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This song doesn't age. It never fails to lift my spirits and make me feel carefree just like it did back in 1972 when the days WERE longer and the free wind WAS blowing through my hair 😎😉
I loved America then and now 48 years later....I was 17 when this came out...I dreamed one day I'd get to Ventura Highway...with the wind blowing through my hair....l never did...quess it was just a dream...
Back to my 20s.... I saw Buffalo Springfield as the opening act, for the Association at Orange county civic auditorium, across the street from Disneyland in Anaheim CA. Jackie Mitchell was my date..😎
I always love Jamel's faces when he starts listening to a song, and he thinks he recognizes it. It's a look of perplexment, then pensiveness, and then recognition.
What a lot of people don't realize is how young these guys were when they started out. They were barely out of high school when they released their first album--and when Ventura Highway was recorded for their second album, they were only 19 or 20 years old!
@wavygr The guys in the band were still living in England at the time the song was written, and came back to the US in early 1972. Dewey was born in January of 1952--so he couldn't have been any older than 19 or 20, depending on when the move back to the US took place.
I'm a black man and America is one of my favorite groups of all-time. I've listen to this song hundreds of times. When I'm in California driving up HWY 1, this song is playing on repeat. "An amazing song".
America is another terrific musical rabbit hole. Fun fact, they were Air Force brats, hence the name America. Daisy Jane, Tin Man, and Sister Golden Hair are gems.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis sampled the opening riff. When they played the riff for Janet, she said, "That's pretty, who did that?" The producers were both stunned that she had never heard the song before!
When I first picked up the guitar, my dad told me that this was the song to learn! 3 years on, I can still say that the riff and song is extremely magical. Awesome reaction!
This is one of the best songs of the 70's. it always made me happy and even now when I see alligator lizards when watering my garden along with the bright sunshine in LA, it just still fits so well.
I've been listening to that song for 50 YEARS! Never gets old. Gotta listen to it in context. Came out in about 1970 when ballads and acoustic instruments were all the rage.
This gem gives me the chills, such a treasure with the guitar works and that smooth voice. America had quite a few big hits especially their big hit HORSE WITH NO NAME, which was number 1 back in 1972 and stayed on the top of the charts for 3 weeks. Ventura Highway hit number 8 on the charts also in 1972. Such talent by this band.
I remember when I was in the Air Force stationed at Shemya AFB, Alaska in 1991, the band came to the island and performed for the Air Force personnel and civilian contractors at the base theater. It was one unforgettable and rocking concert. The band invited everyone over to the enlisted club after the concert for a birthday celebration of the Bass Guitarist. The guys in the band were nice and down to earth. One of the most memorable concerts in my life.
@@stevenwofford3937 That's right Steven. Their dad's were stationed at RAF South Ruislip in London at the time. It was a non flying base. It has since moved to RAF Mildenhall. I was also stationed at RAF Lakenheath a few miles from RAF Mildenhall as well when I was in the Air Force.
Those resonant "N" sounds in "In the sunshine," embedded in the harmonies, get me every time. To me it's musical epitome of the California Coast kissed by the sunset.
I think the cool thing about Jamal, is that it is like he is experiencing music for the first time, and he is almost always blown away by it. So fun to watch. 🙂 💜 Keep it up Jamal. You always make me happy. 😊
This is a song that feels like my time growing up in LA in the 70s. "Summer Breeze" from Seals and Croft, and "Strawberry Letter 23" from Brothers Johnson also take me there.
No disrespect Unca but I am 55 and I remember this song in 1972 but I was 7 years old! If you are barely 50 that means you were barely 2 years old. How in God’s name can anyone remember anything from that young age?
It’s amazing you could have not heard this song before. I think it’s getting almost as much love today as it did in the 70’s. It’s a timeless, uplifting, feel-good tune that will remain a classic for a long, long time.
The guitars in this song are amazing, 60s and 70s great musicians real artists, I've been binge listening during this quarantine. I sit at least 3-4 hours a night and just pick through great songs.
Horse with no name,Lonely people,Daisy Jane and The tin man some of their hits. They were kids of American servicemen and grew up on a base in England. They formed the group over there.
Their families were all based 1/2 mile from where my sister lives in Watford, UK. She always calls out when we see them live in the UK. Loved this band since 1972
Interesting factoid: This band formed in London, England. They were sons of three Airmen in the US Air Force stationed at the USAF base just outside of London. Pretty cool, eh?
I remember being at my Grandma’s house with her transistor radio in her guest bedroom (my bedroom) and listening to this on WLS Chicago, it was the only AM station not playing country music late at night here in Arkansas. I was a rebel back then, still am. LOL
In the mountains of South West Virginia circa 1976 there wasn’t much Rock Music to be had but as the sun went down WLS started coming in through the crackle of AM growing stronger until the Sun stole it for the day. Loved the Station and the music of the 60’s & 70’s.
