American Child
Phil Vassar
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I was ten I was thin I was playing first base With a second hand glove and dirt on my face In nowhere Virginia who'd ever figure That kid in the yard would go very far ?Cause 419 Lakewood had no silver spoons Just an old beat up upright that played out of tune Now I'm singing and living the life that I love And when I count my blessings I thank god I was An American child An American child ?Cause dreams can grow wild Born inside an American child 7 lbs. 3 oz she's got my nose And she's into my heart as deep as it goes With a promise that's more than just someone's last name Anyone's equal, in late August came An American child An American child My Grandfather would have been 80 today But in '45 he fell down beside An American child An American child ?Cause dreams can grow wild Born inside an American child
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Written by: CRAIG MICHAEL WISEMAN, PHIL VASSAR
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"American Child" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Phil Vassar.
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Release and Chart PerformanceReleased in April 2002, the song peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Album SignificanceThis song is the title track of his second studio album "American Child," which was released in 2002.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by Vassar's own upbringing and values, as he reflected on what it means to be an American child.
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Music VideosThe music video for the song was directed by Deaton Flanigen and features Vassar's daughters Haley and Presley.
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Co-writerVassar co-wrote this song with Craig Wiseman, a significant Nashville songwriter.
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Multicultural ElementsThe song showed his willingness to incorporate influences from rock and pop music into his sound, expanding the boundaries of contemporary country music.
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Public ImpactThe heartfelt nature of the song resonates with many people, making it a fan-favorite at his concerts.
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Special PerformancesVassar has often performed this song at military-related events and during the 4th of July celebrations, which amplifies the song's patriotic sentiment.
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Songwriting VersatilityThis song is mainly a testament to Vassar's songwriting versatility as he has penned multiple number one hits for other artists before his own singing career took off.
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