Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - American Dream

Country Gold Japan 1990; Voila, an American Dream

[@mikesas3865]

I am 84 year's old and I listen to this almost every day, you just do not get type of harmony anymore I think they were one of the greatest groups off all time

[@brianfeuhtinger3267]

The Perfect Tropical-Country Song Experience., i love it too., It's on My MP3 player.

[@robertlarue9194]

I am 82 year's young and I agree with you 100%. They are the best.

[@dionisiopadua373]

@@robertlarue9194 i am in the philippines but this my favorite song at all time ❤️❤️❤️. .

[@dashjeffreys6998]

I picked up the album just the other day for $3.....I loved the record back in '79. It's still great. I'm a young guy at 62 but I couldn't agree with you more!

[@SeverSTL]

Best concert I've been to. They are lots of fun. Also POCO was a blast.

[@leogamit3075]

I was 12 years old when this song hit the airwaves in the Philippines, me and my late brother, Joel, were so fond of this song and I always remember my teen years w/my brother, priceless...

[@paididoy]

This song and Mr. Bojangles were our favorite songs to jam with our friends in the 80's in southern Philippines.

[@bananasticks1071]

Just got back from myrtle beach… me laying on a hammock while the ocean breeze flows through my hair. Half open book on my chest, beer bottle by my side and a half lit cigarette between my fingers…this song hits different when you’re on a vacation.

[@velvetplatz1024]

I had the absolute pleasure to see these guys in Vancouver, BC in 2000 they opened for Alabama, but they were not treated like an opening act as both acts did their full show. The funniest thing from that concert that I will never forget is after Nitty Gritty did their opening number Jeff Hannah introduced the rest of the band and he told the audience "Between the 5 of us you see up here on stage, we've been married a total of 17 times." I thought after he said that, my God no wonder they're still on tour, they must have a hell of a lot of alimony payments....Just thought I'd share that memory.

[@daddybeagleaz907]

Where did they play?

[@theredbarroness]

Just saw them on 3-21-24 opening night of their farewell tour and he stated now 35 marriages!!!

[@claudiastarr776]

I can’t wait to see NGDB in Prescott in August .

[@leogamit9957]

brings me back to the time that people were more happy, respectful, considerate and simple .

[@logowatchman]

Yes. You are absolutely right my friend.

[@susiecunningham4998]

❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍for real 100❤️👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@wanderingmum56]

Amen to that - ditto respectful and considerate and simple

[@melissaculbertson9820]

Yes, I agree.... loved those years....

[@michellemysliwiec2975]

Couldn't have said it better😊

[@moomoopuppy5810]

I am impressed for the simple fact that the drummer is doing a harmonica solo at the same time

[@robyngibson1710]

That's Jimmie Fadden.

[@MerganzerBoone]

I agree. Playing the harp is hard without having to focus on another instrument.

[@paulzimmerman6182]

you think?

[@rebelradio71]

These are some hardcore musicians for sure. Love their versatility!

[@richjaneRN]

Mom was born in 60s and I was born in the 80s. She introduced me this song in the 90s and became one of our favorites. Mom is a good singer and guitarist as well and she can play any song with her guitar.

[@theodoreritola7641]

From 1979 The 70s Baby

[@theodoreritola7641]

Enjoy every second with your mom . I lost mine last week , It hurts sooo bad She died of Parkinson disease at 79 , She was wonderful

[@richjaneRN]

Good song yeah?! 😊

[@daddybeagleaz907]

I can tell you had a good mom who taught you music and did it well, mine did the same for reading in my case.

