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Patriotic songs can take many forms in the hands of our classic rock heroes.

Our only criteria: Each of these groups must be unique to this country – with a sound and an attitude that could have only happened in the U.S.

Since it's our nation's birthday celebration weekend, I was thinking about some of my favorite American-made rock n' roll. One of the first songs that came to mind was one from Edgar Winter's White Trash from waaay back in the day. It comes from a great live album called 'Roadwork,' and it features a guitar player by the name of Rick Derringer...

On this Independence Day, let's take a moment to show our love for our country. And what better way than by listening to goats belt out the national anthem?

Every summer, the corporate office is filled with young kids who obviously don't belong here. They're interns. They spend working hours huddled in cubicles, huddled in the kitchen, huddled in the hallway or huddled in a huddle and counting the minutes until they can leave.

Sure, we have our share of problems in the good 'ol USA, but we are still by far the greatest nation on the face of the earth. Check out this video of comedian Doug Stanhope telling Britons why America is the best. Warning-NSFW language.

There is weirdness afoot, but then again, that's why the internet was invented. Where else can you see a high dollar sports car pull up, have a bikini-clad model wearing an animal mask step out, and then a guy with a trombone...well, you'll just have to see for yourself.

So, you're thinking of catching up on some reading this summer? Well, you're not alone. Amazon.com has come out with its list of the most well-read cities in America. The website created its rankings by looking sales of books, magazines and newspapers in print and on the Kindle since January 1 of this year.