We don't need a "modern anthem". We need to understand the context of when the National Anthem was written. "The Star-Spangled Banner," was written during the Battle of Fort McHenry, which took place during the War of 1812, when Francis Scott Key witnessed the American flag still flying over the fort after a night of British bombardment in Baltimore, Maryland. Had not the flag still been flying in the morning it might have resulted in the eventual defeat of our fledgling country.
This is not to say Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA" is not a wonderful song. I love hearing it, I love singing along and I appreciate the version you posted.
But nothing should ever replace the National Anthem and what it stands for, why we sing it, why we are forever proud of it.
A lot of people paid the ultimate sacrifice during the battle, and in doing so, helped preserve the new country. Does anyone actually think the British were here, battling and killing our forefathers in that war, not to utterly destroy the country and re-impose their crown on us?
suggestions??? certainly YMCA or Macho Man have a chance under the new Admin.
"America the Beautiful" emphasizes beauty and abundance, as opposed to war. Brings tears every time I hear it. Is a perfect anthem.
Not hardly but the words of this one would certainly make for a modern Anthem. BTW it was written in 1984!
This version with the different people is AMAZING.
https://youtu.be/0Japc8M8RQw?si=9h8UieJwxxzaEoqc
We don't need a "modern anthem". We need to understand the context of when the National Anthem was written. "The Star-Spangled Banner," was written during the Battle of Fort McHenry, which took place during the War of 1812, when Francis Scott Key witnessed the American flag still flying over the fort after a night of British bombardment in Baltimore, Maryland. Had not the flag still been flying in the morning it might have resulted in the eventual defeat of our fledgling country.
This is not to say Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA" is not a wonderful song. I love hearing it, I love singing along and I appreciate the version you posted.
But nothing should ever replace the National Anthem and what it stands for, why we sing it, why we are forever proud of it.
One version of the story said that there were people sacrificing themselves to keep that flag flying through the night.
A lot of people paid the ultimate sacrifice during the battle, and in doing so, helped preserve the new country. Does anyone actually think the British were here, battling and killing our forefathers in that war, not to utterly destroy the country and re-impose their crown on us?
Chills and tears. Absolutely beautiful and flawless. Thank you.
True! But heaven forbid marginalizing strong women. 🙄
Macho TransMan could be more inclusive to some
No.
Springsteen? No? OK, Lee Greenwood's unofficial anthem it is then...see we could do A LOT WORSE than The SSB