and music.

Musical choices for the 4th include traditional patriotic songs, military marches and regional favorites. For this playlist I have pulled together some of the most popular songs that will be played at events across the USA on the 4th of July.

If your holiday will be spent at home, at a picnic with friends or at the community fireworks display this playlist can provide the soundtrack for your evening.

Patriotic Songs For The 4th of July

When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again (Vocal) - Ronnie Gilbert - Various Artists

on Yahoo! Music JukeboxFrom the album Songs Of The Civil War
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This Land Is Your Land - Woody Guthrie

on Yahoo! Music JukeboxFrom the album This Land Is Your Land
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God Bless The U.S.A. - Lee Greenwood

on Yahoo! Music JukeboxFrom the album God Bless The U.S.A.
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My Beautiful America - Charlie Daniels Band

on Yahoo! Music JukeboxFrom the album Freedom And Justice For All
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Stars And Stripes Forever - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

on Yahoo! Music JukeboxFrom the album Stars & Stripes Forever
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Armed Forces Medley - United States Marine Band

on Yahoo! Music JukeboxFrom the album The Blessings Of Liberty
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The Caissons Go Rolling Along - United States Military Academy Band

on Yahoo! Music JukeboxFrom the album From Sea To Shining Sea
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Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor - United States Air Force Band & Singing S

on Yahoo! Music JukeboxFrom the album America!
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Living In The Promiseland - Willie Nelson

on Yahoo! Music JukeboxFrom the album 16 Biggest Hits
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The West Point March - United States Army Band

on Yahoo! Music JukeboxFrom the album A Patriotic Salute To The Military Family
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God Bless America - Mormon Tabernacle Choir

on Yahoo! Music JukeboxFrom the album God Bless America
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1812 Overture - Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

on Yahoo! Music JukeboxFrom the album 1812 Overture
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1. Chris S. - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:11am PDT

The 1812 Overture??? That was written about Napoleon's defeat at the hands of the Russians in the title year and has quite literally nothing to do with America. Play it if you want, but at least know what you're listening to!

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2. buckeyeman - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:22am PDT

COMING TO AMERICA BY NEIL DIAMOND!!!!!!!!!!!! WHERE IS IT??

3. T.J. - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:25am PDT

So you are saying it was written in 1812? Why did it take 70 years to make its public debut?

4. Chicagodiva - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:29am PDT

Chris S.- I think they included 1812 Overture because it is frequently played at fireworks displays

5. Uncle Teddy Bear - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:30am PDT

T.J., reread Chris's comment, the 1812 Overture was written about Napoleon's loss in 1812, the song WASN'T written in 1812.

6. mina_de_valencia - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:32am PDT

Hey what about Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen?

Even Pink Houses by John Mellencamp.

I know that this is a patriotic song list, but what about loving the land that we live in? Route 66 is a cool song about traveling in the south west. Songs like New York New York, Oklahoma, and Georgia- especially as sung by Ray Charles- reminds me how proud I am to live in this country. Also- you should have picked his version of America the Beautiful. Now thats an American song!

7. Britt - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:33am PDT

what about tody keiths courtesy of the red white and blue

8. Nanashi Ookami - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:39am PDT

Where is Johnny Cash's Ragged old flag if their is a more patriotic song in America today then I'll hit my hat.

9. Layla - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:39am PDT

Yet, there is no Star Spaggled Banner... which I learned in 1st grade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10. Jodie b - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:40am PDT

Where's Billy Ray Cyrus's "Some Gave All"???

11. Layla - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:42am PDT

Yet there isn't the national athem which I learned in ummmmm I dunno in 1st grade. I mean come on what person in 1st grade did not recite songs after the flag salute!!!!!!!!!!!

12. sign1 - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:43am PDT

what about stars and strips and the Eagle flies by Aaron Tippin, Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue by Toby Keith, or even My Country Tis of Thee?

13. Yahoo! Music User - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:45am PDT

Whitney Houston's Star Spangled Banner??

14. rollingriverj13 - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:46am PDT

how about Jimmy Hendrix's Star Spangled Banner, Toby Keith's Courtesy Of The Red White And Blue, and Bruce Springsteen's Born In The USA

15. James N - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:47am PDT

where is the modern day stuff?

16. mina_de_valencia - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:47am PDT

Oops I also forgot Living in America by James Brown!!! Woot best song EVAR!!!

17. Walter S - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:48am PDT

I don't think I'd say "Born In the USA" is a patriotic song. If you listen to the words outside the chorus, I think you'd agree.

18. Layla - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:48am PDT

No the origanal sung at basketball games, soccor, football, and hockey!!!!!

19. Yahoo! Music User - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:54am PDT

Hernandez, star spangled banner is the very first song they list! I agree with you buckeyeman they need to add coming toamerica by neil diamond

20. Chirag M - Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:54am PDT

What about Martina McBrides "Independence Day" that is also a great song that nobody has mentioned.

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