They had so many hits on the radio. Everyone knew some America songs. Great vocalists, great songwriters. Not your typical cranked up rock and roll. Great stuff. I saw them 20 years ago. Wow.
"The alligators, lizards in the air" was a game him and his sister played ,,what the clouds look like? As they waited for dad to change the flat. NOT DRUGS
This song is perfect in every aspect. The harmonies; layering in lead guitar, rhythm guitar, and base guitar flow and intertwine between each other; as well the drums pacing it together and digging in the dirt, galloping in cheery passion. I never grew up in the 70s, but I sure wish I did.
I Recommend: You Can Do Magic; Tin Man; A Horse With No Name; Sandman; I Need You; Don't Cross The River; Sister Golden Hair; Lonely People; Daisy Jane; Here; Three Roses; Woman Tonight; All My Life; Muskrat Love; Only In Your Heart; Rainy Day. Many, many beautiful songs.
I was born in 1964, couldn't count how many times I've heard this over the years, but I never heard the "purple rain" lyrics until today. Mind = blown.
I am an Australian living downunder . This is one of my favourite songs from the day , 1993 My wife and I were in california driving down the coast road from San Fran to LA when this song came on the radio as we saw the sign saying we were in Ventura and then we drove down Ventura highway . I have driven there 2 times since with my wife and boys and one time it came on AGAIN . The next time my boys played it on the iPod . So yes it really means a lot to me . Thank you ,keep this music alive
Yep, I grew up in the West SFV of LA in the 60/70s. We'd take Malibu canyon to the beach, normally Zuma. But also took the Ventura Fwy, hwy 101 up to Ventura, Santa Barbara, etc. It was tremendous and we took it for granted. Two negatives were smog (on some days) and the dangerous Vietnam war.
My wife and I lived in Detroit in 2013. Walked through a thunderstorm to see an outdoor America concert at the Ren Cen only for it to be cancelled. Lot's of people milling about the Winter Garden there reminiscing and having a good time anyway - waiting out the storm - like a reunion. We still never saw America in concert but what a memory! People from different walks and views, just happy to be there for no particular reason.
I was just this morning listening to America's Greatest hits, and thinking 'I'd love to see Jamel's reaction to Ventura Highway!' And here it is!💖 Yes, this is a great driving song! I wonder if it might have been used in a car ad at one time??
Thank God I was born in the early 60s so my teen years witnessed so much awesome memorable music!!! It's absolutely timeless!!! Instantly takes you back to those years when your responsibilities were small and your cares were free!!!
I cried through the whole song. The power of music is amazing. This band is legendary. They came every year to Humphrey’s by the Bay here in San Diego. Brings back a lot of memories. Thanks!
There’s great music made today, but it’s not as easy to find - because there is SO MUCH - and there are fewer gatekeepers. If we looked at what the chart-topping popular songs were throughout the sixties and seventies, there would be a whole lot of crap. Time has filtered out the junk. It’s the same thing today; the best sounds will eventually find their audience, and the surface-level disposable music will just be a distant memory. It has always been this way.
70’s is easily the best era for singer/songwriter’s, just a massive amount of great timeless tunes. The 90’s were great too, but something magical about these 70’s tunes.
"Someone to Call My Lover" was written and produced by Janet Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis. The song's looped guitar riff is sampled from America's 1972 hit "Ventura Highway", with Dewey Bunnell receiving writing credits. - you know your stuff Jamel! 💯 Also, you’ve got a great voice on your own. 🙂
Loved these guys when i was a kid. I think i was about 11 and we were at a flea market. There was this hippy couple trying to sell a bunch of their stuff out of the trunk of their VW Beetle to buy gas to get to San Francisco. I bought two big boxes of records from them...probably close to 100 albums...for $12. Had the full collection of America's work. Fell in love with them.
@@corchem You are not wrong. Jackson, along with her two co-writers (Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis) settled out-of-court with Gerry Beckley (an original founding member of America and the songwriter for Daisy Jane). This was in 1987 and the original was released in 1975.
America was a band of three army brats who’s parents were stationed in England, in the late ‘60’s. They were signed by Apple Records and produced by George Martin. So yeah, Ventura Highway has always been one of my favorite songs of all time. In his song, the conversation with “Joe” was a family friend at the time when they lived in the Midwest and his father was being deployed to Southern California. He was trying to talk joe into going with them and moving out to California. Joe, being hit by “purple rain,” was a euphemism for depression or the blues. Most of the lyrics in the song were based on actually events of Dewey’s childhood.
