Forget "Born in the U.S.A."
Here are six songs that will make you proud to be an American during the week of July 4:
1. "This Land is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxiMrvDbq3s
2. "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)," Bruce Springsteen. Because of the line: "Sandy, the fireworks are hailin’ over Little Eden tonight." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ314hldal4
3. "I’m a Patriot," Steven Van Zandt. Look for Jackson Browne or Pearl Jam’s version. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZnkLoGJ7SI
4. "No More Kings," Schoolhouse Rock. Check out Pavement’s rambunctious cover. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppYMKMuDp58
5. "Don’t Tread on Me," Metallica. A little bellicose, but what’s more American than electric guitars? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIHuF8WvdFk
6. "If You’re Reading This," Tim McGraw. For all of the soldiers, sailors and Coast Guard personnel out there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XoRQTERQdI&feature=related
