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American Boy (Eddie Rabbitt song)
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Wikipedia article
"'American Boy'" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in August 1990 as the fourth single from his album 'Jersey Boy'. The song reached number 11 on country charts and was his final song to reach the top 40 on the chart.
The song was popular among United States servicemen and their families during the 1991 Gulf WarDillon, Charlotte. [ Jersey Boy], Allmusic. and was used by Senator Bob Dole during his 1996 campaign for President of the United States. A re-recorded version of the song was later released on Rabbitt's 1997 album 'Beatin' the Odds' Dillon, Charlotte. [ Beatin' the Odds], Allmusic.
Campaign song
In October 1996, Bob Dole asked Rabbitt to use the song at political rallies for his campaign for presidency, according to Rabbitt he stated "I'm really a big fan and I really enjoy your music and I really like your song." Rabbitt answered Dole's request by stating "With my pleasure, you can use my song.""Dole finds a friend", 'St. Petersburg Times', 1996-10-13. "American Boy" replaced "Dole Man" (a rework of the 1967 song "Soul Man") and "Born in the U.S.A." as the campaign song of Bob Dole's run against incumbent president Bill Clinton.Corbett, Bryce and Symons, Emma-Kate. "FEATURES" 'The Daily Telegraph' (Sydney, Australia), 1996-10-15.
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Category:1990 singles
Category:Eddie Rabbitt songs
Category:Songs written by Eddie Rabbitt
Category:Song recordings produced by Richard Landis
Category:American patriotic songs
Category:Capitol Records Nashville singles
Category:1990 songs
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