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
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!
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...
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.😊😊😊
I just turned 69, my husband are the same age age every summer. Husband’s favorite Singer songwriter is Rodney Crowell, who wrote this wonderful song ❤❤❤ and Linda Rondstadt sang with the Nitty Gritty in 1988-89, and she won a Grammy for her cameo. Linda is fab and so is Rodney and NGDB are so fantastic, our whole family love them.
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.
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.
Seen these guys twice!! Once up in Monroe Washington then again in Bossier City La. Both times it was awesome. They opened for some goober named Collin Raye up in WA😅
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.
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!!!
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.
In the spring of 68, I had just returned from my second trip to Vietnam. I was sent to finish my enlistment at Fort Ord, in Monterey, CA. I drove a 68-yellow Camaro SS396 to LA and saw them at the LA or Anaheim Coliseum. We crashed at a friend's house and returned to Fort Ord the next day. I always loved this band as they had a laid-back country style. I was from the Mid-West (Detroit).
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
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 💕..
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 ✌️
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 .
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😘😘😘🙌👏👏👏
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
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. ❤️ 🙌🏼 🌻
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.
Yeah man! I was a 19yr old soldier doing my 2 years national service in the South African Army in 1979 - we had a sergeant who did the "one man band" thing and he would play this song when we had parties on Saturday nights in camp! A long long time ago...
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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
The Perfect Tropical-Country Song Experience., i love it too., It's on My MP3 player.
I am 82 year's young and I agree with you
100%. They are the best.
@@robertlarue9194 i am in the philippines but this my favorite song at all time ❤️❤️❤️. .
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!
Best concert I've been to. They are lots of fun. Also POCO was a blast.
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...
This song and Mr. Bojangles were our favorite songs to jam with our friends in the 80's in southern Philippines.
The airmen's club on Clark AB was the Coconut Grove
Listening to it on the last evening of 2024, Tuesday the 31st December... Feeling Nostalgic of the 90s when we were in Graduation and 'Varsity years ❤
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.😊😊😊
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!
I just turned 69, my husband are the same age age every summer. Husband’s favorite Singer songwriter is Rodney Crowell, who wrote this wonderful song ❤❤❤ and Linda Rondstadt sang with the Nitty Gritty in 1988-89, and she won a Grammy for her cameo. Linda is fab and so is Rodney and NGDB are so fantastic, our whole family love them.
I still love an American Dream as a 60 yo senior citizen.
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.
From 1979 The 70s Baby
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
Good song yeah?! 😊
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.
Love the nitty gritty dirt band..... keep it up guys
Got the opportunity to see them in Augusta, Georgia next month. I should definitely jump on on that....... 😂😁
I am impressed for the simple fact that the drummer is doing a harmonica solo at the same time
That's Jimmie Fadden.
I agree. Playing the harp is hard without having to focus on another instrument.
you think?
These are some hardcore musicians for sure. Love their versatility!
This song always instantly transports me to where I always want to be. The beach!
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
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.
Where did they play?
Just saw them on 3-21-24 opening night of their farewell tour and he stated now 35 marriages!!!
I can’t wait to see NGDB in Prescott in August .
Timeless classic - was a youngster when it was released. Ringing golden memories...
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
Listening to this right now, as they will be here live next month, in...AUGUSTA, GA!!!!!
Seen these guys twice!! Once up in Monroe Washington then again in Bossier City La. Both times it was awesome. They opened for some goober named Collin Raye up in WA😅
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.
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!!!
ฉันอายุมากแล้ว เคยมีเพื่อนเป็น dj เปิดเล่นเพลงนี้เป็นประจำ ชอบมาก เป็นนักเรียนเก่า สหรัฐ นานมากแล้ว⚘
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.
Yeah, I grew up in Augusta, Georgia, when this song was a big hit.
I still live here...lol
me too, i got on to ask why they mention Augusta, WFT
They were spot on about Disgusta. It's definitely no place to be
Great song! I remember the song so well ! greetz from The Netherlands !!!
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!
Seeing NGDB in concert is awesome!! They are a VERY tight playing band...a GREAT show!!
I love this beautiful song, the melody is very pleasant, it lifts up my mood
brings me back to the time that people were more happy, respectful, considerate and simple .
Yes. You are absolutely right my friend.
❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍for real 100❤️👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Amen to that - ditto respectful and considerate and simple
Yes, I agree.... loved those years....
Couldn't have said it better😊
I never got a chance to see the dirt band! I wish I could have!
In the spring of 68, I had just returned from my second trip to Vietnam. I was sent to finish my enlistment at Fort Ord, in Monterey, CA. I drove a 68-yellow Camaro SS396 to LA and saw them at the LA or Anaheim Coliseum. We crashed at a friend's house and returned to Fort Ord the next day. I always loved this band as they had a laid-back country style. I was from the Mid-West (Detroit).
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
❤❤❤
Love these guys , they will always be at the top of the charts in my opinions!!! Theresa Luker
Hello Theresa
Recall those young college days. We used to wear jeans, drink beer and sing the American Dream song.
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.
