"America the Beautiful" is the patriotic and popular song that most Americans learned in grammar school (at least they used to). The great Ray Charles recorded a very well received rendition in the 1970s, as did Elvis and others The song has a well-documented and interesting history. Initially written as a poem, later the melody from a different song (and different writer) was combined with it, to create the wonderful song about our awe-inspiring country and it's heroes.

This version on Frank Lamphere's 2021 album America the Beautiful Swinging features a swinging version of the song.

"The opening selection is a highpoint, one of the most swinging versions ever of America the Beautiful” - Scott Yanow