The American Dream (Emitt Rhodes album)
Emitt Rhodes' first album, released as a contractual obligation.
Emitt Rhodes’ debut album, The American Dream, was cut between 1967 and 1969 but didn’t come out until 1970, fulfilling a contract with A&M Records. After his self-titled Dunhill debut took off, the record got a second release in 1971.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Emitt Rhodes
- Recorded
- 1967–1969
- Genre
- Baroque pop
- Label
- A&M
- Producer
- Larry Marks, Peter Pilafian
Facts from the source article.
Track listing
All songs on the album were written by Emitt Rhodes. The original issue, pressed in late November 1970, featured a picture-frame cover and included the track "Saturday Night" (1:59). The album was reissued in March 1971 with a paint-splatter cover and the replacement track, which appears on all subsequent releases. Music historian Martin Popoff has stated that the paint-splatter version was actually released first (in 1970), and the frame cover with "Saturday Night" came later (in 1971). "Saturday Night" can be found on the compilation Listen, Listen — the Definitive Collection of The Merry-Go-Round and The Emitt Rhodes Recordings (1969–1973).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who produced The American Dream (Emitt Rhodes album)?
The American Dream was produced by Larry Marks and Peter Pilafian.
What genre is The American Dream (Emitt Rhodes album)?
The American Dream is classified as Baroque pop.
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