I am not an American, but I listen with pride when I hear Johnny Cash do this. I wish we had the same pride in our little country, but we don't. At least I am proud of the Australian flag & the people that have defended my freedom under it's colours.
My God! How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy! ~Thomas Jefferson
That's the kind of real American people outside of America can relate to. He loved his God and loved his country, but he never pandered or preached. A true American hero? A true man, I say.
I'm not an American, I'm Canadian, but every time I hear this find myself choking back tears especially at 2:30. it is a true shame that Mr. Cash is dead.
I'm an EMT and a volunteer firefighter down in Florida and i just want to say that soldiers and emergency personnel alike we all thank those of you that fly that flag high and proud for all of those that serve this country both away and here at home!
Johnny Cash was a great American, not many left like him. This is a song and a country we would should all be proud of and if not proud you do not deserve to be living here.
yes and it makes me sick. My husband who passed fought in Vietnam and I just need to say lets stop saving the world that doesnt give a crap about us and protect our own. Thank you for all that are serving and who haved served. God Bless the US military
It brings back very bad memories of where one has been and what one had to do to support "THAT OLD FLAG". It also brings back the memories of U.S. citizens spitting on you as you pass through airport corridors returning from duty in some of those controversial places. THAT OLD FLAG though, does represent us all and thankfully so. My advice to all, before you criticize our flag or country, go live a year or two in another and compare, if you like theirs better, stay.
"The Man In Black" is truly missed. John, you were a true patriot. So many forces have tried to take down this country. The Nazis, Communism, and hate mongerers that used airplanes as missiles to try to destroy our beautiful New York City. And yes, from 1861-1865, we even waged war on each other. They all failed. This was, is, and always will be a land where freedom reigns. R.I.P. John, we miss you.
9 dislikes ? How can anyone who loves this GREAT COUNTRY not like this. I have my ideas though. Ask anyone who has fought to defend you rights to dis-like. You have to know the high price of FREEDOM before you can really understand...The lazy and worthless have no use for this Country because the their needs have been met without any effort from them... Take, take and take some more and complain all the time you aren't getting enough... nuff said Bill SERMPER FI USMC
No generation holds the monopoly on Americamism. Reading the framers I think they would have their qualms and disagreements but overall they would be proud how long we kept the system as best as humans could. It was an ideal revolutionary document. Always difficult to implement
"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." -- Abraham Lincoln Wake up, America. We are slowly losing grip of our freedom.
indeed we are bud, There are those of us who are aprized of the situation and are taking nessary action underneath the seams to restore our nation. You can count on us through petition after petition, till all redress of grievances have been exhausted. It is after that time you will see the 3% emerge once more to retake liberty from those who stole it away. Long live the Republic
Commenters below who try to politicize this recitation embarass only themselves. The flag waves so that we all can speak and live freely. At times the silhouetted profile of Cash here reminded me of Lincoln himself, who would have appreciated this greatly. For him to see the today's Americans cast venomous hate at those with whom they disagree would rebreak his heart. He thought that the great battle in this country he so loved was over. So much for the better angels of our nature in 2008
@nebraskapatriot01 Amen, brother! I consider myself a three percenter as well. When the shit hits the fan, it will be people like you and me that will step up and defend this country from all enemies. Foreign, and DOMESTIC.
Great! The American Experience has been successful. Not perfect but no perfection exists with intelligent animals. Are framers did well and I think things could have been much worse. Just think the confederates rejoined the union. Lets keep the great experiment going.
@doughesson Err okay, even tho America freed us in WW2, we are now just as easily asked, and obliged, to sent OUR sons and daughters to Irak, and all these other AMERICAN wars. The big difference here, is that America starts these wars, and we simply got invaded. Ofcourse America freed us, but that was not because of generosity, tho highly appreciated. It was for America's benefits to free Europe, and now they still use it, by pretty much obliging us to send our troops,
@MyMerlin1 sorry, but this guy has a point. It's wonderful to be a patriot, but americans put their flag on almost everything. I'm not sure if it's patriotism, or just business. So a man just asked:)
@miquellos12 Yeah?How much of NATO's strength comes from US commitments and how much do each country who hosts US bases provide in the way of manpower? As to your comment about knowing geography,yes,there are some idiots who don't know whether Europe is a country or a continent.That's the fault of their teachers as well as themselves.There are a lot of people who weren't formally educated yet they learned this stuff on their own.
