Best 'America' songs for July 4th: ... and songs like “We’re an American Band” show them at their bong-rattling best. The song topped the Hot 100 in September 1973.

The patriotic song was deeply influenced by a tragic January 2011 shooting in Tucson, Arizona. Its lyrics are rich with emotion and patriotism, where Bentley captures the beauty and pain of a nation ...

8. “Tin Man” Referencing pop culture again, America nods to The Wizard of Oz in “Tin Man.” The song became a huge hit for the band, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard charts.

The song was originally released in 1970 by Canadian rock band The Guess Who. Lenny Kravitz recorded it in the 1990s for the “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” soundtrack.

Irving Berlin's songs are a cornerstone of American popular music, including his World War I era anthem "God Bless America." Its title and lyrics exemplify the pride that Irving exuded for this ...