Songs Sung Red, White, and Blue: The Stories Behind America's Best-Loved Patriotic SongsThroughout our nation's history, patriotic songs have lifted our spirits during hard times and brought us closer to our heritage and to each other. Behind these "songs sung red, white, and blue" are unforgettable stories that will enrich your appreciation of their unique power. It's hard to imagine a single American who hasn't been touched deeply at one time or another by the songs in these pages. From the soaring chorus of "God Bless America" to the quiet poetry of "America the Beautiful," historian Ace Collins takes you inside the creation of thirty-two classic songs spanning two centuries. Military anthems like "The Marine's Hymn" and "Anchors Aweigh" share pages with other songs of war, such as the War of 1812's "The Star-Spangled Banner" and the Civil War's "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Popular tunes dating back to the earliest days of our nation, such as "Yankee Doodle," are included alongside contemporary hits like "God Bless the U.S.A." Other favorites like "This Land Is Your Land" and "This Is My Country" reflect on our nation in times of peace. You'll meet a surprising and diverse cast of behind-the-scenes characters, which includes both everyday Americans -- teachers, preachers, and soldiers -- as well as celebrated songwriters like Irving Berlin and George M. Cohan. Here are songs that are as close to our hearts as any ever written -- songs that form a rousing soundtrack to America's story. |
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Contents
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Chapter 5 Anchors Aweigh | 28 |
Chapter 6 The Army Song | 34 |
Chapter 7 The Ballad of the Green Berets | 38 |
Chapter 8 Battle Cry of Freedom | 46 |
Chapter 16 Hail to the Chief | 105 |
Chapter 17 Im a Yankee Doodle Dandy | 112 |
Chapter 18 The Marines Hymn | 121 |
Chapter 19 My Country Tis of Thee America | 128 |
Chapter 20 Over There | 138 |
Chapter 21 Semper Paratus Always Ready | 146 |
Chapter 23 The StarSpangled Banner | 158 |
Chapter 24 Taps | 166 |
Chapter 9 Battle Hymn of the Republic | 54 |
Chapter 10 The Battle of New Orleans | 62 |
Chapter 11 Columbia the Gem of the Ocean | 71 |
Chapter 12 The Fightin Side of | 75 |
Chapter 13 God Bless America | 82 |
Chapter 14 God Bless the U S | 91 |
Chapter 15 Hail Columbia | 98 |
Chapter | 173 |
Chapter | 179 |
Chapter 28 The Washington Post March | 191 |
Chapter 30 Yankee Doodle | 203 |
Chapter 31 The Yellow Rose of Texas | 210 |
Chapter 32 Youre a Grand Old Flag | 218 |
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Songs Sung Red, White, and Blue: The Stories Behind America's Best-Loved ... Ace Collins No preview available - 2009 |
Songs Sung Red, White, and Blue: The Stories Behind America's Best-Loved ... Ace Collins No preview available - 2003 |