Posted on Aug 9, 2015
I resonate with the sentiment, but I'm really tired of Lee Greenwood's "Proud to be an American." Anyone else?
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I am a patriot. I did over three years in combat in a 5 year stretch. I am proud of my country, and proud to serve. I'm also really tired of Lee Greenwood's song "Proud to be an American." Perhaps it reminds me of way too many memorial ceremonies. Perhaps people making play lists for patriotic events only know Lee Greenwood and Toby Keith. Either way, am I wrong for wanting a break from this song? I'm sure I'll get over it, but Lee and I need to break up for a while.
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The song has been overplayed for sure but that isn't Lee Greenwood's fault. The lyrics are pretty solid from a content perspective but I can certainly understand that is it overplayed in some venues and events. I don't hear it that much anymore so when I do, it takes me back. It was released in 1984 just before I left the military. I was surprised when I looked it up that it only made it to #7 on the billboard charts back then.
For some it has a strong connection. Serving in the military post Vietnam up until maybe 1991 the military was largely ignored by many. Pride and patriotism were not flowing very strongly back then. When it came out it was almost a breathe of fresh air with sentiments not spoken for many years in such a format.
For some it has a strong connection. Serving in the military post Vietnam up until maybe 1991 the military was largely ignored by many. Pride and patriotism were not flowing very strongly back then. When it came out it was almost a breathe of fresh air with sentiments not spoken for many years in such a format.
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Very good song.....the lyrics offer a resounding tribute to the American ethos and are applicable today just as they were in the 80's. I have to agree with you though, when a song is played repeatedly at somber events, much like the bagpipes from Braveheart at Soldier memorial ceremonies, they are often subconsciously associated with those events. So much so, that I can't listen to these songs anymore without revisiting past experiences of where these songs were played.
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I think you have a point about these songs being overplayed at memorials and some other somber events, but I don't have the same reaction. I can respect where youa re coming from, and I think the overplaying comes from a lack of popular songs expressing a love of our beautiful country. Perhaps some new popular artists will create some patriotic songs in the upcoming years.
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