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
Harmonic and drums at the same time that's talent
Hello Janice
Hello Janice it's seem like you love the song so much ., What's your favourite song ?
Was the second song I ever heard by these guys. Love the lyrics. Saw them play it live!
How good is this. Unreal. Heard this on fm 99.3 2nsb with Jenny Tucker in Sydney,Australia . Takes me away...
I just saw these guys sing this tonight, in Lancaster, Pa.....so cool😊
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 💕..
I'm blessed to have lived the Jamaican, American, and Indian dreams. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is the best.
👋
lived the dream ;
heared it first along Magsaysay,
Olongapo, Philippines.
loved it then and still love listening to the song.
thanks for posting.
great band with an undying song, I was 12 years old then when this song hit the Philippine airwaves. brings back good memories...
Very Beautiful Song***** Glad It Can Be Heard After All These Years..**
Love It & Thanks For Sharing This..**
It's really a nice song.....bring back da memories of high school life...love it
Amazing,,,,,,,,how life is blessed with this sweet guy,,, 💚✨✨✨✨✨
Hello Sharon how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
I'm a child of the 70s I grew up listening to this song. Love it ❤
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 ✌️
Saw them 2-3 times in 80-90's THE BEST BAND EVER
Was reminded of this wonderful gem
One of my favourites by this band.
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!
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
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 .
One of my all time favourite. Evergreen, Everlasting.👍.
This song is a classic..... I could always relate to this song cause I am from the Caribbean😍😍😍😍🇹🇹🇹🇹
my favorite one.. with love from an Indian state of Assam 😍😎
I'm from Assam too!
Same here🤗 jacky lots of love from Nagaland
A guy from Meghalaya likes it too, here.
From Nagaland
From sikkim
Lucky people who witness this gold! I was 3 years old when this concert happened and I live in Asia :(
I had this song pop in my head and I had to go and look for it. Haven’t heard this song in years.
Reminds me of my younger years 🥰🥰🥰, love from Manipur
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😘😘😘🙌👏👏👏
Man I forgot this great song. Man this was great thanks. The NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND SANG THIS.
2979!!!!
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.....
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.
@@carolmorrow3024 finally found you...hello neighbour :-)
This is a beautiful song!
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
It's hillbilly beer.
Nostalgic,we watched this on Bangladesh Tv in the 80s.they showed it on a program called Solid Gold.
Band members were younger.
Awesome, these guys kept me going in the 80s working on the drillig rigs
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. ❤️ 🙌🏼 🌻
They just seem to work together so well. Awesome song.
It's seem like you're so inlove with the song
You guys rock no matter how old you are. I saw you live in 1975.
🥀Beautiful I love this song it puts me in a better state of mind. You Guys are still amazing it's so sweet. 🥀✌
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.
Livin' The Dream thats what happens when a band is real😃
I used to listen to this all the time when I had my job at 16
Yeah man! I was a 19yr old soldier doing my 2 years national service in the South African Army in 1979 - we had a sergeant who did the "one man band" thing and he would play this song when we had parties on Saturday nights in camp! A long long time ago...
My father's favorite song❤ he likes to listen this song very much
My favourite it too
Well now its your favorite too.
It’s one of my Dad’s favourite, and now it’s one of my all time favourite.❤️
Great music and lyrics. I forgot how good this band was especially the guitar riffs
I love this
From a garage in Long Beach to Japan and everywhere else! Congrats Jeff
I love u Nitty Gritty Band..
Thanks for the share, Great song, good memories...
How are you doing Mary ?
cool, so sahen sie also aus, die den schönen Song aus meiner Jugendzeit sangen :-) Tolles Video, Danke fürs Einstellen!
I really love this song.... Wooooooh
Old is gold... Never fading this song even in the next generation
Always loved this song - and this Band!
Lovvve this number as well as Fishin in the Dark.😛😛❤❤
Pure Country Gold this My all time fave song. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👌👌
My Mom loved this song. I used to sing in the house many years ago. Still sounds great!
2 October 2024
damn… i used to listen to this as it a kid when my dad played it on the tv 😮💨
Beautiful song takes me back to my childhood
Hello Anna, . How are you doing., It's a nice song
@@johnosman9739 m good...it really is😊
@@annaseewell8455 yeah.,I love beautiful songs and I can tell this is one of it.,what's your favourite song ?
Great song!
Soo much Luv from Nagaland india ...I luv it American dream...
I got up this morning with this tune in my head, which I haven't heard in years. So what did I do? Went and found this gem of a video!
Good lyrics, vocals n music..
What a great song!! Always reminds me of summertime!!
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.
song never gets old
2021 !! Anyone still listening this masterpiece 😊✌️
2024
July 2024. Better times ahead
Me ..2024😊
This is forever.
2024 and I still listen :)
Nostalgic 😢
February 2020 anyone??
Love from the Philippines 😍😍
1st time i heard this song...
And i like it..😍😍😍😍
Love this song... Still listening on 3rd August,2021❤️❤️❤️
Das ist ein Hammer Song. I love it....
Beautiful smile
It has a sentimental attachment because of my elder son now rest in peace