"American Baby" is a song by American

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, released as the first single from their sixth

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''. The song encourages Americans not to lose their culture in the midst of political and social trouble. It peaked number 16 on ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making their highest-charting single in the United States. A music video was also filmed for the song and premiered on April 18, 2005 on VH1. The song is also featured on the band's

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Track listing

;iTunes digital single #"American Baby" – 4:36 ;American radio promo #"American Baby" (radio edit) – 3:42 #"American Baby" (album version) – 4:36 #Suggested callout hook – 0:10 ;EC promo single CD #"American Baby" (radio edit) – 3:42 #"American Baby" (album version) – 4:35

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References

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