[@djmaileyaluira7680]

2021 !! Anyone still listening this masterpiece 😊✌️

[@kylechris2221]

2024

[@amonglaimchen290]

Nice song... I love American Dream... Love from Nagaland North East India..,

[@merenanichar3329]

Me too

[@amonglaimchen290]

@@merenanichar3329 .. Yeah.. 👍👍

[@s.nungsangjamir7213]

Me tooo I'm also from nagaland mokokchung 😁😁😁😁

[@ABCDEF-bk3bq]

Moi b🤣

[@amonglaimchen290]

@@ABCDEF-bk3bq Bal ase 🤣

[@victorianocandare9848]

Hello!lm 68 Yrs. Old! I always Sing this My Fave American Dream with My Mom which 91 yrs old!We enjoy playing The Music!

[@janicerigsbee4129]

Harmonic and drums at the same time that's talent

[@steveparker7671]

Hello Janice

[@johnosman9739]

Hello Janice it's seem like you love the song so much ., What's your favourite song ?

[@peterkintembo4820]

I still love an American Dream as a 60 yo senior citizen.

[@user-ub6oh4nw4r]

I was 9 yrs old when this song hit the airwaves in the Philippines, am now 61 yrs old but never enough of this song. It brings a lot of childhood memories.😊😊😊

[@maricelstrauss1971]

I love this beautiful song, the melody is very pleasant, it lifts up my mood

[@kevinandrews5547]

Love the nitty gritty dirt band..... keep it up guys

[@nieverasalbert9542]

Im 40 yrs old but it seems this song enlighten me on how is life worthy..enjoying en praising...live life to the fullest..great song!

[@marcocetraro9675]

January - March Summer 1981 in Lima Peru (I am Peruvian) when I met a guy from USA who was/is the brother of the actor Ryan O'Neil. Great time on the beach with girls, beers, and fun. One day on the beach, listening American Dream I told him that I loved this song but I couldn't understand the lyrics. He wrote the lyrics for me which I memorized them. Great times.

[@jessythiyam]

My dad just shared me this and told me to listen ...I've heard this song frequently sung by him ..its just that I've never listened to this original piece before ..but now I'm loving it 💕..

[@johnroy858]

Yeah, I grew up in Augusta, Georgia, when this song was a big hit. I still live here...lol

[@evanbamford8782]

me too, i got on to ask why they mention Augusta, WFT

[@nbreese73]

They were spot on about Disgusta. It's definitely no place to be

[@Ralphinsc]

Got the opportunity to see them in Augusta, Georgia next month. I should definitely jump on on that....... 😂😁

[@sonnytumuaterongomau5762]

I remembered this song from the good old days I heard one of my country and western friends sing it in the weekend yeah takes me back

[@ednaq4146]

I just saw these guys sing this tonight, in Lancaster, Pa.....so cool😊

[@gabekerr9641]

Seeing NGDB in concert is awesome!! They are a VERY tight playing band...a GREAT show!!

[@talirenlatalirenla5200]

It's really a nice song.....bring back da memories of high school life...love it

[@jkk5458]

I beg your pardon, mama, what did you say? My mind was drifting off on Martinique Bay It's not that I'm not interested, you see Augusta, Georgia is just no place to be I think Jamaican in the moonlight Sandy beaches, drinking rum every night We got no money, mama, but we can go We'll split the difference, go to Coconut Grove Keep on talking, mama, I can hear Your voice, it tickles down inside of my ear I feel a tropical vacation this year Might be the answer to this hillbilly fear I think Jamaican in the moonlight Sandy beaches, drinking rum every night We got no money, mama, but we can go We'll split the difference, go to Coconut Grove Voila! An American Dream Well, we can travel girl, without any means When it's as easy as closing your eyes And dream Jamaica is a big neon sign Just keep talking, mama, I like that sound It goes so easy with that rain falling down I think a tropical vacation this year Might be the answer to this hillbilly fear Voila! An American Dream Yeah, we can travel, girl, without any means When it's as easy as closing your eyes And dream Jamaica is a big neon sign Just think Jamaican in the moonlight Sandy beaches, drinking rum every night We got no money, mama, but we can go

[@robyngibson1710]

It's hillbilly beer.

