Excellent patriotic song. Yes, a little Manilow sounding but Eddie also has some strong Jack Jones vocal inflections that Manilow does not have. Songs like this can easily sound sappy but the arrangement and production are not. They convey the message with strenght. Great steady drummer, nice trumpet support, lyrics are superior to many lyrics in songs that are similar. This song has a place in 2012 election. Nice job Eddie.
Hi @lastrada52 - Thanks for tuning in and for you comment/compliment! When I recorded the vocal track to my Sinatra tribute "It was a very good year" -- which I know you've already seen -- I tried my very best add a more Sinatra like flavor to my singing voice to honor the man himself and stay true to the Sinatra style. However, when I sing my own songs -- like "Let Freedom Ring" and others -- that happens to the real sound of my natural singing voice. Thanks again for tuning in!
Hi @GiovannaNYC - As a vocalist I've performed all over the tri-state area and who knows maybe you've attended a party / event that I've sung at? Or... People over the years have told me that I sound a lot like Barry Manilow when I sing some of my original songs - maybe you're unconsciously hearing a similarity? At any rate I’m so glad that you’ve been tuning in and enjoying my work – Thanks!
Bin Laden's death came over decade after he declared war on the United States. It's been almost 10 years since 9/11, a day which forever changed our way of life. The idea of closure is something that really doesn't exist, to tell you the truth...but we go on with our lives.
Your amazing voice coupled with meaningful lyrics soothes the heart:)
Thank you for such a great tribute Eddie. Grazie mille:)
Hi @GiovannaNYC - As I've mentioned to other viewers I wrote my song on the last day of Sept 2001 - specific to the tragic events of 9/11 - which none of the other so called "famous" 9/11 songs can claim! Many people lost thier lives that day, and over the past 10 years of war - many more! I've had the great honor of performing my song for just about every branch of the US military and hope that someday an even broader audience will get to hear it - Thanks for the comment / compliment ! ! !
Attorney General Eric Holder opened a criminal investigation that CIA officers broke the law in carrying out certain interrogation techniques that President Obama has termed "torture." The CIA had planned to use the private security 'Blackwater' to carry out assassinations of al Qaeda leaders. Leon Panetta's amazing coup after Obama's endless foot dragging and Seal Team 6 finally took out Bin Laden. Leon Edward Panetta -Director of the CIA, son of Italian immigrants from Calabria, Italy
Hi @sevcik2 - I'm so thrilled that you like my song! As I've mentioned to other viewers I wrote it on the last day of Sept 2001 - specific to the tragic events of 9/11 - which none of the other "famous" 9/11 songs can claim! Many people lost thier lives that day and over the past 10 years of war - many more! I've had the great honor of performing my song for just about every branch of the US military and hope that someday an even broader audience will get to hear it - Thanks again!
Hi @ForCarolToEnjoy - Thank you for posting my song on your channel and sharing it with your friends! My hope is that one day it will be heard by many more than the 6,311 people that have thus far tuned in to it on my channel - at least I hope so! Thanks again and Let Freedom Ring ! ! !
Hi @MADWORLD1427 - Please feel free to send my song to anyone you think might enjoy it! FYI - I wrote it on the last day of September 2001 - specific to the events of 9/11 - for all those who not only lost their lives on that tragic day but also for the brave heros who put their lives on the line whether here at home or in some distant foreign land! Thanks for the comment and "Let Freedom Ring!" PS -Maybe you'd consider creating a film of your own using my song - now that I'd love to see!
Hi again @MADWORLD1427 - If you do you surely have my blessing ! ! ! FYI - I have watched and enjoyed much of your work and would consider it a real honor if you did decided to do it. So if you do - please keep me posted and "Let Freedom Ring!"
Hi @ForCarolToEnjoy - Since the 10th anniversary of 9/11 will soon be upon us PLEASE pass my song along to anyone you think will listen to it and appreciate it. I wrote my song on the last day of Sept 2001 specific to the tragic events of 9/11. None of the famous songs associated with 9/11 - including "God bless the USA" - which was written in 1984 some 17-years before 9/11 can make this claim. Every other "famous" song you hear was either written before and rehashed, or way later to cash in!
Hi @truckereleven - Thanks for your comment / compliment - I'm glad you liked my song ! ! ! Please feel free to pass it along to anyone else who you think might enjoy it - and thanks again ! ! !
