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  • @jamelakajamal
    @jamelakajamal  4 роки тому +88

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    • @alancooke6630
      @alancooke6630 4 роки тому

      You must react to Gary Moore - Parsienne Walkways live in Montreux 2010 best and last version RIP Gary ' blues at it's best

    • @Clarinetboy82
      @Clarinetboy82 4 роки тому +4

      I've been enjoying your reactions to America! I'm about your age and I remember their songs on the radio all the time. Reminds me of my early childhood in small town Enid, Oklahoma. Seems like an entirely different world thinking back to that time of my life. I got to see America live at our local county fair where I currently live back about 2000. They put on a great show. Thanks for the memories. :)

    • @evilvolts
      @evilvolts 4 роки тому +1

      the only 3 I can think of left to do are Lonely People,Muskrat Love, and Daisy Jane

    • @nevysnova
      @nevysnova 4 роки тому +2

      Jamel_AKA_Jamal America Horse with no name.

    • @bingobaddies
      @bingobaddies 4 роки тому +3

      Don McLean song American Pie. Get your brain ready to digest the lyrics.

  • @julieford8788
    @julieford8788 4 роки тому +237

    Ahhh. Harmonies, great lyrics, great musicians. When bands could tell a story and sound amazing! No half naked girls, twerking or curse words ❤️❤️

    • @7633J
      @7633J 4 роки тому +10

      Julie your comment deserves 1K likes but unfortunately I can only give one. I miss music like this.

    • @andydurazo5337
      @andydurazo5337 4 роки тому +4

      I agree but I, also don't mind beautiful half naked women!

    • @kathyhayward2228
      @kathyhayward2228 4 роки тому +2

      Good point , Ty

    • @PeerHond69
      @PeerHond69 3 роки тому

      @@andydurazo5337 hahahah exactly

    • @Orv129
      @Orv129 2 роки тому +3

      No auto tune

  • @stevenmclaughlin6034
    @stevenmclaughlin6034 2 роки тому +16

    The harmony in this group is out of this world

  • @docmarty809
    @docmarty809 4 роки тому +286

    It was 1982 That was the look Levis and collared shirts. And all the women were wearing Jordache jeans.

    • @HappyHarryHardon
      @HappyHarryHardon 4 роки тому +17

      Sasson jeans too!

    • @lynnarthur1411
      @lynnarthur1411 4 роки тому +9

      Guess jeans were quite popular as well. Then women watched "Flashdance" and we were cutting the necklines of our sweatshirts to get that sexy (and annoying) off the shoulder fit 😆

    • @kilgoretrout3966
      @kilgoretrout3966 4 роки тому +6

      @@lynnarthur1411 i don't recall Guess? in 1982, the year i started College. It was Polo, Jordache, Ocean Pacific, Yves St. Laurent, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Nike, LaCoste and Tommy Hifiger...There are others, but those were the biggies as i began college. Giorgio Brutini shoes were big at the time also.

    • @suzannereilman4516
      @suzannereilman4516 4 роки тому +3

      ....lovely super skinny Palmettos here...:)

    • @Matagot90
      @Matagot90 4 роки тому +4

      Yup, I had Jordache jeans back then.

  • @tammybrigham7865
    @tammybrigham7865 4 роки тому +36

    This was my oldest brother’s favorite song growing up. He’s deceased now but this brings back memories of us singing this song together and having fun. 💜👍🏾

    • @Paulbruso
      @Paulbruso Рік тому +1

      God bless you and may your brother rest in piece. I love anything 80s and 90s I really like Irene cara music ever hear of her I’m 22 and love the old stuff so much

    • @tammybrigham7865
      @tammybrigham7865 Рік тому

      @@Paulbruso I love Irene Cara! It’s so sad she’s gone now. Thanks for your kind words. 🩷

    • @Paulbruso
      @Paulbruso Рік тому

      @@tammybrigham7865 of course Tammy. Do you like Christopher Cross btw he is another person I listen to very relaxing and happy vibes.

