American Blood
Reckless Kelly
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Johnny can't drink cause Johnny ain't twenty-one Ya but he's eighteen and he's pretty handy with a gun They sent him off to a foreign land gave him a new pair of boots and thirteen grand and he came back home with American blood on his hands George is a real go getter and he's runnin' the show and he should have known better but his old man told him to go He sits at home with his feet on his desk while the boys got their's in the sand A million miles away with American blood on their hands Johnny can't walk but the medic says he's o.k. to fly And the newspapers tell us he's a hero and a hell of a guy They sent him up to Washington for a photo op with a smoking gun He's got a purple heart and American blood on his hands [Chorus] Black gold for silver stars Cold hard cash for armored cars The brass ain't fightin' but they're sure as hell taking a stand And they'll have to live with American blood on their hands Now George stands up on a boat proudly waving the flag He says the hard part's over and we knew it wouldn't be so bad But roadside bombs and six long years were never really part of the plan What's a couple thousand more with American blood on their hands [Chorus] Now johnny can drink all day 'cause he's twenty-three He donated his legs to the worldwide land of the free He cries God bless America but God damn uncle Sam While he stares through the tears with American blood on his hands [Chorus]
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15 facts about this song
Genre"American Blood" by Reckless Kelly belongs to the genre of Americana and Red Dirt.
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AlbumThe song is a track on their sixth studio album, 'Bulletproof', which was released on June 24, 2008.
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Chart PerformanceWhile there's no record of "American Blood" charting individually, the album 'Bulletproof' reached number 22 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Musical StyleThe band is known for their blend of country, rock, and folk influencing songs like "American Blood."
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LyricsThe song is notable for its political lyrics, which criticize the U.S. for sending young soldiers to fight in wars.
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RecognitionDespite its controversial message, or perhaps because of it, "American Blood" is one of Reckless Kelly's most popular and enduring songs.
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Influence"American Blood" has been covered by other Red Dirt artists, which is a testament to its influence in the genre.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Willy Braun, the lead vocalist of the band.
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Subject MatterThe song discusses the plight of American soldiers who are 'sent off to war with a gun in their hands.'
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PerformancesThe song "American Blood" has been a stable part of Reckless Kelly's live shows since its release.
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Band's SuccessThe band Reckless Kelly, who performed "American Blood", was formed in 1996 and has had continued success in the American Country and Red Dirt scene.
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QuotationOne of the most defining lines from the song is, "It's American blood that's being spilled again in some godforsaken land."
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ReceptionAlthough some listeners found the song's political stance controversial, others hailed it as a powerful commentary on the costs of war.
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Members ContributionAll of Reckless Kelly's members contributed to the song, including lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Willy Braun, lead guitarist David Abeyta, bass guitarist Joe Miller, drummer Jay Nazz, and fiddler Cody Braun.
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Streaming Platforms"American Blood” can be found on various music streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Amazon Music.
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