Living in America
Dan Hartman
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Super highways coast to coast just easy to get anywhere On the trans continental 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 to hand across the nation Living in America, got to have a celebration! I live in America I live in America You may not be looking for the promised land But you might find it anyway Under one of those old familiar names, like New Orleans Dallas Detroit City Pittsburgh, P.A. New Orleans Dallas Detroit City Pittsburgh, P.A. New York City Atlanta Kansas City New York City Atlanta Kansas City Chicago and L.A. Living in America, eye to eye, station to station Living in America, hand to hand across the nation Living in America, got to have a celebration!
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Written by: CHARLES KAUFMAN, CHARLIE MIDNIGHT, DAN HARTMAN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 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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