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.