I did check out "I'm an American," and I can honestly tell you that this song/video is absolutely awesome beyond any words I can think of writing. I like the song immensely. No, I love the song immensely. I have listened to, and watched, the extremely inspirational and patriotic song/video "I'm an American" over a dozen times since I received John's initial email and link on September 28, 2010. This song is music at its best; it resonates with the minds and hearts of its listeners.
"I'm an American" is the kind of song a person never gets tired of hearing. The words are remarkable, and the melody is the kind of memorable tune that causes people to hum it during the day. All of this has been accomplished by one man, John Schwarzman, a man who describes himself as being a "spare bedroom guitar player," who mentioned these words to me: "I have never written an actual song before." This is quite remarkable.
Why did John Schwarzman write "I'm an American?" A truck driver told him that someone should write a song that describes how Americans are feeling about the wrong direction in which America is heading, and John decided to give it a go himself. John found and hired musicians and a studio. John also found the singer, Todd Googins, who is a phenomenal talent in his own right. Todd Googins' moving rendition and performance brings "I'm an American" to an even greater level of appreciation by the listening and viewing audience.
John Schwarzman mentioned to me the following: "All I want is to be a one-hit wonder if this can be my hit!" I wish John the best of luck in this endeavor. I hope "I'm an American" will be brought into every home in America and around the world, because John's song deserves to be recognized not only by Americans, but by everyone who loves America.
John, I want to tell you this: Your song and video "I'm an American" is already a huge HIT in the minds and hearts of many people who have already had the good fortune to hear and see this song/video. There is one word I can think of to describe "I'm an American" and the word is "Wow!" Wow, John Schwarzman, you rock!
Your song is amazing. You should be so very proud of your accomplishment. It isn't everyday that someone writes a song as great as "I'm an American." You are a good and humble man who has taken the time to listen to your heart. Your story is an inspiring example to me and to people everywhere. I wish you the best, John!