
He returned to his roots to play Broadway showman George M. Cohan’s as performed by James Cagneyīest known for playing psychopathic gangsters, legendary film star Cagney got his start as a vaudeville dancer. T), so it definitely could help Americans overcome whatever challenges the future may bring. It totally helped Rocky beat the bigger, stronger Clubber Lang (Mr. Appropriately enough, it was used as the theme song to the perfect movie – “Rocky III.” The song was full of sage wisdom and American spirit, telling us through driving beats and guitar riffs to believe in ourselves and do push-ups. In 1982, Survivor gave the world the perfect song. Plus, wouldn’t be nice to have a National Anthem that got Americans off their rumps and shaking their booties before sporting events? “Any Way You Want It” is a song that truly encapsulates what America is all about: unbridled hedonism.

Stayin’ Alive - Whether you’re mother or whether you’re a brother, you got to admit this song as our national anthem would put some swagger and strut back in our patriotism. The sweeping melody, the dramatic overtures and, best of all, there are no words to forget and mar the start of the baseball games. You can’t get more patriotic than the stirring theme from the NBC classic drama about the Oval Office. Imagine all of AT&T Park belting “going to take you right into the danger zone…” as a huge American flag is on the field and fighter jets scream over head.


First, it’s the theme song to one of the most American movies ever made, “Top Gun.” Second, that chorus is iconic. Kenny Loggins’ Danger Zone is the only clear replacement for the national anthem for two reasons. Check out these videos and vote on your favorite. Sure, the “Star-Spangled Banner” has been the national anthem since 1931, but we have alternatives for “the rockets’ red glare” with a 21st century spin.
