As you probably know, our family likes to dance. So I’ve been trying to come up with a great playlist for the 4th that both the kids and the adults can enjoy. I love a good patriotic music marathon, but I’m looking for more upbeat BBQ music. I’ve searched high and low and haven’t found a good one, so I’m making my own. (Be warned, I do enjoy country music.) And I’d love for you to add to it with some of your holiday favs.
I tried to ensure that all the songs are PG, but I’ve asterisked a couple that may be PG-13 in case you want to check out the lyrics before letting your kids sing along.
Party in the USA- Miley Cyrus (yes, this is our family anthem)
God Bless the USA- Lee Greenwood
*American Girl- Tom Petty
Where the Green Grass Grows- Tim McGraw
*A Heart Don’t Forget- Tim McGraw
America- Neil Diamond
Firework- Katy Perry or Glee
*Born in the USA- Bruce Springsteen
R.O.C.K. in the USA- John Mellencamp
*Jack & Diane- John Mellencamp
*Little Pink Houses- John Mellencamp
Small Town- John Mellencamp
Our Country- John Mellencamp
Cherry Bomb- John Mellencamp
Sweet Home Alabama- Lynryd Skynyrd
Route 66- John Mayer
Dixieland Delight- Alabama
Born Country- Alabama
Surfin’ USA- Beach Boys
*Save Me San Francisco- Train (for my Nor Cal friends, of course)
*I Love LA- Randy Newman (for my So Cal friends, of course)
Rocky Mountain High- John Denver (for my Colorado friends, of course)
Country Roads- John Denver (yes, I love JD)
Cowboy Take Me Away- Dixie Chicks (a bit slow, but a great song)
What will you and your kids be listening to this year? Bonus points for a great lyrics website reco.
Photo from Flickr by Custom Cakes by Tracee.
The Edge of “Old” Glory by Lady Gaga. This is our current fav. Rock on USA!!
Great addition! We’re rocking in the USA right now. Happy 4th! (Hope nobody is crazy enough to jump on the hood of your car this evening.)
I think “U Can’t Touch This” is truly an American classic! 😉
Brilliant!