Time to Rock The Fourth
Let's Offer Some Patriotic Rock Tunes for you to Enjoy the Fourth!
I’m taking a long weekend. We all should. We all need it. But what goes great with Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, Fireworks, and some really stiff drinks over the Fourth? Some good rock tunes.
So without further ado, here is the PurpleAmerica Fourth of July Playlist for you jam to.
Have a great Fourth of July Holiday Weekend and I’ll see you on the other side.
Let’s kick if off with a favorite of mine…
How about a little Jimi doing the Star Spangled Banner?
Do you like American Music?
“American Music” by the Violent Femmes
What kind of band are we? We’re an American Band
We’re an American Band, by Grand Funk Railroad
"Ask not what your country can do for you…”
Cult of Personality by Living Colour
Don’t worry. Just a reminder that…
“(You Can Still) Rock in America” by Night Ranger
How about a Little Diamond Dave wanting some Yankee Rose?
“Yankee Rose” By David Lee Roth
How about we slow it down for a few… Let’s talk about going back home to what makes America great….
“Take Me Home Country Roads” by John Denver
…The American immigrant experience…
“Coming to America” by Neil Diamond
… And just some little Pink Houses for You and me.
“Pink Houses” by John Mellencamp
How about a double dose of Mellencamp?
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. by John Mellencamp
Probably the greatest song to come out of the ‘60s.
“Fortunate Son” by Credence Clearwater Revival
We always need a little fireworks for the 4th!
“Firework” by Katy Perry
How about a couple songs talking about doing something RIGHT NOW.
“Right Here, Right Now” by Jesus Jones
“Right Now” by Van Halen
Let’s take a moment to spend some time with a Canadian icon jamming with some Seattle kings…
“Rockin’ in the Free World” by Neil Young with Pearl Jam
And a little something from the Godfather of Soul
“Living in America” by James Brown
Let’s reflect a little about the places we all live…
“My Hometown” by Bruce Springsteen
“Small Town” by John Mellencamp
“Society” by Eddie Vedder
“American Pie” by Don McLean
'“Thank God I’m a Country Boy” by John Denver
Let’s now go with something a little hopeful. I love the Lennon original, but this version always gave me the chills….
“Imagine” by Jordis Unga
“(What’s So Funny About) Peace, Love and Understanding” by Elvis Costello
Let’s play one for the American Girls out there…
“American Girl” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
One for the kiddos…
“Kids in America” by Kim Wilde
How about an ode to Donald Trump…
“American Idiot” by Green Day
But let’s be a little more optimistic shall we? How about what kind of day we’re having?
“Beautiful Day” by U2
“Still the One” by Orleans
“The Best” by Tina Turner
“What a Wonderful World” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
“Best Day of My Life” by American Authors
“I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas
“Today” by Smashing Pumpkins
“Party in the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus
Let’s reflect on the Good Old Days
“Good Old Days” by the Revivalists
And some Glory Days
“Glory Days” By Bruce Springsteen
But in the end let’s give the nod to an American icon singing a truly American song…
“America the Beautiful” by Ray Charles
Let’s close out with a song giving our thanks to everyone across this great country of ours and turning the page into a new future….
“Let the Day Begin” by The Call
PurpleAmerica’s Final Word on the Subject
“More than any other country, America is the one with the greatest song in her heart.”
-John Philip Sousa