[@rohitbrandon]

Recall those young college days. We used to wear jeans, drink beer and sing the American Dream song.

[@smconnors531]

I've known them since college. Two brothers I went to school with were their stage and lighting managers. LOVE LOVE LOVE these guys to death.

[@DantesDarkside]

It makes me sad to think about teens of today and what they will remember when they are our age... wearing masks all day and are not allowed to have fun and feel free anymore

[@sharonsheehy3128]

Amazing,,,,,,,,how life is blessed with this sweet guy,,, 💚✨✨✨✨✨

[@steveclinton4084]

Hello Sharon how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@CR06_73]

Reminds me of my younger years 🥰🥰🥰, love from Manipur

[@jameswinburn6843]

I've seen the band in each of the last four decades. The last time was just a month ago in Marion, Il. You forget just how many greaat songs they've had until you see them in concert. One of the truely original bands .

[@georgewilson8062]

Yall have so many great songs people don't know about I grew up listening to yall and I love yall yall are really the best

[@rexuniversal5254]

One of my all time favourite. Evergreen, Everlasting.👍.

[@junc3354]

lived the dream ; heared it first along Magsaysay, Olongapo, Philippines. loved it then and still love listening to the song. thanks for posting.

[@lorad.stoner8406]

Makes me swing and dance. If only I could.

[@sumayaali1756]

I'm blessed to have lived the Jamaican, American, and Indian dreams. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is the best. 👋

[@evabesterwitch5779]

Lovvve this number as well as Fishin in the Dark.😛😛❤❤

[@kristinerivera6637]

Lucky people who witness this gold! I was 3 years old when this concert happened and I live in Asia :(

[@user-ub6oh4nw4r]

great band with an undying song, I was 12 years old then when this song hit the Philippine airwaves. brings back good memories...

[@williamslaughter6720]

I think of uncle Joey on full house, when I see the drummer. They're all talented that's for sure. Great music by far.

[@edbeaudin1641]

Awesome, these guys kept me going in the 80s working on the drillig rigs

[@debrasuej]

This song always instantly transports me to where I always want to be. The beach!

[@kathleenhall9705]

I was traveling in Ireland in 1990 and was desperate to listening to NGDB, it took me a month but found the "cassette " tape!! Lmao. Finally i was at peace ✌️

[@barrygioportmorien1]

One of my favourites by this band.

[@jackyss1608]

my favorite one.. with love from an Indian state of Assam 😍😎

[@daydreamsparkle1262]

I'm from Assam too!

[@suluimli7837]

Same here🤗 jacky lots of love from Nagaland

[@ronggrikmarak4357]

A guy from Meghalaya likes it too, here.

[@teihwangkonyak987]

From Nagaland

[@shrijansharma9495]

From sikkim

[@evabesterwitch5779]

Pure Country Gold this My all time fave song. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👌👌

[@reynaldacierto5917]

I love this song

[@susannchophysusannchophy986]

Soo much Luv from Nagaland india ...I luv it American dream...

[@longshimozart7050]

I really love this song.... Wooooooh

[@bonnierombough8206]

Saw them 2-3 times in 80-90's THE BEST BAND EVER

[@garryabastillas7399]

1st time i heard this song... And i like it..😍😍😍😍

[@sonhatlei]

Old is gold... Never fading this song even in the next generation

[@khristoffersonalcachupas7536]

song never gets old

[@atoterrio]

Love these guys , they will always be at the top of the charts in my opinions!!! Theresa Luker

[@steveparker7671]

Hello Theresa

[@cathybrashier-moody6028]

Very Beautiful Song***** Glad It Can Be Heard After All These Years..** Love It & Thanks For Sharing This..**

[@DJ-tu3lj]

ฉันอายุมากแล้ว เคยมีเพื่อนเป็น dj เปิดเล่นเพลงนี้เป็นประจำ ชอบมาก เป็นนักเรียนเก่า สหรัฐ นานมากแล้ว⚘

[@Eternal_Grey]

This is a beautiful song!

