Let the Eagle Soar
"Let the Eagle Soar" is a song written by former Missouri Senator and U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft, who is seen singing the song at a Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary function on February 23, 2002.[1] The song was sung during President of the United States George W. Bush's second inauguration in January 2005 by Guy Hovis, a vocalist from the 1970s variety program The Lawrence Welk Show.
| "Let the Eagle Soar" | |
|---|---|
| Song by John Ashcroft | |
| Released | February 23, 2002 |
| Length | 5:00 |
| Songwriter(s) | John Ashcroft |
| Producer(s) | John Ashcroft |
On July 4, 2011 Angela McKenzie, a singer and radio personality of the syndicated program Initiative Radio with Angela McKenzie, quietly released a contemporary Country music version of the song as a digital download with the official approval and blessing of John Ashcroft.
Background
John Ashcroft sang in The Singing Senators, a group of U.S. Senators who sang as a barbershop quartet.
In popular culture
- "Let the Eagle Soar" was sung by lil' John Ashcroft on an episode of Lil' Bush.
- It has also been frequently mocked on late-night comedy shows such as The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Colbert Report and the Late Show with David Letterman.[2]
- It is part of Michael Moore's documentary Fahrenheit 9/11, and is also featured in the trailer.
- It was used in the 2015 film The Big Short.
References
External links
- The full uncut video of 'Let the Eagle Soar' on YouTube
- CNN video of John Ashcroft singing "Let the Eagle Soar"
- "Ashcroft rallies troops with song"
- "Staff cry poetic injustice as singing Ashcroft introduces patriot games"
- "Division Streets, U.S.A."
- "Loony tunes: US attorney-general's crooning glory"
- "The Justice Department on music"
- "'The List' -- Find Out Who Said What This Week"