American Dream (MKTO song)
"American Dream" | ||||
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Single by MKTO | ||||
from the album MKTO | ||||
Released | 17 April 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2013 | |||
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Length | 3:45 | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Malcolm David Kelley | |||
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"American Dream" is a song recorded by American musical duo MKTO. It was released in April 2014 as the fourth single from their debut album MKTO.[1] It was commercially less successful than the previous three singles, however it still reached the top 20 in New Zealand and top 40 in Australia.[2] American Dream refers to the national ethos of the United States.
Music video
The music video for this single was released on 28 April 2014.[3]
Reviews
David Whiteway from Renowned For Sound gave the song 4 out 5, saying; "American Dream is a belter. [It] opens with the words "'do something with your life'" and [it has] a captivating hook and choral melody driven by massive pop sensibilities and their own excellent song writing skills. " [4]
Jolt Magazine said: "This song is an uplifting song that begs you to listen to the lyrics about how the 'underdogs rise and the mighty fall'." [5]
The song was also featured on an episode the Nickelodeon TV show The Thundermans, sung by MKTO themselves as guest stars.
Charts
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[6] | 40 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] | 12 |
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[8] | 33 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[9] | Gold | 35,000^ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[10] | Gold | 7,500* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "American Dream - Single". iTunes New Zealand. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "American Dream (Australian Charts)". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "MKTO - American Dream". YouTube. 28 April 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "Single Review: MKTO – 'American Dream'". www.renownedforsound.com. 20 March 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "MKTO- MKTO Album Review". joltmagazine.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2014-12-31. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "MKTO – American Dream". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
- ^ "MKTO – American Dream". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
- ^ "MKTO Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – MKTO – American Dream". Recorded Music NZ.