Living in America
James Brown
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Superhighways, coast to coast, easy takin' anywhere - On the transcontinental overload just slide behind the wheel. How does it feel when there's no destination that's too far And somewhere on the way you might find out who you are. Living in America, eye to eye, station to station. Living in America, hand in hand, across the nation. Living in America, got to have a celebration, rock my soul! Smokestack, fatback, many miles of railroad track. All-night radio keep on runnin' through your rock'n' roll soul. All-night diners keep you awake on a black coffee and a hard roll. you might have to walk a fine line you might take a hard line But everybody's workin' overtime. Living in America, eye to eye, station to station I live in America, I live in America, wait a minute, you may not be lookin' for the promised land But you might find it anyway. Under one of those old familiar names like, New Orleans, New Orleans Detroit City, Detroit City Dallas, Dallas Pittsburgh P. A., Pittsburgh P. A. New York City, New York City Kansas City, Kansas City Atlanta, Atlanta. Chicago and L. A. Living in America, hit me, living in America, living in America. I live in America, staying alive, we'll make the prime. I live in America, hey I know what it means. Living in America, hit me, eye to eye, station to station. Living in America, so nice, would you better stop? Living in America, I feel good!
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Written by: STEVEN LEE LUKATHER, DAVID WALTER FOSTER, DONNA SUMMER, RODNEY L. TEMPERTON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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9 facts about this song
Artist Involvement"Living in America" is a popular song performed by James Brown and written and produced by Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight.
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Chart SuccessIt was released in December 1985 as the soundtrack to the hit movie "Rocky IV."
- The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
- It earned James Brown his only Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
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Significant Achievement"Living in America" was Brown's biggest hit in a decade and his last Top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Musical StyleThe song is a fusion of soul, funk, and pop, reflecting James Brown's signature style but also integrating more contemporary 1980s production techniques.
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Cultural ImpactThe lyrics of "Living in America" were interpreted as a celebration of the American lifestyle, evoking imagery of hot dogs, highways, and anonymous big cities.
- This song became an anthem of the American Dream, even if it also included a critical perspective of the social situation in the US during the 80s.
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Movie SoundtrackIn the "Rocky IV" film, the song is used during the entrance of Apollo Creed, played by Carl Weathers, providing a memorable and energetic scene in the movie.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Living in America" features James Brown performing the song in a live concert scenario. It also includes clips from "Rocky IV" movie.
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Special TributeThe saxophone solo in "Living in America" is played by Alto Reed, the longtime saxophonist for Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band.
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Significant Re-entryThe song marked a major comeback for James Brown, who hadn't scored a top ten hit since "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud" in 1968.
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