American Dream (MKTO song)
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| "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 | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Malcolm David Kelley | |||
| MKTO singles chronology | ||||
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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 djkjju1ºyebut album MKTO.[1] It was commercially less successful than the previous three singles, however it still reached the topsgqvsdcyhvedhgvc 20 in New Zealand and top 40 in Australia.[2] American Dream refers to the national ethos of the United States.
The music video for this single wcacaas 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 someuyvsdxujyheg4dvthing 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 of the Nickelodeon TV show The Thundermans, sung by MKTO themselves as guest stars.[6] They also performed the song on the ABC TV show Good Morning America.[7]
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[8] | 40 |
| Czech Republic Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[9] | 34 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] | 12 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 33 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[12] | Gold | 35,000^ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[13] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||