Gene Marshall

I Am Proud to Be an American

1971 · Preview 1851 · Hollywood, California

I Am Proud to Be an American – Gene Marshall (A-side label)

Artist
Gene Marshall
Title
I Am Proud to Be an American
Release
I Am Proud to Be an American / Statue of Liberty
Year
1971
Label
Preview # 1851
Format
7" · Single
Language
English
Country
Hollywood, California, USA
Songwriter
Clifford E. Hatt
Genre
Traditional Pop · Traditional Pop
Primary theme
US 'Patriotic' / Pro-Government / Anti-Protest Songs

Annotation — Song Poems

- Both sides, patriotic, traditional pop - Label: Preview Records # 1851 - Songwriter: Clifford E. Hatt (both songs) - "I Am Proud to Be an American" - Red, white, and blue (flag), ready to defend country - Loyal to its banner

Annotation by Justin A. Brummer

Annotation — US 'Patriotic' / Pro-Government / Anti-Protest Songs

Song poem, traditional pop. Vietnam-era patriotic Respect the flag Both side

Annotation by Justin A. Brummer

Notes

Preview Records 1851-1/1851-2, 6311 Yucca, Hollywood, blue label, Arthur Music, A.S.C.A.P.; "I Am Proud to Be an American" (Clifford E. Hatt), 1:55, and "Statue of Liberty" (Clifford E. Hatt), 2:47. The "Statue of Liberty" label is inscribed by hand "To: Julie, Kindest Regards + Best Wishes, -Cliff. 5-17-'71". [From the record sleeve and labels]

About the artist

Born San Francisco, California, USA

Themes

Patriotic · Flag · Song Poem

In collections

Song Poems · US 'Patriotic' / Pro-Government / Anti-Protest Songs [War Years]