I don't think you need to google much further to see some very contrasting positions on US intervention... in Iraq, or Vietnam, or Korea or Afghanistan... And how is it a narrow minded last statement? We've intervened militarily around the world many times since we became top dog post WW2 and you don't need a history book to discern it wasn't because we wanted to free the poor oppressed people. We invaded Iraq, a dictatorship, but we didn't invade Saudi Arabia, an even more totalitarian regime.
im from catalonian, and im a good catalan, but i have a dream. and this dream, is to live in United States and pass the San francisco bridge with my girlfriend with my cadillac.. :D
and also fot the economical status.Don't pretend like Americans care all that much for other countries. Ask a random american wether they know if Europe is a country or a continent, or if they can point out for instance Spain, Holland, and France. Besides Geography, they also don't know what is happening in libany, Egypt etc. I'm not saying ALL american, but the average joe doesn't know this kind of stuff.
@Tom98K our country is the best country in the world, we have our problems but we always come out on top. their is no country like ours. you dont see any rulers killing their own citizans and you dont see suicide bombers killing each other. we have a democracy and everything is fair. our country is always there for other countries in need. you can go places in our country their is no classes. before you insult our country you should realise what the hell you are getting yourself into USA FOREVER
Don't get me wrong, America is a beautiful country. Everytime I come there I have a great time. However, the patriotism, the national pride is too much for me. To feel united through your county is great, but in America's case, it leads to arrogance and the need to dominate everyone. America won't last long if you ask me. You feel American, even though you might be europeans. It was the europeans that made America, and tho you might not realise it, ur ancestors are french, dutch, italian, spanis
Doesn't sound like freedom to me if I can't dislike something just because it would be considered an unpatriotic act by others. And I don't really see how you protect anyone by attacking and occupying foreign lands.
Well that's a pretty narrow minded last statement. If you can't see it perhaps you haven't looked deep enough. Such as, oh, say a history book. Hell just Google or Wiki it if you're too lazy to go to a library. Desert Storm, Op Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Better yet, talk to a Kuwaiti who lived through Desert Storm. See the tears in his eyes and his gratitude to the USA for liberating his home from those pricks.
I love the song, but Trump is what we fought agaisnt. Slavery, women's rights and the right to become free, being kind and don't judge someone because of someone else. That's the true America. Stop judgement and racism. If you are judgemental and racist you need to leave the country! Much Love and be kind!
I sincerely doubt Obama is out to destroy the country. And I don't think this is an appropriate video for vitriolic political comments. Ever heard that great Johnny Cash song titled 'The One on the Right Is on the Left'? You should listen to the lyrics, there's a great truth in the conclusion of that song.
I am not an American, but I listen with pride when I hear Johnny Cash do this. I wish we had the same pride in our little country, but we don't. At least I am proud of the Australian flag & the people that have defended my freedom under it's colours.
My God! How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy! ~Thomas Jefferson
I think you know you’re proud to be an American when this brings tears to your eyes!! I love my flag and I damn sure love this country 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
That's the kind of real American people outside of America can relate to. He loved his God and loved his country, but he never pandered or preached. A true American hero? A true man, I say.
The way he talks, he would have a made a good preacher, or politician. He has a voice that makes you want to listen to him.
I'm not an American, I'm Canadian, but every time I hear this find myself choking back tears especially at 2:30. it is a true shame that Mr. Cash is dead.
I’ll bet you’re so proud of the sniveling little weasel you call your “leader” in Canada now right?
i'm Australian , 50 yrs old & i thoroughly enjoy the story from johnny cash the , rugged old flag , it means so much to so many
I'm an EMT and a volunteer firefighter down in Florida and i just want to say that soldiers and emergency personnel alike we all thank those of you that fly that flag high and proud for all of those that serve this country both away and here at home!
Johnny Cash was a great American, not many left like him. This is a song and a country we would should all be proud of and if not proud you do not deserve to be living here.
Oh I'm glad for Cash that he isn't around to see America as it is today.
Chrisfragger1 true
Johnny would damn sure speak his mind on the right side
I am not from US. But still I get such an emotional sense of patriotism for this one ... awesome one ... and what a voice man!!
Rest in Peace Johnny.
Big Thank You to all the men & Women are are actively Serving and have served in our Military.
This song sends chills down my spine
no matter how many times i hear this my pride stands tall. thanks for posting this
We sure need something to be proud about because our beloved country is about to fall to another dictator..
Let that cloud of partisan hatred blow away with the wind and take a look again! Some things are bigger than any media driven division
I am not a citizen of the United stated of America but I always liked the patriotism of the people who live there.
Johnny Cash I miss you and your wonderful voice. I know the angels in heaven are enjoying you.
Love It ! Proud to be an AMERICAN !
god bless Johhny Cash and god bless this great country of ours.
Seen it before,loved it then love it even more now..
If Johnny Cash was alive still I would nominate him for President he would probably make a great President!
Such great words from a great man.
