Your in a convertible, warm ocean breeze and sun on your face and this is playing. Timeless classic

@margaretmcglynn5077

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. This is a great driving/road trip song.

@frankaq3951

Жыл бұрын

Love it. I grew up listening to this on the radio.

@lynne5322

Жыл бұрын

For sure. Been there. Done that. And wanna do it again & again & again...

Fantastic.America is a great band. I love "Tin Man". George Martin the Beatles producer was their producer.

@frankpentangeli7945

Жыл бұрын

He was only their producer from 1974 to 1979, long after this song and album were recorded.

@ICU2B4UDO

Жыл бұрын

@@frankpentangeli7945 ...Then how is he listed on the album pal??? 🤔

@frankpentangeli7945

Жыл бұрын

@@ICU2B4UDO George Martin is NOT listed on any version of Homecoming that I own, PAL ... and I own several, both in LP and CD format. John Martyn is listed because he wrote Head and Heart, so maybe some idiot on Spotify fucked up and added George Martin by mistake.

@ICU2B4UDO

Жыл бұрын

@@frankpentangeli7945 ...Take it up with these 2...THEY'RE the ones that said George Martin was on the record and you said he wasn't...So, who's the that's wrong here?? It's not me bub...

@Cosmo-Kramer

Жыл бұрын

@@ICU2B4UDO The likely answer is that they got the song from a compilation album that came out in '75 when Martin was the producer called, *"History: America's Greatest Hits".* But Frank is correct, this song was originally released on their debut album called, "Homecoming", in '72, a couple of years before Martin had anything to do with the band. You should listen to Frank--he knows the score.

America is one of the most popular bands from the seventies ! The had so many hits "Sister Golden Hair" , "A Horse with No Name" , "Sandman" , "Tin Man" =) I just bought their Complete Greatest Hits CD last week =) Thanks Great Reaction

@cam35mm

Жыл бұрын

Damn haven't heard those songs for a while. Thanks NicknLex I forgot about this this band. lots of hits

@BigBass-xf5yi

Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget “I need you”.

@vernonpike8344

3 ай бұрын

George Martin was a music producer and he produced much of "America's music, but he did not produce this song.

Sir George Martin, the famous producer of the Beatles, worked with America (and ELP and other bands). Great music, saw some time ago on KZread a more recent concert by America with lots of their greatest hits. Among them Horse with no Name, Sister Golden Hair, I Need You....

@bmac1205

Жыл бұрын

George Martin never worked with ELP

@erickvermeulen9734

Жыл бұрын

@@bmac1205 Ah, my info says in the seventies Greg Lake did the production of ELP, but George Martin worked with him on that (without accreditation, so hard to prove -) ).

@bmac1205

Жыл бұрын

Nope GL and Eddie Offord Never in a studio the GM ever set foot in I’m probably the only ELP fan on the planet that has an ELP scrap book. Paper scrapbook. What is you ‘source’ ELP did have a connection with Bob Moog They never worked with George Martin.

@bmac1205

Жыл бұрын

They recorded at. Advison, Olympic, AIR studioyall in London In Montreaux and Paris for Works In Nassaua Bahamas George Martin had no association with these studios that I am aware of George Martin died the same week Keith did in 2016 George Martin has a son named Greg. There’s no recording producing engineering association with ELP whatsoever

@erickvermeulen9734

Жыл бұрын

@@bmac1205 Ok, only saw it mentioned on Dutch and German wikipedia pages, not on the English pages, under the George Martin description and the description of the first album by ELP. No clear source for that info, so maybe you are right.

HUGE rabbit hole for you to go down! Try “Sister Golden Hair”, “Only In Your Heart”, “Don’t Cross the River”, “Lonely People”, then just keep going…!! 😎🎶❤

First time? Cold, crisp autumn morning..sitting in an apple tree, picking apples for a summer? job, with my transistor radio perched on another branch, listening to top 40 with my fav DJ. Every time I hear this song, I smell apples, feel first sunshine and all is very right with the world. Thanks guys. ❤️‍🔥

@MissAstorDancer

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@debrabrabenec3731

Жыл бұрын

Lovely memory!

@karenmikalofsky5287

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! This song makes me think of the taste of a long piece of grass and the sound of red winged black birds while walking on a country road with my Dad in summer. Love that feeling of contentment ❤️

First heard it 50 years ago when it came out, loved it then and it has stood the test of time like all great 70s music.

