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Every Fourth of July has a soundtrack.
In Episode 37 of Who Ordered the Pie, Christopher explores the stories behind the songs that have become part of America's Independence Day celebrations. Discover the surprising history behind Chicago's "Saturday in the Park," Kim Wilde's "Kids in America," Robert Earl Keen's "The Fourth of July," Robert Vaughn & The Dead River Angels' "4th of July," Bruce Springsteen's "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)," Pete Droge's "4th of July," Shooter Jennings' "4th of July," and the unexpected story of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture."
You'll learn why one of the most American-sounding songs of the 1980s was written by a British family, how Bruce Springsteen turned Asbury Park into one of rock's most memorable settings, why Steve Poltz's songwriting gave Robert Earl Keen one of his most beloved songs, how Shooter Jennings accidentally wrote the biggest hit of his career, and why the "1812 Overture" became the unofficial soundtrack of American Fourth of July fireworks despite having nothing to do with the holiday.
Plus, Christopher mixes the episode's featured cocktail, the Porch Swing—a bright bourbon lemonade that's crisp, refreshing, and perfect for a warm summer evening.
If you love classic rock, country, Americana, alternative country, music history, and the stories behind the songs, this episode belongs on your Fourth of July playlist.
Who Ordered the Pie? a music history podcast with custom cocktail pairings.
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