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Stars and Stripes Forever - Van Dyke Parks (1972)

Knock, knock

Who’s there?

Tarzan!

Tarzan Who?

TARZAN STRIPES FOREVER!! 

You are not funny.

Happy fourth, Buddy! <3 <3 <3

We are not friends anymore

D:

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Stars & Stripes Forever - Van Dyke Parks (1972)

From Mr. Parks’ Calypso celebration of all things red, white & blue Discover America.

Stars & Stripes has to be one of my favorite songs, due to the variety of different versions I’ve heard over the years. Whether its The Residents, Jake Shimabukuro, Joseph Byrd or the high school marching band — nothing can stop this melody from exciting me.

Gud Bluss Amurka!

Have a happy, safe and surprising Independence Day.