    • @blommiiz
      @blommiiz Рік тому +1

      Sorry for your loss honey. Hope you had an amazing time together. All the best

  • @AuntK68
    @AuntK68 4 роки тому +86

    Collared shirts, pastel colors, and feathered hair...welcome to the early 80's!

    • @tomh5006
      @tomh5006 4 роки тому +1

      Girls had the big hair, hair spray. Wait What Guys were doing it too!🎸🤘

  • @karenlee4874
    @karenlee4874 4 роки тому +19

    Music in the 70s and 80s were so great. Love songs are so heartfelt.

    • @susanaballenatorres7794
      @susanaballenatorres7794 Рік тому +1

      Muy buena música las mejores épocas 70 y 80 ♥️ 🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪.

  • @bighungry4666
    @bighungry4666 4 роки тому +45

    My man is on a roll with the America tracks. Glad you found em Jamel.

  • @Stoney_Snark
    @Stoney_Snark 4 роки тому +135

    “I’d Love To Change The World”, Ten Years After.

    • @karenm7346
      @karenm7346 4 роки тому +6

      Such a great song.

    • @suzannereilman4516
      @suzannereilman4516 4 роки тому +6

      ...been whining (politely and patiently) for this for monnnnnths...:)

    • @imagine1004
      @imagine1004 4 роки тому +5

      A must!!!!

    • @josephpowell3949
      @josephpowell3949 4 роки тому +7

      Alvin Lee and Ten Years After!

    • @Spideybrown4689
      @Spideybrown4689 4 роки тому +5

      Yes yes in fact the singer Alvin Lee THE BLUEST BLUES will have you begging for more Blues from Alvin Lee

  • @crufflerrick
    @crufflerrick 4 роки тому +109

    Man just seeing Jamel smile through this entire song... a genuine 100 % feeling it smile... just makes the reaction experience all the better. PS: You like the soft rock sound which the 70s certainly had....you'll be wanting to hit up the group Firefall -"Strange Way" and "Just Remember I Love You" .

    • @gregorydavid7755
      @gregorydavid7755 4 роки тому +5

      and "You are the Woman "

    • @RADAR1017
      @RADAR1017 4 роки тому +3

      Yes! Firefall! Please do Firefall

    • @aerie1962
      @aerie1962 4 роки тому

      Firefall -Always, as well. Great song!

    • @denabach
      @denabach 10 місяців тому

      Firefall had some great music. "Cinderella" and " You are the Woman " were good too.

  • @JanS1
    @JanS1 4 роки тому +35

    I can’t believe I have all these America lyrics in my head. But out they’re coming... Thanks for the reminder :)

  • @missblondie2393
    @missblondie2393 4 роки тому +46

    Glad to see you enjoying America, incredible band, try Daisy Jane and I Need You

  • @carolbradshaw9646
    @carolbradshaw9646 4 роки тому +143

    Hey Jamel! How about listening to America's "I need you". It makes me smile to see you enjoying the songs of my youth. Thank you!

    • @kbusby4824
      @kbusby4824 4 роки тому +2

      Same.

    • @intotheblue96
      @intotheblue96 4 роки тому +1

      And Daisy Jane!

    • @vdoscanr
      @vdoscanr 4 роки тому +1

      Yessss..... what a song...and live... Jamel you will like it.

    • @davidyerkey7425
      @davidyerkey7425 4 роки тому +1

      He'll be snuggling up to the wife after that one!

    • @hizzlemobizzle
      @hizzlemobizzle 4 роки тому

      Anything but this song. Lot's of great songs by America, but this is not one of them. Only my opinion of course.

  • @tarheel7406
    @tarheel7406 4 роки тому +49

    After a quick memory refresh on Wiki, it's my understanding that America was calling it quits thinking that music trends had passed them by. Russ Ballard was called in to write a winner, resulting in a comeback with "You Can Do Magic". Some years later, they were going to quit again, but a number of then big alternative rock artists contacted the band to express how important their catalog was, resulting in their continuing on.

    • @alaska_uk1303
      @alaska_uk1303 4 роки тому +1

      just to add Jamel, Russ Ballard was also singer/guitarist with ARGENT.

