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« on: July 01, 2011, 07:55:08 pm » |
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Happy 4th of July, Everyone! As we all here in America celebrates ours and our country's day of freedom I thought I'll share with you all this article from CMT:
10 Prime Hits: Patriotic Country Songs:
http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1666736/10-prime-hits-patriotic-country-songs.jhtml
Excerpt:
"Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)," Alan Jackson
It is impossible to this day to overestimate the emotional impact that this song had and continues to have on the American psyche. In the wake of the devastation of 9/11, there remained a general hole in the center of many people's hearts. Alan Jackson filled that vacuum with this simple, yet eloquent song. Like many people in Nashville and across the country, I first heard "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" when he performed it live at the CMA Awards on Nov. 7, 2001. I was at the Grand Ole Opry House that night and still recall the enormous emotional upswelling in the house. I was on my feet and crying, and so was everyone around me in the house. I cannot recall a single instance of a song having the instant healing effect that "Where Were You" had. And continues to have. -- Chet Flippo
Have a great celebration, everyone, and enjoy the food, music and watching the fireworks show(s) in person and or on tv.
BHR
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nelle
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« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2011, 08:49:00 pm » |
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Hi everyone, I wish you all a very HAPPY 4th. of JULY and have a wonderful weekend.
BHR, thank you so much for that article on WHERE WERE YOU. That song means so much to me. Take Care and God Bless you and everyone else. nelle
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Faith, Hope and Love are some good things HE gave us and the greatest is Love. WWY  |
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dizzydean
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« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2011, 10:11:26 pm » |
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WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND A HAPPY 4TH..
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kimberly
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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2011, 01:46:49 am » |
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Happy 4th to all my American friends!!
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AJ IS THE BEST
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Jeri_MS
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2011, 09:18:35 am » |
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BHR,
I totally agree with Mr.Flippo on this one! This song the first time I heard it in Concert, I was at the GOO or Ryman and I cried Uncontrollably. I didn't care what people thought, as they were crying also. The song was very much a healing Song for me also. I mentioned this right after this Concert. It stands apart from most of the others this way.
Alan called it "a simple song"but one that touched Hearts of thousands! It is one of my favorites of Alan's because it was sucha horrific time in History, for Our Beloved Country!
Jerrie-MS
HAPPY JULY 4TH Everyone!!!
http://youtu.be/fvj6zdWLUuk
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I enjoyed the Meet and Greet in Tupelo! Thanks so much for your time! Nice meeting you Alan!  |
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« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2011, 12:58:06 pm » |
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Happy Birthday, America- best country in the world. On this day I remember all the military we have lost in many wars. I'm sure it's bittersweet for their families.
I am also proud to see the Stars Stripes flying anywhere.
Yes, "We hold thse truth to be self-evident, that all men are created equal," Yes, we are all equal in the eyes of our Maker. Every human life is valuable.
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« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2011, 01:22:42 pm » |
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HAPPY 4TH, EVERYONE!!
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Kathy
Alan Jackson's songs touch our minds, our hearts, our souls.
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dizzydean
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« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2011, 08:00:41 am » |
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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO ALL FANS AND FRIENDS.
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JeanB
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« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2011, 01:19:15 pm » |
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Happy 4th. July to all my American friends.
Jean
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Jeri_MS
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« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2011, 02:17:05 pm » |
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Happy 4th. July to all my American friends.
Jean
Jean/B, Thanks for myself, after my husband served in Vietnam. My mom's Sister's Husband was lost in world War II.etc
America is so Giving to others. I am proud to honor Our Dear Country and All it stands for.The Freedoms we have like no other, thanks to our hero soldiers. Jean/B I appreciate the Thanks for you especially, after Our Beloved Country helped save Belguim and many others During World War II. We fought hard for the Freedoms we have today!
Harriet, You said it so beautifully,God Bless you, I can't add to your sweet words. Happy 4th Of July Friends!
Thanks to the Troops and their Families on this Honorable Day of celebration!
Love to All the Hero's, Jerrie-FL
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I enjoyed the Meet and Greet in Tupelo! Thanks so much for your time! Nice meeting you Alan! |
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« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2011, 10:43:23 am » |
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I hope everyone had a Happy 4th of July. I did...traveled all over Indiana and Illinois on our motorcycle....flags flying everywhere, and even found Alan's new song a couple of Juke boxes out here. YeeHaw!
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Brenda in Indy
"Life is a journey, not a destination"
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« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2011, 01:35:10 pm » |
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Happy 4th. July to all my American friends.
Jean
Jean/B, Thanks for myself, after my husband served in Vietnam. My mom's Sister's Husband was lost in world War II.etc
America is so Giving to others. I am proud to honor Our Dear Country and All it stands for.The Freedoms we have like no other, thanks to our hero soldiers. Jean/B I appreciate the Thanks for you especially, after Our Beloved Country helped save Belguim and many others During World War II. We fought hard for the Freedoms we have today!
Harriet, You said it so beautifully,God Bless you, I can't add to your sweet words. Happy 4th Of July Friends!
Thanks to the Troops and their Families on this Honorable Day of celebration!
Love to All the Hero's, Jerrie-FL
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« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2011, 02:56:43 pm » |
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Hope all my friends south of the boarder had a
gresat fourth of July.
BHR thanks for the article on Alan song. It
not only had helped the people from the U.S.
But it affected me .
Elaine
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Jeri_MS
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« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2011, 03:28:41 pm » |
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Hope all my friends south of the boarder had a
gresat fourth of July.
BHR thanks for the article on Alan song. It
not only had helped the people from the U.S.
But it affected me .
Elaine
Elaine, I shall never forget how Canada seemed to feel for us when the horrific happened and the showing of love for the US. I really appreciated that show of love and a lot of Canadians were killed also here.I still miss the Towers and Alan's song was very healing for us.That is why it remains one of my favorites. Toby Keith has visited our troops and his Songs I like too concerning this. Including Lee Greenwood and others, but this one penned by Alan had this healing effect, I can't explain. a good artle indeed. |
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I enjoyed the Meet and Greet in Tupelo! Thanks so much for your time! Nice meeting you Alan! |
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