[Paul R.]

Ok, of those FReepers who listen to at least some Rock & Roll, what is your favorite patriotic Rock and Roll song? There are obvious Country Rock tunes, but of plain ol' rock, my fave, and, golly, does it ever seem to apply in 2015, is Suite Madame Blue, by Styx.

Sometimes when Dennis DeYoung gets to that line "Heaven's door" and the subsequent "cry", I begin to tear up...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zoErgDyJzA

(With lyrics, but missing "Prelude 12")

Anyway, please suggest away, and let's keep it FRiendly & no snarky comments. :-)

[dp0622]

one in a million by Guns N Roses. Certainly can’t print the lyrics here but makes some really good points.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruNrdmjcNTc

[Longbow1969]

We’re an American Band - Grand Funk Railroad.

I’ve never analyzed the lyrics that much (yes, I know there is references to a groupie), but it still sounds like a patriotic song to me.

[PROCON]

"America" by Neil Diamond

"Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" by Toby Keith

[fidelis]

"Back In the USA" by Chuck Berry

[max americana]

Do Not Comply by Sick of it All

DNC / DNC / DNC / DNC
I’LL ALWAYS BE A THREAT
TO AN UNJUST GOVERNMENT
WE SHOULD ALWAYS BE A THREAT
TO THE HIGHEST POWER
Liberty or death

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpWlTQP6bxI

always been a punk bank dude...

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Anything by George Strait. :)

[Lurkina.n.Learnin]

Kid Rock - Born Free
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu3rsha1ZtI

[Autonomous User]

I had better not see “Born in the USA” By Biotch Sprugstern on anyones list! ;)

[Paul R.]

STYX: “Suite Madame Blue”

Time after time
I sit and I wait for your call
I know I’m a fool but what can I say
Whatever the price I’ll pay for you, Madame Blue

Once long ago, a word from your lips and the world turned around
But somehow you’ve changed, you’re so far away
I long for the past and dream of the days with you, Madame Blue

Suite Madame Blue, gaze in your looking glass
You’re not a child anymore
Suite Madame Blue, the future is all but past
Dressed in your jewels, you made your own rules
You conquered the world and more ..............heaven’s door

America....America...America..America..
America....America...America..America..
America....America...America..America..

Red white and blue, gaze in your looking glass
You’re not a child anymore
Red, white, and blue, the future is all but past
So lift up your heart, make a new start
And lead us away from here

(Dennis DeYoung)

[A Formerly Proud Canadian]

In 1984, Born in the USA was released by Comrade Bruce Ilych Springsteen. Living in 'lake country' in Eastern Ontario at the time, I met many American vacationers, both when they were visiting E. ON., and when I travelled to Upper NYS. Alexandria Bay, NY, more specifically.

I was amazed at how many young Americans, around my age, absolutely LOVED that song! While it had a good beat, the words were ANYTHING BUT patriotic, yet they still loved it! It is little wonder that America is in the mess its in! None of these idiots even listened to the words! And things have gotten even worse.

[Georgia Girl 2]

“Born In The USA” Springsteen

[Califreak]

American Made-George Thorogood

[Founding Father]

Keep on Rockin in the Free World, by Neil Young

Well maybe not so much if you’re a George “The Elder” Bush fan.

[Rodamala]

This is easy.

Jimi Hendrix - The Star Spangled Banner

[theoldmarine]

According to the Epistle to the Philippians our citizenship is in Heaven (if you belong to Jesus Christ). So, Stairway to Heaven could be ‘patriotic’. Free Bird might be good if it’s talking about the Holy Spirit. Spirit in the Sky is an oldie but a goody... that’s about it.

[Autonomous User]

I Drive Your Truck - Lee Brice

[SuzyQue]

American Heart, Jon David Kahn.

[Typelouder]

The Star Spangled Banner by Madison Rising.

[1FreeAmerican]

Jimi Hendricks Star Spangled Banner