On July 4, 1776, the United States officially declared its independence from British rule. Two hundred and twenty years later, British house music duo Full Intention released “America (I Love America),” a musical declaration of affection toward the former colonies.

U.S. clubbers returned the love from across the pond, propelling Mike Gray and Jon Pearn to #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music chart on June 1, 1996. “America (I Love America)” kept the penthouse decorated in red, white, and blue for two weeks straight:

Historical note: Full Intention based their track on a sample of Swiss singer-songwriter Patrick Juvet’s 1978 disco hit, “I Love America.” Juvet’s original topped out at #5.

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