A 1984 hit that reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts was named the best America song for the 4th of July.

It may be one of America's most recognizable songs, but the reason it landed at No. 1 isn't as straightforward as many fans think.

The Springsteen Center's "Chimes of Freedom" exhibit highlights the power of song in American life from "Yankee Doodle" to "Streets of Minneapolis." ...

Finding America in Song" is provided by PBS and viewers like you. Thank you. [Playing "Born in the U.S.A."] Geoff Bennett: ...