Happy Independence Day! I appreciate you tuning in every year during this holiday weekend. For this podcast's 3rd edition of celebrating 4th of July, I selected 7 songs to do with America. Some have never been on a playlist until now.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

4th of July - America Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Gw4EU7xf2YRYwlHthduYV?si=c1c8f912094d4033

“Party in the USA” - Miley Cyrus (2009)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M11SvDtPBhA

“Only in America” - Jay & The Americans (1963)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1cvWTBK9zI
http://mcantil.com/song-of-the-day-jay-and-the-americans-only-in-america/

“Firework” - Katy Perry (2010-2011)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGJuMBdaqIw

“America” - Neil Diamond (1980)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZXcPva-xLA

“American Boy” - Estelle feat. Kanye West (2008)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic5vxw3eijY

“American Ride” - Toby Keith (2009)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNDcAWNscg8

“America” from West Side Story (1961/2021)
1961 film clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e2igZexpMs
2021 film clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoQEddtFN3Q

Related Music Notes with Jess episodes:
Episode 25 - Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" History
https://www.spreaker.com/user/jesscatena/episode-25-neil-diamonds-sweet-caroline-history
Episode 38 - 4th of July Themed Songs:
https://www.spreaker.com/user/jesscatena/episode-38-4th-of-july-themed-songs
Episode 90 - Patriotic Songs' History:
https://www.spreaker.com/user/jesscatena/episode-90-patriotic-songs-history
Ep. 113 - Annie/MJ The Musical/West Side Story:
https://www.spreaker.com/user/jesscatena/ep-113-annie-mj-the-musical-west-side-story