[@MerilynFenton]

This song is a classic..... I could always relate to this song cause I am from the Caribbean😍😍😍😍🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@isaacabrahams9090]

Timeless classic - was a youngster when it was released. Ringing golden memories...

[@OleTimag]

Am now 62 yrs old but for God's Mercy I was able to enjoy the REAL MUSIC of the GOLDEN ERA, which , unfortunately, had been deprived this carefree, careless, freewheeling youth of this less-concerned current era. Love you all out there!!!

[@raucielejuliemaemuntinig8975]

February 2020 anyone?? Love from the Philippines 😍😍

[@zigsrig]

WOW! This song has been stuck in my subconscious for years... Today I bought the Rodney Crowell album it originally came out on. Great stuff!

[@jhopuppy]

Just 💕 love this song

[@steveclinton4084]

Hello Johaida how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@poshladdie]

How good is this. Unreal. Heard this on fm 99.3 2nsb with Jenny Tucker in Sydney,Australia . Takes me away...

[@Dreetje67]

Great song! I remember the song so well ! greetz from The Netherlands !!!

[@davidval7188]

Man I forgot this great song. Man this was great thanks. The NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND SANG THIS.

[@orlandoamada1960]

2979!!!!

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Beautiful I love this song it puts me in a better state of mind. You Guys are still amazing it's so sweet. 🥀✌

[@bidhanpradhan1692]

Nostalgic,we watched this on Bangladesh Tv in the 80s.they showed it on a program called Solid Gold. Band members were younger.

[@gagreen1973]

Listening to this right now, as they will be here live next month, in...AUGUSTA, GA!!!!!

[@brendakrieger7000]

Was reminded of this wonderful gem

[@aibankynmaw.]

I love this song very much..

[@simplymarj9857]

I won't let the day without watching this beautiful video of this team, sooo cool and all the musicians, they made it perfectly great playing all their instruments from the heart Plus the wonderful duet of Ryan and Elizabeth😘😘😘🙌👏👏👏

[@user-ge9lh3oi4j]

Yo tengo 54 year's old .Me encanta me hace recordar mi papá nos solía poner músicas variadas latinas americanas etc Saludos desde Lima Perú

[@teresabergmeier9354]

They just seem to work together so well. Awesome song.

[@johnosman9739]

It's seem like you're so inlove with the song

[@RoseMary-qw4tx]

This song puts me in a happy dancing mood. NGDB is great band and the members are all awesome and talented. I love all their songs ❤❤❤

[@paulhmar2215]

Love this song... Still listening on 3rd August,2021❤️❤️❤️

[@marshalllancaster2314]

Was the second song I ever heard by these guys. Love the lyrics. Saw them play it live!

[@annaseewell8455]

Beautiful song takes me back to my childhood

[@johnosman9739]

Hello Anna, . How are you doing., It's a nice song

[@annaseewell8455]

@@johnosman9739 m good...it really is😊

[@johnosman9739]

@@annaseewell8455 yeah.,I love beautiful songs and I can tell this is one of it.,what's your favourite song ?

[@electricshoes]

"An American Dream" I beg your pardon, mama, what did you say? My mind was drifting off on Martinique Bay. It's not that I'm not interested, you see; Augusta, Georgia is just no place to be. I think Jamaican in the moonlight. Sandy beaches, drinking rum every night. We got no money, mama, but we can go; We'll split the difference, go to Coconut Grove. Keep on talking, mama, I can hear Your voice, it tickles down inside of my ear. I feel a tropical vacation this year, Might be the answer to this hillbilly fear. I think Jamaican in the moonlight. Sandy beaches, drinking rum every night. We got no money, mama, but we can go; We'll split the difference, go to Coconut Grove. Voila! An American Dream. Well, we can travel girl, without any means. When it's as easy as closing your eyes And dream Jamaica is a big neon sign. Just keep talking, mama, I like that sound. It goes so easy with that rain falling down. I think a tropical vacation this year, Might be the answer to this hillbilly fear. Voila! An American Dream. Yeah, we can travel, girl, without any means. When it's as easy as closing your eyes And dream Jamaica is a big neon sign. Just think Jamaican in the moonlight. Sandy beaches, drinking rum every night. We got no money, mama, but we can go; We'll split the difference, go to Coconut Grove.