@@karenchamps9087 I feel that way too Karen, it's a great song. The melody just makes you feel like YOURE on that horse riding across the desert. I was pretty much grown when that song came out, but I love the way the song still makes me feel.
Dewey Bunnel still sounds just as good today. These songs take me back to a much simpler life. Wish it still was simple Life's getting too hard anymore
With fires raging here in California this song really brings back memories of the seventies, a simpler, carefree time when the only smoke was coming from doobies.
This makes me so happy. America is my favorite band and Ventura Highway is my favorite song of theirs. Gerry once said that Janet Jackson’s sample paid for his swimming pool. LOL
Named after their homeland! They were all sons of Air Force parents stationed in London at the time. They named themselves America so they wouldn’t be mistaken as a British band. I’m a military brat myself so I love their story! Lifelong friendships made in a small American community overseas. I lived in Europe most of my life as my dad travelled back and forth between the US and Germany…what a life! Wouldn’t trade it!!
I saw these guys in the mid 70s, when I was in high school. The acoustics were unbelievable; their harmonies & the sound of the instruments were absolutely incredible, just perfect. I loved them from the beginning & still do. Great song to react to, great reaction as always Jamel!! And you were just adorable doing the "doo do doo"s!
I think sadly you were born in the wrong generation...im so lucky..even if I am getting old..growing up listening to this and so much great music..im truly blessed! no one does better music than the 60s 70s and early 80s
Candace, you are SO correct! For instance, 50 years ago in 1971, all of these albums came out: The Who's 'Who's Next'; 'The Yes Album' AND Yes-'Fragile'; Bowie's 'Hunky Dory'; Led Zeppelin IV; The Stones' 'Sticky Fingers'; Sabbath's 'Master Of Reality'; Lennon's 'Imagine'; Tull's 'Aqualung'; Elton John's 'Madman Across The Water'; the 'America' album (w/Horse With No Name, Sandman, and I Need You); The Doors' 'L.A. Woman'; Rod Stewart's 'Every Picture Tells a Story'; Harrison's 'The Concert For Bangladesh'; Allman Brothers' 'At The Fillmore East'; Joni Mitchell's 'Blue'; Carole King's 'Tapestry'; Cat Stevens' 'Teaser and The Firecat'; T Rex's 'Electric Warrior'; McCartney's 'Ram' ... and that was just in ONE F-ING YEAR. Gawd, I love classic rock. SOso glad I was born in an era when I heard it first-spin!
Hey Brother Jamel! 👋How are you today? I love America (the band and the country)! You gotta check out Daisy Jane by them next. Keep keeping great music alive!
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Hey Jamel. If you're doing America check out Woman Tonight. You'll get that insta stank. ua-cam.com/video/0yZz81I1WG0/v-deo.html
My man Jamel plz react to Tougher Than The Rest by Bruce Springsteen👌👌
Jamel - Check out this link - it explains why artists before 2000 outshine current artists... one word, AutoTune.
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It was Janet Jackson Someone to call my lover www.whosampled.com/sample/233/Janet-Jackson-Someone-to-Call-My-Lover-America-Ventura-Highway/
The sample you are thinking of is Sugar Ray - Every Morning or Someday.
If you're 50+ (I'm 54), this music makes you feel like a kid in the 70's again!
These songs lasted so long I am 40+ (46) and can say the same thing: makes you feel like a kid going from the 70s through to the early 80s. /d
Totally, it's pure nostalgia
Yup. 56 today!! His channel is fun, and makes me feel young again!!
totally
Born in ‘66 here
This song doesn't age. It never fails to lift my spirits and make me feel carefree just like it did back in 1972 when the days WERE longer and the free wind WAS blowing through my hair 😎😉
Both of us sister..
@@RayVRoberts 72 a wonderful time...PEACE
I loved America then and now 48 years later....I was 17 when this came out...I dreamed one day I'd get to Ventura Highway...with the wind blowing through my hair....l never did...quess it was just a dream...
Now the wind blows through my scalp
Can't help but takes right back to summer in the 70s. Barefoot and carefree with friends!❤❤
Lots of great America tunes to be explored..
I agreed like "I need You"
Yes agree, beautiful song!!
Certain bands like America, Todd Rundgren, CSNY, Seals & Croft, et...bring me right back to my childhood.
James Taylor, Neil Young, America and all the others..oh to be back in the 70's..
@@mowergal9776 If only we could turn back time.
Check out Hawaii bands from same 70s time period: Kalapana, Cecilio & Kapono, Country Comfort, Peter Moon Band, Jon and Randy.
