There are many brilliant—and popular—conservative songs. Here is our growing list (click the box next to "Billboard Rank" to list the most popular first):
Songs "Classic" Artist Comments Billboard Rank Category Song that espouses the virtues of, and pride in, living in the United States. Appears in the movie "Rocky IV" and on the film's soundtrack. INight Ranger IThis song advices the drummers sister to remain a virgin till she finds 'mr right' Song against Communism and socialism. A Christian hymn published in 1779. Talks about "Stop living off handouts and favors". Written and performed by a republican. Not very well known, perhaps, but a good patriotic song. The doctrinaire leftist radical with "his fist in the air and his head in the sand" comes in for biting criticism. A patriotic song about missing life in the U.S.A. Pro-American and pro-military. "As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free." Pro-chivalry, pro-romance and pro-marriage: "Someday my name and hers are going to be the same." "Now I've got these chores / and I'm not gonna hurt no-one" -- Hard work is praised and violence is discouraged. A scary song for liberals! In a comedic way, the song praises the small town conservative virtues of the people looked down upon by big city liberals as "Country trash" A patriotic response to the Sept. 11 attacks This sad song was a huge hit in 1968. A father gives his son some sage advice. Used by Bill Clinton as his campaign theme song in 1992, but liberals often try to appeal to conservative themes for elections. Standing up to government in the name of freedom, from the musical Les Miserables Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders "The purpose of a man is to love a woman, and the purpose of a woman is to love a man... It started long ago in the Garden of Eden when Adam said to Eve 'Baby, you're for me.'" Self-explanatory; a rebuke to lazy liberals who want to sit around and wait for government handouts. Wealthy Georgia politician is placed in high office and turns out to be a puppet with no ideas of his own. Released in 1980 when Jimmy Carter was up for re-election. Rejects those who say there is no God, insisting that never was the case American patriotic, classic song. A powerful new song that elaborates on the song title. "Go tell that long tongue liar, go and tell that midnight rider, tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter, tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down" You cannot escape God's gaze, no matter who you are Despite being frighteningly atheistic, the British have enough sense to keep this God-inclusive song as their national anthem. The anthem rightly attributes the success and good fortune of the nation and its monarch to God. The same message as the Prodigal Son: look objectively at our own lives, and realize that "I should have listened to my old man." "It may be the devil or it may be the Lord." UK Number 1 hit, in praise of senior citizens and their values Repeats the slogan of Boys Town, a Christian charity for youngsters founded by Father Edward J. Flanagan in Omaha[2] Its title says it all. The version by The Clash has a particularly good tempo. Patriotism makes a comeback in response to the Iran hostage crisis and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Redemption of sin through faith. Celebrates the American spirit and all the good things about the United States. About the conservative value of keeping an open mind. Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders "Oh where oh where can my baby be; The Lord took her away from me; She's gone to heaven so I got to be good; So I can see my baby when." Very popular in Russia under the Soviets A Christian love in secular form. Israel's right to exist and defend itself. Richie Havens (Covered by Yes) "...I know your cross is heavier With every step Every step But I know a man who'd walk miles for you..." Celebrates the sight of ones beloved - Isaiah 43:4 Anti-drug and anti-hippie; a song about praising the traditional American values in Mid-America. Was written in response to the Vietnam War protests and counter-culture movement. Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions An all-time classic song about the glory of the Lord. to sit down on some big grassy knoll where the sun was shining and hear music..." Tom Johnston of LS This song is about respecting woman and their choices to be equal members in society. A song about how drugs and poor politics are a result of people putting their Bibles down. Also a strongly pro death penalty song. Attacks modern decadence and predicts divine punishment for sin. A religious rock song written in 1969. The American national anthem, as performed by rock band Madison Rising, who put out a challenge to the American public to renew its intimacy with and understanding of the anthem and its patriotic message. [1] Keep moving onward, even in the most difficult of times. Pro-people and pro-staying alive, and this: "we can try to understand/the New York Times' effect on man." Beautiful song of Christian faith. Another conservative song about the Iran hostage crisis. "Fifteen man taken captive in a hostile foreign land/Scorchin' sun beaming down onto miles and miles of sand..." children home, To take them to the new Jerusalem. Reminds humanity that evil is present in the world and needs to be fought. Celebrates Southern country landscape and traditions. George Harrison said, "Taxman was when I first realized that even