American Child (song)
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| "American Child" | ||||
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| Single by Phil Vassar | ||||
| from the album American Child | ||||
| Released | April 29, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2002 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:14 | |||
| Label | Arista Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Phil Vassar Craig Wiseman | |||
| Producer(s) | Byron Gallimore Phil Vassar | |||
| Phil Vassar singles chronology | ||||
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"American Child" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Phil Vassar. It was released in April 2002 as the lead-off single and title track from the album of the same name. It peaked at number 5 on the Hot Country Songs chart, and number 48 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by Vassar and Craig Wiseman.
The song is a personal saga of one American man's rise from "Nowhere, Virginia" to a life in the spotlight and satisfaction as a father. "Nowhere, Virginia" is a reference to his hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia.
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]