    • @lepoetress
      @lepoetress 3 роки тому +2

      That is a magnificent tribute to them and their legacy. I know 1 of them passed a few years ago. Loved this song when it came out.

  • @pbdez0623
    @pbdez0623 4 роки тому +137

    You got check out “Daisy Jane” by America

    • @DaughterofDarkness
      @DaughterofDarkness 4 роки тому +4

      Totally underrated song. It's a good one!

    • @stang7342
      @stang7342 4 роки тому +7

      I know right??? My favorite...

    • @DaughterofDarkness
      @DaughterofDarkness 4 роки тому +8

      @@stang7342 Does she really love me? I hope she does. Like the sky above me I know because the sky is bright, and everything's alright.

    • @sallyphillips9175
      @sallyphillips9175 4 роки тому +4

      YESSSSSSSSSSSS! And "I Need You!"

    • @DocRock1965
      @DocRock1965 4 роки тому +2

      One of their best songs

  • @strongdecaf3729
    @strongdecaf3729 4 роки тому +6

    That's wild how you can take different musicians/songs that I've heard all my life and make a connection between them that I never thought of! That's magic!

  • @Julieroo28
    @Julieroo28 4 роки тому +7

    I forgot all about this song! THANK YOU!!!!!! I think I was about 11 when it came out. I haven’t heard it in decades, but still remember all the words!

  • @maryanngarrimone1153
    @maryanngarrimone1153 2 роки тому +3

    You can't go wrong with this group. They are awesome!!!

  • @tedharvick9010
    @tedharvick9010 4 роки тому +2

    I've seen them in concert twice. And they sound exactly like they do on the radio.
    I dated a girl when I was 18-19, with some of the most unique blueish green eyes. I was always mesmerized by them, and her. Every time I hear this song, I can close my eyes and see her.

  • @mariaarias8770
    @mariaarias8770 4 роки тому +5

    This REAL Music people ! I am happy and proud to say , I LIVED TO THIS THE WHOLE 70’s. Can we go back in time ? Beautiful memories. 💜🌸

  • @lisazaccardimeunier8378
    @lisazaccardimeunier8378 4 роки тому +30

    This song is a major earworm.

  • @svkyseth1
    @svkyseth1 4 роки тому +111

    Bachmann Turner Overdrive. "Let it ride" would be a good place to start

  • @barbarabutterfield2679
    @barbarabutterfield2679 4 роки тому +40

    I love this era! Listen to Cat Stevens: Peace Train and Moon Shadow😄

    • @BoojumFed
      @BoojumFed 4 роки тому +2

      Woahwoahwoahwoah, woah. Woah.
      You can't just listen to TWO Cat Stevens tracks, man!
      Two _albums_ , maybe...

  • @josealejandroacosta5647
    @josealejandroacosta5647 4 роки тому +50

    You're in the most beautiful part of Internet. React to "Lonely People" America Live at Chicago 2008, with Christopher Cross.

    • @YogZab
      @YogZab 4 роки тому

      Sounds right up Jamel's street!

    • @reneestes6254
      @reneestes6254 4 роки тому

      I’ve watched that concert in its entirety sooo many times. They still sounded great! What better combination than America and Christopher Cross?!

  • @mistagunther8569
    @mistagunther8569 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you Jamel! Just listening to the beginning of this song sent me back memory lane ... where I was living (16), what I was doing, who I was with, etc... tears just instantly rolled out my eyes. God bless you all brother!!!

  • @nightowl1851
    @nightowl1851 4 роки тому +6

    Love the school teachers comment! Yes! Everybody looked like this in the early '80s (high school years). ... You Can Do Magic, Strange Magic, Magic by Olivia Newton-John, Abracadabra by the Steve Miller Band, Dark Lady by Cher, Witchy Woman by the Eagles, Evil Woman by ELO, Devil Woman by Cliff Richard -- there was a common theme in pop in '70s/early '80s.

  • @davidnorth9390
    @davidnorth9390 4 роки тому +93

    On the "magic" scene of the time, --try Steve Milller's "Abracadabra." The sound gets zany!

