''America, I Hear You Singing'' is an album recorded and released in 1964 by American singers

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and

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, backed by

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's Pennsylvanians. The album is a collection of patriotic songs, recorded as a tribute to the assassinated president John F. Kennedy. The artists would collaborate again for the album '' 12 Songs of Christmas'', released later the same year. An abridged version of the album was reissued as ''This Land Is Your Land'' (H 30931) on Columbia's budget label

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in 1971. The album received its first release on CD in 2010. The tracks featuring Frank Sinatra were included on the 1995 box set '' The Complete Reprise Studio Recordings''. Sinatra's daughter, Nancy Sinatra, said the album reflected her father's deepest beliefs. "I love my father's patriotism," she wrote. "I love the fact that he is so open and honest about his feelings for and about our nation. This beautiful album is an example of his deep love and respect for the U.S.A."

Reception

A critic at '' Variety'' magazine liked the album, commenting, "This is an impressive gathering of top names for a patriotic paean in a swinging format. Backed by Fred Waring's orchestra and chorus, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra singly and in tandem deliver a fine collection of flag-wavers." The album first appeared on the '' Billboard'' Top LPs chart in the issue of May 30, 1964, ranked at No. 130. It was still on the chart seven weeks later, ranked at No. 125.

Track listing

All tracks feature

and the Pennsylvanians.

Personnel

– vocals *

and the Pennsylvanians – vocals

References

{{Authority control 1964 albums Albums produced by Sonny Burke Frank Sinatra albums Bing Crosby albums Fred Waring albums Reprise Records albums 1960s concept albums