Every time I start to doubt this country I come back to this song. Thanks Johnny.
Brings tears to my eyes, There is nothing my beautiful then that Ragged Old Flag
Never get tired of this.
I love this song always gives me a chills and makes me teary eyed - my hubby is in the US Army - God bless our Soldiers XoXoX
My dad loved Johnny Cash
As a retired vet, I would like to tell you that you are welcome for the service of each and every member of our armed forces.
Thank you Sir.
A blast,from the past
I can never listen to this enough.
As we are still for the moment the greatest Country in the world here is a reminder why! Fix it now while we can Mr.President!
A great song, a great American!
yes and it makes me sick. My husband who passed fought in Vietnam and I just need to say lets stop saving the world that doesnt give a crap about us and protect our own. Thank you for all that are serving and who haved served. God Bless the US military
I may only be english however Johnny Cash is the true legend of music, dam wish I could of gone to see him in concert.
johnny is wonderful artist, i like his songs, he may rest in peace
It brings back very bad memories of where one has been and what one had to do to support "THAT OLD FLAG". It also brings back the memories of U.S. citizens spitting on you as you pass through airport corridors returning from duty in some of those controversial places. THAT OLD FLAG though, does represent us all and thankfully so. My advice to all, before you criticize our flag or country, go live a year or two in another and compare, if you like theirs better, stay.
William Skelton couldn’t said it any better. Thank you also for defending our flag!
Happy July 4th everyboby. ZI've been DJing 25 years and I've never heard this. I sure glad I listened.
yes forever This Old Ragged Flag Will Fly!!! Hell yeah!!!
I love my Country! God bless America
Love it. I remember that.
Proud to be an American and Proud of our Flag!
Respect our Grand Old Flag and our Troops & Family
I love that flag 365 days a year... and I fly it with pride.
Proud to be an American.
I served (US NAVY) under Ronald Reagan, and am proud of it.. and I LOVE AMERICA !!!
Thank you for all your services and sacrifices
"The Man In Black" is truly missed. John, you were a true patriot.
So many forces have tried to take down this country. The Nazis, Communism, and hate mongerers that used airplanes as missiles to try to destroy our beautiful New York City. And yes, from 1861-1865, we even waged war on each other.
They all failed. This was, is, and always will be a land where freedom reigns. R.I.P. John, we miss you.
Hallelujah!
A amazing video. I heard the song years ago.Thank you for the powerful video.
that ragged old stands for the freedom we have.
god bless our arm forces
A moving tribute
Lucky American fellows! I can't imagine one damned French singer singing such a song about our poor old flag... I wish I was an American.
Philippe Paul. Merci beaucoup . Come on over and become one of us.
I'm not an American, but this is one good song.
People in the World who see this. See the Pride of America
Happy Birthday America :D
9 dislikes ? How can anyone who loves this GREAT COUNTRY not like this. I have my ideas though. Ask anyone who has fought to defend you rights to dis-like. You have to know the high price of FREEDOM before you can really understand...The lazy and worthless have no use for this Country because the their needs have been met without any effort from them... Take, take and take some more and complain all the time you aren't getting enough... nuff said Bill SERMPER FI USMC
No generation holds the monopoly on Americamism. Reading the framers I think they would have their qualms and disagreements but overall they would be proud how long we kept the system as best as humans could. It was an ideal revolutionary document. Always difficult to implement
Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.
--Abraham Lincoln
this makes me chill lol
"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." -- Abraham Lincoln
Wake up, America. We are slowly losing grip of our freedom.
Good history lesson.
Whoo whaHHHHH
indeed we are bud, There are those of us who are aprized of the situation and are taking nessary action underneath the seams to restore our nation. You can count on us through petition after petition, till all redress of grievances have been exhausted. It is after that time you will see the 3% emerge once more to retake liberty from those who stole it away.
Long live the Republic
never forget those that stood to keep that ragged old flag
Happy Fourth of July to all my American buddies.
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Commenters below who try to politicize this recitation embarass only themselves. The flag waves so that we all can speak and live freely. At times the silhouetted profile of Cash here reminded me of Lincoln himself, who would have appreciated this greatly. For him to see the today's Americans cast venomous hate at those with whom they disagree would rebreak his heart. He thought that the great battle in this country he so loved was over. So much for the better angels of our nature in 2008
@nebraskapatriot01 Amen, brother! I consider myself a three percenter as well. When the shit hits the fan, it will be people like you and me that will step up and defend this country from all enemies. Foreign, and DOMESTIC.
@MyMerlin1 In a mine field... get there quickly and do everyone a favor!
the us wasnt in flanders fields.....for any battles....
