Letter from America
The Proclaimers, Young Doe
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When you go will you send back a letter from America? Take a look up the rail track from Miami to Canada Well broke off from my work the other day Spent the evening thinking about all the blood that flowed away Across the ocean to the second chance I wonder how it go on when it reached the promised land When you go will send back a letter from America? Take a look up the rail track from Miami to Canada I've looked at the ocean tried hard to imagine The way you felt the day you sailed from Wester Ross to Nova Scotia We should have held you, we should have told you But you know our sense of timing we always wait too long When you go will you send back a letter from America? Take a look up the rail track from Miami to Canada Lochaber no more, Sutherland no more Lewis no more, Skye no more Lochaber no more, Sutherland no more Lewis no more, Skye no more Lochaber no more, Sutherland no more Lewis no more, Skye no more I wonder my blood will you ever return To help us kick the life back to a dying mutual friend? Do we not love her I think we all tell you about Do we have to roam the world to prove how much it hurts? When you go will you send back a letter from America? Take a look up the rail track from Miami to Canada Bathgate no more, Linwood no more Methil no more, Irvine no more Bathgate no more, Linwood no more Methil no more, Irvine no more Bathgate no more, Linwood no more Methil no more, Irvine no more Bathgate no more, Linwood no more Methil no more, Lochaber no more
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Written by: CHARLES STOBO REID, CRAIG MORRIS REID
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Origin"Letter From America" is a song by The Proclaimers, a Scottish duo composed of twins Charlie and Craig Reid.
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ReleaseThe track was released in November 1987 as the leading single from their debut album "This Is the Story".
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 3 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of their biggest hits.
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ThemeThe song addresses the decline of Scotland's industries and the resulting emigration of its workforce, drawing a parallel to the Highland Clearances.
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Musical StyleKnown for their strong Scottish accents, The Proclaimers blend elements of punk rock, folk, and country music in "Letter From America".
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Popular CultureThis song has been featured in the BBC drama series "Monarch of the Glen".
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Live PerformancesThe Proclaimers often close their live shows with "Letter From America", showing its ongoing resonance with their fan base.
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Acoustic VersionThe album originally debuted with an acoustic version of "Letter From America", while a full band rendition was released as a single.
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LyricsThe lyrics mention several cities from Scotland and North America drawing a comparison to the displacement of Scottish people in both places.
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ImpactThe song helped to raise The Proclaimers' profile, and it remains one of their most enduring and best-known songs.
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Iconic Trio"I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", "Sunshine on Leith" and "Letter from America" are often considered to be the most successful trio of songs by The Proclaimers.
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Social CommentaryThrough "Letter from America", The Proclaimers commented on the socio-political scenario of their time, which led to its commercial success.
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