Hola! I love this band! Especially this song, A Horse With No Name, Tin man and Sandman

3 guitars, 3 vocalists, +pretty darn good bass player and drummer

@tomtortolani7616

Жыл бұрын

They did a live session in Germany in 1975 worth checking out some of their tunes...kzread.info/dash/bejne/p56nsdpsY8manc4.html

@tonys1836

Жыл бұрын

Hal Blaine and Joe Osborn from the Wrecking Crew

A horse with no name, Tin Man, Daisy Jane, Sandman, I Need You, Lonely People, all great songs!

@jimled50jl49

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely ... Every one a gem !

@ronwilcox7716

Жыл бұрын

Sister Golden Hair

@paulbrinkman5631

Жыл бұрын

"I Need You" is the best.

George Martin famously produced the music of the Beatles also, America had three prolific singer/songwriters backed up by a band. Dewey Bunnell sang and wrote this gem 💎

America one of the great soft rock bands of the early seventies. "Horse with No Name" would be a great choice from them.

I just absolutely love this song. I love singing the harmony! Definitely a classic!!❤️ I hope you guys check out more of America. Merica!😂😂😂😂

Sister Golden Hair, Horse with No Name, Tin Man, some great tracks for you to move onto but I love this song. And purple rain gets a mention, long before Prince!

@JKonstage

Жыл бұрын

I always thought Prince “borrowed” that phrase from America. He listened to everything. He bought Joni Mitchell’s album “Hejira” the day before he died.

Good suggestions for other America. "Horse With No Name" was a huge hit for them, as was "Sister Golden Hair", and "Tin Man" was also very popular. If you're digging that genre, I've got some other directions: Poco, Loggins/Messina, Seals & Crofts, Brewer and Shipley...

@figgybass

Жыл бұрын

What Tom said!!!

@laruencegiessman5593

Жыл бұрын

All are Greats!

@funkster007

Жыл бұрын

Right on Tom. Firefall had some great tunes as well.

@lantose

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Poco was a band I loved and bought the 1971 album From the Inside which got me off to a good start. Timothy has had a magical career!

Great Song. Yes, as others have probably said, George Martin was the Producer (Of the Beatles and later, America). I'm just going to put this out there again, you really need to listen to "Rocky Mountain High" by John Denver. As Coloradan's, you need to do your duty!!!!!

@chadheckman2693

Жыл бұрын

Agree on the John Denver comment!!!!!!

Their music makes me smile. I have all of their Albums. That's a lot for a Prog and Metal guy.

@rudolfbecker4313

Жыл бұрын

then you must a few more than me, I got only 6 or 7 😆

@christianman73

Жыл бұрын

I'm a prog and metal fan too, and I have all of America's '70s and '80s albums, and am working on getting the more recent ones. I love this band so much!

“We used to laugh, we used to cry”… pretty much says it all quite simply; a pleasant little song (“I Need You”) with a really nice key change thrown in.

America is one of my all time favorite bands! So many great songs. Try Tin Man and Horse with No Name next.

You can tell Nick really likes something when he reaches for his guitar! 👍😎

Neil Young told a story that his own father called him to say he liked Neil’s new hit, but he was referring to “Horse With No Name” by America. Some people, Neil included, thought it sounded like “Heart of Gold” which it bumped in the charts. Oh well. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Lol. We lost Willie Leacox, the drummer for America this year. 🌺 A friend dated someone in the band so I got to meet them later in their career and we took Willie to a bar with live music and introduced him to another drummer we knew who played with Brian Setzer. Nice guy. RIP Willie. ✨💕

This song brings so many tears to my eyes. It reminds me of riding with my father in the early 70’s with this on the AM radio coming from the dash speaker and the windows down in the summer. He has been gone 21 years and I never really got to talk things out.

Crosby, Stills, and Nash (and sometimes Young) is another group from that era who sang great harmonies.

Top America tune, permanently on my phone - Good choice 👌👍

This was amazing for me. On a fluke, you discovered what I believe to be America's best track "Ventura Highway." Don't get me wrong, America has plenty of good hits, but "Ventura Highway" penetrates the deepest. Try "Lonely People" for another America song that cuts deep. Cheers from the long lost Rock and Roll Past!

I am shot right back to family road trips out west, tuning in to whatever AM radio stations we could get in the car and watching the beauty of the U.S. going by with the windows down in the summertime and the wind rushing in. Radio was a gift at that time. The vocals. In the lineage of Crosby, Stills, and Nash to my ears. Your openness to these great tunes is inspiring!

Iconic opening guitar lick.... 💕💕💕

Love this song and group. Lived along this section of Ventura Hwy in California that was the inspiration for the lyrics. Such a pretty coastal route. Magical. So sad Dan Meeks, a lead singer, died ten years ago.

@debrabrabenec3731

Жыл бұрын

Dan Peek

@LarryFleetwood8675

Жыл бұрын

And drummer Leacox this year.

