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"Mr America" is a song written and recorded by Australian singer Russell Morris and produced by Howard Gable. It was released as a single in December 1970 and peaked at number 8 on the Australian Go-Set chart on 6 February 1971; thus becoming Morris' third top ten single.
Mr. America is a 4-track EP by Australian singer Russell Morris, released on 2 March 1972. [1] It includes two singles and two B-sides that were not included on his debut studio album , Bloodstone in 1971.
Russell Norman Morris AM [1] (born 31 July 1948) is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist who had five Australian Top 10 singles during the late 1960s and early 1970s. [2] On 1 July 2008, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) recognised Morris' status when he was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame .
In 1969, Morris travelled to London to promote his track "The Real Thing" with UK label Decca Records.The song was a commercial failure and failed to chart. Whilst there, Russell recorded two numbers with expatriate Aussie guitarist and former Bee Gee Vince Melouney, one being Melouney’s "Little Lady", the other "Rachel".
The song is set in the key of Dm [4]. Australian music journalist Ian McFarlane said; ""Sweet, Sweet Love" is just a great pop ballad with a terrific arrangement. It starts out in a gentle, minor key way and then about halfway through the pay off comes when Morris changes key, ups the tempo and the whole thing just takes off – as good a pop song as any in 1971."
Writing for Stack Magazine, Jeff Jenkins commented that "the 22 songs span 55 years" and wrote that "a standout is the long-forgotten 1970 single 'Mr. America', whose heavy riffing soars in the orchestral setting". Jenkins concluded, "This collection shows that Russell Morris has a remarkable catalogue". [7]
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"Wings of an Eagle and Other Great Hits" is the first greatest hits compilation by Australian singer songwriter Russell Morris. The album peaked at number 12 on the Go-Set chart in March 1973. [1] In October 2010, Wings of an Eagle was listed in the book 100 Best Australian Albums at number 59. [2]