    • @robertreichle1
      @robertreichle1 4 роки тому +2

      That song has one of my all-time favorite guitar solos.

    • @kbusby4824
      @kbusby4824 4 роки тому

      Couldn't agree more!

    • @calibadgrl
      @calibadgrl 4 роки тому

      STEVE MILLER BAND DANCE DANCE DANCE THE JOKER ABRACADABRA TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN

    • @herewegokids7
      @herewegokids7 4 роки тому

      Yes Abracadabra

    • @daytoncharitychicken
      @daytoncharitychicken 4 роки тому +3

      There was also Olivia Newton-John’s “Magic.” Never realized how magical the music was back then. 😂

  • @jinglebe11rainbow37
    @jinglebe11rainbow37 4 роки тому +149

    Lonely People. How is this one being over looked in these comments??

    • @lisarainbow9703
      @lisarainbow9703 4 роки тому +6

      I mentioned it a few times.
      Hopefully, it'll get noticed, it's a wonderful song.

    • @Hartlor_Tayley
      @Hartlor_Tayley 4 роки тому +3

      Yes hope that’s next

    • @shawntriplett3100
      @shawntriplett3100 4 роки тому +2

      Right?

    • @klaptongroovemaster
      @klaptongroovemaster 4 роки тому

      But we get this 80s pop stuff? sigh

    • @MossTheBoss
      @MossTheBoss 4 роки тому +4

      I was going to mention Lonely People too. Kind of surprised it isn't among his America reactions .... yet.

  • @imagine1004
    @imagine1004 4 роки тому +2

    So happy you finally got to America! Love their harmony

  • @32mybelle
    @32mybelle 4 роки тому +5

    I remember hearing this song constantly when I was a kid. Lol. I miss it now.

  • @samdaa140
    @samdaa140 3 роки тому +2

    This beautiful song was written and produced by Russ Ballard, a wonderful British guitarist-singer-composer-producer. He also produced and played on the "It's your move" album by America. Russ Ballard ( once singer for the band Argent) is one of the greatest underrated composers. On this song, Russ Ballard plays all instruments and sings background vocals. Please listen to his wonderful album " At the third stroke" (1979) played with great studio cats ( Jeff Porcaro, Mike Baird, David Paich etc.).

  • @suebob16
    @suebob16 4 роки тому +69

    I'm adding my request to those who have already asked for Seals & Crofts, Their songs are so good!
    We May Never Pass This Way Again
    Hummingbird
    Summer Breeze
    Diamond Girl
    I'll Play For You

    • @deannathethriftycorgi1581
      @deannathethriftycorgi1581 4 роки тому +2

      Hummingbird for sure - my favorite, the harmonies! Haven't you noticed that the days somehow keep getting longer? ... :)

    • @tobysmith3351
      @tobysmith3351 4 роки тому +4

      Very favorite - "We May Never Pass This Way Again"

    • @deannathethriftycorgi1581
      @deannathethriftycorgi1581 4 роки тому

      @@tobysmith3351 Get Closer, When I Meet Them and East of Ginger Trees

    • @deloresdunbar1464
      @deloresdunbar1464 4 роки тому +1

      Summer breeze my favorite

    • @lynngirl7045
      @lynngirl7045 4 роки тому

      You really need to listen to these songs Jamel, I have listened to them over and over again for many years!

  • @ultracalicokittycat
    @ultracalicokittycat 3 роки тому +2

    "she done put the spell on him" , LOL!!! Love your reaction

  • @dyrkeschaefer
    @dyrkeschaefer 4 роки тому +28

    Sister Goldenhair is also a great track from America. But, I just noticed off to the right of my screen that you have now done Sister Golden Hair.
    These America tracks also bring me to songs like Amie from Pure Prairie League or Jackie Blue from the Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Or Angry Eyes from Loggins and Messina. Or Diamond Girl from Seals and Crofts.

    • @bettygreenhansen
      @bettygreenhansen 4 роки тому +5

      Dyrke Schaefer Jackie Blue!

    • @0zoneTherapyCures
      @0zoneTherapyCures 4 роки тому +1

      I love Amie!!! College memories flood back. Good times...

