"Basically, every time you hear that song as 4th of July fireworks burst overhead, you might as well be saluting the hammer and sickle," Regan concluded.Īt press time, Agent Regan was investigating an anonymous tip that Greenwood was seen adding fluoride to local water supplies in a number of major U.S. "It turns out that he was working with the Soviets to infiltrate popular American culture." "We looked back at the history of the song and investigated Greenwood's past," said Bob Regan, a special agent with the FBI. Greenwood, a singer-songwriter from Sacramento, Calif., first released the song in 1984 - right at the height of Cold War tensions. "I'm proud to be an American, but does this mean Greenwood is a communist?" "I just can't believe this, this is horrible," said Nancy Jenkins, a housewife in St. Not surprising is the reaction from Greenwood's fans. "From the lakes of Chukchagirskoye, to the mountains of the Urals," the song continues, "across the west Siberian plain, from Kravtsovskoye oil field to the Baltic sea." Later in the song, the Soviet anthem is replaced by contemporary lyrics that mimic the original Greenwood melody. "Long live the creation of the will of the people!," the lyrics begin, "the united, mighty Soviet Union!" Unfortunately, according to the report, the reversed tune reveals lyrics in Russian. The song, which features lyrics such as "I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free", and "I love this land, God bless the USA," is a prominent fixture at Independence Day celebrations and other all-American functions. Whether you agree with all of Lee’s points and arguments or not, you will definitely find yourself thinking about the issues facing the USA.LOS ANGELES, CA - A controversial report released this week from Rolling Stone magazine has revealed the patriotic "God Bless The USA" song by Lee Greenwood produces the anthem of the former Soviet Union when played backwards. Is America still the land of opportunity? Lee’s book raises many questions about our country including: Presidents were on the stage behind him). I also asked him about the most memorable time he has ever had singing the song (hint: 5 U.S. Bush when the Army jeep took fire and the bullet took off the index finger of the driver’s right hand. He was traveling on the personal request of President H. Shellbie from Belton, Tx this song is the best song ever and it reminds me of my dad who is in the army and lee greenwood wrote this song because he is proud to be an american and those who disagree are not true americans cause true americans stan up for our nation Dee from Northfield, Il I hate this song. In one of many interesting stories, he talks about a time his vehicle was under fire in Panama. Bush or at the 9/11 Memorial Service, you get a sense of the power of this song. ![]() Whether it was singing for President Reagan or President H. Lee’s book takes you with him as he sings his signature song all over the world. Recently, I sat down with Lee in my den to talk about his new book, Does God still bless the USA? A Plea for a Better America. Lee and his wife, Kimberly and their two sons, Dalton and Parker, are a remarkable family. My friend Tommy Quinn, known affectionately to all in Nashville simply as Uncle Tommy introduced my family to the Greenwoods some time ago. This was first shown at the opening shift of the St. Some of his many other hits include “Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands,” “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “Somebody’s Gonna Love You,” “Holdin’ A Good Hand,” “I Don’t Mind the Thorns (If You’re the Rose)”, “She’s Lyin,” and “Dixie Road.” 'I'm Proud to be an American' and the 'Star Spangled Banner, by Lee Greenwood were used in this video.
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