Same
Back to my 20s.... I saw Buffalo Springfield as the opening act, for the Association at Orange county civic auditorium, across the street from Disneyland in Anaheim CA. Jackie Mitchell was my date..😎
I always love Jamel's faces when he starts listening to a song, and he thinks he recognizes it. It's a look of perplexment, then pensiveness, and then recognition.
America "Sister Golden Hair", "Horse With No Name", "You Can Do Magic"
Yes. You can do magic. Great song.
Sister Golden Hair, A Horse With No Name, You Can Do Magic just three more I think you really need to listen to.
All great listening music. I think I will crank up my Fischer Studio Standard and spin this songs.
Sandman is also a other good song
Muskrat Love, don't forget that one just beautiful.
Horse With No Name is one of their biggest hits. It’s still as relevant today as when it came out.
What a lot of people don't realize is how young these guys were when they started out. They were barely out of high school when they released their first album--and when Ventura Highway was recorded for their second album, they were only 19 or 20 years old!
@wavygr Gerry Beckley wrote I Need You at 16. More info on Ventura Highway here:
americansongwriter.com/ventura-highway-by-america-behind-the-song/
@wavygr The guys in the band were still living in England at the time the song was written, and came back to the US in early 1972. Dewey was born in January of 1952--so he couldn't have been any older than 19 or 20, depending on when the move back to the US took place.
Amazing. I didn't know that
When the gift from above comes ..use it
the most important insighr on here, the producer was Sir...?
"You Can Do Magic" by America
is a song that always brings me
to tears 🥰
Sister Golden Hair by America is an awesome song!
Woman Tonight!
I don't think I have heard a song by America that I haven't liked yet.
My favourite
I thought that was a George Harrison song when I was little lol.
Totally agree
Epitome of the “California Sound” of the 70s . Other great songs “Sister Golden Hair”, “Lonely People” and “I Need You”.
How great does that song make you feel?
This song sounds like southern California felt in the early 70s, if that makes since.
Tin man
Back To Weedin' And to me, Journey’s “Lights” was quintessential San Francisco.
These guys really do take me back to 70s Cali, driving down the PCH in my mother's 71 mustang
Alligator Lizards in the air...
I highly suggest
"Sister Golden Hair",
"A Horse With No Name" &
"Tin Man"
😊✌
100% agree
All excellent choices.
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Thanks👍
After those 3, "I Need You" "Lonely People"
"Tin man" definitely
I'm a black man and America is one of my favorite groups of all-time. I've listen to this song hundreds of times. When I'm in California driving up HWY 1, this song is playing on repeat. "An amazing song".
Sample question: Yes Janet Jackson sampled it in her some "Someone To Call My Lover" in 2001. \
I remember when sampling was called theft.
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Nope. Google "variations on a theme by...", then take a breath...
@@21CCommunIT I'm at the grocery store variating a theme with a nice package of 4 NY Steaks.
@@donalddunlop401
🙄😏😊😁😄😆😂😂🤣😋
@@donalddunlop401 🍽🥩🥗🍷
America is another terrific musical rabbit hole. Fun fact, they were Air Force brats, hence the name America. Daisy Jane, Tin Man, and Sister Golden Hair are gems.
Love America!!! "Horse With No Name" and "You Can Do Magic" are my other faves.
A Horse With No Name, Tin Man
Woman Tonight
Al Rivers so many great songs, Lonely People
Tin Man!
Both
Awesome picks 💥
Janet Jackson sampled it for "Someone To Call My Lover".
Janet stole the melody from America's Daisy Jane for her song Let's wait awhile. Tell me I am wrong: ua-cam.com/video/KgJhZN1lCLY/v-deo.html
Also heavily copied by SNL the start of “ the Californians”
@@corchem I was just about to say the same thing! Also, why has no one mentioned "Daisy Jane?
Hoping someone would say this
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis sampled the opening riff. When they played the riff for Janet, she said, "That's pretty, who did that?" The producers were both stunned that she had never heard the song before!
America was one of the best bands. Love this song and A Horse with No Name.
Their vocal harmonies on "lonley people" are terrific.
Heck yes🎤 the lyrics and that are fantastic also🎤🎤🧡
Couldn't agree more.
When I first picked up the guitar, my dad told me that this was the song to learn! 3 years on, I can still say that the riff and song is extremely magical. Awesome reaction!
You will also like America's "Sister Golden Hair", "You Can do Magic", Horse With No Name" and "Tin Man".
Tin Man is great!
Lonely People 💛
This is one of the best songs of the 70's. it always made me happy and even now when I see alligator lizards when watering my garden along with the bright sunshine in LA, it just still fits so well.
