Hello America
Def Leppard
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Hello America, hello America Hello America, hello America Well I'm takin' me a trip I'm going down to California Yeah, I'm gonna try Hollywood and San Pedro Bay I'll tell ya what I'm gonna do I'm gonna give my love to you I'm gonna take you where the lights are bright I'm gonna give you my love tonight Hello America, hello America Hello America, hello America I'm gonna get me a greyhound bus down the motorway I'm gonna spend a little time in Frisco and L.A. But when it gets to twelve o'clock And you feel that you gotta rock You'd better let your hair hang down So we can boogie all over town Hello America, hello America Hello America, hello America Takin' me a trip I'm going down to California Yeah, I'm gonna try Hollywood and San Pedro Bay I'll tell ya what I'm gonna do I'm gonna give my love to you So won't ya take me where the lights are bright Won't you give me your love tonight Hello America, hello America Hello America, hello America Hello America, hello America Hello America, hello America
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Written by: RICK SAVAGE, RICHARD ALLEN, STEVE CLARK, PETER WILLIS, JOSEPH ELLIOTT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Track Information"Hello America" is a song by English rock band Def Leppard from their debut album, "On Through the Night."
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Composition YearThe song was written and recorded in 1979 but was officially released in 1980.
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Album Contribution"Hello America" is the third track on "On Through the Night."
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Single ReleaseIt was released as the band' s second single, following "Wasted."
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Chart Positions"Hello America" reached no. 45 on the UK singles chart and helped to propel the band’s popularity in the United States.
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American Dream ThemeThe lyrics reflect the band's desire and ambition to break into the American music market, a dream they later achieved.
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Song Line-upThe line-up for this song featured original band members Joe Elliott (vocals), Pete Willis and Steve Clark (guitars), Rick Savage (bass), and Rick Allen (drums).
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the single features the band members with an American flag in the background, signifying their ambitions to conquer the American music scene.
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Recording Studio"Hello America" was recorded at Startling Studios, a residential recording studio owned by former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr.
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Rotation IssuesDespite its initial success, the band later regretted releasing "Hello America" as a single and rarely performed the song live due to its repetitive nature.
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ReceptionUpon its release, "Hello America" elicited mixed reviews, some critics found it appealing while others considered it too simplistic and ambitious.
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ProducersThis song was produced by Tom Allom, who is known for producing several albums for the band Judas Priest.
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Album’s Commercial SuccessThe album, "On Through the Night," which houses the "Hello America" track, reached number 15 in the UK and has been certified platinum in the USA.
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Video Appearance"Hello America" made an appearance in the video game series "Guitar Hero", specifically in "Guitar Hero: Van Halen."
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Song Genre"Hello America", like most of Def Leppard's music, falls under the category of new wave British heavy metal.
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