Our Music
The American experience and culture is unique among nations. Our songs and music videos reflect our history and celebrate our progress. YouTube is an evolving library with many examples of our traditions and democracy in action. The selections below invite you to a treasure hunt for Americana artifacts. Enjoy!
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"America the Beautiful," Ray Charles -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Wt4XlXUrc
"Proud to be an American," Lee Greenwood -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RINqibpWOzQ&NR=1
"American Heart," Jon David -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwZ2R4nmEEw
"What a Wonderful World," Louis Armstrong -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQU3oOUR83g&feature=related
"Rocky Mountain High," John Denver -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Sz5mo5BnQ&feature=related
"Cherokee Morning Song" -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VqoxOcEqpk&feature=related
"The City of New Orleans," Willie Nelson -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJMVj04lfyo
"Atlantic City," Bruce Springsteen" -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLfMIyWo5k8&feature=related
"I Left My Heart In San Francisco," Tony Bennett -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryF9p-nqsWw&feature=PlayList&p=6DF850E3A3160003&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1
"Surfing USA," The Beachboys -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPwgDDwb_w8&feature=related
"Going Back to Lousiana," Delbert McClinton -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMwpHkQlrtQ&feature=related
"Margaritaville," Jimmy Buffet -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cbX4DUACYU
"Have You Forgotten -- Tribute to Our Troops" -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo0iXGOjmHw&feature=fvw
"God Bless the USA," Lee Greenwood -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-9_fDEsv-Q