Lyric discussion by Diogenes 

Cover art for American Dream lyrics by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Great song about making the most of your modest means. We don't have the money to some exotic locale in the tropics, so we'll stay at some local dive (Coconut Grove), pretend the sign says "Jamaica" and drink cheap (hillbilly) beer. Who hasn't felt this way? Linda Ronstadt's voice is perfect.

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