though we had started earning money, we were actually giving most of it away in taxes." A very strong anti-drug use song by America's most well-known Southern rock band. Tells the story of a former "textbook hippie man" who realizes that he has become everything that he was protesting against. A deeper message here, as Daniels explains. A song about patriotism and standing up for America. An almost word-for-word direct quotation from the Bible, specifically Ecclesiastes, with the addition of the refrain "Turn, Turn, Turn". This pro-life song was a hit single in 1974, but for some reason gets left off the Seals and Crofts greatest hits albums. A powerful song about socialized medicine and rationing ownership, the Lord, and hard work. Also preaches the morals and ethics that are known from small towns. Became an underground country music hit in 1992 after RCA dropped him and took the album out of print due to the political lyrics. Traditional. Covered by Christy Moore Song loosely based on the story of Jesus and the woman at the well. Lyrics about old-fashioned family relationships and traditional attitudes to women. Promotes all children's right to life. Abstinence for rock fans. Also performed by Phil Collins. One of the biggest hits ever, but liberals omit that this song is about Jesus. Written to, and about, the troops headed for Vietnam. Written by Frank Loesser; made famous by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra A patriotic song written and published as sheet music in 1942; Kay Kyser's recording came out in 1943. This rousing tune is about a chaplain (called a "sky pilot" in the song) who is with some men on a warship in the heat of a battle. One of the soldiers asks the chaplain to pray for the men shooting at the enemy aircraft. In response, the chaplain puts down his Bible, mans one of the gun turrets on the ship, and begins firing at the planes himself, and tells the soldiers, "Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition, and we'll all stay free!" Beyond the obvious pro-Christian and pro-American messages, it also tells us that sometimes, the Lord calls on us to put down the Bible and pick up our guns to defend the American way. Songs "Rock" Artist Comments Billboard Rank Category No Man Left Behind. "The word we hear is there's one man down and he's alive. They ask for volunteers. I raise my hand high. I'm sure he'd do the same for me. It's three days through the desert heat to save one man's life and I don't even know his name." Describes a relationship with God as being full of commitment and without reservations. Pro-soldier, pro-Iraqi/Afghanistan action. "Flaming oil blackens the sky. I don't know why...their hate is the reason for the Hell that I make." Takes aim at LA, NYC and SF hipsters, the Village Voice, abortion, and "the left-wing band with their heads in the sand". Profane but graphically anti-abortion. A song about the Revolutionary War. About how actions have consequences, mixed with contempt for the devil and Satanists. Refers to the 'over-reaching arm' of the government, and considers whether welfare is a 'handout undeserved'. Also refers to the American ideal of 'pulling yourself up by your bootstraps'. About a woman who engages in liberal values by being impregnated out of wedlock and having an abortion, but immediately regrets doing so. the song, Alexakis promises to be a better father than his own had been. Warnings about totalitarian governments who want to take away your freedom in the name of utopia. Also much of their early 1980s material, which has Christian lyrics. A song about how the left uses race to polarize the country. It is a conservative song that tries to unite the country. Pro-soldier, freedom. "What ever happened to conviction and faith? People trip from side to side; don't know which way or what side to take. Always known the truth. It's really black and white. I've got no fear of judgment when it's time to fight." It is a pro-American, pro-military heavy metal song about the first Gulf War: "Mohammed's no match for the great Uncle Sam." This song is a metaphoric call to energize, motivate and unite the movement that we are all passionate about... the time is now to stand together, united, "AS ONE". A short history lesson put to music regarding our schools and how the Bible was taught there in previous years. A song about death row, although not anti-death penalty. This song highlights "rules" Saul Alinsky wrote about in his progressive-liberal book, 'Rules for Radicals'. Patriotic anthem, known as Hulk Hogan's pre-match song. Tells the story of a future with excessive regulation, where even driving is illegal. Pro-soldier, bravery. "It's time to sack up and let go of your mothers. Take your gun, it's the cross that's carried by your brothers." "You can't get something for nothing, you can't have freedom for free." Profane. Criticizes the glorification of violence by the mainstream media. Warnings about totalitarian governments who want to take away your freedom in the name of utopia. Also much of their early 1980s material, which has Christian lyrics. Defends the right of businessmen to choose their customers: "we don't serve strangers in blue suede shoes." Lyrics describe anti-feminist attitude "My body tells me no / But I won't quit / Cause I want more" — Powerful chorus describes how the singer defies his body's physical desire to stop working and continue working hard because he wants to reap the rewards he has earned from his hard work. It