    • @OffRampTourist
      @OffRampTourist 4 роки тому +2

      All good choices. I especially love Aimie/Falling In and Out of Love by Pure Prairie League.

  • @spartanswerve7575
    @spartanswerve7575 3 роки тому +2

    My mom raised me as a single mom back in the mid 70’s. This song was a staple

  • @rosec1933
    @rosec1933 4 роки тому +17

    I just heard the Doobie Brothers - Long Train Runnin and thought you'd enjoy as well. I've love this band forever.

  • @theodorabruin4601
    @theodorabruin4601 2 роки тому +1

    Love, love love this song...makes me feel sooo happy! Was one of my favorites at the time!

  • @chrisdonnelly3577
    @chrisdonnelly3577 4 роки тому +11

    They did some great tunes, about 10 or 15 year before this one.
    The reason they called the band America, was because they were all Americans from military families, but none of them was born in the United States. Mostly England and Germany.

  • @russcalabrese7561
    @russcalabrese7561 4 роки тому +2

    Those voices were pure magic,even in 82'. Must do " I need you" live version.beautiful song.

  • @deb02-o7s
    @deb02-o7s 4 роки тому +4

    I'd forgotten how much I loved this group 💜

  • @sactiger2817
    @sactiger2817 4 роки тому

    I was born in 1959. So I came up during the time of ALL the great music, especially the 70's and 80's. I have such beautiful memories associated with it. My young Brotha - thanx so much for keeping it alive!!

  • @randyhess9917
    @randyhess9917 4 роки тому +35

    Juice Newton:
    - Queen of Hearts
    - Angel in the Morning
    - Loves been a little bit hard on me
    Dan Folgelberg:
    - The Leader of the band
    - Same old lang syne
    - Run for the Roses
    Dan might require a box of tissues just off screen.

    • @0zoneTherapyCures
      @0zoneTherapyCures 4 роки тому +1

      I had the BIGGEST crush on Dan Fogelberg in college.

    • @jasonfrost3693
      @jasonfrost3693 4 роки тому

      Juice! juice! juice!

    • @debbieomi
      @debbieomi 4 роки тому

      @@0zoneTherapyCures I was a freshman in high school when that love bug bit me.

    • @toddenderby5583
      @toddenderby5583 4 роки тому

      Was just singing 3 of those at work,great picks

    • @jimmymelendez1836
      @jimmymelendez1836 4 роки тому

      And Longer. That's another song by Dan Folgelberg.

  • @Skeezer66
    @Skeezer66 4 роки тому +2

    I love your comments!! Saying the band looks like music teachers, hearing/feeling the connection to ELO's Strange Magic, very observant, very original!! Thanks!!

  • @MichelleJohnson-rx6wj
    @MichelleJohnson-rx6wj 4 роки тому +9

    "Whatever day it was, it was casual day." I'm dead.

  • @raycewilliams3300
    @raycewilliams3300 3 роки тому +1

    AMERICA had some of the best vocal and guitar harmonies of all time. Both are in perfect harmony. I am no musician but that must be hard to do. Thanks for playing the "live" version which I had not seen before.

  • @bowlingdj300
    @bowlingdj300 4 роки тому +3

    Just plain and simple a great tune! These guys vocal harmony is pretty flippin good as well, great jam!

  • @phantomstratocaster
    @phantomstratocaster 2 роки тому +2

    Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek and Gerry Beckley. The trio met as sons of US Air Force personnel stationed in London

  • @Trish0871
    @Trish0871 4 роки тому +47

    It was actually just a magician’s white glove.

    • @dbell582
      @dbell582 4 роки тому +1

      Yes, that’s all it was lol.

    • @MichaelScheele
      @MichaelScheele 4 роки тому +3

      Michael Jackson's white sequined glove was a couple of years in the future with his Thriller album.

  • @Eric4471066
    @Eric4471066 3 роки тому +2

    Jamal, you probably know that this song by the group, America was a big comeback hit for them. The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the summer of 1982. They sound so different from ELO.

