Back in the USA - Linda Ronstadt -This song was written by Chuck Berry and originally released in 1959. Ronstadt released her version in the 1978 hit album Living in the USA.
We're an American Band - Grand Funk Railroad - This song was released in 1973 and was the group's first #1 hit.
Only in America - The Drifters - This song has been done by many performers, but I like The Drifters version best.
Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival - This song was written by John Fogerty and released by Creedence in 1969. I also love the Tina Turner version. I saw Tina do this live, when she was still with Ike, and again live when she was in her 60s wearing high high heels on a platform that swung out above the Oakland Coliseum. Tina is one impressive woman!
All American Country Boy - Alan Jackson
American Made - The Oak Ridge Boys - This song was written by Bob DiPioro and Pat McManus and was the featured in the album by the same name in 1983.
Power and Glory - Phil Ochs - This song was written by Phil Ochs, a protest singer of the 1960s, as a kind of anthem about the best parts of America.
America - Simon and Garfunkel - America was written by Paul Simon and released in 1969. The lyrics describe a hitch hiking trip east across the United States by two lovers.
Surfin' USA - The Beach Boys - The lyrics were written by Brian Wilson and set to the music of Little Sweet Sixteen by Chuck Berry. The single was released in 1963.
An American Trilogy - Elvis Presley - Elvis began including this in his concerts in the 1970s
America the Beautiful - Ray Charles and Alicia Keys - This is from Ray Charles' Genius and Friends album. It's beautiful and is perfect to play when those fireworks start shooting off!
