Friday is our country’s birthday! July 4th always makes me feel good. I have great memories of this holiday. Actually, it’s one of my favorites. I love everything about it. Even though I won’t be part of our coverage this year at Tempe Town Lake, I was a big part of it the last 4 years and I loved every minute of the day. Even though it was always a very hot, long day (and technically I was working), I still really enjoyed myself because after all, no matter how you slice it………it’s the 4th OF JULY!!!!!!
I always think of music when the 4th comes along. There are so many great songs that are associated with the day, and I enjoy all of them, but one artist sums up this holiday more than any other. John Mellencamp. July 4th just isn’t right unless you hear about 10 Mellencamp songs. He “is” America to me. Bruce Springsteen runs a close second for me on the 4th, but Mellencamp definitely takes the top spot. How can you have a 4th of July without hearing “Pink Houses”? I always think that John is having more fun than anybody else in the country on this holiday. What a barbecue he must throw in Indiana!!!
My most memorable 4th of July had to be 1976. The Bicentennial. I was 10 years old. What a party the country had that year! Even to this day, I don’t remember a more spectacular fireworks display. I remember waiting for “The Finale” and it certainly didn’t disappoint!!!
Here’s hoping you have a great July 4th and always remember, “Ain’t that America for you and me, ain’t that America, its something to see, ain’t that America, home of the free, little pink houses for you and me, for you and me.”
