We're an American Band
Grand Funk Railroad
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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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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.
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Release and PopularityThe song was released in 1973 and quickly became the band's first number one single.
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Album TitleThe 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.
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ProducerNotably, the album and song were produced by Todd Rundgren, an accomplished musician and producer in his own right.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song tell a story of the band's life on the road, including references to real events and specific people.
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Distinctive BeatA prominent feature of the song is the cowbell beat, used throughout to maintain rhythm.
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Band MembersAt 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).
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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.
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Music VideoThe song's hit status was aided by one of the first ever music videos, which featured the band performing on a train.
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LegacyAlthough 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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