Couldn't agree more with vigilanteman
@Arsenal351 cant i was born here and this is my country
Great! The American Experience has been successful. Not perfect but no perfection exists with intelligent animals. Are framers did well and I think things could have been much worse. Just think the confederates rejoined the union. Lets keep the great experiment going.
@doughesson
Err okay, even tho America freed us in WW2, we are now just as easily asked, and obliged, to sent OUR sons and daughters to Irak, and all these other AMERICAN wars. The big difference here, is that America starts these wars, and we simply got invaded. Ofcourse America freed us, but that was not because of generosity, tho highly appreciated. It was for America's benefits to free Europe, and now they still use it, by pretty much obliging us to send our troops,
@12345Sui
i´ll agree with you! god bless the united states, the greatest nation in the world!!
@CarlChub
for sure. Well take care and keep your powder dry!
@lsh08001 how many americans died in the somme? yes lys, no to ypres. Somme and both battles of Ypres were all French, British, Canadian, Australian
@MyMerlin1 sorry, but this guy has a point. It's wonderful to be a patriot, but americans put their flag on almost everything. I'm not sure if it's patriotism, or just business. So a man just asked:)
@miquellos12 Yeah?How much of NATO's strength comes from US commitments and how much do each country who hosts US bases provide in the way of manpower?
As to your comment about knowing geography,yes,there are some idiots who don't know whether Europe is a country or a continent.That's the fault of their teachers as well as themselves.There are a lot of people who weren't formally educated yet they learned this stuff on their own.
I don't think you need to google much further to see some very contrasting positions on US intervention... in Iraq, or Vietnam, or Korea or Afghanistan... And how is it a narrow minded last statement? We've intervened militarily around the world many times since we became top dog post WW2 and you don't need a history book to discern it wasn't because we wanted to free the poor oppressed people. We invaded Iraq, a dictatorship, but we didn't invade Saudi Arabia, an even more totalitarian regime.
im from catalonian, and im a good catalan, but i have a dream. and this dream, is to live in United States and pass the San francisco bridge with my girlfriend with my cadillac.. :D
USA! USA! USA!
@wsgchopper you do realize that the us is hated by most of the world right
@CarlChub slowly? patriot act happened a decade ago. also, comrade obama.
@oJKBo lol false... the battles of the Somme, Battle of the Lys, and one of the battles of Ypres.
and also fot the economical status.Don't pretend like Americans care all that much for other countries. Ask a random american wether they know if Europe is a country or a continent, or if they can point out for instance Spain, Holland, and France. Besides Geography, they also don't know what is happening in libany, Egypt etc. I'm not saying ALL american, but the average joe doesn't know this kind of stuff.
how can we be proud of that flag with all the hell we unleashed on this earth we should be ashamed of the crimes we have commited
But Washington didn't have a flag with 50 stars...
@Tom98K our country is the best country in the world, we have our problems but we always come out on top. their is no country like ours. you dont see any rulers killing their own citizans and you dont see suicide bombers killing each other. we have a democracy and everything is fair. our country is always there for other countries in need. you can go places in our country their is no classes. before you insult our country you should realise what the hell you are getting yourself into USA FOREVER
Don't get me wrong, America is a beautiful country. Everytime I come there I have a great time. However, the patriotism, the national pride is too much for me. To feel united through your county is great, but in America's case, it leads to arrogance and the need to dominate everyone. America won't last long if you ask me. You feel American, even though you might be europeans. It was the europeans that made America, and tho you might not realise it, ur ancestors are french, dutch, italian, spanis
Usmc
Doesn't sound like freedom to me if I can't dislike something just because it would be considered an unpatriotic act by others. And I don't really see how you protect anyone by attacking and occupying foreign lands.
Well that's a pretty narrow minded last statement. If you can't see it perhaps you haven't looked deep enough. Such as, oh, say a history book. Hell just Google or Wiki it if you're too lazy to go to a library. Desert Storm, Op Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Better yet, talk to a Kuwaiti who lived through Desert Storm. See the tears in his eyes and his gratitude to the USA for liberating his home from those pricks.
I love the song, but Trump is what we fought agaisnt. Slavery, women's rights and the right to become free, being kind and don't judge someone because of someone else. That's the true America. Stop judgement and racism. If you are judgemental and racist you need to leave the country! Much Love and be kind!
I dont see Obama making speeches like this.
Funny how this wasnt in his movie and was all about his drug use
I sincerely doubt Obama is out to destroy the country. And I don't think this is an appropriate video for vitriolic political comments.
Ever heard that great Johnny Cash song titled 'The One on the Right Is on the Left'? You should listen to the lyrics, there's a great truth in the conclusion of that song.
A blast from the past
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