Happy Independence Day
Emma on Jul 4th 2008
Happy Independence Day!
I credit Al with introducing me to some of my favorite music. A lot of it is stuff that I’d heard before, but just never paid all that much attention to. Three years ago, Al took me to see Arlo Guthrie live at Chautauqua. Obviously, I’d heard some of his music…and some of his father’s music…but I’d never really listened to it before. I know, I know, I know…bad hippie. I deserve to have my patchouli taken away from me. But Al gave me a musical history lesson and I’m not pretty much up to speed on All Things Arlo, as well as most things Woody, which makes me appreciate and love the music all the more.
So, for this Independence Day, I give you a little Arlo and what I think should be this country’s national anthem. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know…the national anthem will never be changed, especially to to this song. But a woman can dream.
I think most people around my age or younger have probably hear Bruce Springsteen’s rendition of This Land is Your Land, but just in case you haven’t heard Arlo sing it, go watch this clip of him with the Boston Pops.
And Al calls me the Hippie of the House. Ha! Now gimme back my damned patchouli and pass the hot dogs and potato salad.
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The Boss’s Seeger Sessions album is the best damn thing ever! I’ve been listening to it constantly for 2 years and never tire of it. I completely forgive him now for that damn Born in the USA song.
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