James Brown - Living In America (R&B Dance Version) (US 12'') (1985)

James Brown - Living In America (R&B Dance Version) (US 12'') (1985)

Welcome Back America! "Living in America" is a 1985 song composed by Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight and performed by James Brown. It was released as a single in 1985 and reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song entered the Billboard Top 40 on January 11, 1986, and remained on the chart for 11 weeks. It also became a top five hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart; it was his only top 10 single in the UK. It was his first Top 40 hit in ten years on the US pop charts, and it would also be his last. In 1987, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song and won Brown a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. The song was prominently featured in the film Rocky IV. In the film, Brown sings the song during Apollo Creed’s ring entrance, in reference to the character's patriotic image. It appeared on the Rocky IV soundtrack album. The song's co-writer Dan Hartman later included his recording of the song on his 1994 album Keep the Fire Burnin'. SIDE A: Living In America (R&B Dance Version) 6:29 SIDE B: Living In America (Instrumental) 4:33 Living In America (LP Version) 4:42 VINYL GRADE: Vinyl: Near Mint Sleeve: Near Mint RELEASE INFORMATION: Label: Scotti Bros. Records - 4Z9 05310 Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Country: US Released: 1985 Genre: Funk / Soul Style: Funk, Rhythm & Blues CREDITS: Producer – Dan Hartman Written-By – C. Midnight*, D. Hartman* NOTES: A & B1: Special version from the Scotti Brothers Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Lp: "Rocky IV" Tracklisting on back cover: A: Living In America (Extended Dance Version) B1: Living In America (Instrumental Version) B2: Living In America Track A also listed as "12 Extended Dance Version" on the front cover.