Just in case Captain America needs a little refresher on the history of rock music in the United States, he can always throw on this classic hit. John Mellencamp gives a breakdown of the greatest founders of rock and roll when he says, “There was Frankie Lyman, Bobby Fuller, Mitch Ryder. They were rockin’. Jackie Wilson, Shangra-las, Young Rascals. They were rockin’. Spotlight on Martha Reeves, let’s don’t forget James Brown. Rockin’ in the U.S.A.” But hey, the best part is it’s just a really catchy song.

Would you like a side of cowbell with your red, white, and blue? We thought so. Well, if Captain America can appreciate a great rock group with a taste for the patriotic, then this the perfect choice for his playlist. Grand Funk Railroad’s classic song would be a great song for Cap to play while flying a quinjet into battle. Maybe he thinks of the Avengers as his “American Band.”

Might Cap have had this song in mind as he plunged into the icy Arctic? He did promise Peggy one last dance…maybe this would have been his choice for that special occasion. It is a perfect, slow dancing song by a great band with excellent vocals. Here’s hoping Cap gets to share a dance to this song with some special lady one day.

But there was another tease sitting right there in The Winter Soldier. When Nick Fury breaks into Steve’s apartment and plays some music very loudly to cover their conversation, he’s put on a record that Rogers had hanging around his apartment: the Harry James Orchestra recording of “It’s Been a Long, Long Time,” with vocals by Kitty Kallen.

“From the day I was born I’ve waved the flag,” seems like a fitting lyric for Steve Rodgers. He bleeds red, white, and blue, and has since he was a boy. Regardless of the super-soldier serum, Steve Rodgers is one of the most patriotic souls in America. This tribute to America from Elton John captures that pride and upbeat love of the U.S.A., and certainly would make Cap happy.

In a nod to his roots, we’ve thrown in a few songs that Cap might have listened to before his time in the ice. Not only is this song one of the top hits in the 40s, but it also could be easily interpreted to be about the trains in New York City, Steve’s hometown. You can’t deny that the 40s had some of the best music vibes in history, either.

This is a great song for Captain America because it perfectly captures the strength and determination that make Cap such a formidable opponent and strong ally. He won’t back away from any fight, and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. He simply won’t back down.

Cap’s greatest love was his WW2 comrade, Peggy Carter. The tragedy that Cap was never able to live out the life that he had imagined spending with Peggy is perhaps the saddest part of Captain America’s history in comics. This song is a great choice for Steve’s playlist, and you’ll see why from the lyrics. “Well, our captain fell in love, with a lady like a dove. Her name that she had was pretty Peggy-O.” It doesn’t get more perfect than that. Too bad Cap had to wait more than 50 years to hear this song, because he would have loved to share a moment with Peggy while they listened along.

One that can’t be forgotten is Bruce Springsteen’s, “Born in the U.S.A.”. Captain America can probably relate to any song that references war and the patriotism that all soldiers share. Whether it is referencing WW2, Vietnam, or the war in the Middle East, Cap gets it. The lyrics, “Born down in a dead man’s town, the first kick I took was when I hit the ground,” seem to capture Captain America’s rough beginnings. However, his willingness to fight for his country led to him becoming the nation’s most valued soldier.

Alright, so Steve Rodgers didn’t get to experience Woodstock during his time spent frozen in the arctic, but for someone with so much patriotism and passion for his country, this song is surely one to pull on Cap’s heartstrings while also giving him a taste of the awesome rock guitar and music that he missed out on. Jimi Hendrix’s intense rendition of our nation’s anthem at Woodstock 1969 is considered one of the greatest patriotic songs of all time, and certainly one could argue that the goings on at Woodstock were symbolic of the growth and evolution of thinkers in the United States. Even though they changed the world that he knew, Cap still would tip his cap to the thinkers and artists of the 60s.

Steve Roger's list of things. Across the multiple versions of the lists, the last five items of each list match between each region. Thai Food Star Wars/Trek Nirvana (Band) Rocky (Rocky II?) Troubleman (Soundtrack)

Steve Roger's list of things. Across the multiple versions of the lists, the last five items of each list match between each region. Thai Food Star Wars/Trek Nirvana (Band) Rocky (Rocky II?) Troubleman (Soundtrack)