I've been listening to that song for 50 YEARS! Never gets old. Gotta listen to it in context. Came out in about 1970 when ballads and acoustic instruments were all the rage.
Released September 19, 1972.
I just saw them for 50th anniversary tour this year
. still amazing
Love these guys !!!!! Good times 🥰
This gem gives me the chills, such a treasure with the guitar works and that smooth voice. America had quite a few big hits especially their big hit HORSE WITH NO NAME, which was number 1 back in 1972 and stayed on the top of the charts for 3 weeks. Ventura Highway hit number 8 on the charts also in 1972. Such talent by this band.
America: "Sister Golden Hair" and "Horse With No Name"
My two favorites also!!
I love the song Muscrat Love especially the beginning.
@@peterbulloch4328 hell yeah! definitely my favorite song from america.
jimigrunge tin man
I remember when I was in the Air Force stationed at Shemya AFB, Alaska in 1991, the band came to the island and performed for the Air Force personnel and civilian contractors at the base theater. It was one unforgettable and rocking concert. The band invited everyone over to the enlisted club after the concert for a birthday celebration of the Bass Guitarist. The guys in the band were nice and down to earth. One of the most memorable concerts in my life.
They formed the band as Air Force brats while their parents were stationed in the UK.
@@stevenwofford3937 That's right Steven. Their dad's were stationed at RAF South Ruislip in London at the time. It was a non flying base. It has since moved to RAF Mildenhall. I was also stationed at RAF Lakenheath a few miles from RAF Mildenhall as well when I was in the Air Force.
Wow 😮 that’s so cool !!!
@@kevindarrell3500 Yes Kevin. Life's been good to me.
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
America has so many great songs. Try “Sister Golden Hair” and “Horse With No Name.”
"Sister Golden Hair" is my favorite. A beautiful song.
Horse With No Name. is great
‘I need you’ or ‘daisy Jane’ I’d say
Those resonant "N" sounds in "In the sunshine," embedded in the harmonies, get me every time. To me it's musical epitome of the California Coast kissed by the sunset.
I think the cool thing about Jamal, is that it is like he is experiencing music for the first time, and he is almost always blown away by it. So fun to watch. 🙂 💜 Keep it up Jamal. You always make me happy. 😊
Need to do America - "Horse with No Name"
Already done
@@gnomeofwar Thanks..I'll look for it. One of my all time favorites.
Yes, that is an excellent tune
Great suggestion!
This is a song that feels like my time growing up in LA in the 70s. "Summer Breeze" from Seals and Croft, and "Strawberry Letter 23" from Brothers Johnson also take me there.
Reminds me of OC in the 70s. Also love Brothers Johnson- "I'll be Good to You"
My god I just love all the great memories all these songs bring to mind.
J D Exactly the same but in Ontario Canada! Takes me back to my teens!
Please do Strawberry Letter 23!
One of my favorites. Almost 50 years old and as fresh as it was when I first heard it in 1972.
No disrespect Unca but I am 55 and I remember this song in 1972 but I was 7 years old! If you are barely 50 that means you were barely 2 years old. How in God’s name can anyone remember anything from that young age?
I was born in 72!! LOL
@@anthonypicano1670 The song is almost 50 actually 48. The 50 was a reference to the year 1972. I am 69 yrs. old.
Unca Buzz - My Bad! I read it incorrectly.
It’s amazing you could have not heard this song before. I think it’s getting almost as much love today as it did in the 70’s. It’s a timeless, uplifting, feel-good tune that will remain a classic for a long, long time.
The guitars in this song are amazing, 60s and 70s great musicians real artists, I've been binge listening during this quarantine. I sit at least 3-4 hours a night and just pick through great songs.
America's sound is clear, crisp and concise...I'd suggest Sister Golden Hair, Tin Man, I Need You and You Can Do Magic, you won't be disappointed Mel!
Horse with no name,Lonely people,Daisy Jane and The tin man some of their hits. They were kids of American servicemen and grew up on a base in England. They formed the group over there.
Daisy Jane! Yup.
Their families were all based 1/2 mile from where my sister lives in Watford, UK. She always calls out when we see them live in the UK. Loved this band since 1972
Yeah, I forgot to put "Daisy Jane" on my recommended America songs.
Interesting factoid: This band formed in London, England. They were sons of three Airmen in the US Air Force stationed at the USAF base just outside of London.
Pretty cool, eh?
The American Invasion. LOL
I did not know that! Cool 😃
And they were friends with the late Phil Hartmann from SNL and the Simpsons. He did some of their album artwork
Lakenheath is in Suffolk. I live near there. It is not just outside London!
Air Force Brats FTW!!!
