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Saturday Night Classics: “In America” by The Charlie Daniels Band
Time for a little musical red meat for election week, as suggested by my brother.
This was on the radio in Oklahoma frequently during the election year of 1980. (On election night, we were at a hockey game in downtown OKC with Dad, and the entire arena stood and cheered when they announced Reagan’s victory. “In America” played over the p.a.)
Something was in the air then. Something’s in the air now.
I admit I’m late to the party, y’all. I didn’t want him to be the nominee. For a while, I didn’t think he’d win.
But I wanted him to.
Let me join in the optimism. Take it away, Charlie:
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Love this song, love the CDB, and love it getting fresh airtime!
I haven’t heard this song in over thirty years, but I played it so much when I was a kid I still know the lyrics.
Thank You for reminding Me.
Thinking of the CDB, here’s a cool little cover of Devil Went Down to Georgia:
A perfect choice for this victorious week!
Amen.
Spot on!!!! Love live love this🇺🇸