Hello I just saw your video that you sung! I think you are great singer!! What is the original Let Freedom Ring sound like? I do not agree with sandallr6month ago person! But that is his opinion. Samuel Johnson's statement doesn't fit into this world now! If people do love this country...leave it to those who do. Keep singing from your heart and people will listen.
Hi @gettyup190 - You asked about the original "Let Freedom Ring" Well - to set the record straight there are other songs that have the same title but as far as I know there's actually no such thing as an original version. I don't know exactly how many songs are out there with the same title, but I can tell you that I wrote mine in Sepember of 2001 after the 911 World Trade Center disaster. I'm really glad you liked my song and appreciate your comment - thanks!
From a British perspective It may surprise to hear that when we hear songs like Let Freedom Ring and our own Land of Hope and Glory rather than our breasts swelling with pride we are instead filled with a kind of embarrassment.
Perhaps having a healthy disregard for politicians and having a non-political head of state helps?
As Samuel Johnson famously said - "Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel".
Hi sandallr- I'm sorry you didn't like my song. As a songwriter I have sometimes written songs for no reason at all and other times for very specific reasons. After the horrible events of Sept 11, 2001 - I can tell you that I, like all Americans devistated by this tragedy, felt united in spirit with my fellow countryman. After days of sorrow I felt compelled and inspired to say something positive through my music and "Let Freedom Ring" was born. I'm not at all sorry or embarrased for writing it!
@sandallr Well, we all know people like you, people that grew up within the protections gained by the brave englishmen and women that gave their lives during WWII and somehow within the protected walls of a free nation, came to hate it. Too bad. You won't know what you have until you lose it. Living in a free country, with all its flaws and inconsistencies, hypocrisies and corruptions is still better than living in countries with no freedoms.
Hi Sizzletube - Thanks for the wonderful comment / compliment ! ! ! Please share this with anybody / everybody you think might like it -- thanks again ! ! !
Outstanding Sir. I wish more Americans would appreciate the luxury it is to live here. I'm a patriotic man and would like to see more people love their country. I'll be passing it along. God Bless You Sir.
Hi rodrma - I'm really glad you liked my original song. I find it kind of funny that my version of "It was a very good year" has over 235, 000 viewings, while this song which I consider to be pretty darn good in it's own right, has only 2,117 viewings. It's truly ashamed that more people don't feel that way you do - Thanks ! ! ! PS - And please go right ahead and pass this along to as many people as you think will listen...
Hi rodrma - I'm so glad you liked my original song - Thanks ! ! ! I find it so funny that my version of "It was a very good year" has over 235, 000 viewings, while this song - which I think is pretty darn good in it's own right - has only 2117 viewings. It's truly ashamed that more people don't feel the way that you do about their country - Thanks ! ! ! PS - Please go right ahead and pass this along to anyone you think will listen - And - "Let Freedom Ring"
Excellent patriotic song. Yes, a little Manilow sounding but Eddie also has some strong Jack Jones vocal inflections that Manilow does not have. Songs like this can easily sound sappy but the arrangement and production are not. They convey the message with strenght. Great steady drummer, nice trumpet support, lyrics are superior to many lyrics in songs that are similar. This song has a place in 2012 election. Nice job Eddie.
lastrada52 1 month ago
Hi @lastrada52 - Thanks for tuning in and for you comment/compliment! When I recorded the vocal track to my Sinatra tribute "It was a very good year" -- which I know you've already seen -- I tried my very best add a more Sinatra like flavor to my singing voice to honor the man himself and stay true to the Sinatra style. However, when I sing my own songs -- like "Let Freedom Ring" and others -- that happens to the real sound of my natural singing voice. Thanks again for tuning in!
EDDIEPIRRERA 1 month ago
Eddie,
I KNOW your voice from somewhere! Where?
GiovannaNYC 8 months ago
Hi @GiovannaNYC - As a vocalist I've performed all over the tri-state area and who knows maybe you've attended a party / event that I've sung at? Or... People over the years have told me that I sound a lot like Barry Manilow when I sing some of my original songs - maybe you're unconsciously hearing a similarity? At any rate I’m so glad that you’ve been tuning in and enjoying my work – Thanks!
EDDIEPIRRERA 8 months ago
Bin Laden's death came over decade after he declared war on the United States. It's been almost 10 years since 9/11, a day which forever changed our way of life. The idea of closure is something that really doesn't exist, to tell you the truth...but we go on with our lives.
