Happy NOT 4th of July? These particular 7 songs are popular to hear on this holiday, but lyrically aren't appropriate. I analyze each one and soundtrack the fireworks show I saw the night before this 4th of July! Enjoy!
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NOT 4th of July playlist
“Independence Day” - Martina McBride (1992, 1994)
“Born in the U.S.A.” - Bruce Springsteen (1984)
“American Girl” - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (1976)
Petty Country - A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, digital album
“All American Girl” - Carrie Underwood (2007-2008)
"All American Girl" (Late Show with David Letterman)
“American Pie” - Don McLean (1971)
understandingamericanpie.com
i95 Rock radio interview (6/25/24), article
“Pink Houses” - John Cougar Mellencamp (1983)
“American Idiot” - Green Day (2004)
Documentary: Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
Related Episodes:
Ep. 38 - 4th of July Themed Songs
Ep. 45 - Radio Songs Countdown