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Who played "The Star Spangled Banner" at Woodstock in 1969? Jimi Hendrix What instrument did Jimi Hendrix play? Lead guitar (electric) Most Patriotic Songs originated as what? Poems Which Patriotic songs were written in 1984 and 2009, respectively? "God Bless the USA" and "America's Song" Which song was originally our National Anthem? "America" aka "My Country 'tis of Thee" Which song is now recognized as our National Anthem? "The Star Spangled Banner" Name three artists who have perfomed our Anthem? Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye and Jimi Hendrix What eerie song did Jimi Hendrix play in his rendition of our Anthem? "Taps" When is Taps usually heard? When a Public Servant (Military, Police, etc) has passed away. Which song is The African American National Anthem? "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Which song was written by Irving Berlin and revised by him years later? "God Bless America" Which poem was written by one brother and was set to music by another brother? "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Which song emerged on the Country Music charts in 1984 and re-emerged after the September 11, 2001 Attacks? "God Bless the USA" Which song was written to celebrate the first African American President of the United States? "America's Song" Name the soloists who performed "America's Song" Mary J. Blige, Bono, Seal, Faith Hill, Will-I-am Name two performers who compose and/or sing Country Music: Lee Greenwood, Faith Hill Who wrote "God Bless The USA"? Lee Greenwood Which Patriotic Song begins, "My Country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty..."? "America" What singer performed an arrangement of "God Bless America", that had orchestral background, a choir & was done to honor September 11th heros? Celine Dion What Patriotic Song has as its chorus: "Glory, Glory Hallelujah, His truth is marching on..."? "Battle Hymn of the Republic" Which Patriotic Song has as its chorus: "...I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free"? "God Bless the USA" Facts to be noted from "Patriotic Songs" Lesson and discussions.