Your amazing voice coupled with meaningful lyrics soothes the heart:)
Thank you for such a great tribute Eddie. Grazie mille:)
GiovannaNYC 8 months ago
Hi @GiovannaNYC - As I've mentioned to other viewers I wrote my song on the last day of Sept 2001 - specific to the tragic events of 9/11 - which none of the other so called "famous" 9/11 songs can claim! Many people lost thier lives that day, and over the past 10 years of war - many more! I've had the great honor of performing my song for just about every branch of the US military and hope that someday an even broader audience will get to hear it - Thanks for the comment / compliment ! ! !
EDDIEPIRRERA 8 months ago
Attorney General Eric Holder opened a criminal investigation that CIA officers broke the law in carrying out certain interrogation techniques that President Obama has termed "torture." The CIA had planned to use the private security 'Blackwater' to carry out assassinations of al Qaeda leaders. Leon Panetta's amazing coup after Obama's endless foot dragging and Seal Team 6 finally took out Bin Laden. Leon Edward Panetta -Director of the CIA, son of Italian immigrants from Calabria, Italy
GiovannaNYC 8 months ago
Hi again @GiovannaNYC - Very interesting - thanks for sharing!
EDDIEPIRRERA 8 months ago
@EDDIEPIRRERA Prego:)
GiovannaNYC 8 months ago
GOD BLESS THE U.S.A!!!! LET FREEDOM RING!!!
This song is absolutely beautiful!! Your wonderful rendition TRULY touches
my heart! it is so moving...
GOD BLESS YOU as well, Eddie.
sevcik2 8 months ago
Hi @sevcik2 - I'm so thrilled that you like my song! As I've mentioned to other viewers I wrote it on the last day of Sept 2001 - specific to the tragic events of 9/11 - which none of the other "famous" 9/11 songs can claim! Many people lost thier lives that day and over the past 10 years of war - many more! I've had the great honor of performing my song for just about every branch of the US military and hope that someday an even broader audience will get to hear it - Thanks again!
EDDIEPIRRERA 8 months ago
Hi @ForCarolToEnjoy - Thank you for posting my song on your channel and sharing it with your friends! My hope is that one day it will be heard by many more than the 6,311 people that have thus far tuned in to it on my channel - at least I hope so! Thanks again and Let Freedom Ring ! ! !
EDDIEPIRRERA 8 months ago
very very well done I am very impressed I work with the Military and this would mean a lot to them!..it does to me!
MADWORLD1427 8 months ago
Hi @MADWORLD1427 - Please feel free to send my song to anyone you think might enjoy it! FYI - I wrote it on the last day of September 2001 - specific to the events of 9/11 - for all those who not only lost their lives on that tragic day but also for the brave heros who put their lives on the line whether here at home or in some distant foreign land! Thanks for the comment and "Let Freedom Ring!" PS -Maybe you'd consider creating a film of your own using my song - now that I'd love to see!
EDDIEPIRRERA 8 months ago
@EDDIEPIRRERA maybe I will do that!
MADWORLD1427 8 months ago
Hi again @MADWORLD1427 - If you do you surely have my blessing ! ! ! FYI - I have watched and enjoyed much of your work and would consider it a real honor if you did decided to do it. So if you do - please keep me posted and "Let Freedom Ring!"
EDDIEPIRRERA 8 months ago
Hi @ForCarolToEnjoy - Since the 10th anniversary of 9/11 will soon be upon us PLEASE pass my song along to anyone you think will listen to it and appreciate it. I wrote my song on the last day of Sept 2001 specific to the tragic events of 9/11. None of the famous songs associated with 9/11 - including "God bless the USA" - which was written in 1984 some 17-years before 9/11 can make this claim. Every other "famous" song you hear was either written before and rehashed, or way later to cash in!
EDDIEPIRRERA 8 months ago
may thos who died rest in piece -_-
SimonsGal123 8 months ago
Hi @SimonsGal123 - Peace is all we can hope for - Amen!
EDDIEPIRRERA 8 months ago
thanks for your comments. I appreciate your sentiment. Great song here.
truckereleven 10 months ago
Hi @truckereleven - Thanks for your comment / compliment - I'm glad you liked my song ! ! ! Please feel free to pass it along to anyone else who you think might enjoy it - and thanks again ! ! !
