- My American Dream
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My American Dream 
Studio album by Neal E. Boyd Released June 23, 2009 Recorded 2008-2009 Genre Classical, pop Length 38:56 Label Decca Director Pat Barry Producer Simon Franglen Neal E. Boyd chronology n/a My American Dream
(2009)n/a Singles from Neal E. Boyd - ""God Bless the USA""
Released: June 2, 2009
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating allmusic 
[1]Billboard Positive[2] MSN Music [3]Entertainment Weekly Mixed[4] Artistdirect [5]My American Dream is the debut studio album released by Neal E. Boyd on June 23, 2009.
Contents
Background
After Neal won the third season of America's Got Talent, Neal was signed to Decca Records. Neal explains that the name of the album reflects on how he met his dream after winning Talent.[6] Songs included on the album are "God Bless the USA," "Ave Maria," "Amazing Grace," West Side Story's song "Somewhere," and his Talent winning song "Nessun Dorma."
The album was released on the date of the fourth season premiere of Talent, which was June 23, 2009.
Neal has since gone on tour with Britain's Got Talent winner Paul Potts and later sang for US President Barack Obama.[7]
Reception
Commercial performance
The album sold 6,000 copies in its first week of release.[8] The album also debuted at #195 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on the Top Classical Albums Chart.
Critical reception
James Manheim of allmusic says Neal's talent "leaves an impression on listeners. That's the quality that makes for a crossover star."[9] Stephen Thomas Erlewine called it "an effective showcase for his supple singing if not quite an artistic statement of purpose. Thankfully, Boyd avoids the ersatz Euro-schlock of Il Divo, never trying to have a pop production, instead being happily symphonic."[10]
Track listing
- "God Bless the USA" 3:57
- "Nessun Dorma" 3:05
- "Mama" 3:23
- "Somewhere" 3:22
- "Il Gladiatore" 3:45
- "Bring Him Home" 3:43
- "Is Nothing Sacred" 4:12
- "Anthem" 3:08
- "Sonny Boy" 2:58
- "Ave Maria" 4:47
- "Amazing Grace" 2:36
Personnel
These are the personnel who helped create the album.[11]
- Savan Kotecha (Composer)
- Winston Simone (Executive Producer)
- Peter Rudge (Representation)
- Neal E. Boyd (Vocals, Liner Notes)
- Evelyn de Morgan (A&R)
- Jeffrey Pescetto (Lyricist)
- Jon Bailey (Engineer, Mixing, Digital Editing)
- Justin S. Turner (Legal Counsel)
- City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (Choir, Orchestra)
Charts
Chart positions
Chart (2009) Peak
positionUS Billboard 200 195 US Billboard Top Classical Albums Chart 3 US Billboard Top Heatseekers 10 US Billboard Year End Classical Albums Chart 29 Sales
Country Sales United States 6,000[12] References
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/w191697
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/album/neal-e-boyd/my-american-dream/1254824#/album/neal-e-boyd/my-american-dream/1254824/review
- ^ http://music.msn.com/music/album/neal-e-boyd/my-american-dream/
- ^ http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/06/04/neal-e-boyd-god-bless-the-usa/
- ^ http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,6006410,00.html
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS_zIYvr30c
- ^ http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=197592
- ^ http://mizzoumag.missouri.edu/2010-summer/features/neal-boyd/index.php
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/w191697
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/album/neal-e-boyd/my-american-dream/1254824#/album/neal-e-boyd/my-american-dream/1254824/review
- ^ http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,6006410,00.html
- ^ http://mizzoumag.missouri.edu/2010-summer/features/neal-boyd/index.php
Categories:- 2009 albums
- Decca Records albums
- ""God Bless the USA""
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