American culture has influenced and shaped the world through centuries. Each day, we witness its diversity and its impact on day-to-day life, worldwide. Music has played an important role in the development and the diffusion of an American identity and molded a typical, and sometimes stereotypical, image of the United States. This article attempts to elaborate a sort of sociological analysis about America, its citizens and their lifestyles through famous songs from American and foreign artists since the early 19th century to present days.