Saturday, July 4, 2015

I like American Music Pt 3 of 50. Independence Day


   Today is the 239th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  We commence the tribute to the USA with a noted dignitary's interpretation of the National Anthem.

  In the early 1780's Thomas Jefferson was asked what was his inspiration for the Declaration of Independence.  He testified 'so that our descendants will have the freedom to Rageth against thee Machine'(independent verification needed).   




 When the poor, tired huddled masses reach our shores one of the biggest obstacles is learning how to speak American.  Here is a compilation of Kubrick film clips set to the (non-American)Screaming Blue Messiahs' tutorial 'I can speak American.

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