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someone remind me again. why is the 1812 Overture played today? it is loud, rousing & has howitzers. BUT it is about the Russians defeating Napoleon.

Posted by peglegpete (aka peglegpete) Jul 4 '10, 21:36

nothing to do at all with any US military function, battle, etc.

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If you want to emphasize gunfire/explosions what else is there? -- nm - MojaveMeg Jul 4, 21:41 3
- "Paper Planes" by M.I.A. -- nm - Dano Jul 4, 22:06 1
  - I'm constantly trouble by whether there are intended lyrics where the gunshots are, or if that is the entire point? -- nm - ty97 Jul 4, 23:59
- lots of other great music can have howitzers added. like Fanfare for the Common Man and March of the Wooden Soldiers -- nm - peglegpete Jul 4, 21:46
Because they just realized that "Born in the USA" wasn't appropriate -- nm - Dano Jul 4, 21:40

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