American Dream
Jakatta
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Written by: DAVID NEUHAUSER, GLEN LETSCH, MONTY C BYROM, STAN BYROM
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Song Creators"American Dream" is a song produced by British musician and record producer, Dave Lee, under the alias, Jakatta.
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Released YearThe single was released in the year 2000.
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Chart Performance"American Dream" achieved a commendable chart position. It reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and maintained a presence on the chart for a total of 11 weeks.
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Album AppearanceThe song is a part of Jakatta's debut record, 'Visions,' which was released in June 2002.
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Movie Connection"American Dream" samples a score by Thomas Newman from the movie "American Beauty". The sampled piece is the track titled "Any Other Name". The single also utilizes a quote from the film.
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GenreThe song falls under the electronic genre, specifically synth-pop and ambient house.
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CollaborationThe song was remixed by different artists, including Lucid, who took the song to number 13 in the UK Singles Chart in March 2002.
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Music VideoThe music video of "American Dream" is set in a seemingly post-apocalyptic world. It features a young boy and a robot companion exploring the ruins of a city.
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Noteworthy SuccessDespite not being a mainstream genre, the song achieved a remarkable success, gaining popularity in nightclubs across the UK and Europe.
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Other SamplesThe track also includes vocal samples from 'Two of Hearts' by Stacey Q.
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Global AppealBesides its success in the UK, the song also reached the top 10 in several other countries including Netherlands, Denmark and Ireland.
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AwardsWhile specific awards for "American Dream" were not noted, Jakatta, the artist behind the song, has gained recognition in the music industry as a successful record producer and remixer.
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LegacyThe song left a lasting impression in the dance music world, and its sampling of cinematic elements set a precedent for many producers.
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Popularity Over TimeNearly two decades after its release, "American Dream" still manages to captures attention and has continued to be played in clubs and at music festivals.
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