Jim marvels at the amazing display of patriotism in Anthem, Arizona. "The thoughtful, grateful, innovative engineering and design of this memorial are brilliant. I think that everyone who honors the United States and the sacrifice of our nation and all branches of military will be so grateful that this memorial is here in Anthem." Anthem official link: https://www.onlineatanthem.com/visitors/veterans_memorial/index.php About Jim: Jim has memorized the essential verses of The Star-Spangled Banner and is one of music's most-informed artists / songwriters on the topic. An accomplished guitarist and songwriter, in 2005 Jim arranged an "acoustic" version national anthem. "Acoustic National Anthem" was performed live at a major league baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds in 2005. The lyrics, most commonly belted loudly in performance, and just the first verse, are heard in a different way. "I worked to keep the song true to the melody so they arrive to listeners in a familiar, but new thought-provoking way. I believe that there are many great ways to arrange the song." The original "Acoustic National Anthem" appeared initially on the Jim Chaps "Second" CD, and is included in this video. "Many people assert that The Star-Spangled Banner is a question. I say that only the first verse is a question; it is answered by the remaining verses." In 2012 Jim released "Acoustic National Anthem Four-Verses" then discovered a year later something stunning: a then-well-hidden "Concluded" verse was written in the 1860's. "The 'Concluded' verse is essential and should be, I believe will become an official verse of the song." Written at the outset of the United States Civil War, "Concluded" uses the same melody and rhyme pattern as the verses written by F.S. Key. Jim recorded the "Concluded" verse and it is also included in this video. Jim Chaps music is gallantly streaming on quality radio services worldwide. Jim Chaps information Website: https://jimchaps.com/ Email: chapsjim at gmail.com X: @ChapsJim

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Classic Easter song written in mid-1980's by Contemporary Christian songwriter, artist and radio personality Bob Bennett, performed by Detroit-born folksinger songwriter Jim Chaps.

Monthly edition features Jim demonstrating "John Wooden Planks" A unique fitness and motivational training challenge. Read about "My Year of Doing John Wooden Planks" scroll down to read. https://jimchaps.com/aboutjim Connect: Jim Chaps on X: @ChapsJim Send an email: ChapsJim -at- gmail.com

New England episode - Jim visits Plymouth, Mass at the National Monument to the Forefathers and shares the song, Concord Hymn. Plus celebrating 20 years since first playing at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville in 2004.

Jim shows how to play guitar chords for the acoustic national anthem and compliments all artists who have delivered performances of the song. Shout out to the 1968 World Series for two amazing performances that year.

Talking politics (recorded the day after assassination attempt of Pres. Trump) and why Jim pays attention to "policies over personalities." Also an in-studio performance of the amazing song "Seeking Truth" which was co-written with words of the briliant poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox.

The 20-year anniversary of the Jim Chaps - First cd (A classic indie folk, country, instrumental project is celebrated, and shares insight about National Anthem, One-Eyed Mouse, The Sea and Concord Hymn.