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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0030306810522 Label: Mpi Home Video Manufacturer: Mpi Home Video MPN: 8105 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Mpi Home Video Release Date: November 27, 2001 Studio: Mpi Home Video Editorial Review: Amazon.com: This sentimentally over-the-top spoken-word recording was originally issued in 1973, during the height of Watergate and the final, unsettling days of the Vietnam War. In the wake of September 11, 2001, the John Wayne Estate reissued it on CD. And why not? Marion Morrison, a.k.a. John Wayne and the Duke, remains an enduring symbol of America--a country with an endlessly conflicted legacy of largely improvised symbolism, national myths, revised-on-a-dime history, and the freedom to make a buck on effusive patriotic rhetoric. Kitsch collectors may welcome the chance to own a true genre staple in digital sound, while others may yet find genuine solace in its orchestra-and-choir-backed oratory. With a poetic sensibility that seldom strays from the "Carolina pines/Appalachian mines" level of its opening verses, Wayne's processed voice (which betrays the health problems that would be his demise) expounds on topics that range from his homeland's undeniable natural beauty to his son's high school football career and the wisdom of a fictionalized aging Mexican caballero. The would-be idealism in "The Hyphen" aims to erase ethnic and racial boundaries, yet modern hyphenated Americans may find continued prejudice and the vagaries of history have rendered its rhetoric distinctly double-edged. Still, Wayne's love of country emanates from every track. Patriotism may be the last refuge of scoundrels, but it's been graciously hospitable to Hollywood icons, from the Duke to Dutch Reagan. --Jerry McCulley Album Description: This best-selling recording was performed by the legendary John Wayne. It's finally available as Duke's spoken-word CD of poetry, written by Big John Mitchum. It's a must-have for all patriotic Americans, film buffs, collectors and poetry fans. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Anuerica, Why I Love HerThis is a group of songs by a true American, John Wayne. He tells it like it is. This should be required listening for all the youth of America. We really don't have any John Waynes today which is a sad state of affairs. God bless America!!!! Rating: - How did he know?I still have this CD in my car since I purchased it. I've enjoyed it so much. In the songs, you can hear John Wayne's love for this country. I agree with him that America is the greatest country on earth. There are some songs which I know will offend people of today. One song is called the "Hyphen". The message is that anyone who uses it (African-American for an example) is a divided individual. Torn loyalties between countries. Yet, if you love and stand up for this country - call yourself ... Read More Rating: - So TrueSome great words to live by. Ideas and American Ideals that America has forgotten. I just love listening to this. The lyrics are very poignant and expressed in no better way than by John Wayne. Rating: - AmericanI had this as a Teenager growing up in South America and Europe. Loved it! Now I am getting it on CD. John Wayne has always been an icon and there is nothing wrong with being patriotic. Unfortunately, the reviewer of this CD is just another left wing hack who thinks that loving your country is some how wrong and that the true essence of intelligence is to criticize. America is not perfect, John Wayne knew that, but he loved her anyway. Living overseas through high school in the 80's taught me just how ... Read More Rating: - OutstandingThis CD should be required in all schools and at all new citizen swearing in. |