I remember being at my Grandma’s house with her transistor radio in her guest bedroom (my bedroom) and listening to this on WLS Chicago, it was the only AM station not playing country music late at night here in Arkansas. I was a rebel back then, still am. LOL
Same thing in East Tennessee !
WLS spent many a night listening to that station. Brings back memories
Same thing on WLS only it was in my Grandmother's living room
In the mountains of South West Virginia circa 1976 there wasn’t much Rock Music to be had but as the sun went down WLS started coming in through the crackle of AM growing stronger until the Sun stole it for the day. Loved the Station and the music of the 60’s & 70’s.
Same in central Indiana.
They had so many hits on the radio. Everyone knew some America songs. Great vocalists, great songwriters. Not your typical cranked up rock and roll. Great stuff. I saw them 20 years ago. Wow.
"The alligators, lizards in the air" was a game him and his sister played ,,what the clouds look like? As they waited for dad to change the flat. NOT DRUGS
Thanks for sharing that. I always get to this part in the song and say "wait, what?"
Thanks
Actually, there's no comma. It's "alligator lizards", a type of lizard found on the Pacific Coast. I used to have one as a pet.
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@@maineman9447 Right. I used to play with them as a kid in California. When you came near they would open their mouths and try to scare you....lol
I’d thought that alligator lizards were dragonflies.
You should know their song, Horse With No Name.
that s a really good song !
Love that song!
"Horse with no name" needs a cover, synthwave style. God, what a beautiful song!
And they were so young, early 20's. That always blew me away.
Classic - Still gives me goose bumps all these years later. I never tire of playing music by America.
gotta follow this up with "A Horse With No Name"
Already done
That song always reminds me of "Wildfire". Remember that one?
@@yankeegirl5175 im assuming you mean by MIchael Murphey? ive neevr heard of it until now and i just checked it out, thank you for that tidbit.
This song is perfect in every aspect. The harmonies; layering in lead guitar, rhythm guitar, and base guitar flow and intertwine between each other; as well the drums pacing it together and digging in the dirt, galloping in cheery passion. I never grew up in the 70s, but I sure wish I did.
Yes indeed. And the great Hal Blaine on drums and Joe Osborn on bass. What a great song.
"Daisy Jane" ; "Sister Goldenhair" ; "Muskrat Love" ; "I Need You" ...etc. ...these guys can harmonize and their lyrics blow you away!....🙂💥👌👍
I Recommend:
You Can Do Magic;
Tin Man;
A Horse With No Name;
Sandman;
I Need You;
Don't Cross The River;
Sister Golden Hair;
Lonely People;
Daisy Jane;
Here;
Three Roses;
Woman Tonight;
All My Life;
Muskrat Love;
Only In Your Heart;
Rainy Day.
Many, many beautiful songs.
:)...Wow, I forgot so many of those...I was a teen in the 70's so, of course, America was one of the great bands of the era...
Don’t Cross the River is great! All of them are!
tin man and sand man are 2 of my favourites
Yes, please react to more America songs. Good list here, especially the first half.
Great suggestions, thank you
The first time purple rain was mentioned in a song. Jamel Check out, Tin man , lonely people, You can do majic😊👍👌👍😊💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
Tin Man is so good!!!
I was born in 1964, couldn't count how many times I've heard this over the years, but I never heard the "purple rain" lyrics until today. Mind = blown.
They all had good singing voices and shared the spotlight in different songs.
I can't help but sing the lyrics every time I listen to this song.
There's such an uplifting tone to it, and just a touch of sweet melancholy.
I am an Australian living downunder . This is one of my favourite songs from the day , 1993 My wife and I were in california driving down the coast road from San Fran to LA when this song came on the radio as we saw the sign saying we were in Ventura and then we drove down Ventura highway . I have driven there 2 times since with my wife and boys and one time it came on AGAIN . The next time my boys played it on the iPod . So yes it really means a lot to me . Thank you ,keep this music alive
This is a great "cruising" song ... sunny day, put the windows down and just drive
Yep, I grew up in the West SFV of LA in the 60/70s. We'd take Malibu canyon to the beach, normally Zuma. But also took the Ventura Fwy, hwy 101 up to Ventura, Santa Barbara, etc. It was tremendous and we took it for granted. Two negatives were smog (on some days) and the dangerous Vietnam war.
First time the phrase "Purple Rain" was used in a song, sorry Prince.
Purple rain = wanderlust
@@preachervideo Yeah, but Hendrix had already did Purple Haze, so... Connect the dots.
I knew that Prince EXPLICITLY got the idea for his masterpiece from these lyrics. It was a tribute
Donnie and Marie did when the deep purple falls
You got that right brother!
"I Need You" is my favorite America song, but they're all good.