  • @calibadgrl
    @calibadgrl 4 роки тому +73

    Steve Miller band Joker, take the money and run, Dance dance dance JETAIRLINER

    • @josephpowell3949
      @josephpowell3949 4 роки тому +7

      Steve Miller Band " Abracadabra"

    • @oscarshapely
      @oscarshapely 4 роки тому +4

      Yes to Take The Money And Run. But what about Fly Like An Eagle?

    • @calibadgrl
      @calibadgrl 4 роки тому

      @@oscarshapely they block him from doing eagles songs i saw that in a post he did

    • @calibadgrl
      @calibadgrl 4 роки тому +1

      @ted ritola he has done that song look it up

    • @calibadgrl
      @calibadgrl 4 роки тому +1

      @ted ritola in fact todAY HE DID IT

  • @fredwalsh4095
    @fredwalsh4095 4 роки тому +2

    So glad you found America the band not the country they were and are still phenomenal. Saw them a couple of years back and the memories just flooded back to the early 70s when I first fell in love with those harmonies and you said it they are an American version of ELO on a smaller scale. Big fan of both groups. 💥

  • @stephanietip
    @stephanietip 4 роки тому +70

    Oh no,no,no love.This was WAY before MJ had his glove.If anything,MJ "borrowed it"from America

    • @the1andonlyknudsen
      @the1andonlyknudsen 4 роки тому

      Only about a year or so difference. This was an interesting article about Michaels glove... www.csmonitor.com/USA/2009/0626/p02s19-usgn.html

    • @antonovford6064
      @antonovford6064 4 роки тому +1

      Correct

    • @snikkerr1949
      @snikkerr1949 4 роки тому +2

      This was 1982...The MJ glove made its debut at Motowns 25th Anniversary Show in 1983. So no, not way before.

    • @belindascott6916
      @belindascott6916 4 роки тому +1

      MJ took the glove idea from Elvis as he'd wear only one with a flash light at private functions.

    • @tallycahamuhlhetru26
      @tallycahamuhlhetru26 3 роки тому

      @@snikkerr1949 Key word being "before." 😉

  • @dongill9650
    @dongill9650 2 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful song.

  • @jackarmstrong1838
    @jackarmstrong1838 3 роки тому

    These guys are smooth as silk- the harmonies exquisite.

  • @loveit7484
    @loveit7484 4 роки тому +4

    Always loved that line
    "A heart of stone can turned to clay"
    Love it! This song shiwa their crispness as musicians.

  • @cristiona22
    @cristiona22 4 роки тому +1

    Love America - brilliant harmonies, and they sound just as great live too. Plus Gerry is really cute.

  • @SchizoaffectedGamer2112
    @SchizoaffectedGamer2112 4 роки тому +49

    Olivia Newton John - Magic
    ELO - Strange Magic
    Pilot - Magic
    Heart - Magic Man
    The Cars - Magic
    The Who - Magic Bus
    Loving Spoonful - Do You Believe I’m Magic?
    Drifters - This Magic Moment
    Lil Kim - Magic Stick

  • @anthonyblakely399
    @anthonyblakely399 4 роки тому

    America perform this song when I saw them in concert at the Sacramento Civic Theatre!!!! Great Concert!!! Great Group!!!!

  • @MrMountainbiker09
    @MrMountainbiker09 4 роки тому +13

    You must listining, Norman Greenbaum Spirit in the Sky. 👍😉

    • @nykpax
      @nykpax 4 роки тому

      I think he has done it

  • @chriswiedeman2956
    @chriswiedeman2956 3 роки тому

    Great tunes by America. Got to see them several years ago at the Orange County Fair in CA. So cool seeing them on stage with their grown up kids playing in the band, too!

  • @1BobsYourUncle
    @1BobsYourUncle 4 роки тому +12

    My two oldest brothers went to high school with the guys in America, they went to school at London Central High School.

  • @angelawhite4795
    @angelawhite4795 4 роки тому

    I still see them every year in concert, still as awesome as ever.

