American Idiot (song)
| "American Idiot" | ||||
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| Single by Green Day | ||||
| from the album American Idiot | ||||
| B-side | "Too Much Too Soon" | |||
| Released | August 6, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | March 2004 | |||
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| Length | 2:54 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Composer(s) | Green Day | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Billie Joe Armstrong | |||
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| "American Idiot" on YouTube | ||||
"American Idiot" is a protest song by the American rock band Green Day. The first single released from the album American Idiot, the song received positive reviews by critics and was nominated for four 2005 Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, Best Rock Song, and Best Music Video.