That would make you a sensitive soul, Mike. This music and your song choice are relatable. Stay safe and happy !
I love that song.
My wife and I lived in Detroit in 2013. Walked through a thunderstorm to see an outdoor America concert at the Ren Cen only for it to be cancelled. Lot's of people milling about the Winter Garden there reminiscing and having a good time anyway - waiting out the storm - like a reunion. We still never saw America in concert but what a memory! People from different walks and views, just happy to be there for no particular reason.
I was in the car a few days ago with my dad and he had one of his old cds on and this song came on.... I couldn’t help but cry... so beautiful
Seals and Croft, We May Never Pass this way Again
@Steve Smith- Yes Seals and Croft. Got to pull out my album ( I think I have a cd too) hear that and of course, Diamond Girl.
We May Never Pass This Way Again, Diamond Girl such great songs.
Summer Breeze too I think 🤔
@@stateofconsciousness9174 Yup, they did Summer Breeze.
@Steve Smith My high school graduation song :))
I was just this morning listening to America's Greatest hits, and thinking 'I'd love to see Jamel's reaction to Ventura Highway!'
And here it is!💖
Yes, this is a great driving song! I wonder if it might have been used in a car ad at one time??
Possibly the perfect summer driving song, convertible top down, in California or anywhere else.
Thank God I was born in the early 60s so my teen years witnessed so much awesome memorable music!!! It's absolutely timeless!!! Instantly takes you back to those years when your responsibilities were small and your cares were free!!!
I cried through the whole song. The power of music is amazing.
This band is legendary. They came every year to Humphrey’s by the Bay
here in San Diego. Brings back a lot of memories. Thanks!
The whole Homecoming album is so great, for me it's their masterpiece.
I found myself crying as well…why? It is lovely and evocative. Ahhh, that must be it!
A simple life of sitting on the porch swing and playing this as evening is getting dim.
That is a wonderful definition of heaven.
I wish music these days was made with this same feeling.
There’s great music made today, but it’s not as easy to find - because there is SO MUCH - and there are fewer gatekeepers. If we looked at what the chart-topping popular songs were throughout the sixties and seventies, there would be a whole lot of crap. Time has filtered out the junk. It’s the same thing today; the best sounds will eventually find their audience, and the surface-level disposable music will just be a distant memory. It has always been this way.
@@pebblesanddirt keeping the hope alive. Thank you :)
The intro for this song was used for the popular “The Californians” skit from SNL.
One of my favorite tunes from America.
I grew up in the 60 & 70’s listening classic artists create music that’s holding up strong even today.
70’s is easily the best era for singer/songwriter’s, just a massive amount of great timeless tunes. The 90’s were great too, but something magical about these 70’s tunes.
If you like this one....you'll definitely love "Tin Man"
"Someone to Call My Lover" was written and produced by Janet Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis. The song's looped guitar riff is sampled from America's 1972 hit "Ventura Highway", with Dewey Bunnell receiving writing credits. - you know your stuff Jamel! 💯 Also, you’ve got a great voice on your own. 🙂
Another great song from them is "A Horse With No Name" ✌️
1972 I was 12 and this was my jam and it still is. I'm 64 now and there is still nothing better. Thanks Jamal
Loved these guys when i was a kid. I think i was about 11 and we were at a flea market. There was this hippy couple trying to sell a bunch of their stuff out of the trunk of their VW Beetle to buy gas to get to San Francisco. I bought two big boxes of records from them...probably close to 100 albums...for $12. Had the full collection of America's work. Fell in love with them.
One of the iconic acoustic openings ever. Janet Jackson used that opening in her, "Someone To Call My Lover."
Alligator lizards in the air...in the aaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrr! 😂
Janet Jackson sampled this song on her "Someone to Call My Lover".
Janet stole the melody from America's Daisy Jane for her song Let's wait awhile. Tell me I am wrong: ua-cam.com/video/KgJhZN1lCLY/v-deo.html
@@corchem You are not wrong. Jackson, along with her two co-writers (Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis) settled out-of-court with Gerry Beckley (an original founding member of America and the songwriter for Daisy Jane). This was in 1987 and the original was released in 1975.
They are still touring and have amazingly managed to sound the same to this day. Great band to see in concert.
America was a band of three army brats who’s parents were stationed in England, in the late ‘60’s. They were signed by Apple Records and produced by George Martin. So yeah, Ventura Highway has always been one of my favorite songs of all time. In his song, the conversation with “Joe” was a family friend at the time when they lived in the Midwest and his father was being deployed to Southern California. He was trying to talk joe into going with them and moving out to California. Joe, being hit by “purple rain,” was a euphemism for depression or the blues. Most of the lyrics in the song were based on actually events of Dewey’s childhood.
