BC List: 10 patriotic songs for your Fourth of July playlist

Sure, crabs and fireworks go hand-in-hand when it comes to celebrating Independence Day at the beach, but what's a party without a killer playlist?

For your extended weekend pleasure, here's what we'll be listening to this holiday.

•Bruce Springsteen — "Born In The U.S.A.": A popular holiday song despite its many interpretations of the lyrics. Still, it's heard at almost every Fourth of July bash. 

•Tom Petty — "American Girl": There is no summer at the beach celebrating the Fourth of July without this Tom Petty jam. 

•Jimi Hendrix — “The Star-Spangled Banner”: Embodying the spirit of the '60s through his characteristically raw, distorted guitar riffs, Hendrix’s rendition of the national anthem is seen by many as one of the best ever.

•Johnny Cash — “Ragged Old Flag”: “And she's getting thread bare, and she's wearin' thin, ... But she's in good shape, for the shape she's in. ... Cause she's been through the fire before ... and I believe she can take a whole lot more.”

•Toby Keith — "Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue" (The Angry American): One of the most-popular country musicians in the U.S., Keith offers one of his most famous — and most patriotic — songs about the country.

•Joe "Bean" Esposito — "You're The Best": Made famous in the final scenes of 1984’s "The Karate Kid," few songs reflect the triumph over adversity embodied by the U.S. as well. It also makes for a stellar exercise track.

•Ray Charles — "America the Beautiful": Charles took a classic song and gave it even more love, power and feeling.

•Katy Perry — "Firework": It's catchy. It's maybe even a little bit cheesy. But baby, get ready for the fireworks.

•Miley Cyrus — "Party in the USA": Hey, it's a party in the USA. What could be better?

•Kanye West, Jay-Z, Frank Ocean — "Made in America": From the "Watch the Throne" album, Kanye, Jay and Frank Ocean made a classic exploring the theme of family life and the American dream. It's not as upbeat and good-feeling like other Fourth of July tunes, but it has some significance.

•James Brown — "Living in America": It’s hard to argue with a song that talks about its subject with such fire and energy.

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