What's the coolest American song?

[Cletus]

Re: What's the coolest American song?

To me nothing signifies America, especially in the South, like The Ballad of Curtis Lowe. Kids never seem to care about the color of skin, if the guy's a drunk, or whatever. To the kid in the song, he's just a guy playing a dubro, and even though Curtis Lowe was just some drunk to everyone else, to the kid he was everything. Even the most insignificant person to you could be the most inspirational to someone else, to me that signifies what America is about better than most "patriotic" songs.

[Heelfan71]

Re: What's the coolest American song?

surprised no one mentioned this song


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[skitch]

Re: What's the coolest American song?

Straight Outta Compton

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: What's the coolest American song?

I'm Proud to Be an American (not sure if that's the actual name of the song)
Born In the USA
Living In America by James Brown

[stoncold32]

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"Take it Easy" - The Eagles

[cliburn]

Re: What's the coolest American song?

In terms of patriotic songs it's definitely "America the Beautiful". In my opinion it should be the official anthem. At least people can't butcher it as much as "the Star Spangled Banner". Marvin Gaye's version of the anthem is very close to Ray's rendition of "America the Beautiful" IMO.

As for songs that typify America and such. It's hard to say because there are so many different interpretations but i'd say Don Maclean's "American Pie"

I'm with SPTO. "American Pie" is the best to me.

The worst? "God bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood.

". . . and I'll proudly stand up next to you and defend her still today . . . " written by a guy who never once stood up and defended anything; he just used patriotism to sell a ton of records.

[dkgojackets]

Re: What's the coolest American song?

he just used patriotism to sell a ton of records.

in the true american spirit!

[baumy300]

Re: What's the coolest American song?

First song that came to mind when I opened this thread...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2TTK1LDeuM0

Seriously, greatest music video ever.

EDIT: No matter what any of you ever do, you will never be as cool as "Joe" from that video. Never.

[Scottdau]

Re: What's the coolest American song?

"A Horse With No Name"

I like the Sister golden hair better. I like the I am proud to be an American or Toby Keith Red, White and Blue.

[Scottdau]

Re: What's the coolest American song?

surprised no one mentioned this song


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That songs kicks ***! But way before our time bro.

Yep, water skiing, riding dirt bikes and horse back riding. Doesn't get much more American than that!

[Scottdau]

Re: What's the coolest American song?

The Ace of Spades.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XESEt5A12Zo

[TheMatrix31]

Re: What's the coolest American song?

That song doesn't have any lyrics pertaining to America, nor is it even done by a band that's American...so I dunno.

[Brandon13]

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I'm with SPTO. "American Pie" is the best to me.

The worst? "God bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood.

". . . and I'll proudly stand up next to you and defend her still today . . . " written by a guy who never once stood up and defended anything; he just used patriotism to sell a ton of records.

Got to agree with all points.

[madscientist]

Re: What's the coolest American song?

1. American Pie (song has sentimentality for me)
2. God Bless the U.S.A. (if you ever served I think you get it)
3. R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (the Cougar at his finest)

[callmetaternuts]

Re: What's the coolest American song?

For me....it's America the Beautiful sung by Ray Charles......seriously gets to me any time I hear it.

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