Lee Greenwood (born October 27, 1942 in South Gate, California) is an Ameri… Read Full Bio ↴Lee Greenwood (born October 27, 1942 in South Gate, California) is an American country pop singer and songwriter. He is best known for a string of Countrypolitan hits throughout the 1980s, as well as for his hit "God Bless the USA".

Early life

After the separation of his parents, Lee grew up in Sacramento on the poultry farm of his grandparents. At the age of seven, he began playing the saxophone, and at the age of nine became a member of a dance ensemble. In 1969, he joined the Chester Smith Band and had his first television appearance. A short time later, he worked with the country musician Del Reeves.

He founded his first band, Apollo, in 1962. He briefly battled a cocaine addiction and moved to Iceland to go to rehab. The band, which changed its name later to Lee Greenwood Affair, played mostly pop music and appeared mostly in casinos in Las Vegas. A few records were recorded in Los Angeles with the Paramount label. After the band broke up in the 1970s, Greenwood moved back to Las Vegas, where he worked as a black jack dealer during the day, and as a singer at night.

Career

In 1979, he was discovered in Reno, Nev., by Larry McFaden, the bandleader and bassist of Mel Tillis. After making some demo tapes, Greenwood was signed in 1981 by the Nashville-based MCA label, and McFaden became his manager.

The first single, "It Turns Me Inside Out", made it to a spot in the top 20 of the country charts. Greenwood had written this song for Kenny Rogers, but Rogers turned it down due to the sheer volume of songs he had been offered at the time. "Ring On Her Finger and Time on her Hands" landed him in the country top 10.

He is best known for writing and recording the patriotic song "God Bless the USA" in the early 1980s. "God Bless the USA" gained renewed popularity following the launch of Operation: Desert Storm in 1991, and again, ten years later, following the September 11, 2001 attacks; in fact, the song even re-entered the Top 20 of the country charts in late 2001. Since then, Greenwood has played at many public events and commemorations of the attacks. He supports the United States Republican Party.

Theater

In 1995, Greenwood took a break from his touring schedule to spend time with his wife and newborn son. In his time off, he elected to build a theater in Sevierville, Tenn., and in April 1996, the "Lee Greenwood Theater" opened its doors. This gave Greenwood the opportunity to still perform daily shows, in addition to being with his family. The theater operated for five seasons, and closed for Greenwood to continue touring. The theater was not located in the heavily entertainment and tourist oriented areas of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and Gatlinburg, Tenn., which contributed to the theater closing. The former theater building is now host to a church.

The Pledge of Allegiance
Lee Greenwood Lyrics

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Speak:
I Pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the Untied States of America.
And to the republic, for wich it stands, one nation under God.
Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
I pledge allegiance to the flag, of the United States of America.
And to the republic, for wich it stands, one nation under God.
Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Speak:

The pledge of allegiancs to the flag, as a pledge to the ideals fo our
Forefathers.
The men who fought and died, for the building of the great nation.
It's a pledge to fullfill our duties and obligations as citizons of the Untied States.
And to uphold the principals of our constitution.
And last but not least, it's a pledge to maintain the four great feedoms
Cherished by all Americans, freedom of speech, freedom of religion,
Freedom for want, and freedom from fear.
I pledge allegiance, to the flag of the United States of America.

And to the religion, for wich it stands, one nation under God.
Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Overall Meaning

Lee Greenwood's song 'The Pledge of Allegiance' is a patriotic composition that stresses on the importance of the American pledge of allegiance. The lyrics are a narration of the pledge, with Greenwood emphasizing the significance of each phrase. The pledge itself is a commitment to America's ideals and values, signifying the promise of the citizens to uphold its foundation. It starts with an affirmation of loyalty towards the national flag and the republic it represents. The term "one nation under God" signifies the religious beliefs of the citizens, and how every citizen is bonded with their faith to make the country indivisible. The pledge also highlights the importance of maintaining freedom, liberty, and justice for all, along with fulfilling their duties and obligations as a citizen.

The song is a tribute to the founding fathers of America, who fought for the country's independence and freedom. It acts as a reminder of their hard work and sacrifice that laid the foundation of the great nation. The pledge is not just reciting of words but a solemn promise by the citizens to remain committed to the principles of the constitution that the country was built on. The pledge upholds the American spirit of freedom, democracy, and liberty that every American cherishes.

Line by Line Meaning

I Pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the Untied States of America.
I promise to be loyal to the flag of the United States of America.

And to the republic, for wich it stands, one nation under God.
And to the republic that the flag represents, one nation under God that cannot be divided.

Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Our nation is undividable and everyone has the rights of freedom and fairness.

I pledge allegiance to the flag, of the United States of America.
I reaffirm my loyalty towards the flag of the United States of America.

And to the republic, for wich it stands, one nation under God.
And to the republic that the flag represents, one nation under God that cannot be divided.

Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Our nation is undividable and everyone has the rights of freedom and fairness.

The pledge of allegiancs to the flag, as a pledge to the ideals fo our Forefathers.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag is a vow to the beliefs and convictions of our founding fathers.

The men who fought and died, for the building of the great nation.
It honors the men who sacrificed their lives for the creation of this great nation.

It's a pledge to fullfill our duties and obligations as citizons of the Untied States.
It's a promise to carry out our responsibilities and obligations as American citizens.

And to uphold the principals of our constitution.
And to maintain and defend the principles of our constitution.

And last but not least, it's a pledge to maintain the four great feedoms Cherished by all Americans, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, Freedom for want, and freedom from fear.
Also, it's a vow to preserve the four essential freedoms that all Americans hold dear, which include the freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.

I pledge allegiance, to the flag of the United States of America.
I promise to be devoted to the flag of the United States of America.

And to the religion, for wich it stands, one nation under God.
And to the republic for which the flag stands, one nation under God.

Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Our nation is undividable and everyone has the rights of freedom and fairness.

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