Artist	Song
Bruce Springsteen	Born In the U.S.A.
from Born In the U.S.A. (1984)
The Beach Boys	Surfin' USA
from Sounds of Summer - The Very Best of The Beach Boys (2003)
Sly & the Family Stone	Hot Fun In the Summertime
from Anthology (1989)
John Mellencamp	R.O.C.K. In the U.S.A. (A Salute to 60's Rock)
from Words & Music - John Mellencamp's Greatest Hits (2004)
LeAnn Rimes	God Bless America
from You Light Up My Life (1997)
Eagles	Peaceful Easy Feeling
from Eagles (2006)
Ray Charles with Alicia Keys	America the Beautiful
from Genius & Friends (2005)
Lynyrd Skynyrd	Sweet Home Alabama
from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Lynyrd Skynyrd (1999)
Jimi Hendrix	Star Spangled Banner
from Experience Hendrix - The Best of Jimi Hendrix (2010)
Simon & Garfunkel	America
from The Best of Simon & Garfunkel (1999)
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers	American Girl
from Anthology - Through the Years (2000)
Chuck Berry	Back In the U.S.A.
from The Chess Blues-Rock Songbook (1997)
Neil Diamond	America
from 12 Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 (2006)
The Rolling Stones	Jumpin' Jack Flash
from Through the Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2) [Remastered] (2005)
Merle Haggard	The Fightin’ Side of Me
from Best of the Best (2002)
Toby Keith	American Soldier
from Shock 'n Y'all (2003)
3 Doors Down	Citizen/Soldier
from 3 Doors Down (Bonus Track Version) (2008)
Sugarland	Everyday America
from Enjoy the Ride (2006)
Lee Greenwood	God Bless The U.S.A.
from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Best of Lee Greenwood (2002)
Otis Redding	(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
from Rhino Hi-Five: Otis Redding - EP (2005)
Journey	Don't Stop Believin'
from Journey: Greatest Hits (2006)
James Brown	Living In America
from James Brown: Greatest Hits Fourth Decade (1998)
Beastie Boys	Fight for Your Right
from Licensed to Ill (1995)
George Michael	Freedom
from Listen Without Prejudice (1990)
ZZ Top	La Grange
from Chrome, Smoke & BBQ: The ZZ Top Box (Box Set) [Remastered] (2008)
Kenny Chesney	Summertime
from The Road and the Radio (2005)
Johnny Cash	Ragged Old Flag
from The Essential Johnny Cash (2002)
Stevie Wonder	Sir Duke
from Stevie Wonder: The Definitive Collection (2002)
The Black Eyed Peas & Justin Timberlake	Where Is the Love?
from Elephunk (2004)
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas	Dancing in the Street
from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Motown 1960s, Vol. 1 (2001)
2Pac, Roger Troutman & Dr. Dre	California Love
from 2Pac: Greatest Hits (2009)
Nelly	Country Grammar (Hot...)
from Country Grammar (2000)
Boston	More Than a Feeling
from Boston (2006)
Smokey Robinson	Cruisin'
from Motown Legends: Smokey Robinson - The Ballad Album (1996)
Sheryl Crow	Soak Up the Sun
from C'Mon C'Mon (2002)
Big & Rich With Gretchen Wilson & Cowboy Troy	Our America
from Comin' to Your City (2006)
Will Smith	Summertime
from Will Smith: Greatest Hits (2002)
Bob Marley	One Love/People Get Ready
from Legend (Remastered) [Bonus Tracks] (2002)
Billy Ray Cyrus	Some Gave All
from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Billy Ray Cyrus (2003)
Brooks & Dunn	Only In America
from #1s...and Then Some (2009)
Chicago	Saturday In the Park (Remastered Version)
from The Very Best of Chicago - Only the Beginning (2004)
Bryan Adams	Summer of '69
from The Best of Me (2002)
Chuck Brown	Block Party
from We're About the Business (2007)
The Isley Brothers	Summer Breeze
from The Ultimate Isley Brothers (2000)
Earth, Wind & Fire	Sing a Song
from Earth, Wind & Fire: Greatest Hits (1998)
No Doubt	Hella Good
from The Singles 1992-2003 (2003)
Cheap Trick	Surrender
from Heaven Tonight (Remastered) (1998)
Jennifer Hudson	The Star-Spangled Banner
from The Star-Spangled Banner - Single (2008)
Estelle	American Boy (feat. Kanye West)
from Shine (Deluxe Version) (2008)
Akon	Freedom
from Freedom (2008)
Dave Matthews Band	American Baby
from Stand Up (2005)
Bill Withers	Lovely Day
from The Best of Bill Withers - Lean on Me (2000)
Rascal Flatts	Life Is a Highway
from Rascal Flatts: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (Remastered) (2009)
Jimmy Buffett	Cheeseburger in Paradise
from Songs You Know By Heart (1985)
Little Feat	Dixie Chicken
from The Best of Little Feat (With Interactive Booklet) [Remastered] (2006)
Corinne Bailey Rae	Put Your Records On
from Corinne Bailey Rae (2006)
Alabama	Born Country
from Ultimate Alabama 20 # 1 Hits (2004)
Randy Travis	America Will Always Stand
from Never Forget (2008)
Thin Lizzy	The Boys Are Back In Town
from Jailbreak (1990)
Beck	Girl
from Guero (2005)
Traffic	Feelin' Alright
from The Definitive Collection (2000)
The Young Rascals	Groovin'
from Groovin' (2005)
Counting Crows	American Girls
from Hard Candy (2002)
The Cars	Magic
from Complete Greatest Hits (2003)
Smash Mouth	Walkin' On the Sun
from All Star Smash Hits (2005)
Grateful Dead	U.S. Blues
from The Very Best of Grateful Dead (2009)
Tommy James & The Shondells	Crystal Blue Persuasion
from Crimson & Clover (2005)
Randy Newman	Follow the Flag
from Land of Dreams (2008)
Charlie Daniels	Let Freedom Ring
from Renegade (1991)
Metallica	Don't Tread On Me
from Metallica (2008)
Sammy Hagar	Remember the Heroes
from Three Lock Box (1982)
James McMurtry	Memorial Day
from Childish Things (2010)

Comment:

Time to put away the sweaters and break out the white bucks, as Memorial Day signals the true beginning of the season . . . even if summer is, technically speaking, nearly a month away. And as you scrape the rust (or sweep the dust) off the barbecue and get ready to settle in to those lazy, hazy, crazy days, you’ll want to have a party-perfect playlist to help you celebrate the holiday. That’s where we come in, with a Memorial Day soundtrack second to none. And whether you’re firing up the coals to the laid-back brassiness of Sly & the Family Stone’s “Hot Fun In the Summertime,” grilling Jimmy Buffett’s “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” or zoning out to the Eagles’ “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” this is the long weekend to revel in the fact that your land of the free, your home of the brave is America . . . the beautiful.

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