@joeljoy4144

Жыл бұрын

@@LarryFleetwood8675 wow, didn't know that.

They are still performing and are a legend.

Saw America my first year in college, the 74/75 school year. They were very good live. A lot of tasty acoustic guitar work and harmony vocals. I may be old but I got to see all the cool bands.

AWESOME Loved your reaction to this song. “One of the great albums of all time’. Many great song from this group. Thanks much.

One of the all time greatest road trip songs! Listen to A Horse With No Name next.

Played it solo gazillion times (with harmonizer) always a winner! Did it in a duet this past Sat too - 👍😄👍

Sir George Martin was the producer of the album who worked with a band who you may have heard of: The Beatles. America had a series of great albums through the 70’s with many, many hit singles. Great harmonies and triple guitars. 🔥

Hi guys I loved watching your reaction to this song and band. This album came out when I was about 13 I believe so junior high school and I remember walking through the campus listening to it on my transistor radio I just loved it it was good summer memories and the whole album is awesome you should listen to it all have a great time

New follower and I absolutely love you guys. I grew up listening to (and playing) songs from the 70's & 80's and It's great seeing you guys enjoying the songs I grew up listening to....rock on! (Love the Charvel)

@NicknLex

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and support! Great to have you! :) - Lex

A great group, you're gonna love diving into them. Feelgood music.

America was the epitome of country rock in the 70's along with the Eagles. Great harmonies that still sound great today. We were so lucky to grow up during this era of great music.

You are going to absolutely love America! Awesome band!

@LarryFleetwood8675

Жыл бұрын

And this is their masterpiece album, in my opinion. The America album to have, all the songs are great like this one. An American classic.

@paulbrinkman5631

Жыл бұрын

Play one or two of your favorite America tunes to you kids - or nephews, nieces or grandchildren - like, "I Need You," "Ventura Highway" or something, and you'll turn them into fans of "only the best" music, and change the trajectory of their lives!

"Alligator lizards in the air..." - Iconic lyrics within a great song. Awesome pick on this one!

I really do like the band America. When I'm in the mood for pristine acoustic guitars, stellar harmonies, and incomprehensible lyrics, they are my go to.

My favorite America song ♥️ keep going down the America rabbit hole!

This is one of my all time favorite driving songs. I love the guitar and harmonies in this song and it's so fun to sing along to.

F1rst!!! Alligator lizards in the aiiiiiiiir!!! #nicknlexreation Suite Judy Blue Eyes

*~ " I NEED YOU" was their 2nd U.S. Top 10 hit and a beautiful song ~*

"Tin Man" by America will blow your minds....intertwining harmonies..

George Martin produced all of The Beatles albums, and he also worked with America in that regard. America was blessed with three songwriters who also all sang. They had a fair number of hits which include Tin Man, Sister Golden Hair, Daisy Jane and Sandman. You can't go wrong with any of those.

Really surprised guys that your radar hasn't come upon them before...........but you are still babies I guess!! Immaculately produced West Coast treats, aside from the other songs mentioned here I also love I Need You, Daisy Jane, Sister Golden Hair and Story of a Teenager.

Always liked the line 'alligator lizards in the air'. Grew up just east of San Diego and we had some type of skink lizards around the house that we called alligator lizards. Would latch on good when they bit ya. Child of the 60's , America was always on the list of favorites. Horse with no name will always be on top from them. Great reaction.

Played this on my way to florida, its a vibe

Nice playing Nick!!👍🏻👍🏻

Man, how I miss the 70s! It seems that no matter what the genre was, all these musicians were so highly trained/skilled at their instruments. And the song writing! Saludos desde California.

America was known for their great acoustic guitar work and smooth vocals. My favorite America song is "Three Roses". Outstanding guitar, their best. Good review!

@JKonstage

Жыл бұрын

My favorite song too!

@debrabrabenec3731

Жыл бұрын

My favorite too!

Great Song !! Very underrated band !!

@LarryFleetwood8675

Жыл бұрын

Longtime America drummer Wil Leacox passed away earlier this year.

