Hampson's approach is unusual in its emphasis on the significant status of the words in American song, and, accordingly, the site emphasizes collaborations between significant writers and composers, such as John Duke's settings of Edwin Arlington Robinson poetry or Samuel Barber's work with James Agee. For a companion site, the explanatory text is extensive, and while we would of course wish for even more music, the nine complete audio renditions of prominent American songs by Hampson and other great American vocalists are worth a visit all by themselves. The complete video of the special is also available for purchase.