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.

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 ...