Patriotic Music: -Some Surprising Secrets about Those Flag-Waving Sounds
February 14, 2010 | Posted by davidguide There are some surprising facts behind all of this glorious music.
So, fire up the barbecue grill, look up at the fireworks, and strike up the band as we reveal the secrets behind the most influential nationalistic musical moments of all time.
“Star Spangled Banner,” Francis Scott Key, 1814.Schoolchildren in America all learn how Key watched the [...]
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