José Feliciano – I’m America feat. Virginia Union University Choir (Official Music Video)

José Feliciano’s song “I’m America” featuring the Virginia Union University Choir – available now on Anthem Records at http://josefeliciano.com/imamerica

The original version of “I’m America” appears on the album, Behind This Guitar – available now on Anthem Records at http://josefeliciano.com/behindthisguitar

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Directed by Frank Licari, Helen Murphy
Produced by Frank Licari, Helen Murphy, Marc Alan, Khoa Le
Edited by Frank Licari, Chris Price, Frank Bull
Drone Footage of America: Dave Tebbutt
Studio Footage Filmed at Factory Underground in Norwalk, CT
Sound Mix by Rick Jarrard

Written by Phil Eugene O’Donnell, Wade Allen Kirby
Additional vocals by Virginia Union University Choir
Choir Director: J David Bratton
Producer: Rick Jarrard
Recording Engineers: Nick Autry & Kam Luchterhand (Sound Stage Studios Nashville), Tom Stewart (Factory Underground) / Chris Neufeld (Chris Neufeld Recording Studio)
Mixing Engineer: Steve Genewick (Capitol Studios Hollywood)
Mastered by Chris Crerar at Metalworks Studios in Mississauga, CA

LYRICS
I’m the river, I’m the rain
The lonesome whistle of a train I’m the amber waves of grain
I’m the highway, I’m the farm
The fertile fields and boulevards
The hand that rests over your heart

Oh, Oh, Oh
I’m the echo of the bell that’s ringing
Oh, Oh, Oh
I’m the freedom in the song we’re singing
I’m the seed that’s in the dust
I’m the prayer “in God we trust”
A place to dream for all of us
I’m America

I’m the music to the dance
The open window to a chance
The place where courage takes a stance
All the colors that you see
The lights from thirty thousand feet
Yeah…I’m the roar of victory!

Oh, Oh, Oh
I’m the echo of the bell that’s ringing
Oh, Oh, Oh
I’m the freedom in the song we’re singing
I’m the seed that’s in the dust
I’m the prayer “in God we trust”
A place to dream for all of us
I’m America, oh yes I am

I’m the fathers, I’m the sons
I’m the footprints in the mud
I’m a shelter washed in blood

Don’t you know I’m America?
I came here with nothing that’s all I know

I’m the seed that’s in the dust
I’m the prayer “in God we trust”
A place to dream for all of us
I’m America, oh yes I am

I’m America
I’m proud to be a Puerto Rican American
I’m an American
I love this country, oh yes I do

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José Feliciano is a nine-time Grammy and Lifetime Achievement Award winning Puerto Rican-born musician, singer and composer. He is known for many international hits, including his rendition of “California Dreamin’” featured in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 hit movie “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”, The Doors’ “Light My Fire”, “Che Sarà”, “La Copa Rota”, “Por Qué Te Tengo Que Olvidar?”, and one of the best-selling Christmas songs of all time “Feliz Navidad”. In 1968, Feliciano stirred national controversy and made history as the first artist ever to stylize the national anthem. His soulful recording of “The Star-Spangled Banner” became the first version of the anthem to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. José Feliciano’s new album “Behind This Guitar” was produced by long-time collaborator and Grammy-nominated producer Rick Jarrard. It features the single “Behind This Guitar” and a cover of “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac.

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