Why is 'Yankee Doodle' the only song we remember from the Revolution?

Yankee Doodle stands as the primary song remembered from the American Revolution. Originally composed by the British, the lyrics were intended to ridicule clodhopping yankees. However, despite its origins as a tool for mockery, the song was adopted by the American side. It eventually transitioned from a British insult into the defining musical symbol for the Americans during the conflict, securing its lasting place in historical memory and cultural identity throughout the Revolutionary era.