As per usual, this year’s Truck Independence Day playlist includes a few standards, though we strive to include music that’ll not only make you smile, but will invoke a feeling of what July 4th is “about.” For us, this means spending time with friends and family, celebrating individuality and standing up for oneself. This year, we’re stoked to celebrate marriage equality in New York, and look forward to similar social change around the country- not to mention a working version of universal health care for ALL Americans.
We hope this (shortened) list will help you smile through your holiday & BBQ even more.
All of us here at “Joes on the Nose” wish you a safe, happy, and fun filled Fourth of July. Here are a few of our faves from our 3+ hour mix on the Truck.
Recommended 7/4 BBQ Selections:
“America,” Neil Diamond (Please note: the live versions are pretty amazing). LINK
“Lost in America,” Pepper
“Young Americans,” David Bowie LINK
“Little Miss America,” Beach Boys LINK
“Corazon Americano,” Soledad LINK
“Born in the USA,” ‘Pickin’ On Springsteen’ (Album)
“America, Fuck Yeah,” Team America LINK
“Breakfast in America,” Supertramp LINK
“American Woman,” Guess Who
“American Idiot,” Green Day LINK
“American Girl,” Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers LINK
“America,” K’Naan (Featuring Mos Def and Chali 2NA) LINK
“America,” Simon & Garfunkel LINK
“I’m So Bored With The USA,” The Clash LINK
“Surfin’ USA,” Pennywise LINK
“Streets of Freedom,” Gladiators LINK
“Ruffneck Jazz,” Greyboy All Stars LINK
“Set Yourself Free,” Morgan Heritage LINK
“Freeman,” Burning Spear LINK
“Pink Houses,” John Cougar Mellencamp LINK
“California Sun,” The Ramones LINK
“U.S.A.,” The Breakaways
“Ventura Highway,” America LINK
“Party in the USA,” Acoustic Karaoke Version, Bridezilla’s Guide to Classical Wedding Music LINK
“America,” Spinal Tap LINK
“America,” Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Band LINK (Amazing video).
“American Dream,” Down By Law LINK
“I Want To Know What Love Is,” Foreigner LINK
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