American Idiot

American Idiot a song by Green Day on Foxsoundi

American Idiot by Green Day

About American Idiot

"American Idiot" is a song by Green Day and is the first single from their seventh album, American Idiot. It criticizes the post 9/11 U.S., referring to such issues as paranoia, propaganda and media. According to the Songfacts, Billie Joe was inspired to write this song after hearing a jingoistic Lynyrd Skynyrd song being played on his car radio, whilst driving to the studio. Released in 2004, the single peaked at #61 on the Billboard Hot 100, .

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About this song

Credited to
Green Day
Album
Fiesta de colores música para celebrar · Track 25 of 50
Released
August 5, 2024
Duration
2:54
Ranking
#1 most played Green Day track on Foxsoundi
On Last.fm
2,539,971 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Fiesta de colores música para celebrar