Comments on: Classic Country Singles: Martina McBride, “Independence Day”

By: Erik

Erik — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:53:57 +0000

How to we make these people go away?

By: Jalon Watts

Jalon Watts — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:51:11 +0000

“”"”Paul W. Dennis.”"”" Let me tell you something about music. I am a performer, and I understand your views on “Independence Day,” but to shoot it down like you are is a joke. I mean give me a break, no other artist in country music had released a song about this situation. If yu can’t see this plainly amazing song that describes real life problems with women, than you need to s in a chair and think for a while about it. If you actually know anything about music, than you woul figure out that this song is a very spectacular song, and definitely one of McBride’s BEST songs. If you can’t see that then you need therapy. Is anyone with me on this one. Plus, Martina is not in anyway a “shrieking diva?” I got chills when I saw that you said that. Give me another break. I can’t even stand to read this, it is such a bunch a crap. Why in the heck would you CHANGE the station on this amazing song????? That is just idiotic. Sorry for ripping into you, but your opinions are very different than mine, and I am going to share it passionately. Again on “Shrieking Diva,” she is NOT!!! Why would she be such an awesome mom, a grwat care taker, and a BRILLIANT perfomer??? Answer that without chewing on your lip. Again, go sit in a chair…and think about ho AMAZING that song is. And how stupid is someone to not buy more than 6 albums of McBride, she is totally FANTASTIC! Write me back, it sure is interesting to listen to your views!!! :)

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:30:39 +0000

Let freedom riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing

By: henry

henry — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:30:19 +0000

In response to the link, I think that it is unbelievably disrespectful for Gretchen to donate that money in Sarah Palin’s name. She has every right to use that song and should have replied in a dignified manner, like Brooks and Dunn did when Obama used “Only in America.”

By: Blake Boldt

Blake Boldt — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:25:12 +0000

http://blog.cmt.com/2008-10-06/independence-day-writer-donates-to-planned-parenthood-in-sarah-palins-name/

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:06:59 +0000

Love the melody of the song.

Martina did a really convincing job of delivering the lines during the only take during the burning of the house.

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:05:15 +0000

Thanks for featuring this great song. I think the “power diva” approach adopted by Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood does suit the lyrics – the narrative verses can, of course, be sung in a more intimate style, but I think the refrains, and the link with the holiday celebrations do suggest an edgy and forceful delivery. Gretchen, by the way, also wrote “On a Bus To St. Cloud”, which is one of the most poignant songs of lost love that I know of. Her latest album, “Burnt Toasts and Offerings” also contains some strong songs, themed around the ending of and recovery from a broken relationship.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:29:26 +0000

this song is a milestone in country music. topic, lyrics, delivery and visualisation make it a highlight of the genre.

By: Paul W Dennis

Paul W Dennis — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:56:49 +0000

I have heard her do it live – it is a tough song stay in pitch and Martina didn’t succeed that particular occasion

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:36:23 +0000

And may I add, that if you have ever heard Martina perform this live in concert, it’s even better! She starts off accapella and it gives me goosebumps. Those who consider Martina “shreiky” are truley not listening to her. She is spectacular.