Monday, July 2, 2012

Mondays' Music Moves me, a different 4th celebration

I am taking a very different approach from what may be expected.  So here we go, a mix of patriotic themes, state anthems and a few surprises.

Let's take it back 239 years to what was our original national anthem at the time.  However I seriously doubt that Freddy Mercury would have lead the rendition back in the days we were one of the colonies.  Yes, Queen leading God Save the Queen.  What a way to begin.

Next up a song that has more meaning to many Americans than our national anthem.
Wish this had the film clips with it, but you just have to use your imagination.  James Cagney leading YOU'RE A GRAND OLD FLAG,  I remember this is how I felt for years, still do, but it gets harder the older you get.

This last one combines our National Anthem, and the State song of Hawaii.
Yes Hawaii.  Because as far as I know the Hawaiian state song, is the only one sung in the native Polynesian language of the people of the State.  No English here, this is in the native tongue, and is a reminder we are of 50 separate states, with diverse peoples in each.  Many who were here long before us.  So thank you Hawaii for a state song in your native language, that says we are on

So here you have it, a different look at the 4th of July, a different feeling of what patriotism can mean.
Til next time.  Aloha.






Oh Yea Rockies Cards July 31st here we come.

12 comments:

  1. I'm truly filled with patriotism after listening to all today's selection. Happy Birthday America! And, thanks for joining us on 4M! Let freedom rock n' roll forever!!! ^.^

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  2. Cathy,
    Thank you for enjoying my unique look at the 4th.

    Have a great 4th.

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  3. Leave it to you to do something completely different!

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    1. Your point? I mean you used the muppets... Besides what other state has managed to hold onto their culture, language and music as much as Hawaii?
      At least I didn't use the theme from HAWAII FIVE O...

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  4. I enjoy these choices and I also love your kitty up there. lol I play with it all the time :)

    Have a wonderful week!

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    1. Yea well it is nice to know that someone other than I enjoy the cat. Love the fact that it mews and purrs.

      Glad you enjoyed my unique selections.

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  5. Great choices... I loved the one by James Cagney - I could picture the scenes from the movie when I layed back and closed my eyes.
    Great idea to chose the state song from Hawaii, I agree with you about it being the one state that has held on to it's culture.
    Good luck with the giveaways and have a terrific holiday with your family.

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    1. Thank you. I have always loved Hawaii, since I was a kid and used to watch the real Hawaii Five O. I had the opportunity to visit one time, and fell in love with the islands.

      Hawaii can teach us so much of how we should treat each other and accept our unique differences without seeing them that way.

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  6. Now Naila once a man always a man! LOL You done a good job there Dude! Love the Queen stuff. Man, I wish they were still around... well I mean Freddie Mercury he was just so good! Well, get your butt in gear and start entering these give-aways and start helpin' the little lady out to win all these fine prizes we got goin'. Thanks for sharing, and have a safe and fun fourth.

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    1. By your command.

      Yes Freddie Mercury was unique. The group tried to come back after his death, but I don't think they stayed around. Wasn't the same.

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  7. I almost posted the James Cagney song, but went a bit different. I love the last song with the Hawaiian State song. Thanks for sharing them all.

    Danielle @ Royalegacy

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