A unique roots recording of mostly well-known American songs that every child should know, arranged and performed by Paul Austin Kelly.

Inspired at least in part by Pete Seeger’s recordings for children, UNLEASHED ON AMERICA is Paul Austin Kelly’s own arrangements of American folk songs that he listened to and loved as a child.

“I feel like these songs are so deeply rooted in me and in who I am. I have no doubt that they have in some ways shaped me as a person and it’s wonderful now to be able to offer my own vision of each of these songs and how I hear them in my head.”
~Paul Austin Kelly

These songs are part and parcel of our American heritage and are not only deserving of our attention but should be taught to our children in our schools and in our homes so that the huge wealth of American history through song is not lost. For this is, in part, how our own personal mythologies are created.

Play this album for your kids. Play it for yourself. And never forget to sing along with it.