My American Dream

Neal E. Boyd (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 23, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B001WT3EF6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,245 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. God Bless The USA

2. Nessun Dorma

3. Mama

4. Somewhere

5. Il Gladiatore

6. Bring Him Home

7. Is Nothing Sacred

8. Anthem

9. Sonny Boy

10. Ave Maria

11. Amazing Grace

Editorial Reviews

My American Dream is the debut CD of Neal E. Boyd, fan favorite and winner of the NBC television show, America s Got Talent. This collection of personal and moving songs is delivered with passion, conviction, and incredible range. My American Dream captures the heart and soul of this singer who has became an unlikely hero to many. Produced with full orchestra accompaniment, the album features songs deeply personal to the singer, and resoundingly familiar to fans. Highlights include a rendition of the song that catapulted Neal to win America s Got Talent, Nessun Dorma, West Side Story s Somewhere, and classical staple, Ave Maria. Neal also puts his stamp on God Bless The USA, and Amazing Grace, and tackles classics including Caruso, and Mama. Artist: Neal E. Boyd Format: audio CD, one disc, 11 tracks Run Time: approximately 39 minutes Producer: Decca UPC: 602527039374Track listing:1. God Bless the U.S.A. 3:57 2. Nessun Dorma 3:05 3. Mama, song 3:23 4. Somewhere, song (from West Side Story) 3:22 5. Il gladiatore, song (based on themes from the film Gladiator) 3:45 6. Les Bring Him Home 3:43 7. Nothing Sacred, song (a.k.a. Is Nothing Sacred) 4:12 8. Anthem 3:08 9. Sonny Boy, song 2:58 10. Ellens Gesang III (Ave Maria), song for voice amp piano, D. 839 (Op. 52) 4:47 11. Amazing Grace 2:36

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely amazing!, June 24, 2009

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Joanne C. Saville "J C Saville" (Santee, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My American Dream (Audio CD)

I preordered my CD and received it in the mail today. I quickly put down my groceries and popped it into the CD player. I was not disappointed. His voice is just so amazing and the CD is just so well done. There's such a great selection of songs that I have a hard time finding a favorite. As each one plays I think it's my favorite and then I think it's the next one and so on. He has such power in his high notes and such tenderness in the soft ones. I challenge anyone to listen to this without tears or goosebumps.

I will defintely be playing "God Bless America" during the fireworks on the 4th of July. I just imagine fireworks every time I hear it. I love the little video they did with this. I have as yet to hear "Mama" without tears in my eyes. Congratulations Neal! This is beyond my expectations.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eclectic and wonderful, June 28, 2009

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Richard B. Schwartz (Columbia, Missouri USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My American Dream (Audio CD)

Neal's first cd is, hopefully, the first of many. This one finds him in excellent voice. It is a very eclectic collection, from 'God Bless the USA' to 'Nessun Dorma'. It is quintessential Neal, down to the inclusion of the very moving 'Mama'. Personal disclaimer: I was fortunate to play a role in taking Neal to Carnegie Hall as part of our 'Mizzou on Tour' program. I have heard him sing for years and was especially proud of his performance in 'Corps of Discovery', the Lewis and Clark opera which the university commissioned. I was not surprised to see him win 'America's Got Talent' because I've long known that Neal has mega-talent. His voice just seems to get better and better and the young man known to his television audience is the real Neal. He is just this nice, just this talented, just this sensitive and optimistic. All of us wish him well. If you're interested in a collection of superb, but very eclectic pieces, all perfect for Neal's voice, buy this album.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Beautiful!, July 4, 2009

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annie "grannieannie" (Mid-MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My American Dream (Audio CD)

This is an amazing collection of songs, including opera, spiritual, and patriotic. I watched Neal on "America's Got Talent" and was simply amazed by his beautiful voice. His talent is incredible. I remember when he sang "Mama" on "America's Got Talent", and I don't think there was a dry eye in the house. This was such a beautiful tribute to his mother, who raised him alone.

I love every song on this CD. It is a real treasure! Not only is this a great CD to own it would make a wonderful gift for friends and family.