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NOT 4th of July Songs

Jessica Ann Catena

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' These 7 songs are popular to hear on this holiday, but lyrically aren't appropriate. I analyze and soundtrack the fireworks show I saw the night before this 4th of July!

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

NOT 4th of July playlist: “Independence Day” - Martina McBride (1992, 1994)
“Born in the U.S.A.” - Bruce Springsteen (1984)

“American Girl” - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (1976)
Petty Country - A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, digital album

“All American Girl” - Carrie Underwood (2007-2008); (Late Show with David Letterman)

“American Pie” - Don McLean (1971); understandingamericanpie.com
i95 Rock radio interview (6/25/24), article

“Pink Houses” - John Cougar Mellencamp (1983)
“American Idiot” - Green Day (2004)

Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam(1987)

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