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Favorite Song commemorating 9/11

skatting44 — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:09:18 GMT

Was watching a news channel this am which presented many songs that have been written over the last 20 yrs by various artists to commemorate 9/11.

I did not realize there were so many from artists such as Beyonce, Bret Michaels, Bon Jovi, Oak Ridge Boys, Toby Keith, Lonestar, Alan Jackson, Eagles, Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsten , Coldplay, Leonard Cohen, Charley Daniels Band , Cher, Amy Grant John Mayer, Paul McCartney among so many more .

I list a website where many songs are listed by artist.

Do you have any that you remember ?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_about_the_September_11_attacks

Re: Favorite Song commemorating 9/11

Somertime — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:33:27 GMT

For me, Bette Midler was untouchable at Yankee Stadium!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn7XlzgfhIY

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golding76 — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:34:58 GMT

Alan Jackson's "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj6rMcVNQbw

Re: Favorite Song commemorating 9/11

Mersha — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:42:39 GMT

For me, it was the singing of the National Anthem by Max Von Essen, son of the New York Fire Commissioner, on 9/25/01.

It was the Yankees first game after 9/11 and it was at that moment I knew that the Nation was in the process of healing.

It never felt so good to see a baseball game.

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Duckncover — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:50:50 GMT

Michael W Smith's "Still, She Stands" is one of my favorites, but too many to mention them all....they all have the common theme of honoring the greatness of our country, so love them all.

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Spurt — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 11:12:14 GMT

It was very emotional to see the NFL games with the players carrying the USA Flag while the National Anthem played

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deepwaterdotter — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:11:36 GMT

A respectfully sung version of our "National Anthem" will always result in a lump in my throat.

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Duckncover — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:25:14 GMT

A respectfully sung version of the national anthem is the best of all; unfortunately, too many singers like to put their own "twist" on the original and I just have to turn the channel.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:47:24 GMT

The entire album The Rising by Springsteen

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hckynut — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:15:23 GMT

Bugle of Taps.

hckynut

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minkbunny — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:18:24 GMT

Without a doubt, Have You Forgotten by Daryl Worley.

Just listenend and watched on You Tube and, as I always do, cried.

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Anonymous032819 — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:40:08 GMT

When the MILITARY songs the national anthem. At least they sing it with reverence and respect, unlike some so called pop stars do. They butcher it. Francis Scott Key would roll over in his grave if he heard how some "singers" try and "jazz up" the song.

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AlAnn — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:59:14 GMT

Proud to be an American by Lee Greenwood I believe. I remember hearing it alot right after 9/11

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HonestLife — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:28:52 GMT

Courtesy Of The Red White and Blue, Toby Kieth

https://youtu.be/5PXSK3iDeAI

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Cakers3 — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:36:19 GMT

@skatting44 An impressive list but not all songs were written by the recording artist(s).

In fact, Cher's "Song for the Lonely" was actually recorded in July 2001. It was only after 9/11 that she said the song took on new meaning for her.

Not to diminish the talents of these perfomers, but songwriters should always be given credit, too.

Just a bit of info.

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amyb — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:39:26 GMT

Alan Jackszon's "Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning" is iconic and brilliantly captured the event, to me.

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sligo — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:09:18 GMT

@Somertime , When Bette Midler sang WIND BENEATH MY WINGS I had another good cry. BEAUTIFUL Song. These are the words that says it all. Please listen

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on the bay — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:48:25 GMT

@HonestLife wrote:
Courtesy Of The Red White and Blue, Toby Kieth
https://youtu.be/5PXSK3iDeAI

@HonestLife,

Mine too! chills!

I also love Lee Greenwood's God Bless the USA, though it was written in 1984. It thanks all those who gave their lives.

Re: Favorite Song commemorating 9/11

skatting44 — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 21:07:47 GMT

@Cakers3

Thanks for added info , guess Wikipedia listing the songs as " artists/composers " was not complete .