  • @lynnarthur1411
    @lynnarthur1411 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks Jamel for a nostalgic trip with America 🥰

  • @jaytee2642
    @jaytee2642 4 роки тому +2

    Oh man, that's a blast from the past!
    Always loved that song.♥️

  • @elisebarthalow6075
    @elisebarthalow6075 4 роки тому +6

    America put out so much great music.It always put a smile on my face. Oh this stuff takes me back to that simpler time when I could just be a young person enjoying life. Great song choices!

  • @aimeewalters7451
    @aimeewalters7451 4 роки тому +1

    Ahhhh America! One of my favorite bands! They don't make music like this anymore! Gotta love it!

  • @vonnyb9052
    @vonnyb9052 4 роки тому +21

    Just throwing magic in the air Jamel😁😁

  • @tinakelley7018
    @tinakelley7018 4 роки тому

    I always have loved Americas songs. All of them were hits.

  • @dmichaelelkins1
    @dmichaelelkins1 4 роки тому +5

    This was the band's "comeback hit" after becoming a duo when original member Dan Peek left the band. He was a great musician, sang lead on "Don't Cross the River" and "Lonely People" and went on to a career in Contemporary Christian music before his untimely death in 2011.

  • @shawntriplett3100
    @shawntriplett3100 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the America songs, such a chill sound. Much love

  • @malcolmr3
    @malcolmr3 4 роки тому +7

    America, The Eagles, etc. we’re the very heart of music in the 70’s. They were helping to bridge a gap that had developed between Rock&Roll and Country at the time. They helped pave the way for 80’s style country to emerge as the force that it was. So good to see younger people enjoying the music I so love. Keep it coming, brother. ✌️ out

  • @dabig25
    @dabig25 3 роки тому +1

    a VERY Underrated group they had a bunch of good hits

  • @PhreakPhantom
    @PhreakPhantom 4 роки тому +11

    FINALLY this song! Thanks Jamel!

  • @maryannprzybycien2013
    @maryannprzybycien2013 4 роки тому

    So many memories with this song. My favorite by them.

  • @kellylaflash1016
    @kellylaflash1016 4 роки тому +3

    This is another one of those songs that I heard all the time on the radio back then, but never knew who sang it.

  • @jimpatterson3286
    @jimpatterson3286 3 роки тому

    They are highly skilled. All of America's songs are top of the line. I couldn't even pick one.

  • @SickGirlRocks
    @SickGirlRocks 4 роки тому +11

    Love America. Takes me back to my childhood.

  • @mariecockman8665
    @mariecockman8665 4 роки тому

    Saw America a couple years ago in Northern Ontario...so amazing! HOW can this one band have SO MANY amazing songs ??

  • @lisafields3403
    @lisafields3403 4 роки тому +3

    This is my favorite song from them I was waiting for this

  • @Zickcermacity
    @Zickcermacity 3 роки тому +1

    I first heard this, in late 1982 at 12, and it was eye-opening. I didn't even know it was by America!
    Listen, Jamel, to their content from the mid-70s. 'You Can Do Magic' was an almost total stylistic overhaul of what they were doing four to eight years prior. The song brought them solidly into the new decade.
    For me, it never sounds dated, or old, just fresh every time I play the song or hear it somewhere

  • @mikek5958
    @mikek5958 4 роки тому +24

    "I Need You," "Daisy Jane," "Only In Your Heart."

    • @ajawalker2290
      @ajawalker2290 4 роки тому +3

      I recommend those songs too!

    • @scorpiorising3741
      @scorpiorising3741 4 роки тому

      Head East - Never Been Any Reason

    • @truckerkevthepaidtourist
      @truckerkevthepaidtourist 4 роки тому +1

      only in your heart is amazing because there's some backwards tape looping.
      and remember George Martin produced a lot of America's stuff starting with their third album and what's really cool about only in your heart is you can literally hear the beatle kind of influence coming straight through what it plays backwards and all the rest of the stuff goes on.

    • @mikek5958
      @mikek5958 4 роки тому +1

      @@truckerkevthepaidtourist Yeah for sure. He also let them use a bell in a song that The Beatles had used on "Yellow Submarine;" pretty cool.

  • @Warped9
    @Warped9 4 роки тому

    This is a great song for driving on the highway. The ‘60s to ‘70s had so many of these kind of songs.

