God Bless the USA
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| 「God Bless the USA」 | |||||||
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| リー・グリーンウッド の シングル | |||||||
| 初出アルバム『You've Got a Good Love Comin'』 | |||||||
| A面 | God Bless the USA | ||||||
| B面 | This Old Bed | ||||||
| リリース | |||||||
| 録音 | 1983年11月 | ||||||
| ジャンル | |||||||
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| レーベル | MCA Nashville | ||||||
| 作詞・作曲 | リー・グリーンウッド[1] | ||||||
| プロデュース | Jerry Crutchfield | ||||||
| ゴールドディスク | |||||||
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| リー・グリーンウッド シングル 年表 | |||||||
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「God Bless the USA」(ゴッド・ブレス・ザ・ユーエスエー、別名「Proud to Be an American」(プラウド・トゥ・ビー・アン・アメリカン)[2][3])は、アメリカ合衆国のカントリー・ミュージック歌手、リー・グリーンウッドによって書かれ、録音されたアメリカ合衆国の愛国歌であり、グリーンウッドの代表曲である。
1984年5月21日に、MCAナッシュビルからリリースされ、グリーンウッドのサードアルバム「You've Got a Good Love Comin'」に収録されている。ビルボード・ホット・カントリー・シングルで7位でデビューした。
その夏、この曲は1984年の共和党全国大会で上映された共和党大統領候補のロナルド・レーガン大統領についての映画に収録された[4]。「God Bless the USA」は、1988年アメリカ合衆国大統領選挙キャンペーン中に、グリーンウッドが1988年の共和党全国大会と共和党候補のジョージ・H・W・ブッシュの集会でこの曲を演奏したときに注目を集めた[5][6]。この曲はブッシュのテレビ広告で使用された[7]。また1990年と1991年の湾岸戦争で再び人気を博した。新たな人気を得て、グリーンウッドは1992年のアルバム『アメリカン・パトリオット』のために曲を再録音した。
この曲の人気は、2001年9月11日のアメリカ同時多発テロ事件と2003年イラク攻撃後に急上昇した。前者の後、この曲はシングルとして再リリースされ、2001年にBillboard Hot 100とホットカントリーソングの両方で16位を記録した[8]。この曲の再録音版は2003年に「God Bless the USA」で販売された。
アメリカレコード協会(RIAA)による曲のプラチナ認定は、2015年7月までに100万枚を売り上げた[9]。また、別の共和党の大統領ドナルド・トランプが選挙集会で使用した後、再び人気が出た。
作詞と背景
Greenwood wrote "God Bless the U.S.A." in response to his feelings about the shooting down of Korean Air Lines Flight 007.[10] He said that he "wanted to write it my whole life. When I got to that point, we were doing 300 days a year on the road, and we were on our fourth or fifth album on MCA. I called my producer, and I said I have a need to do this. I've always wanted to write a song about America, and I said we just need to be more united."[11] As for writing the song itself, Greenwood wrote that it more or less "wrote itself", and that the lyrics flowed naturally from the music as a reflection of his pride to be American.[10]
The reason behind the cities chosen in the song Greenwood says, "I'm from California, and I don't know anybody from Virginia or New York, so when I wrote it—and my producer and I had talked about it—[we] talked about the four cities I wanted to mention, the four corners of the United States. It could have been Seattle or Miami but we chose New York City and Los Angeles, and he suggested Detroit and Houston because they both were economically part of the basis of our economy—Motortown and the oil industry, so I just poetically wrote that in the bridge."[11]
内容
In the song, the singer sings about how, if he were to lose everything he had and had to start again from scratch, he would do it in the United States because he believes his freedom is guaranteed in America. He remembers how other Americans in history had died to secure this freedom, and declares that if he is ever called upon to defend the US today, he will gladly stand up and fight because he loves the country.[12]
ミュージック・ビデオ
A music video was released for this song in 1984, depicting Greenwood as a farmer who loses the family farm. The video was produced and edited by L. A. Johnson and directed by Gary Burden. A second video was released in 1991, also on VHS, and was directed by Edd Griles.[要出典] A third music video was also released after the September 11, 2001, attacks.[要出典] A fourth music video in collaboration with U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants and a cappella group Home Free was released on June 30, 2020.[13]
チャート実績
"God Bless the U.S.A." debuted on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for the week of May 26, 1984.
| チャート (1984年) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[14] | 7 |
| チャート (2001年) | Peak position |
| US Billboard Hot 100[15] | 16 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[14] | 16 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[16] | 12 |
| チャート (2020年) | Peak position |
| US Digital Songs (Billboard)[17] | 1[18] |
認定
| 国/地域 | 認定 | 認定/売上数 |
|---|---|---|
| アメリカ合衆国 (RIAA)[19] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000 |
| アメリカ合衆国 (RIAA)[20] Video single |
Platinum | 50,000^ |
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^ 認定のみに基づく出荷枚数 | ||
歌手などのカバー
カナダバージョン
In 1989, Greenwood released a Canadian version of this song called "God Bless You, Canada".[21]
Jump5 version
Pop group Jump5 covered the song for the September 11 attacks in October 2001, altering some of the lyrics: "I thank my lucky stars" became "I thank my God above" to reflect the group's Christian values, and "I had to start again with just my children and my wife" became "I had to start again with just my family by my side".
