The United States Of America

The United States Of America

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The United States of America was an experimental rock ensemble formed in 1967 in Los Angeles. The initial lineup consisted of Joseph Byrd, Dorothy Moskowitz, Gordon Marron, Rand Forbes, and Craig Woodson. Ed Bogas later joined the group as a contributor. The band used electronic instruments constructed by Richard Durrett. Its self-titled studio album appeared in 1968 through Columbia Records and featured the recordings “Hard Coming Love” and “Cloud Song”. The album reached cult status despite limited marketing from the label. The ensemble's only tour was affected by technical failures and legal arrests, leading the group to become inactive in 1969. Byrd later released the album The American Metaphysical Circus (1969) with the ensemble Joe Byrd and the Field Hippies. Byrd died in 2025. 

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09
Stranded In Time
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01:50
Writer: Gordon Marron - Ed Bogas / Composers: Gordon Marron - Ed Bogas
04
The Garden Of Earthly Delights
The United States Of America
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02:39
Writer: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz
03
Cloud Song
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03:17
Writer: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz
07
Coming Down
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02:37
Writer: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz
02
Hard Coming Love
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04:41
Writer: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz
01
The American Metaphysical Circus
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04:57
Writer: Joseph Byrd / Composers: Joseph Byrd
16
Tailor Man
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03:06
Writer: Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Dorothy Moskowitz
05
I Won't Leave My Wooden Wife For You, Sugar
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03:52
Writer: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz
13
I Won't Leave My Wooden Wife For You, Sugar
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03:45
Writer: Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz
17
Do You Follow Me
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02:34
Writer: Kenneth Edwards / Composers: Kenneth Edwards
10
The American Way Of Love: Part I- Metaphor For An Olderman/Part II- California Good-Time Music/Part III- Love Is All
The United States Of America
The United States Of America
06:38
Writer: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz - Rand Forbes - Craig Woodson - Gordon Marron / Composers: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz - Rand Forbes - Craig Woodson - Gordon Marron
08
Love Song For The Dead Che
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03:25
Writer: Joseph Byrd / Composers: Joseph Byrd
14
You Can Never Come Down
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02:32
Writer: Joseph Byrd / Composers: Joseph Byrd
12
No Love To Give
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02:36
Writer: Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Dorothy Moskowitz
15
Perry Pier
The United States Of America
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02:37
Writer: Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Dorothy Moskowitz
06
Where Is Yesterday
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03:08
Writer: Gordon Marron - Ed Bogas - Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Gordon Marron - Ed Bogas - Dorothy Moskowitz

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  • Discography
Albums
The United States Of America
This compilation (P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
06-03-1968
The United States Of America
01
The American Metaphysical Circus
The United States Of America
The United States Of America
04:57
Writer: Joseph Byrd / Composers: Joseph Byrd
02
Hard Coming Love
The United States Of America
The United States Of America
04:41
Writer: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz
03
Cloud Song
The United States Of America
The United States Of America
03:17
Writer: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz
04
The Garden Of Earthly Delights
The United States Of America
The United States Of America
02:39
Writer: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz
05
I Won't Leave My Wooden Wife For You, Sugar
The United States Of America
The United States Of America
03:52
Writer: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz
06
Where Is Yesterday
The United States Of America
The United States Of America
03:08
Writer: Gordon Marron - Ed Bogas - Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Gordon Marron - Ed Bogas - Dorothy Moskowitz
07
Coming Down
The United States Of America
The United States Of America
02:37
Writer: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz / Composers: Joseph Byrd - Dorothy Moskowitz
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Singles
Hard Coming Love / Osamu's Birthday
2004 Sundazed Music Inc.
22-07-2004
Hard Coming Love / Osamu's Birthday
01
Hard Coming Love
The United States Of America
Hard Coming Love / Osamu's Birthday
05:04
Composers: The United States Of America
02
Osamu's Birthday
The United States Of America
Hard Coming Love / Osamu's Birthday
02:46
Composers: The United States Of America