Happy 4th of July!!!
Happy 238th Birthday, America!
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Showing posts with label america. Show all posts
Friday, July 4, 2014
Monday, June 2, 2014
Chicken Fried
I fell in love with a song last weekend and it's called "Chicken Fried" by the Zac Brown Band. It's country in case you were unaware.
The first version was recorded in 2003 for the 2005 album, Home Grown. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Zac Brown added the third verse: "I thank god for my life / And for the stars and stripes / May freedom forever fly, let it ring / Salute the ones who died / The ones that give their lives / So we don't have to sacrifice / All the things we love."
I love when songs are patriotic. I was driving down a street the other day that had an American flag on every telephone pole for about two miles. It was amazing.
Back to the song, I think it sounds so "classic country." The chorus says, "And a little bit of chicken fried / Cold beer on a Friday night / A pair of jeans that fit just right / And the radio on / I love to see the sun rise / See the love in my woman's eyes / Feel the touch of a precious child / And know a mother's love." I listen to this song and just want to blast it in my car on my way to... the beach? The beach works.
The first version was recorded in 2003 for the 2005 album, Home Grown. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Zac Brown added the third verse: "I thank god for my life / And for the stars and stripes / May freedom forever fly, let it ring / Salute the ones who died / The ones that give their lives / So we don't have to sacrifice / All the things we love."
I love when songs are patriotic. I was driving down a street the other day that had an American flag on every telephone pole for about two miles. It was amazing.
Back to the song, I think it sounds so "classic country." The chorus says, "And a little bit of chicken fried / Cold beer on a Friday night / A pair of jeans that fit just right / And the radio on / I love to see the sun rise / See the love in my woman's eyes / Feel the touch of a precious child / And know a mother's love." I listen to this song and just want to blast it in my car on my way to... the beach? The beach works.
[Source: YouTube]
Sunday, November 10, 2013
I'll Follow the Sun
Beatles '65. This is an album wanted by many, yet difficult to find.
A family friend at church found out yesterday about my record collection (I am almost at 200) and today brought me his copy of the number one hit. Another one for the collection woohoo!!!
November 23, 1964 was the day the vinyl hit stores through their label, Capitol. In America, the album went from the number 98 spot to number one. The Beatles had their release at that position for eight extra weeks. The track list goes as follows:
It was released in both mono and stereo versions and holds eight out of fourteen songs from Beatles for Sale. It also includes the song "I'll Be Back," which I believe is from A Hard Day's Night, and singles "I Feel Fine" and "She's a Woman" which were released as singles in November 1964, a month before the album was released.
A family friend at church found out yesterday about my record collection (I am almost at 200) and today brought me his copy of the number one hit. Another one for the collection woohoo!!!
November 23, 1964 was the day the vinyl hit stores through their label, Capitol. In America, the album went from the number 98 spot to number one. The Beatles had their release at that position for eight extra weeks. The track list goes as follows:
- No Reply
- I'm a Loser
- Baby's in Black
- Rock and Roll Music (written by Chuck Berry)
- I'll Follow the Sun
- Mr. Moonlight (written by Roy Lee Johnson)
- Honey Don't (writeen by Carl Perkins)
- I'll Be Back
- She's a Woman
- I Feel Fine
- Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby (written by Carl Perkins)
It was released in both mono and stereo versions and holds eight out of fourteen songs from Beatles for Sale. It also includes the song "I'll Be Back," which I believe is from A Hard Day's Night, and singles "I Feel Fine" and "She's a Woman" which were released as singles in November 1964, a month before the album was released.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Never Forget
Today's post is going to be a little different than usual. As most of you know today is 9/11, the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the US in New York City. Twelve years went by so quickly, but the ones we lost and the ones who were heroes will never be forgotten. We all remember where we were when we first heard the news. We remember who told us. We remember what we had for dinner...if we had any at all that night. The ruins and debris have now been replaced by a memorial. Our memories and remembrance of those thousands will forever remain in our hearts. God Bless America.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Happy 4th of July
Happy Birthday America!! In honor of Independence Day, here are the lyrics, even though I would hope you know them, to the Star-Spangled Banner.
O say can you see by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;
O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;
O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Thank you to everyone who fought and those you continue to fight for our freedom. God Bless America.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Happy Memorial Day!
Happy Memorial Day fellow Americans! I would like to say the sincerest thank you to everyone who has fought for this country and everyone who continues to fight for our freedom. You all have such bravery and courage and my family and I really appreciate all of you and all you have done for this country! God Bless America!
Monday, October 15, 2012
It's Only Rock 'N' Roll
(photo: vanityfair.tumblr.com)
The Rolling Stones are back! They announced earlier today that they would be performing four concerts in the UK and US for their 50th anniversary. The first two concerts will be November 25 and 29 at the O2 in London and December 13 and 15 at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. They have reunited to perform live for the first time in five years. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts will all be there to perform. If you really love the Rolling Stones and don't live anywhere near New Jersey or London, the Dec. 15 concert will later be available on pay per view.
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