Dolly Parton version
Dolly Parton recorded the song for her 2003 patriotic album, For God and Country. Altering the lyric: "And I had to start again with just my children and my wife" to "And I had to start again with just my family by my side".
American Idol finalists' version
In 2003, the song was performed by the American Idol season two finalists and released as a single, with part of the proceeds going to the American Red Cross. It raised $155,000 for the charity.[22] It reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100,[23] and it was certified gold by the RIAA the same year.[24]
ビヨンセバージョン
Again, following the death of Osama bin Laden, Beyoncé re-released her 2008 cover of the song, the proceeds of which would go to charity.[25] She performed the song on Piers Morgan Tonight on May 5, 2011.[26][27] After the performance, her version was released as a single to the iTunes Store.[28][29] In a statement she said, "I cannot think about anything more appropriate to do to help these families ... Almost 10 years [after 9/11], it is still so painful for all Americans, especially those who lost loved ones. We were all affected by the tragedies of 9/11 and continue to keep the families who lost loved ones close to our hearts ..."[30] Dan Martin of The Guardian felt that the cover was "in contrast" to her last intervention in national affairs, the Let's Move! Flash Workout fitness initiative.[26] Ronald Mitchell of Newsday commented that "It does our hearts good to see Beyoncé work her magic for the greater good."[31] She later also performed the song for the concert she had on July 4, 2011, along with "Best Thing I Never Had" (2011). Nick Neyland of Prefix Magazine commented that "Beyoncé is a natural fit for occasions like this, and she doesn't even break a sweat as she hits the high notes despite the soaring temperatures and humidity in the city. That's the mark of a true pro."[32] In Beyoncé's version, the end of the second verse is sung "And it's time to make a change", as well as changing, "If I had to start again with just my children and my wife" to "family by my side."[33]
Home Free version
Country a cappella group Home Free has been performing the song ever since the band's inception in 2000, and released an official music video on June 30, 2016. As of June 26, 2020, the music video has amassed 11 million views on YouTube.[34] In 2020, Home Free worked in the studio with Greenwood and re-recorded the song with him and the United States Air Force Band Singing Sergeants.[35] The music was released on July 1 on Home Free's channel.
ロックバージョン
Greenwood released a rock version of the song with fellow country artist Drew Jacobs on November 1st 2024 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the song and the victory of Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential election. The song opened at number two on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart following the election.[36][37]
聖書 "God Bless The U.S.A."
In 2024, Greenwood and President Donald Trump collaborated to release themed King James Bibles "inspired by" the song. Each Bible includes "the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence and the Pledge of Allegiance, as well as a handwritten chorus of the famous Greenwood song". The associated website claims that the Bible is "not political" or linked to his ongoing presidential campaign, but also describes it as the only Bible endorsed by Trump.[38]
参考文献
- Collins, Ace. Songs Sung, Red, White, and Blue: The Stories Behind America's Best-Loved Patriotic Songs. HarperResource, 2003. ISBN 0060513047
- Ferguson, James (December 6, 2005). Aradhana Sharma. ed. The Anthropology of the State: A Reader (Paperback). Blackwell Readers in Anthropology. Akhil Gupta (first ed.). Wiley. p. 424. ISBN 1-4051-1468-1
脚注
- ↑ Stephanie Pendergrass (2013年3月13日). “Lee Greenwood Reflects on "God Bless the U.S.A."”. CMT. 2014年4月26日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。2013年3月13日閲覧。
- ↑ Rocha, Veronica; Wagner, Meg; Hammond, Elise; Hayes, Mike (2019年7月4日). “Trump's July 4th celebration: Live updates” (英語). "Then, the military band played a formal rendition Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to Be an American” – one of the President’s favorites"
- ↑ Tures, John A. (2019年7月3日). “And I'm proud to be an American | Opinion”. pennlive.com. "The beginning of Lee Greenwood’s classic “Proud to be an American” focuses on being proud to be here in America"
- ↑ Kastor, Elizabeth (1988年7月20日). “STAYING IN TIME WITH THE REPUBLICANS” (英語). Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286 2023年7月4日閲覧。
- ↑ “User Clip: Lee Greenwood God Bless the USA”. www.c-span.org. 2023年7月4日閲覧。
- ↑ “User Clip: Lee Greenwood performs at Bush rally in Grand Rapids, MI; Nov. 2, 1988”. www.c-span.org. 2023年7月4日閲覧。
- ↑ “The Living Room Candidate - Commercials - 1988 - Bush America”. www.livingroomcandidate.org. 2023年7月4日閲覧。
- ↑ “Week of September 29, 2001”. billboard (billboard) 2021年2月21日閲覧。.
