Vinyl Relics / Philly Rock Origins: The American Dream’s 1970 Self-Titled Gem

EPYSODE 48: "The American Dream" by The American Dream.

Guest: American Dream guitarist Nick Jameson.

Step back to 1970 and discover "The American Dream", the spirited debut from a Philadelphia band that blended rock, folk, and a dash of psychedelia into something wholly their own. In this epysode we revisit this overlooked gem with exclusive commentary from guitarist Nick Jameson, who shares behind-the-scenes stories about the band’s formation, the recording sessions, and their brush with producer Todd Rundgren. From its infectious energy to its place in Philly rock history, this is an album worth rediscovering.

I hope you dig "The American Dream" as much as I do.

- Farmer John

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===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Tq0SGr5aOr23ViJAanSZX?si=534316bcdb07467f

COMUS "Song To Comus"

JAMES BROWN "Night Train"

*ZOO "Go"

THOMAS A. EDISON ELECTRIC BAND "The Name Of The Game"

ELIZABETH "Not That Kind Of Guy"

THE MANDRAKE MEMORIAL "Witness The End"

*THE FINESTUFF "Big Brother"

*THE CHANGING TYMES "You Make It Hard"

NAZZ "Open My Eyes"

NAZZ "Hello, It's Me"

THE AMERICAN DREAM "Good News"

THE AMERICAN DREAM "Big Brother"

THE AMERICAN DREAM "The Other Side"

THE AMERICAN DREAM "Credemphels"

THE AMERICAN DREAM "Storm"

THE AMERICAN DREAM "Cadillac"

THE SPENCER DAVIS GROUP "My Babe"

THE AMERICAN DREAM "My Babe"

THE AMERICAN DREAM "I Ain't Searchin'"

THE AMERICAN DREAM "Future's Folly"

THE AMERICAN DREAM "I Am You"

THE AMERICAN DREAM "Frankford El"

THE AMERICAN DREAM "Raspberries"

THE AMERICAN DREAM "Egg Carton Wall"

THE AMERICAN DREAM "Love A Little"

*DON LEE VAN WINKLE "The Other Side" (live)

DON LEE VAN WINKLE "Dancin' At Delilah's"

FOGHAT "Sarah Lee"

FOGHAT "Slow Ride"

NICK JAMESON "In The Blue"

*NICK JAMESON "Weatherman"

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NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses"

^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!

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