I may not work for Spotify and it may not be job to create playlists for a living, but I enjoy doing it and will continue to do it anyways. With the Fourth of July approaching, barbecues and firework viewing parties are upon us. Be prepared for all of your patriotic festivities with some of these classic hits that are as American as baseball and apple pie.
1. "American Country Love Song" Jake Owen
This year's summer love anthem. Not only does it have "American" in the title, but this song just feels patriotic and summery so it needs to be on your playlist for the Fourth. It has a beat that will get everyone dancing and everyone reminiscing about their summer loves.
2. "American Pie" Don McLean
A true American classic. It's a song that everyone knows and puts everyone in a good mood. Your Fourth of July celebration would be "un-American" without it.
3. "Party in the U.S.A" Miley Cyrus
Nobody knows how to have a good time quite like Miley. Even though it may not be a true American classic, it's the perfect song to put on your soundtrack for Independence Day.
4. "Kids in America" Kim Wilde
Even though Kim Wilde may be British, this song still brings happiness to us Americans. When you need some tunes to uplift the party, this song will bring that American spirit to your party.
5. "Summer of '69" Bryan Adams
Another song that just seems to scream classic American summers. For all of the older folks at your celebration, this will get them singing and tapping along to the beat.
6. "Born in the U.S.A." Bruce Springsteen
It would be wrong to make a Fourth of July playlist without a little bit of Springsteen. A true American anthem, this is another song that will get everyone in a good mood while eating hot dogs and s'mores.
7. "Sweet Caroline" Neil Diamond
You're not American if you haven't screamed the lyrics to this song at some point in your life. It's a song that will live on forever and will be passed down through the generations. Everyone will get up and dance to this one.
8. "This Land is Your Land" Woody Guthrie
When you need some mellow folk music to slow things down as your festivities wind down, you can put on Woody Guthrie's classic that everyone knows the words to.
9. "American Kids" Kenny Chesney
Country music is America's music and there are so many options to chose from, but Kenny's hit describes growing up in this wonderful country that would be a great assest for your Fourth of July get together.
10. "God Bless the U.S.A." Lee Greenwood
Once again, a great American folk song. We should take some time to reflect on our freedom this weekend, and there is no better way to do it than listen to this song.
11. "Living in America" James Brown
For one last jam before your party ends, look no further than James Brown's hit from Rocky. It is sure to get everyone dancing before they head home.
12. "The Star Spangled Banner" Francis Scott Key
Now, we can't leave out America's song. Our beautiful national anthem provides us with so much pride in the country that we are proud to call home.
So hopefully you have a listen to all of these tunes this weekend. Have a wonderful and safe Fourth of July celebrating the land of the free and home of the brave.
