Songs For and About the Fourth of July

Independence Day is now about a week away. We all know one of the most important parts of party planning is making sure you get the music just right. So before you start stressing on that front, let me help you get ahead of the game. While you're planning your celebratory barbecues, road trips, or other celebrations, now is a great time to get that 4th of July playlist in order. To help you out, here's a list of contemporary folk songs about the holiday and the history behind some of America's most unmatchably patriotic folk songs.

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