IN THE GROOVE (July 4, 2023)

Let’s cut to the chase.

The 4th of July is a big holiday here in the U.S.A. What better way for people around the world to join us as we celebrate than with a native son singing what has become a universal rock anthem. 🎇 🎆

Here is Bruce Springsteen with “Born In the U.S.A.”, live from Paris in 1985.

And that’s what we call “rocking” no matter what language you speak!

However, let’s not lose sight of the true message of this song. The lyrics of “Born in the U.S.A.” make its subject pretty clear. This 1984 hit describes a Vietnam War veteran who returns home to desperate circumstances and few options … just one of the tragic results of war realized by vets throughout the world.

As I read some of the comments on YouTube, I came across two which I wanted to share with you:

WAAOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I´M NOT AN AMERICAN CITIZEN,
BUT I FEEL MY HEART FULL OF PROUD EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS
EXTRAORDINARY SONG, IS MY ANTHEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
USA IS A GREAT NATION!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE WANT FREEDOM HERE IN VENEZUELA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love this song, !!! I’m born in England with Irish parents,
to me I just love his raw voice,
believe you don’t have to be American to love this song

Those are perfect examples of why I chose this song today.

Alright, it’s time now for our super easy question of the day:

Sinatra is the Chairman, Elvis is the King, Aretha is the Queen so what’s Springsteen’s very famous nickname?

The answer is on the bottom of the page.

Thanks for sharing another great day with me getting our groove on.

I’ll be back Thursday for a very special movie day; meet me At The Movies where the celebration will continue!

See you on the flip side.

I’m The Sicilian Storyteller

NAR © 2023

Springsteen’s very famous nickname is ….. The Boss.