04 July 2008

Friday's Burning Musical Question - Week #3

Happy 4th of July to all of us here in the USA! And to celebrate:

Top 5 songs/and or albums that have America in the title.

1.) James Brown - Living In America
James Brown - Living in America
The Godfather of Soul, the legend. A list of American-themed songs wouldn't be complete without him. Hah.... HEEEEEY!


2.) Don McLean - American Pie
Don McLean - American Pie
The original song, the one that started it all. I did not and will not even admit that the remake exists. Madonna should be absolutely ashamed of herself for even deigning to touch such a classic.
That truly was "the day the music died".


3.) Patrick Juvet - I Love America (12" Version)
Patrick Juvet - I Love America
This song isn't well known outside of disco/house circles, but it's absolutely amazing. It's 14 minutes of experimentation and sound all backed by one of the hottest beats I've ever heard. Absolutely delicious.


4.) The Crystal Method - The American Way
The Crystal Method - Legion of Boom
This is a funky little breakbeat tune that just sort of... hypnotizes. If you don't like techno or similar genres, you won't like this, but ... for those that do, this is a great lil' dance number. Hot, hot, hot. :D


5.) Crack The Sky - All-American Boy
Crack the Sky - White Music
This band is more of a local phenomenon, but I can't imagine any American-themed list without Crack The Sky's track about a guy lamenting about his girlfriend's parents and how they want a clean-cut "American kid" for their daughter. Playful and at the same time a good hard rock track. Nice!

See? I didn't have to put any country songs on here, either! Quelle horreur! :o

I am also proud to say that I'm not at all patriotic. Hah.




You Are 31% American



America: You don't love it or want to leave it.

But you wouldn't mind giving it an extreme make over.

On the 4th of July, you'll fly a freak flag instead...

And give Uncle Sam a sucker punch!



Happy 4th, all.

5 comments:

Carol said...

Oh, you have some good ones here. I agree re: Madonna. She can ruin anything without even trying hard.

Happy 4th!

Natsthename said...

with a bonus quiz, no less! Awesome list. Happy 5th!

I must hear American Pie today!

The Gal Herself said...

We matched on Living in America but I can't believe I forgot American Pie! Also can't believe Madonna tried to remake it. Happy 4th.

The Mistress of the Dark said...

I had the Don McLean song on my list. I do have one country song on mine but its Dolly..and she's one of my country exception artists!

Happy 4th :)

Unknown said...

Woah I sccored a 39% on that test. LOL

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