American Child (song)
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"American Child" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Phil Vassar. It was released in April 2002 as the lead-off single to the album of the same name. It peaked at #5 on the Hot Country Songs chart, and #48 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Content
The song is a personal saga of one man's rise from nowhere Virginia to a life in the spotlight and satisfaction as a father.
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that the track kicks off with a "beautiful trill of mandolin, then continues to build and swell." She goes on to say that by the time the song hits the chorus, the production has "escalated into a grand, sweeping backdrop that nicely complements the upbeat lyric." She concludes her review by saying that the song will "kindle pride in the hearts of all who are appreciative of the freedom Americans have to pursue our dreams."[1]
Music video
The music video was directed by Shaun Silva. It features Phil Vassar playing a piano and singing the song in the middle of a field. The video reached #1 on CMT's Top 20 Countdown.
Chart positions
"American Child" debuted at number 55 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of May 4, 2002. It peaked at number 5 on the Hot Country Songs chart on October 26, 2002 and number 48 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on October 19, 2002.
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 5 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 48 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 32 |
References
- ^ Billboard, May 11, 2001
- ^ "Phil Vassar Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Phil Vassar Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2002: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2002. Retrieved August 13, 2012.