We're an American Band

Grand Funk Railroad

About We're an American Band

"We're an American Band" (from the album of the same name) became Grand Funk Railroad's first No. 1 single released July 2, 1973. Written by Don Brewer and produced by Todd Rundgren, its huge chart success broadened Grand Funk's appeal. It was sung by drummer Don Brewer who began doing more lead vocals for the band and helped with their transition to making top 40 hits. It is the 99th song on VH1's 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs.


Year:
1999
3:27
35 

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Out on the road for forty days
Last night in Little Rock put me in a haze
Sweet, sweet Connie, doin' her act
She had the whole show and that's a natural fact
Up all night with Freddie King
I got to tell you, poker's his thing
Booze and ladies, keep me right
As long as we can make it to the show tonight

We're an American band
We're an American band
We're comin' to your town
We'll help you party it down
We're an American band

Four young chiquitas in Omaha
Waitin' for the band to return from the show
Feelin' good, feelin' right, it's Saturday night
The hotel detective, he was outta sight
Now these fine ladies, they had a plan
They was out to meet the boys in the band
They said, come on dudes, let's get it on
And we proceeded to tear that hotel down

We're an American band
We're an American band
We're comin' to your town
We'll help you party it down
We're an American band

We're an American band
We're an American band
We're comin' to your town
We'll help you party it down
We're an American band

We're an American band
We're an American band
We're comin' to your town
We'll help you party it down
We're an American band

We're an American band
We're an American band
We're comin' to your town
We'll help you party it down
We're an American band

We're an American band, wooo
We're an American band, wooo
We're an American band, wooo

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Grand Funk Railroad

Grand Funk Railroad (also known as Grand Funk) is an American rock band that was highly popular during the 1970s. Grand Funk Railroad toured constantly to packed arenas worldwide. A popular take on the band during its heyday was that, although the critics hated them, audiences loved them. The band's name is a play on words of the Grand Trunk Railroad, a railroad line that ran through the band's home town of Flint, Michigan. more »

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Written by: Don Brewer

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10 facts about this song

Song Formation
"We're an American Band" is by Grand Funk Railroad, an American rock band that was very popular in the 1970s.
Release and Popularity
The song was released in 1973 and quickly became the band's first number one single.
Album Title
The song also served as the title track from their album of the same name. Released in the summer of 1973, it was the group's seventh studio album.
Producer
Notably, the album and song were produced by Todd Rundgren, an accomplished musician and producer in his own right.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song tell a story of the band's life on the road, including references to real events and specific people.
Distinctive Beat
A prominent feature of the song is the cowbell beat, used throughout to maintain rhythm.
Band Members
At the time of recording, the band had just become a quartet, with founding members Don Brewer (drums and vocals) and Mel Schacher (bass), along with recent additions Mark Farner (guitar) and Craig Frost (keyboards).
Commercial Success
"We're an American Band" was one of the biggest hits of Grand Funk Railroad's career, and it has since been covered by several other artists.
Music Video
The song's hit status was aided by one of the first ever music videos, which featured the band performing on a train.
Legacy
Although Grand Funk Railroad is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, "We're an American Band" is often considered a classic rock staple, regularly featured on classic rock radio stations.

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