[@shrikrishnakadle8209]

Lovely

[@chuckreaney675]

I'll ALWAYS love this song. A Timeless Classic for all time. I'm 66 years old now & it still takes me back to the same good feelings that I had the 1st time I heard it, All Those Years Ago. Thank you Nitty-gritty Dirt Band. You've smoothed out the bumps in the road & soothed my soul from the grief, hardships, losses & trials of Life & still make me smile. 😁👍💖

[@Trazor]

Lovely

[@makhamakhaba1745]

Wow what a song mine favourite

[@baxpiz1289]

Shon ElectricShoes think hillbilly "beer," not fear.

[@chayay830]

My father's favorite song❤ he likes to listen this song very much

[@aibankynmaw.]

My favourite it too

[@Ak-sl4kz]

Well now its your favorite too.

[@nikitoaye]

It’s one of my Dad’s favourite, and now it’s one of my all time favourite.❤️

[@geeman9999999]

Always loved this song - and this Band!

[@46cutestuff]

I'm in Australia & live at the Coconut Grove Caravan Park - ha ha - cool eh - love this song - a brother introduced me to this song a week ago.....

[@carolmorrow3024]

I live in the coconut grove too. Was living in mullumbimby when this song was on the top 40. Played on the then 2mw in murwillumbah.

[@46cutestuff]

@@carolmorrow3024 finally found you...hello neighbour :-)

[@joshtapaoan757]

I love this song... Its really nice

[@eclarvirmaejade6219]

I love the song

[@kay00765]

Love this band. I never got to see the original band perform live. 😢The new line up are great too. But I have so many memories of their early stuff. Wonderful band. ❤️ 🙌🏼 🌻

[@lalremruatikhawlhring7230]

Wow... 2020...still love this song...

[@robertl.fallin7062]

Great music and lyrics. I forgot how good this band was especially the guitar riffs

[@positivevideos9997]

I learned this song from my father I am a millenial and love this song so much

[@fourbyfourer]

You just can't beat The Dirt Band, seen these guys a few years back and out of all the concerts I've been too these guys put on the best show, besides awesome singing they sure know how to entertain.

[@theidiotwhowaitsforjesus889]

Livin' The Dream thats what happens when a band is real😃

[@daddybeagleaz907]

I used to listen to this all the time when I had my job at 16

[@kristinerivera6637]

I was 3 years old that year ! Wish I were here!

[@sovbo101]

You guys rock no matter how old you are. I saw you live in 1975.

[@k.cmungtunglut1648]

Nostalgic 😢

[@bribo7201]

Das ist ein Hammer Song. I love it....

[@johnosman9739]

Beautiful smile

[@cornbread71]

From a garage in Long Beach to Japan and everywhere else! Congrats Jeff

[@Heike0815]

wow I remember this nice song 😀

[@shannilkowlesar8755]

Still love this song

[@BUDMILLS1]

Love the Dirt band!!!!!!

[@luisfernandes9054]

Good lyrics, vocals n music..

[@mvig5160]

My Mom loved this song. I used to sing in the house many years ago. Still sounds great!

[@carolgroff591]

What a great song!! Always reminds me of summertime!!

[@lalpekhluachawngthu1215]

It has a sentimental attachment because of my elder son now rest in peace

[@dooleesingh8687]

I'm a child of the 70s I grew up listening to this song. Love it ❤