EDDIEPIRRERA 10 months ago
I didn't write "NOT" If people do Not love this country...leave it to those who do". thanks
gettyup190 11 months ago
Hi @gettyup190 - I'm a little confused by this comment and not really sure who or what it is you're responding to. Maybe you could clarify?
EDDIEPIRRERA 11 months ago
Hello I just saw your video that you sung! I think you are great singer!! What is the original Let Freedom Ring sound like? I do not agree with sandallr6month ago person! But that is his opinion. Samuel Johnson's statement doesn't fit into this world now! If people do love this country...leave it to those who do. Keep singing from your heart and people will listen.
gettyup190 11 months ago
Hi @gettyup190 - You asked about the original "Let Freedom Ring" Well - to set the record straight there are other songs that have the same title but as far as I know there's actually no such thing as an original version. I don't know exactly how many songs are out there with the same title, but I can tell you that I wrote mine in Sepember of 2001 after the 911 World Trade Center disaster. I'm really glad you liked my song and appreciate your comment - thanks!
EDDIEPIRRERA 11 months ago
well done Ed another winner!!! :)
1baratone 1 year ago
Hi 1baratone (Adam) - Thanks for the comment / compliment ! ! !
EDDIEPIRRERA 1 year ago
From a British perspective It may surprise to hear that when we hear songs like Let Freedom Ring and our own Land of Hope and Glory rather than our breasts swelling with pride we are instead filled with a kind of embarrassment.
Perhaps having a healthy disregard for politicians and having a non-political head of state helps?
As Samuel Johnson famously said - "Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel".
Let commonsense prevail.
sandallr 1 year ago
Hi sandallr- I'm sorry you didn't like my song. As a songwriter I have sometimes written songs for no reason at all and other times for very specific reasons. After the horrible events of Sept 11, 2001 - I can tell you that I, like all Americans devistated by this tragedy, felt united in spirit with my fellow countryman. After days of sorrow I felt compelled and inspired to say something positive through my music and "Let Freedom Ring" was born. I'm not at all sorry or embarrased for writing it!
EDDIEPIRRERA 1 year ago
@sandallr Well, we all know people like you, people that grew up within the protections gained by the brave englishmen and women that gave their lives during WWII and somehow within the protected walls of a free nation, came to hate it. Too bad. You won't know what you have until you lose it. Living in a free country, with all its flaws and inconsistencies, hypocrisies and corruptions is still better than living in countries with no freedoms.
truckereleven 10 months ago
great song full of patriatism, and hope of freedom. and yeh let freedom ring,
thumbs up
believe in love trevor sizzle
Sizzletube 1 year ago
Hi Sizzletube - Thanks for the wonderful comment / compliment ! ! ! Please share this with anybody / everybody you think might like it -- thanks again ! ! !
EDDIEPIRRERA 1 year ago
Outstanding Sir. I wish more Americans would appreciate the luxury it is to live here. I'm a patriotic man and would like to see more people love their country. I'll be passing it along. God Bless You Sir.
rodrma 1 year ago
Hi rodrma - I'm really glad you liked my original song. I find it kind of funny that my version of "It was a very good year" has over 235, 000 viewings, while this song which I consider to be pretty darn good in it's own right, has only 2,117 viewings. It's truly ashamed that more people don't feel that way you do - Thanks ! ! ! PS - And please go right ahead and pass this along to as many people as you think will listen...
EDDIEPIRRERA 1 year ago
Hi rodrma - I'm so glad you liked my original song - Thanks ! ! ! I find it so funny that my version of "It was a very good year" has over 235, 000 viewings, while this song - which I think is pretty darn good in it's own right - has only 2117 viewings. It's truly ashamed that more people don't feel the way that you do about their country - Thanks ! ! ! PS - Please go right ahead and pass this along to anyone you think will listen - And - "Let Freedom Ring"
EDDIEPIRRERA 1 year ago
nice song, congrats¡
starkallerdyce 1 year ago
Hi starkallerdyce - I'm so glad you liked my song because a song only lives when someone listens to it and enjoyes it - Thanks ! ! !
EDDIEPIRRERA 1 year ago
I remember getting a dvd after 9/11 and I loved it then I and still love it today!!! Great job Eddie!!!
LynP42 2 years ago
I'll do my very best ! ! ! - THANKS ! ! !
EDDIEPIRRERA 2 years ago
Cool, thanks for that. We do appreciate it. Keep up the good work.
johnnymac74 2 years ago