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Hey America
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Wikipedia article
"'Hey America'" is a Christmas song recorded by James Brown. It appeared on his 1970 Christmas album of the same name. It was released as a single that failed to chart in the United States,White, Cliff (1991). "Discography". In 'Star Time' (pp. 5459) [CD booklet]. New York: PolyGram Records. but reached #47 on the UK Singles Chart in 1971.
Spin magazine characterizes the song as "a churning, overwrought orchestral groove, over which JB apparently improvises a totally incoherent rant about Christmas, peace protesters, God, partying, and (tellingly) wine."
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Category:James Brown songs
Category:American Christmas songs
Category:1970 singles
Category:1970 songs
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