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About Song for America (song) : Song for America was written by guitarist/keyboardist Kerry Livgren . It is known for its symphonic structure, and its lyrics showing America's state before and after colonization . The song begins with a 3-minute instrumental overture . It is dominated by keyboards, violin, and bass . About halfway through the song, there is an extended instrumental section in 9/8 time . Single version of the song had most of the instrumental parts edited out . Several live versions of the song have been recorded . Kansas also plays it on their new live CD/DVD There's Know Place Like Home with the Washburn symphony orchestra . It was released in 1975. It was released as part of album Song for America. The genre is progressive rock. The track was release in 1975. Song for America (song) has a significant contribution from artist(s) Kerry Livgren. It is related to the album(s) - Song for America. The track has an affiliation to the band(s) - Kansas.
About Kansas (band) : Kansas has produced nine gold albums, three multi-platinum albums . The band has produced one platinum studio album (Monolith) and one platinum live double album (Two for the Show) Don Montre and Kerry Livgren (guitars, keyboards, synthesizers) were performing in their hometown of Wichita, Kansas . After leaving to form the band Saratoga with Lynn Meredith and Dan Wright, they started playing Livgren's original material . Kansas merged with members of rival Topeka progressive rock group White Clover . In 1970 they changed the band's name to Kansas and merged with other members of the group . Kansas (band)'s most popular songs include Dust in the Wind,Dust in the Wind. Their most notable albums include Two for the Show. Their music is influenced by genres - progressive rock art rock hard rock arena rock.
About Song for America : Song for America is the second studio album by American progressive rock band Kansas . The 10-minute title track was edited down to three minutes for release as a single . The 45 R.P.M. edit resurfaced 29 years later as a bonus track . AllMusic, in a retrospective review, praised the "intense energy" of the shorter songs . They concluded that the album is "a good (if not adolescent) recording for a group of this genre" Kansas' second album very admirably showcases the band's trademark duality as proggers and rockers . Steve Pettengill, writing for Sea of Tranquility webzine, describes the album as "full tilt symphonic rock with Song for America's most popular songs include Down the Road. It had an affiliation to bands - Song for America,Kansas. Its music is influenced by genres - progressive rock hard rock.