I worked for Heart (40 yrs. ago... they still send me tickets to Puyallup Fair and Marymoor Park and Tacoma Dome, etc). I rented a white convertible Cadillac, and "Ventura Highway" came on ! On The Ventura Highway ! ;-)

Dang, Nick really is a quickstudy...like Isaac Asimov, who once said: "I'm not a speed reader, I'm a speed understander." Careful with America though. Their other big hit was found to be based on false information. You see, the horse did have a name, which was "Horsey". Moreover, people in the desert reportedly have no trouble remembering their name. This may mean something someday. Like John Boulder, I mean Denver, America, the band, was more sweetness and light than dark and heavy. A slightly lightweight Eagles who themselves were not heavy but would probably never appear on Lawrence Welk, whereas it is possible that America might appear on there...and if there, then, by extension, Cracker Barrel: "More, nay, exactly as fun as a barrel of crackers!" I saw America, the product, in a fairly small venue in wondrous Charlotte, with Foghat, and a half dozen decent bands. I also saw Floyd's "Dark Side" on the same stage earlier, so I have no memory of any of these localish bands. In retrospect, the name kept them from being too weird. "Mothers of Inventions" almost demands iconoclastic innovation. Peace y'all.

This band has many hits. a great rabbit hole for sure! this here 'Merican ! loves them for sure !!! thanks guys

Best acoustic riff in history! Oh, and my favorite America song. Thanks for playing it!

My dad brought this LP home from a trip to Spain in 1983, it's been a favorite album of mine ever since. Curiously, this rather short album (30-some minutes) had a three-gatefold(!) album cover/sleeve...

45+ yrs of listening to America. Some of the finest sounds my ears have ever heard. Chewin on a piece of grass walkin down the road.

George Martin was the producer of the Beatles and later America.

I'd like to vote for Sister Golden Hair. I have an amazing friend who that song just epitomizes. It's come to mean so much to me as it reminds me so much of my good friend. Everytime I hear the tune begin, she is instantly on my mind. And I love it. Love your channel!

@NicknLex

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Can’t wait to hear it! ❤️

@Falconer1128

Жыл бұрын

@@NicknLex absolutely!

"America" was, strangely enough, formed in the UK by three friends whose parents were US air force personnel stationed in the UK. They had quite a bit of chart success in Europe especially with the superb "Horse With No Name", interestingly it, ("Horse..."), is one of a tiny number of songs which only use one chord. Finally I'm amazed that you didn't know George Martin, with the Beatles connection and often called the fifth Beatle, I thought everyone would know who he was even if they weren't particularly fans of the Fab Four.

@ragjamrock

Жыл бұрын

Two chords Em and D6/9.

@jackkeen8862

Жыл бұрын

disagree billy preston owns that honor he is the one and only billy shears

@Cosmo-Kramer

Жыл бұрын

George Martin did not produce America until 2 years after this song came out.

@KWE.ECLECTIC

Жыл бұрын

@@Cosmo-Kramer Lex was reading George Martins name from Spotify or wherever they picked up the info and was confusing Martin for a member of the band. George Martin had a lot to do with the track Tin Man and I do believe he is credited with the keyboards on that track from the album In The Country, which Martin produced.

@jollyrodgers7272

Жыл бұрын

I concur, Em and D6/9(sh?), and Billy Preston was 5th Beatle. Harry Nilsson was the American Beatle. George was the wizard behind the curtain, so-to-speak.

Caught you Nick, I had the same reaction when I was a teenager in the '70s. Grab my guitar! Their first album A Horse With No Name is a pickers delight! Peace & Love.

It's unbelievable that this band still waits for iduction into Rock and Roll Hall of fame

@NicknLex

Жыл бұрын

That's insane!!

One of my favorites from the 70s, kind of where folk rock travelled to. Definitely listen to “Horse with No Name,” their first breakout hit. Great reaction guys. Peace

One of those songs that stirs something in you of days gone by

This band has so many hits... Sister Golden hair, tin man, horse with no name, lonely people, muskrat love... just goes on and on... they were awesome. Great reaction.

@kennethgodwin7769

Жыл бұрын

Most people incorrectly assume that the Captain and tennille were the first group to record Muskrat love,they're actually the third, America was the second group.

This is a great song! I heard it when it was first released. I'm grateful for you both who tugboat the ships of our memories back into our nostalgic awareness.

A perfect recording of one of the best songs ever written.

I love this song so much !!

Guys, I love going back to the 70’s with you. One artist that I enjoyed back then was “Tom Waits.” My favorite album of his was “The Heart of Saturday Night” with the song “New Coat of Paint” one of my favorites. Not guitar driven, but you may find his song writing interesting.

@michelemichele3375

Жыл бұрын

Love Tom Waits. Always hard to pick one song to suggest because his stuff is so varied. I am fond of “Alice” and so many other tracks. It seems odd, though, to be talking about Tom Waits on a reaction to America. Lol. But there’s never a bad time to suggest him. Thanks. ✨🤪

I seen them play twice and they just kept the crowd so into their concert.

Another Group That Is Also Known For Their Absolutely Beautiful Music Is "Firefall"...They Are More Than Well Worth Your Time Exploring.

