The Duke offers inspiration for Independence Day weekend.
In 1973, John Wayne released America, Why I Love Her, an album that showcased him reciting patriotic poems written by actor John Mitchum — brother of actor Robert Mitchum — with backing from a choir and orchestra. Wayne would later say that one of his favorite cuts on the LP — which was nominated for a 1974 Grammy Award as Best Spoken Word Album — was the stirring “Why I Love Her,” which expresses timeless sentiments especially appropriate for a July 4th celebration.
Happy Independence Day!