Song for America (song)
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"Song for America" is the title track from the second album of American progressive rock band Kansas. It was written by guitarist/keyboardist Kerry Livgren during the period of heavy touring for their first album. The song was released on their 1975 album Song for America, and later released as the band's third single, although it did not chart. It is known for its symphonic structure, and its lyrics showing America's state before and after colonization. The song is one of Kansas' most well-known songs from their period of obscurity, appearing on most of their collections, live albums and DVDs.
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"Song for America" | ||||
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Single by Kansas | ||||
from the album Song for America | ||||
Released | April 1975[1] | |||
Recorded | 1974 | |||
Genre | Progressive rock[2] | |||
Length | 10:03 (Album version) 9:08 (The Best of Kansas version) 3:02 (Single edit) | |||
Label | Kirshner | |||
Songwriter(s) | Kerry Livgren | |||
Producer(s) | Jeff Glixman | |||
Kansas singles chronology | ||||
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Livgren wrote the song while looking down at the country from an airplane.[3] He said "I was musing over our relatively young nation."[3]