Rocket's Red Glare Rhapsody (Official Lyric Video)

"Rocket's Red Glare Rhapsody" sings the spectacular history of rocket events in America that have made Americans proud, starting with the "rocket's red glare" over the Star Spangled Banner to the Saturn V rocket that took the astronauts of Apollo 11 safely to the Moon and back. This stunningly beautiful rocket rhapsody does more than just celebrate great American rocket moments, it shows how those moments are a metaphor for how successful a nation founded on freedom can be. God bless the U.S.A. and long may Old Glory wave on the Moon… and soon on Mars. Brought to you courtesy of ‪@America250Band‬ . ROCKET'S RED GLARE RHAPSODY (Song Lyrics, Music and Arrangement by Dr. Donny "Rocker" Deever) [Overture — low strings, distant cannon, solo trumpet] Through Baltimore’s harbor with blackened sky, the thunder of war rolled fierce and high; Rockets were blazing, the red glare shone, while one great flag stood bravely alone. Through smoke and fire, as night grew late, a people waited to know its fate— Would freedom fall? Would courage flee? Would dawn bring forth true liberty? [Chorus] From rocket's red glare through the night to Saturn’s fire and lunar light, the flag that stood through battle’s flame rose with a nation’s noblest aim… From fort to field, from Earth to sky, we learned how high a hope can fly; Rocket’s Red Glare Rhapsody— Our song of freedom’s destiny. [Verse 2 — quiet piano, solo violin] A century passed, till in winter air, a dreamer worked with patient care; In Auburn fields, through snow and cold, he built a future brave and bold. With liquid fire and faith to spare, a small bright rocket climbed the air; Not far, not long— But far enough to prove that dreams were made of stuff. [Pre-Chorus] From one small flame, the heavens knew that human hands could travel through. [Chorus] From rocket's red glare through the night to Saturn’s fire and lunar light, the flag that stood through battle’s flame rose with a nation’s noblest aim. From fort to field, from Earth to sky, we learned how high a hope can fly; Rocket’s Red Glare Rhapsody— Our song of freedom’s destiny. [Verse 3 — rhythmic strings, bright brass] Then Explorer rose in fifty-eight, a silver orb to navigate; The nation's first faux star in flight began to circle day and night. It carried science through the blue, and showed what searching minds could do; A signal cast from heaven's eaves was proof what daring could achieve. [Verse 4 — bold drums, rising orchestra] Then Freedom Seven broke the ground, with Shepard’s heartbeat in the sound; A pillar rose, a nation prayed, Our first space flight no more delayed. For fifteen minutes, sky and sea watched Freedom cross infinity; The old red glare had changed its form— no longer war, but hope reborn! [Chorus — choir enters] From rocket's red glare through the night to Saturn’s fire and lunar light, the flag that stood through battle’s flame rose with a nation’s noblest aim. From fort to field, from Earth to sky, we learned how high a hope can fly; Rocket’s Red Glare Rhapsody— Our song of freedom’s destiny! [Verse 5 — sweeping strings, noble horns] Then Friendship Seven circled round, above the world without a sound; John Glenn looked down on land and sea, and saw one planet, border-free. Three times around the shining sphere, he carried every hope and fear; And from that height, the human race began to see its future place. [Bridge — intimate choir, harp, cello] Then Apollo Eight crossed farther still, beyond the clouds, beyond the hill; Around the Moon, through endless night, they watched Earth rise… a jewel of light. No boundary line, no wall, no throne, just one blue dot, our fragile home; And in that view, so far away, the dream of peace found words to say. [Final Verse — full orchestra, choir building] Then came Apollo Eleven’s flame, a thunder no one could contain; The Saturn rose with Earth below, a dragon's fire, an explorer's soul. And when the Eagle touched the Moon, beneath that silent silver noon, a human footprint marked the gray— And all the world looked up that day. [Final Chorus — full symphony, bells, massive choir] From rocket's red glare through the night to Saturn’s fire and lunar light, the flag that stood through battle’s flame rose with a nation’s noblest aim. From Fort McHenry’s storm-torn sky to footsteps where the moonrocks lie, Rocket’s Red Glare Rhapsody— Our nation singing, “For the free!” [Finale — slowed, reverent] The flag still waves on lunar sands, above the work of hearts and hands; And every flame that reaches high still carries hope into the sky. From red glare’s night to lunar sea, from fear to possibility— Rocket’s Red Glare Rhapsody, A song for all humanity. AMERICA 250 BAND Produced by ⁨@America250Band⁩ as our thirty-eighth lyric video. Stay tuned for many more soon-coming classic American patriotic songs in HD and 4K audio, lyric video, and music video formats. So be sure to subscribe and give us a thumbs up. Thank you & God bless America!