describes conservative traits (persevering with hard work) and capitalistic ideals (wanting the rewards you worked for; working past your limit because you have proper incentive). Songs "Spiritual" Artist Comments Billboard Rank Category A Christmas song by a Christian band. The Infidel (Gregory Van Leer Jr.) with an opening from Michael Savage About a rich man trying to enjoy the simple things in life because the nanny-state has nearly bankrupted him. A song chastising people for accepting the mainstream medias version of events and not paying attention. A song about a marriage falling apart because the couple has no children to hold the family together. A song that declares that God loves America most of all. Shows the hardship of divorce, liberal values, and the possible future of the families of our service men who could be forced to serve in Libya. While containing bad language it endorses the US as a super-power. Comedy single, but it's also a very popular song about overcoming Satan and alludes to many other Christian themes such as heaven and hell. Being torn between the anguish of losing a lost one and the joy of knowing you will one day reunite them with in heaven world doesn't owe you a thing," "Please Mr.Bossman I need this job more than you can know" - an excellent paean to the plights of unemployment Toots does a great job at making the clips entertaining as well as informative. Song about prayer and how it is a necessary part of everyday life. A song that melodically lists liberal activists. A song about the Constitution and how the current administration has been abusing the beloved document we are trying to live by. Liberal indoctrination runs rampant in our schools. Song expresses the desire to stick to a non-partisan curriculum. This song is about keeping the faith, in people and in our religion. Hashem for mercy and He'll throw you a rope." shelter/Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs" Organized labor is harmful to the welfare of workers, who turn to prayer. Celebrating the Bush Administration's success and policies. Anti-Global Warming hoax song. There's nothing wrong with free enterprise. Love overcomes infidelity "When I said that I love you I meant That I love you forever." A response to hippie culture. Defends Southerners from stereotyped attacks by liberal, Canadian rocker Neil Young. "Well, I hope Neil Young will remember/A Southern |man don't need him around anyhow." Celebrates the command: "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord." -Ephesians 5:22 The joy and significance of childbirth. The work ethic and promoting self-employment. The importance of traditional families and responsible fatherhood. Shows the regret involved in abortion. About being thankful for the gift of life. The singer turns to God for advice and assurance. thirty (Hot Modern Rock Tracks A gospel-themed hit from the American Idol winner. Talks about how her parents stooped to liberal values and got divorced, and how she doesn't want that to happen with the guy she meets, dates, and marries. Talks about not backing down from a fight. Can be compared to not losing the Iraq War. Working hard and giving thanks. A song sharply critical of Liberal president Barack Obama and his policies. Also criticises those that blindly follow him due to his race: 'It's the substance within, not the colour of your skin' Creationist/Biblical lyrics: "And I have to speculate that God himself did make us into corresponding shapes like puzzle pieces from the clay." A song which mocks big government: " We don't care about no Government warning/'Bout their promotion of the simple life/And the dams they're building" A song acknowledging the fact that sometimes corporal punishment is necessary in order to discipline children. A song describing homosexuality exactly as it is - a loveless lifestyle in which one fellow beings are no more than mere sexual objects.[4]
Please add your best conservative picks.
The top five in a poll of the greatest songs in the 20th century, according to the Recording Industry Association of America and the NEA:
Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland) White Christmas (Bing Crosby) Respect (Aretha Franklin) American Pie (Don McLean)Also questionable:
Hammer to Fall (Queen) - talks about being hopeful for the Soviet Union falling Rocky Raccoon (Beatles) - has multiple references to Gideon's Bible Been to Hell (Hollywood Undead)-Despite the large amount of swearing, it talks about the destructive nature of Hollywood, including how Hollywood and the quest for fame can cause someone to lose their faith. It also criticizes Hollywood values. Only the Good Die Young (Billy Joel)-a boy tries to convince a Catholic girl to have sex with him rather than practice abstinence. Although it contains a lot of anti-religious dialogue (from the boy's perspective), in the end the girl holds true to her values, and nothing happens between them. Still the One by Orleans - a very good song about marital fidelity. However, one of the singers, John Hall, later became a Democratic Congressman from New York and sued Republican presidential candidate John McCain over the use of the song in his campaign. ? http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=15568? http://www.boystown.org/about/father-edward-|j-|flanagan? http://dancemusic.about.com/od/artistshomepages/a/ScisSisIntBD.htm? An English translation of its lyrics can be seen here.
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