Janet Jackson sampled the opening lick on Someone to call my lover!
Janet stole the melody from America's Daisy Jane for her song Let's wait awhile. Tell me I am wrong: ua-cam.com/video/KgJhZN1lCLY/v-deo.html
Love America 🎧🎶 and this great song
“A Horse has No Name” by America 🐴🇺🇸🐴🇺🇸🐴🇺🇸
A Horse With No Name is my favorite America song. Hope he listens to you.
Sandra Smith, that song takes me back to when I was a child. It’s an iconic song...I feel. 🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸
@@karenchamps9087 I feel that way too Karen, it's a great song. The melody just makes you feel like YOURE on that horse riding across the desert. I was pretty much grown when that song came out, but I love the way the song still makes me feel.
Dewey Bunnel still sounds just as good today. These songs take me back to a much simpler life.
Wish it still was simple
Life's getting too hard anymore
The lyrics, the guitars, the harmonies
This group was outstanding
Pure 70’s Jamal !!!!!! Reminds me
of my high school years …….
With fires raging here in California this song really brings back memories of the seventies, a simpler, carefree time when the only smoke was coming from doobies.
Horse with no name, it's a story type song. I love alot of their songs. They remind me of crosby, stills and nash
I was just thinking the lead singer sounds a LOT like Steven Stills...
I know this is off the wall but here's one for you, the group Traffic, song Low Spark of High Heeled Boys.
Here here !!! The long version
@@MrMike-fm8bp Absolutely
Light or leave me alone, Rock and Roll Stew, Dear Mr. Fantasy.
It's super long but I also have requested it
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yes please!!!!!!!!
This makes me so happy. America is my favorite band and Ventura Highway is my favorite song of theirs. Gerry once said that Janet Jackson’s sample paid for his swimming pool. LOL
Named after their homeland! They were all sons of Air Force parents stationed in London at the time. They named themselves America so they wouldn’t be mistaken as a British band. I’m a military brat myself so I love their story! Lifelong friendships made in a small American community overseas. I lived in Europe most of my life as my dad travelled back and forth between the US and Germany…what a life! Wouldn’t trade it!!
“Sister Golden Hair”, “Lonely People”, "A Horse With No Name" &
"Tin Man" are also good
If you like this you should listen to “You can Do Magic” by them.
“I Need You” also a great song by America.
This song was played at the end of the movie “We Are Marshall” - where they tell you what everyone went on to do later in life.
These melodies are outstanding, the musicianship, harmonies. Nothing like this anymore. Love these 70s groups
I saw these guys in the mid 70s, when I was in high school. The acoustics were unbelievable; their harmonies & the sound of the instruments were absolutely incredible, just perfect. I loved them from the beginning & still do. Great song to react to, great reaction as always Jamel!! And you were just adorable doing the "doo do doo"s!
"Music is so great!" - Jamel
So, so true!!! 👍🏻✌🏼💯
My journey on Ventura Hwy was gorgeous. Never forget and I kept thinking of this song.
"DAISY JANE" also by America
Daisy Jane might be my favorite America song.
What an album memories of my teens camping at Robin hoods Bay North Yorkshire
I think sadly you were born in the wrong generation...im so lucky..even if I am getting old..growing up listening to this and so much great music..im truly blessed! no one does better music than the 60s 70s and early 80s
I agree with you 1000%! Best music, the most originality, the best harmonies came from the 60s and especially the 70s!
Agreed
Candace, you are SO correct! For instance, 50 years ago in 1971, all of these albums came out: The Who's 'Who's Next'; 'The Yes Album' AND Yes-'Fragile'; Bowie's 'Hunky Dory'; Led Zeppelin IV; The Stones' 'Sticky Fingers'; Sabbath's 'Master Of Reality'; Lennon's 'Imagine'; Tull's 'Aqualung'; Elton John's 'Madman Across The Water'; the 'America' album (w/Horse With No Name, Sandman, and I Need You); The Doors' 'L.A. Woman'; Rod Stewart's 'Every Picture Tells a Story'; Harrison's 'The Concert For Bangladesh'; Allman Brothers' 'At The Fillmore East'; Joni Mitchell's 'Blue'; Carole King's 'Tapestry'; Cat Stevens' 'Teaser and The Firecat'; T Rex's 'Electric Warrior'; McCartney's 'Ram' ... and that was just in ONE F-ING YEAR. Gawd, I love classic rock. SOso glad I was born in an era when I heard it first-spin!
Hey Brother Jamel! 👋How are you today? I love America (the band and the country)! You gotta check out Daisy Jane by them next. Keep keeping great music alive!