The Origins of US Patriotic Tune Yankee Doodle

Red and Kelly are back to wish those who celebrate a Happy Canada Day and Independence Day! In honor of the 4th of July celebration, the ladies explore the suprising story behind of one of the United State's most patriotic songs "Yankee Doodle" and possibly one of the earliest examples of a song parody and possible diss track? Play along with a special holiday themed "Do We Love This or That?" that BOTH Red and Kelly host and from everyone at I Love That For You, have a safe and festive summer celebration!

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Show Credits

Theme song: "Busy Old Sun" by Vaudeville 

Yankee Doodle Music by Ian Conner

Cover Art: Jenny Lam @jennylamalam

Editing: Kelly & Red  @kellylansing @missredventure

 

Sources

George Washington's Mount Vernon "What are the Real Words to "Yankee Doodle"?" by Kate Van Winkle Keller https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/colonial-music-institute/essays/real-words-to-yankee-doodle/ 

 

The Kennedy Center "Yankee Doodle: The Story Behind the Song" by Sean McCollum https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/media-and-interactives/media/music/story-behind-the-song/the-story-behind-the-song/yankee-doodle/ 

 

Library of Congress "Yankee Doodle" https://www.loc.gov/item/ihas.200000025/ 

 

Barney Wiki "Yankee Doodle" https://barney.fandom.com/wiki/Yankee_Doodle 

Neatorama "Yankee Doodle Fun Facts" https://www.neatorama.com/2010/07/04/yankee-doodle-fun-facts/ 

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