  • @lorivassallo8643
    @lorivassallo8643 4 роки тому +4

    These guys are so underrated...so many good songs...try, I Need You and Daisy Jane and Tin Man...all great

  • @Brandonmtlhd
    @Brandonmtlhd 4 роки тому

    I really appreciate you doing all these songs from America and reminding me of how great they were. I need to pick up a CD with all of these songs and then some on it.

  • @dniehuser3760
    @dniehuser3760 4 роки тому +6

    Donovan - 'Atlantis', 'Season of the Witch', 'Catch the Wind'

  • @timblackman6070
    @timblackman6070 4 роки тому +2

    I've always loved this song.

  • @Chalkster1
    @Chalkster1 4 роки тому +5

    This is because it’s the 80s pink orange and bright coloured shirts were the thing to wear

  • @jelduranm
    @jelduranm 4 роки тому +1

    America - I need you. Great song!

  • @intotheblue96
    @intotheblue96 4 роки тому +20

    Please do Daisy Jane before you leave the America rabbit hole! You'll love it!

  • @djsoulfilter
    @djsoulfilter 4 роки тому

    This song always makes me feel happy and easy going listening to it! Classic tune!

  • @wayneguess7946
    @wayneguess7946 4 роки тому +45

    Does anyone, Harmonize as well as America? I don't think so!

    • @Merdyon13
      @Merdyon13 4 роки тому +3

      I like their harmonizing. Beatles were good, as well.

    • @alrivers2297
      @alrivers2297 4 роки тому +11

      They are great, but The Beatles, Beach Boys, Bee Gees, Simon & Garfunkel and a few others might have something to say about that.

    • @j.h.3777
      @j.h.3777 4 роки тому +10

      @@alrivers2297 ..and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young!

    • @fallenleaf6698
      @fallenleaf6698 4 роки тому +8

      Eagles and Little River Band, two of the best harmonizing bands as well!

    • @wendyc7730
      @wendyc7730 4 роки тому +7

      The Little River Band
      I thought TOTO does a great job too.

  • @SweetThing
    @SweetThing 4 роки тому

    Just a magician's glove.. that's all; the song is about magical vibes.. America is an American rock band that was formed in London in 1970 by Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek and Gerry Beckley. The trio met as sons of US Air Force personnel stationed in London, where they began performing live. Achieving significant popularity in the 1970s, the trio was famous for its close vocal harmonies and light acoustic folk rock sound. The band released a string of hit albums and singles, many of which found airplay on pop/soft rock stations.

  • @jacobdavidlet
    @jacobdavidlet 4 роки тому +13

    Jamel, I think you would really dig "Hold your Head" by Argent. Got the cowbell, got the synth, got the harmonies.

    • @allycatsmith5158
      @allycatsmith5158 4 роки тому

      @Jacob LeTourneau-Yes someone please react to this song perfect request!!!!

    • @soundawakevideo3026
      @soundawakevideo3026 4 роки тому +1

      ...and vocals by Russ Ballard, the composer of "You Can Do Magic"!

  • @beeseewill2407
    @beeseewill2407 4 роки тому

    They're always casual ,but the talent undeniable.

  • @petek7906
    @petek7906 4 роки тому +3

    "Whatever day it was it was casual day" 😂

  • @enemyofthestate357
    @enemyofthestate357 4 роки тому

    great song from a great band, thanks for keeping America great 🌏

  • @robertkramer41
    @robertkramer41 4 роки тому +3

    Sound is on point, great job on nailing your levels. So many reactors get that wrong, have to constantly adjust the volume.

  • @Craplatte
    @Craplatte 3 роки тому

    I've now seen every reaction you did of them and I'm utterly blown away how good America was!! Damn!

  • @debratucker5076
    @debratucker5076 4 роки тому +9

    They were barely out of their teens when the became music sensations.

  • @deirdremacnamara9885
    @deirdremacnamara9885 4 роки тому

    Great memories of this song. This was the year I left secondary school and started working. A lifetime ago. Thanks Jamel. 🎶👏