America, Why I Love Her

America, Why I Love Her

America, Why I Love Her

ASIN: B00005Y7IV

Track Listings
 
1. Why I Love Her
2. Hyphen
3. Mis Raices Estan Aqui (My Roots Are Buried Here)
4. People
5. American Boy Grows Up
6. Face the Flag
7. Good Things
8. Pledge of Allegiance
9. Why Are You Marching, Son?
10. Taps

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America, Why I Love Her
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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 America, Why I Love Her
John Wayne
Manufacturer: Mpi Home Video
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005TQM2
Release Date: 2001-11-27

Tracks:

  1. Why I Love Her
  2. The Pledge of allegiance
  3. The Hyphen
  4. Mis Raices Estan Aqui
  5. The People
  6. An American Boy Grows Up
  7. Face the Flag
  8. The Good Things
  9. Why Are You Marching, Son
  10. Taps

Amazon.com

This sentimentally over-the-top spoken-word recording was originally issued in 1973, during the height of Watergate and the final, unsettling days of the Vietnam War. In the wake of September 11, 2001, the John Wayne Estate reissued it on CD. And why not? Marion Morrison, a.k.a. John Wayne and the Duke, remains an enduring symbol of America--a country with an endlessly conflicted legacy of largely improvised symbolism, national myths, revised-on-a-dime history, and the freedom to make a buck on effusive patriotic rhetoric. Kitsch collectors may welcome the chance to own a true genre staple in digital sound, while others may yet find genuine solace in its orchestra-and-choir-backed oratory. With a poetic sensibility that seldom strays from the "Carolina pines/Appalachian mines" level of its opening verses, Wayne's processed voice (which betrays the health problems that would be his demise) expounds on topics that range from his homeland's undeniable natural beauty to his son's high school football career and the wisdom of a fictionalized aging Mexican caballero. The would-be idealism in "The Hyphen" aims to erase ethnic and racial boundaries, yet modern hyphenated Americans may find continued prejudice and the vagaries of history have rendered its rhetoric distinctly double-edged. Still, Wayne's love of country emanates from every track. Patriotism may be the last refuge of scoundrels, but it's been graciously hospitable to Hollywood icons, from the Duke to Dutch Reagan. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

This best-selling recording was performed by the legendary John Wayne. It's finally available as Duke's spoken-word CD of poetry, written by Big John Mitchum. It's a must-have for all patriotic Americans, film buffs, collectors and poetry fans.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Duke says it all!.......2007-05-03

J. W. tells it like it is, and stirs the patriotism in every red-blooded American heart! A must have for fans of The Duke!

5 out of 5 stars The Duke lives.......2007-02-16

I was glad to see this come out in CD format. I wore out my cassette version years ago. This is one of the most patriotic recordings ever. If you don't get emotional listening to this you need to relook you sense of pride in being an American.

5 out of 5 stars Moves Your Heart!.......2007-01-15

Purchased this as gifts for two men; they loved it! Both are very appreciative of where they live and how lucky they are. John Wayne is someone they both respect.

5 out of 5 stars Inspirational.......2007-01-14

This CD is especially inspirational. It brings patriotism from your heart to your throat with the awsome quality of John Wayne's powerful words. The music that supports his words is exceptional. I can't say enough about this patriotic piece. My heart swells and tears come to my eyes; it is incredible. I love it, play it often.

5 out of 5 stars The Duke.......2007-01-10

My Father passed away a few weeks ago and I have been reflecting upon his life. My Father was an enormous John Wayne fan, so my thoughts often drifted towards his love of "The Duke" in my moments of reflection. I remembered an album that my Father loved and had played quite often for us as children. The album was called "America, why I love her" by John Wayne. I searched Amazon.com to see if the album was even still available, and there it was. The album is touching and extremely patriotic. I'm not embarrassed to admit that it brings a tear to my eye each and every time I hear it. The combination of John Wayne's unmistakable voice and America's patriotic anthems make for a powerful mix. I will miss my Father forever, but listening to this album helps me feel him all around me.

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