Tonight, we are going to hear the Nashville Symphony play a rousing concert of patriotism. All kinds of American composers will be featured, but the finale will be Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. Unfortunately, that piece of music has nothing to do with American patriotism. A lot of people think it commemorates the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. Actually, it celebrates Russia’s defense against Napoleon in that year.
Anyway, it has become a staple for symphonies around the Fourth of July.
Soon, I will have to start getting ready for our sojourn into the big city. With that in mind, I leave you with a set list from my crazy iPod. It may not be patriotic, but it will be rousing.
“It’s Been a Long Time” by New Birth
“Tender Years” by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band
“Why Can’t He Be You” by Loretta Lynn
“Mandolin Wind” by Rod Stewart
“My Old School” by Steely Dan
“Maybe” by The Chantels
“You’re Gonna Break My Heart Again” by Whitesnake
“Fake Plastic Trees” by Radiohead
“Daddy Frank” by Merle Haggard
“The Monkey Song” by Stacey Mitchhart
“Fantastic Voyage” by Lakeside
“Lyin’ Eyes” by The Eagles
“Looking for a Rainbow” by Chris Rea
“Chains of Love” by Big Joe Turner
“Longhaired Redneck” by David Allan Coe
“Tush” by ZZ Top
“The Last Pale Light in the West” by Ben Nichols
“Pinball Machine” by Lonnie Irving
“Little Red Rooster” by Big Mama Thornton
“Runaway” by Del Shannon
Now, I am to prepare for the symphony and that long-haired music.
SBI: A Thinning Crowd 