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Happy Birthday, America! How Awesome Is This Rendition Of The National Anthem?

Heffeweizen 2012/07/04 01:00:02
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Ordinarily, I'm a purist when it comes to the National Anthem, but this one stirred my soul. In the wake of all the recent bashing of the National Anthem, this band, Madison Rising, decided to respond. The result is this.


The lead singer is a veteran, and that just makes this so much better.
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  • Old Salt 2012/07/04 02:10:39
    Sorry, Heff, Not My Style.
    Old Salt
    +13
    What ever speaks the BEST about Old Glory to those who love her, is really fine with me... for it may reach those who are "different" from me.... and that is GOOD! :)

    MY NAME IS OLD GLORY.....

    I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.
    I stand watch in America's halls of justice.
    I stand side by side with the Maple Leaf on the worlds longest undefended border.
    I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
    I stand guard with power in the world.
    Look up and see me.

    I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice.
    I stand for freedom.
    I am confident.
    I am arrogant.
    I am proud.

    When I am flown with my fellow banners,
    my head is a little higher,
    my colors a little truer.

    I bow to no one!
    I am recognized all over the world.
    I am honored - I am saluted.
    I am loved - I am revered.
    I am respected -- and I am feared.

    I have fought in every battle of every war for more then 200 years. I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appomattox. I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome and the beaches of Normandy, Guam, Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Saigon Vietnam.
    Know me,
    I was there.

    I led my troops, I was dirty, battle worn and tired,
    but my soldiers cheered me, And I was proud.
    I have been burned, torn and tramp...



















    What ever speaks the BEST about Old Glory to those who love her, is really fine with me... for it may reach those who are "different" from me.... and that is GOOD! :)

    MY NAME IS OLD GLORY.....

    I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.
    I stand watch in America's halls of justice.
    I stand side by side with the Maple Leaf on the worlds longest undefended border.
    I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
    I stand guard with power in the world.
    Look up and see me.

    I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice.
    I stand for freedom.
    I am confident.
    I am arrogant.
    I am proud.

    When I am flown with my fellow banners,
    my head is a little higher,
    my colors a little truer.

    I bow to no one!
    I am recognized all over the world.
    I am honored - I am saluted.
    I am loved - I am revered.
    I am respected -- and I am feared.

    I have fought in every battle of every war for more then 200 years. I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appomattox. I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome and the beaches of Normandy, Guam, Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Saigon Vietnam.
    Know me,
    I was there.

    I led my troops, I was dirty, battle worn and tired,
    but my soldiers cheered me, And I was proud.
    I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries I have helped set free. It does not hurt,
    for I am invincible.

    I have been soiled upon, burned, torn and trampled on the streets of my country. And when it's by those whom I've served in battle -- it hurts.
    But I shall overcome -- for I am strong.

    I have slipped the bonds of Earth and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon.
    I have borne silent witness to all
    of America's finest hours.

    But my finest hours are yet to come.
    When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battlefield,
    When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldiers,
    Or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter,
    I am proud.

    MY NAME IS OLD GLORY

    Dear God - Long may I wave.

    (more)

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  • Heffewe... Chi~Cat 2012/07/04 23:06:29
    Heffeweizen
    +3
    Same to you! How is Chicago? I saw you got part of that wicked storm the other day.
  • Chi~Cat Heffewe... 2012/07/04 23:14:17
    Chi~Cat
    +4
    Thanks, Heff! Had a tennis lesson, grrrrr...wanted to play.

    Yeah, man, it was wicked. I was at a golf course and had to run around. Actually, I got a little scared as I was on a walk, and boom. Man. It flew over us so fast and I said, "Oh chit, they are going to get hammered."

    All is well.
  • Heffewe... Chi~Cat 2012/07/04 23:25:26
    Heffeweizen
    +3
    Good to hear, sounded like it was wild!
  • Chi~Cat Heffewe... 2012/07/04 23:28:38
    Chi~Cat
    +4
    Yeah, man. Wicked isn't the woird. Rolling clouds of evil, it seemed. And an orange moon to bat. lol! All's well. PIcs? hmmmmm? me waiting? Gosh love ya and hope those filters worked out well. You need good water.

    God bless you, Heff, and thank you and your boyz for what you do for US. Thank you.
  • Heffewe... Chi~Cat 2012/07/04 23:34:24
    Heffeweizen
    +3
    Oh, yeah. Gotta give that a try, my computer is starting to act up. Seems they crash about every two years, I think the next one will be a Mac, I never hear of those crashing! The filters are working fine, thanks!
  • Chi~Cat Heffewe... 2012/07/04 23:38:06 (edited)
    Chi~Cat
    +4
    Not awesome for crash on yucks. You deserve better.

