Name: American Dream
Duration: P00H03M18S
Description: As a singer songwriter... the American Dream is getting to play that big gig in front of a great crowd.... That is where this song LIVES..

American Dream

from The Americana Diaries by Joe Shelton

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$1 USD or more
Buy the Full Digital Album

about

As a singer songwriter... the American Dream is getting to play that big gig in front of a great crowd.... That is where this song LIVES..

lyrics

Its a beautiful Friday night
And I'm all alone
And it don't feel right
I wish I had myself a gig tonight
Playin music to a crowded room this time

Doesn't seem to be a chance of that
drinkin beer on the couch and feelin sad

So I, called a friend up on the telephone
He said, come on man get your blue jeans on
Get your ass down to the south side
We're gonna have some fun tonight

So I, threw the guitar in my GMC
Put on my favorite hat
And my boots and jeans

I drove as fast as my car would go
Took me fifteen minutes to get to the show

Some dude from Nashville had run out them
And I had the chance to come and fill in

The American Dream is comin true tonight
We got some fried chicken and some apple pie
We're playin mellencamp and tequila sunrise
We're gonna raise some hell tonight.

I had the greatest show of my life
And we sang and danced
At the club that night.

And when I saw my friends in the back row
That's when I knew that it wasn't time to go

Cause..
The American Dream is comin true tonight
We got some fried chicken and some apple pie
We're playin mellencamp and tequila sunrise
We're gonna raise some hell tonight.

credits

from The Americana Diaries, released November 20, 2017
Written by Joe Shelton
Produced by Joe Shelton

Vocals: Joe Shelton
Guitars: Todd Blower
Bass: Toddrick Arthur
Drums and Percussion: Sticks Malone

Recorded at Bob's Country Bunker Greenfield, IN
Mixed and Mastered by Colt Capperune at Dark River Studios Nashville, TN
copyright 2017 Notlehs Entertainment

license

about

Joe Shelton Indianapolis, Indiana

mrjoeshelton.com

contact / help

Contact Joe Shelton

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

If you like Joe Shelton, you may also like:

Strays
by Margo Price

Margo Price's latest album tackles loss, failure, and freedom over lush pop, psychedelic country, and rock arrangements. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 13, 2023
go to album
Nobody's Peach
by Nobody's Peach

Nobody’s Peach, from Seattle, serve up nine gorgeous songs informed by bluegrass and Americana, gentle as a fall breeze. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 24, 2020
go to album
Listening To The Music
by Zephaniah OHora

Irresistible classic country music abounds on “Listening To The Music,” full of lap steel, walking bass, and heartwarming melodies. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 5, 2020
go to album
Georgia Blue
by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

A charity album that celebrates the music of Georgia sees Jason Isbell collaborate with Julien Baker, Brandi Carlile, and more. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 28, 2021
go to album
Lone Rider
by D.C. Maxwell

Former frontman of punk band Roidz has crafted a richly layered contemporary pop record exploring the world of lives lived on the fringe. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 7, 2023
go to album
Dreamin' All The Time
by Trevor Beld Jimenez

A collection of singles from Trevor Beld Jimenez recalls the best of the classic 70s singer-songwriter sound. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 2, 2023
go to album
Fairytales of the Heartland
by The High Heaven

Melbourne duo The High Heaven offer an off-kilter take on country music, crafting songs that match the mood of a Sergio Leone film. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 29, 2020
go to album