- ↑ Matt Bjorke (2015年7月13日). “The Top 30 Digital Country Singles: July 13, 2015”. Roughstock. オリジナルの2024年6月16日時点におけるアーカイブ。 2015年8月9日閲覧。
- 1 2 Campbell, Ramsey (1993年5月23日). “Lake Woman Co-Authors Story Behind "God Bless the U.S.A."”. 2011年11月21日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。2024年8月19日閲覧。
- 1 2 Gallagher, Pat (2010年5月28日). “Lee Greenwood 'God Bless the U.S.A.' Story behind the lyrics”. The Boot. 2012年1月11日閲覧。
- ↑ “God Bless The U.S.A. Lyrics”. Template:Cite webの呼び出しエラー:引数 accessdate は必須です。
- ↑ “The United States Air Force Band, Lee Greenwood, And Group "Home Free" Release New Rendition Of "God Bless The U.S.A."” (英語) (2020年7月3日). 2021年1月27日閲覧。
- 1 2 "Lee Greenwood Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Lee Greenwood Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Lee Greenwood Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Lee Greenwood Chart History (Digital Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ “Digital Song Sales Chart”. Billboard. (January 2, 2013).
- ↑ "American single certifications – Lee Greenwood – God Bless the U.S.A." Recording Industry Association of America. 2024年11月7日閲覧。
- ↑ "American videosingle certifications – Lee Greenwood – God Bless the U.S.A." Recording Industry Association of America. 2024年11月8日閲覧。
- ↑ “American song gets new twist”. Austin American-Statesman (Austin, TX): p. A18. (1989年4月21日) 2013年7月3日閲覧。
- ↑ “Sale Of 'American Idol' Finalist CDs Raises $185,000”. 2010年11月21日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。2010年10月1日閲覧。
- ↑ Fred Bronson (March 5, 2013). “Top 100 'American Idol' Hits of All Time”. Billboard. オリジナルのApril 10, 2013時点におけるアーカイブ。 2013年3月6日閲覧。.
- ↑ "American single certifications – American Idol finalist – God Bless the U.S.A." Recording Industry Association of America.
{{cite web}}: Cite webテンプレートでは|access-date=引数が必須です。 (説明) - ↑ “Beyonce Knowles – Beyonce Releasing Patriotic Charity Single”. Contactmusic.com (2011年5月5日). 2012年1月11日閲覧。
- 1 2 Martin, Dan (2011年5月6日). “Beyonce debuts charity single God Bless the U.S.A.”. The Guardian 2012年1月11日閲覧。
- ↑ Perpetua, Matthew (May 5, 2011). “Beyoncé to Debut Song on 'Piers Morgan Tonight'”. Rolling Stone (Wenner Media) 2012年4月29日閲覧。.
- ↑ Lipshutz, Jason (May 6, 2011). “Beyonce Releases 'God Bless the U.S.A.' for Charity: Listen”. Billboard (Prometheus Global Media) 2012年1月11日閲覧。.
- ↑ “God Bless the U.S.A. -Single by Beyoncé”. iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 2011年5月9日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。2012年1月11日閲覧。
- ↑ Vena, Jocelyn (2011年5月6日). “Beyonce Releases 'God Bless The U.S.A.' For Charity”. MTV News. MTV Networks. 2011年5月7日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。2012年1月11日閲覧。
- ↑ Mitchell, Ronald (2011年5月6日). “Follow Friday: Celebs to follow on Twitter this week”. Newsday. 2012年4月29日閲覧。
- ↑ Neyland, Nick (2011年7月5日). “Beyonce: "The Best Thing I Never Had" And "God Bless The U.S.A." (Live At Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks) (Video)”. Prefix Magazine. 2012年4月29日閲覧。
- ↑ “Beyonce – God Bless The U.S.A. Lyrics”. Elyricsworld.com. 2014年2月8日閲覧。
- ↑ “Lee Greenwood - God Bless The USA (Home Free Cover) (All Vocal) (A Cappella)d” (2016年6月30日). Template:Cite webの呼び出しエラー:引数 accessdate は必須です。
- ↑ “Home Free - Making of "God Bless The U.S.A." feat. Lee Greenwood and the U.S. Air Force Band” (2020年6月26日). Template:Cite webの呼び出しエラー:引数 accessdate は必須です。
- ↑ Rutherford, Kevin (2024年11月11日). “'Goodbye Joe' & 'God Bless the U.S.A.' Nos. 1 & 2 on Digital Song Sales Chart After Election”. Billboard. 2024年11月23日閲覧。
- ↑ “'God Bless the USA' charts again after Trump's win”. Fox 5 Washington DC (2024年11月21日). 2024年11月23日閲覧。
- ↑ Colvin, Jill (2024年3月26日). “Trump is selling 'God Bless the USA' Bibles for $59.99 as he faces mounting legal bills”. Associated Press. 2024年3月26日閲覧。