    Awesome on filters.
  • Jazzy 2012/07/04 13:50:09
    I Love It!
    Jazzy
  • Racefish 2012/07/04 13:08:13
    I Love It!
    Racefish
    +8
    Thast puts life back into it. Absolutely great.
  • BritPunk 2012/07/04 11:51:56
    Sorry, Heff, Not My Style.
    BritPunk
    +3
    Hendrix at Woodstock. Never bettered, best version. EVER.
  • Selkets... BritPunk 2012/07/04 15:53:23
    Selketskiss
    +2
    I will agree with that...
  • superangrymonkey 2012/07/04 09:48:54
    I Love It!
    superangrymonkey
    +4
    I dig it.
  • memebev1 2012/07/04 09:45:44
    I Love It!
    memebev1
    +4
    He rocked it!! Happy Birthday America. We love you...
  • gldynmd 2012/07/04 08:26:38
    I Love It!
    gldynmd
    +5
    Way to rock it! I love this.
  • BUCCANEER~POTL~PWCM~JLA 2012/07/04 08:14:02
    None of the above
    BUCCANEER~POTL~PWCM~JLA
    +3
    Sorry Heff I'm having trouble with my gadget,can't download or play vids,once sorted I will comment later
  • Heffewe... BUCCANE... 2012/07/04 08:44:23
    Heffeweizen
    +3
    No worries!
  • LadyBGood BUCCANE... 2012/07/04 22:27:59
    LadyBGood
    +3
    gee Bucc I'm sorry you are having trouble with your gadget.... LOL
  • BUCCANE... LadyBGood 2012/07/04 22:29:09
    BUCCANEER~POTL~PWCM~JLA
    +3
    It's the tablets you know!!
  • LadyBGood BUCCANE... 2012/07/04 22:54:36
    LadyBGood
    +2
    So have you tried the little blue ones? LOL You know someone is going to get their panties in a twist over this!
  • Heffewe... LadyBGood 2012/07/04 23:07:55
  • LadyBGood Heffewe... 2012/07/04 23:31:37
    LadyBGood
    +2
    Well that's cuz you are so COOL!
  • Child of light 2012/07/04 07:22:47
    I Love It!
    Child of light
    +9
    I love this version, however I still like the United States Marine Corps Band version best of all.
  • LadyBGood Child o... 2012/07/04 22:55:25
    LadyBGood
    +4
    That is awesome... I sent it to my brother...he's an old Marine!
  • Rodney Child o... 2012/07/05 01:10:25
    Rodney
    +3
    Hard to beat the classics. We do need to start reaching the young however and I think groups like Madison Rising can do that.
  • The Birdman 2012/07/04 06:03:08
    Sorry, Heff, Not My Style.
    The Birdman
    +3
    Last year I posted this because I too am a bit of a purist when it comes to the National Anthem. Check it out.
    http://www.sodahead.com/enter...
  • Heffewe... The Bir... 2012/07/04 06:22:02
    Heffeweizen
    +5
    This was a bit different, but definitely not butchered. The lead singer is a Navy veteran.
  • The Bir... Heffewe... 2012/07/04 07:06:04
    The Birdman
    +1
    And I always appreciate a serviceman's efforts, usually above all others. I tried the vid but there was a point in it where it took a path that felt to me, to be a bit self-serving with the band and a bit too much inflection in his voice. I've noticed that when the singer is STILL in uniform, the words and music seem to come out with far more respect, of which I feel the song is due. I was looking at some youtube vids of other examples of folks doing the song, and even with the little kids singing it, you can hear the parents influence in the singing as if to infer they want a singing career for them more than the spirit of the song itself! I really don't care if someone is an aspiring singer or an up and coming band, but I do care when the National Anthem is involved, and I expect nothing less than from the heart without personal warbling or wild inflection. I can't change who I am.
  • blissful 2012/07/04 05:40:24
    Sorry, Heff, Not My Style.
    blissful
    +1
    It was alright...
  • Heffewe... blissful 2012/07/04 05:47:57
    Heffeweizen
    +4
    It's not everyone's cup of tea, I'm usually a purist, but something about this one just gave me goosebumps.
  • blissful Heffewe... 2012/07/04 05:53:58
    blissful
    +3
    Maybe it was cause he was singing-it from his heart..
  • laryssa zacharias 2012/07/04 05:13:03
    I Love It!
    laryssa zacharias
    +5
    I think that is the best someone has ever sang it
  • Lady Raven 2012/07/04 05:00:39
    I Love It!
    Lady Raven
    +4
    Very unique, I loved it!
  • Kara ~~~ American Patriot 2012/07/04 04:47:57
    I Love It!
    Kara ~~~ American Patriot
    +7
    God Bless or Military. God Bless America. Animated Happy 4th of July Animated Happy 4th of July
  • LadyBGood Kara ~~... 2012/07/04 22:56:43
  • zapped 2012/07/04 04:41:02
    I Love It!
    zapped
    +5
    one of few I like ,,,being a hard core enthusiast !
  • star 2012/07/04 04:38:44
    I Love It!
    star
    +5
    So fantastic
  • PoliticallyIncorrect 2012/07/04 04:30:29
    I Love It!
    PoliticallyIncorrect
    +6
    Excellent
  • Bob, the reasonable one 2012/07/04 04:22:08
    I'm Impressed!
    Bob, the reasonable one
    +6
    5 out of 5 stars...the video clips accompanying it ROCK!!
  • Phyl *In God i Trust* 2012/07/04 03:42:25
    I'm Impressed!
    Phyl *In God i Trust*
    +9
    Wonderful. happ birthday america happy 4th july happy 4th july
  • tommyg - POTL- PWCM-JLA 2012/07/04 03:39:25
    I Love It!
    tommyg - POTL- PWCM-JLA
    +8
    Good call Heff.
  • Cindy64~AFCL 2012/07/04 03:29:41
    I Love It!
    Cindy64~AFCL
    +10
    WOW this was GREAT and thanks so much Heff ." God Bless America" !! I wish you and every one a wonderful 4th of July!! http://www.glittergify.com/gr... happy 4th of july happy 4th of july god bless america

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