Some of the best harmonies of the 70's right there.

One of my favorite bands, and one of the best concerts I've ever been to. So many great songs. Glad to see some new fans keeping it alive.

Great Reaction To A Beautiful Classic...America "Sandman" & "Muskrat Love"...Nuff Said.

This song really takes me back to when i was a young child and my dad would share music with me! He was a big fan of this band and had a couple of their albums on 8-track tape. Thanks for sharing , i enjoyed watching you both react to them for the first time! A horse with no name is another popular song by them! Glad to see you Lex! Im always praying for you both! I know sometimes life can be rough! Im here if you need anything! Love you guys! Take care!

@NicknLex

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!! ❤️ You are amazing!

Great reaction y’all!! There are a lot of good America songs out there!! It’s been more like 52 years…that takes me back there to the 70’s, hearing this on Casey Kasem’s “America’sTop 40”radio show every Saturday morn we would listen to all the songs all morning!! Oh.. memories! Anything g you try from America will be great! Try some “Three Dog Night”! They always had 2 or 3 songs in the top 40 throughout the 70’s!! Hope y’all are staying well!! Hope your back is doing better, Lexi!! Tell dad I said “Hi” and “keep rockin”! God bless… from Texas!! 😜

Glad that on occasion you are still picking up suggestions from the comments and not just paid request’s. At least its worth suggesting something! So for the notebook of new bands to you ( and that you are both likely to enjoy), London Grammar, “Hell to the liars”, ‘Rooting for you’ or ‘Wasting my young years’

@ndav5677

Жыл бұрын

Good post Scifi..........there's plenty of good musos on here with worthwhile picks- great shout with London Grammar by the way. I would like to add Ray Wilson ex Stiltskin who has some great solo stuff.....

Brings back memories of driving down the highway in my 1973 VW super beetle… Feeling so young and free!

1972.... Freshman in High School..... those were the days!!! Love it... them, and you!! Regards, ALinCAL

Horse With No Name or Sister Golden Hair. Heard it when it first came out while I was in college. Loved the acoustic guitar sound and of course their harmonies. Hey you got it Nik!

I remember one warm spring day I was cruising on the Ventura Hwy, windows down, my arm out the window surfing the wind, and then this song came on. It felt so serendipitous. It was a good day and I cherish that.

When on FAMILY vacation to Disney california ,this song came on while we were on Ventura highway,first time hearing song ,always brings back memories of trip

George Martin was the producer for the Beatles.

Here's A Nice Starter-Pack For Discovering/Exploring Their Music,, Firefall "Just Remember I Love You",, "You Are The Woman" & "Strange Way"..You Will BOTH LOVE Them.

America is a great band, can’t tell you how much I loved their music in my high school days in the mid seventies! A Horse With No Name probably their most famous song.

This is your FIRST America song? OMG, I can't wait!

The first America album is a pure CLASSIC. I highly suggest listening to Rainy Day from that album.

Great choice! Some more you'll like: "Tin Man", "Sister Golden Hair", "You Can Do Magic", "Horse With No Name". Thank you!

I love this song ❤ I was young but remember it being played a lot on the radio in the UK 🇬🇧 . Great talented trio 😊

Love this band since their first album,,this song came out while i was in my last year of high school...1972

Great song choice. I recommend Tin Man and Daisy Jane, but I highly recommend Until the Sun Comes up Again. It’s a hidden gem and one of my favorite songs ever

The radio hits of this era were so good. We were so radio driven back in the day for our music. Loved my transistor radio with single corded ear bud.

Nothing much to add except when you get to Sister Golden Hair it reminds me so much of the summer of 75 where you will find many pop gems. Love you guys!!

So so glad you are hitting these guy, just SO good. Please consider Tin Man, Horse with no name, Daisy Jane, Sister Golden Hair, Three Roses. They represent Americana folk rock to me.

Great Band They’re on tour and will be playing in Grand Junction Colorado on August 20th

Hey Nick and Lex - you hit another one of my favorite songs with Ventura Highway. Do you remember when I told you in the comment section for Woman In Chains, that certain songs have an interesting tonal quality? There is a sonic quality in the freshness of the acoustic guitar during Ventura Highway that grabs the brain and doesn't let go. You caught this fact in the first few seconds of listening! Cool beans! This is why your reaction videos mean so much to me. It's like watching myself introduce you to the music I love! You are doing a wonderful job keeping all of us smiling. Ken

I remember in 1972, buying 'Hit Parade' magazine and seeing lyrics for this song and 'Sister Golden Hair. I was just about to turn 14yo. GREAT SUMMER MUSIC!!!