"American Dream" is a song recorded by American musical duo MKTO. It was released in April 2014 as the fourth single from their debut album MKTO.[1] It was commercially less successful than the previous three singles, however it still reached the top 20 in New Zealand and top 40 in Australia.[2] American Dream refers to the national ethos of the United States.
| "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 | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Malcolm David Kelley | |||
| MKTO singles chronology | ||||
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Music video edit
The music video for this single was released on 28 April 2014.[3]
Reviews edit
David Whiteway from Renowned For Sound gave the song 4 out 5, saying; "American Dream is a belter. [It] opens with the words "'do something 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 the Nickelodeon TV show The Thundermans, sung by MKTO themselves as guest stars.[6] They also performed the song on the ABC American television show Good Morning America.[7]
Charts edit
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[8] | 40 |
| Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[9] | 34 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] | 12 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[11] | 33 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[12] | Gold | 35,000^ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[13] | Gold | 7,500* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ "American Dream - Single". iTunes New Zealand. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "American Dream (Australian Charts)". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "MKTO - American Dream". YouTube. 28 April 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "Single Review: MKTO – 'American Dream'". www.renownedforsound.com. 20 March 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "MKTO- MKTO Album Review". joltmagazine.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2014-12-31. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ Garibaldi, Christina (5 June 2014). "Exclusive Pics: Get The First Look At MKTO On Nickelodeon's 'The Thundermans'". MTV. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "MKTO Performs 'American Dream' Live on 'GMA'". American Broadcasting Company. Archived from the original on 2014-07-03. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "MKTO – American Dream". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201448 into search. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ "MKTO – American Dream". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
- ^ "MKTO Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – MKTO – American Dream". Recorded Music NZ.