1. The American Dream Reflected in Music By: Aleshia

2. Special Thanks To all the people in My family. To my family and my adopted brother Dre.

3. Songs Gladys Knight and the pips Aretha Franklim Ike and Tina Turner Marvin Gaye Omarion Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney Aaliyah Ciara Mc Hammer Vanilla Ice

4. Gladys Knight and The Pips Midnight Train to Georgia "Midnight Train To Georgia" (As recorded by Gladys Knight & The Pips) JIM WEATHERLY L.A. proved too much for the man So he's leavin' the life he's come to know He said he's goin' back to find what's left of his world The world he left behind not so long ago He's leavin' on that midnight train to Georgia Said he's goin' back to find the simpler place and time I'll be with him on that midnight train to Georgia I'd rather live in his world than live without him in mine He kept dreamin' that someday he'd be a star But he sho' found out the hard way that dreams don't always come true So he's pawned all his hopes and he even sold his own car Bought a one- way ticket back to the life he once knew Said he's leavin' on that midnight train to Georgia Said he's goin' back to find the simpler place and time I'm gonna be with him on that midnight train to Georgia I'd rather live in his world than live without him in mine Oh he's leavin' on the midnight train to Georgia Said he's goin' back to find the simpler place and time I've got to be with him on that midnight train to Georgia I'd rather live in his world than live without him in mine All aboard, all aboard, all aboard On the midnight train to Georgia I got to go I got to go I got to go This song is about a man leaving his life to go back and find the life he had. He said he was leaving on a midnight train to Georgia. This song reflects the American Dream because it tells how a person can all of a sudden leave there life and start a new one. I choose this one because it tells about a person in real life situations.

5. Aretha Franklin Doctor Feel good i don't want no body Always sitting around me and my man. I don't want no body Always sitting right there Looking at me and that man Be it my mother, my brother, or my sister Would you believe? I'll get up, put on some clothes, Go out and help them find somebody for themselves If I can. Yes I will. Now I don't mind company Because company's alright with me every once and a while Yes it is. I tell you I don't mind company Because company's alright with me every once in a while, yeah. But oh, when me and that man get to loving I tell you girls I dig you, but I just don't have time To sit and chit and sit and chit chat and smile. Don't send me no doctor Filling me up with all of those pills I got me a man named ‘Dr. Feelgood' And oh, yeah that man takes care of all my pains and my ills. His name is Dr. Feelgood in the morning. Taking care of business is really this man's game. And after one visit to Dr. Feelgood You'd understand why Feelgood is his name Oh yeah, oh good God Almighty the man sure makes me feel real Goooooooooooooooooooood!!!!!! Mood Clear out everybody - two's company, three's a crowd, if you know what I'm saying! This song was about a doctor that fills her up with pills. So she tells her friends that she don’t want no doctor. I don’t think this song reflects so much on how the American dream is. I choose this because all of Aretha's songs are intrusting.

6. Ike and Tina Turner Nut Brush City Limits A church house gin house a school house outhouse on Highway Number Nineteen The people keep the city clean. They call it Nutbush oh Nutbush Call it Nutbush city limits. Twentyfive was the speed limit Motorcycle not allowed in it You go t'the store on Friday You go to church on Sunday. They call it Nutbush oh Nutbush Call it Nutbush city limits. You go t'the fields on week days And have a picnic on Labor Day You go to town on Saturday But go to church ev'ry Sunday. This song is about a city in Tenn. Where they keep the city clean. I think it reflects on the American dream expressing the way the people live a one place or community. I choose this song but it has a nice rhythm in and it talks about a small time kind of like sc.

7. Marvin Gaye Ooh, now let's get down tonight Baby I'm hot just like an oven I need some lovin' And baby, I can't hold it much longer It's getting stronger and stronger And when I get that feeling I want Sexual Healing Sexual Healing, oh baby Makes me feel so fine Helps to relieve my mind Sexual Healing baby, is good for me Sexual Healing is something that's good for me Whenever blue tear drops are falling And my emotional stability is leaving me There is something I can do I can get on the telephone and call you up baby, and Honey I know you'll be there to relieve me The love you give to me will free me If you don't know the things you're dealing I can tell you, darling, that it's Sexual Healing Get up, Get up, Get up, Get up, let's make love tonight Wake up, Wake up, Wake up, Wake up, 'cause you do it right Baby I got sick this morning A sea was storming inside of me Baby I think I'm capsizing The waves are rising and rising And when I get that feeling The name of this song was Sexually Healing. It’s a love song and it puts every body in a certain mood. And it makes me feel like a loveable person. It reflects on the American dream like the loveable side of them.

8. Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney (Michael) Every night she walks right in my dreams Since I met her from the start I'm so proud I am the only one Who is special in her heart The girl is mine The doggone girl is mine I know she's mine Because the doggone girl is mine (Paul) I don't understand the way you think Saying that she's yours not mine Sending roses and your sill dreams Really just a waste of time Because she's mine The doggone girl is mine Don't waste your time Because the doggone girl is mine I love you more than he (Take you anywhere) The name of this song Girl Is Mine This song is about one girl that suppose to be talking to Michael or Paul I like this song because it tells a story about a woman haven to choose between Michael or Paul. I choose this song because it is very intrusting. It doesn’t really make me feel anything

9. Aaliyah You wanna keep yourself from me When I don't have the strength I'm just a mirror of what I see But at your best you are love You're a positive motivating force within my life Should you ever feel the need to wonder why Let me know, let me know Love Let me know, let me know When you feel what you feel Oh, how hard for me to understand So many things have taken place Before this love affair began But if you feel, oh, like I feel Confusion can give way to doubt For there are times when I fall short of what I say What I say I'm all about, all about But at your best you are love You're a positive motivating force within my life Should you ever feel the need to wonder why Let me know, let me know The song At your Best (You are Love) The song is about somebody trying to fight the force of love It reflects the American by relying on what ever body sometimes in a relationship face I choose this song because I think that aaliyah is an positive role mode. I makes me feel very excited when it comes down to loving people

10. Mc Hammer U can't touch this (x2) U can't touch this (oh-oh oh oh oh-oh-oh) (x2) My-my-my-my music hits me so hard makes me say oh my Lord Thank you for blessing me with a mind to rhyme and to hype beat That's good when you know you're down A superbowl homeboy from Oaktown And I'm known as such And this is a beat uh u can't touch I told you homeboy u can't touch this Yeah that's how we're livin' and you know u can't touch this Look in my eyes man u can't touch this You know let me bust the funky lyrics u can't touch this Fresh new kicks and pants You got it like that now you know you wanna dance So move out of your seat And get a fly girl and catch this beat While it's rollin' hold on pump a little bit And let me know it's going on like that like that Cold on a mission so pull on back Let 'em know that you're too much And this is a beat uh u can't touch Yo I told you u can't touch this Why you standing there man u can't touch this Yo sound the bells school is in sucker u can't touch this Give me a song or rhythm Making 'em sweat that's what I'm giving 'em Now they know when you talk about the Hammer You talk about a show that's hyped and tight Singers are sweatin' so pass them a mic Or a tape to learn what it's gonna take And now he's gonna burn The name of this song is U Cant touch this

11. Vanilla Ice Ice ice baby (x2) All right stop collaborate and listen Ice is back with my brand new invention Something grabs a hold of me tightly Flow like a harpoon daily and nightly Will it ever stop yo I don't know Turn off the lights and I'll glow To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal Light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle Dance go rush to the speaker that booms I'm killing your brain like a poisonous mushroom Deadly when I play a dope melody Anything less than the best is a felony Love it or leave it you better gain weight You better hit bull's eye the kid don't play If there was a problem yo I'll solve it Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it CHORUS Ice ice baby vanillla (x4) Now that the party is jumping With the bass kicked in and the vegas are pumpin' Quick to the point to the point no faking I'm cooking MC's like a pound of bacon Burning them if you ain't quick and nimble I go crazy when I hear a cymbal And a hi-hat with a souped up tempo I'm on a roll and it's time to go solo The name of the song is Ice Ice Baby

12. Ciara [Ciara] My Goodies, My Goodies, My Goodies Not my goodies! [Verse 1: Petey Pablo] I got a sick reputation for handlin broads All I need is me a few seconds or more. And in my rap Tell valet to bring my 'Lac And I ain't comin back So you can put a car right there. I'm the truth And ain't got nothin' to prove. An you can ask anybody Cuz they seen me do it. Barracades, I run right through 'em I'm used to 'em. Throw all the dirt you want it's no use. You still won't have a pinup in a fabulous room On her back pickin' out baskets of fruit. (I love you boo) Yeah freak and Petey love you too. Ha Ha You know how I do.. [Hook: Ciara] You may look at me and think that I'm Just a young girl But I'm not just a young girl. Baby this is what I'm lookin' for: Sexy, independent, down to spend it type that's gettin' his dough I'm not bein too dramatic that's the way I gotta have it. This song is called my goodies This song is about giving up her virginity to just anyone It in courage people to not have sex. That people are wide and promiscuous. This song makes me feel good when I hear it.

13. Omarion Whoa Let me tell you girl Whoa whoa whoa Hey here I go(Here I go) [Verse 1] I know you heard men saying time and time again That they would rock your world and change your life But I cant blame them cause you make a nigga wanna get involved wanna get them drawers when Im gonna put my bid in and get at you No disrespect but I want it as bad as they do The only difference is they look out for themselves But Im doing it just to hear you yell yeah [Chorus] ooooooo that's gonna be the sound girl when its going down,Your body saying ooooooo Don't have to say my name girl im just glad you came,So u can say ooooooo In the morning ooooooo In the night You say you want it and O always hitting it right ooooooo You cant be mad at me Im just aiming to please Let me hear you scream O [Verse 2] Girl come on over and let's get this thing crackin You'll be surprised when see what O's packing Cause im young but im ready Tryna get hot and heavy, Turn you out if you let This song is called O This song is also about having sex Tell what people in the American world is I choose this song because It has to do with love This song makes me feel good about myself and other people