"The Kid's American" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Matthew Wilder. It was released as the second single from his first studio album I Don't Speak the Language. "The Kid's American" peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is Wilder's second most-popular hit, behind "Break My Stride". It is also his second top-40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. It is about celebrating youthful ambition, individuality, and the dream of making it big in America.
Personnel
- Matthew Wilder â lead vocals, backing vocals, Prophet-10
- Bill Elliott â acoustic piano
- Dennis Herring â guitars
- Reggie McBride â bass guitar
- Peter Bunetta â drums
- John Gilston â Simmons drum programming and sequencing
- Jerry Peterson â baritone saxophone
- Lon Price â tenor saxophone
- Greg Prestopino â backing vocals
- Joe Turano â backing vocals
- Arno Lucas â backing vocals
- Leslie Smith â backing vocals
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