América / America
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Biography
[Edit]A light folk-rock act of the early '70s, America had several Top Ten hits, including the number ones "A Horse with No Name" and "Sister Golden Hair." Vocalists/guitarists Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley met while they were still in high school in the late '60s; all three were sons of U.S. Air Force officers who were stationed in the U.K. After they completed school in 1970, they formed an acoustic folk-rock quartet called Daze in London, which was soon pared down to the trio of Bunnell, Peek, and Beckley. Adopting the name America, the group landed a contract with Jeff Dexter, a promoter for the Roundhouse concert venue. Dexter had America open for several major artists and the group soon signed with Warner Bros. Records. By the fall of 1970, the group was recording its debut album in London, with producers Ian Samwell and Jeff Dexter.
"A Horse with No Name," America's debut single, was released at the end of 1971. In January 1972, the song — which strongly recalled the acoustic numbers of Neil Young — became a number three hit in the U.K. The group's self-titled debut album followed the same stylistic pattern and became a hit as well, peaking at number 14. Following their British success, America returned to North America, beginning a supporting tour for the Everly Brothers. "A Horse with No Name" was released in the U.S. that spring, where it soon became a number one single, pushing Neil Young's "Heart of Gold" off the top of the charts; America followed the single to the top of the charts. "I Need You" became another Top Ten hit that summer, and the group began work on their second album. "Ventura Highway," the first single released from this collaboration, became their third straight Top Ten hit in December of 1972. In the beginning of 1973, America won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist of 1972.
Homecoming was released in January of 1973, becoming a Top Ten hit in the U.S. and peaking at number 21 in the U.K. America's essential sound didn't change with this record; it just became more polished. However, the hits stopped coming fairly soon — they had only one minor Top 40 hit in 1973. Hat Trick, the group's third album, was released toward the end of 1973; it failed to make it past number 28 on the American charts. Released in the late fall of 1974, Holiday was the first record the group made with producer George Martin. Holiday returned America to the top of the charts, peaking at number three and launching the hit singles "Tin Man" and "Lonely People." "Sister Golden Hair," pulled from 1975's Hearts, became their second number one single. That same year, the group released History: America's Greatest Hits, which would eventually sell over four million copies.
Although America's 1976 effort Hideaway went gold and peaked at number 11, the group's audience was beginning to decline. After releasing Harbor to a lukewarm reception, Dan Peek left the group, deciding to become a contemporary Christian recording artist. The group continued as a duo; their last Martin-produced record, Silent Letter, was released in 1979 to little attention. America returned to the Top Ten in 1982 with "You Can Do Magic," an adult contemporary pop number that featured synthesizers along with their trademark harmonies. "The Border" became their last Top 40 hit in 1983, peaking at number 33. After releasing America in Concert in the summer of 1985, the group continued to tour successfully into the '90s, resurfacing in 1998 with Human Nature.
The early part of the new millennium saw America release not only a handful of live albums as well as a holiday-themed studio recording, but also the exhaustive, career-spanning box set Highway, released in 2000. On the heels of this renewed interest, America were tempted back into the studio in 2006 by longtime fans and musicians Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne and James Iha of the Smashing Pumpkins. Although encouraging Bunnell and Beckley to stick to America's core sound, producers Schlesinger and Iha brought in younger musicians influenced by America to guest on the album, including Ryan Adams, Nada Surf, and others. Released in early 2007, Here & Now featured new material by America as well as covers written by bands heavily influenced by the soft rock pioneers. The duo of Bunnell and Beckley returned with the independently released covers album Back Pages in July 2011. That very same month, the duo's former bandmate Dan Peek died at his home in Missouri at the age of 60.
Title: The Best of America - Centenary Collection
Artist: América / America
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: The Complete Greatest Hits
Artist: América / America
Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist, Psychedelic
Title: At WBCN Studios, 1972 (Hd Remastered Edition)
Artist: América / America
Title: Holiday Harmony
Artist: América / America
Genre: Rock, Pop, Traditional Pop Music, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: America - Premium Collection
Artist: América / America
Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Punk Rock, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist, Psychedelic
Title: At Whisky A-Go-Go, 1972 (Hd Remastered Edition)
Artist: América / America
Title: Heritage II: Demos / Alternate Takes 1971-1976
Artist: América / America
Title: Ventura Highway (Live At the Troubadour) - Single
Artist: América / America
Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist, Psychedelic
Title: Ventura Highway & Other Favorites
Artist: América / America
Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist, Psychedelic
Title: Hat Trick
Artist: América / America
Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist, Psychedelic
Title: Lost & Found
Artist: América / America
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Here & Now
Artist: América / America
Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Pop, Alternative, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: El Baile del Coco / No Te Quiero - Single
Artist: América / America, Su Tumbancha
Title: Holiday
Artist: América / America
Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist, Psychedelic
Title: America: Live
Artist: América / America
Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist, Psychedelic
Title: Houses in White - Single
Artist: Dewey Bunnell, América / America, Bobby Woods, Gerry Beckley, Les Deux, Love Orchestra
Genre: Pop
Title: FM Broadcast America & Crosby, Stills & Nash
Artist: Crosby, América / America, Stills Nash
Collections
Title: Greatest Hits of the '70s
Genre: Pop
Title: What Is Hip? Remix Project, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Love Rocks - Love Time, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: That 70's Radio Hits
Genre: Pop
Title: Love Train - Soft Hits of the 70's
Genre: Rock
Title: 70's Mixtape Vol. 3 & 4 (Re-Recorded)
Genre: Rock
Title: 70's Music Flashback
Genre: Pop
Title: Only the 70's Hits
Genre: Pop
Title: Harbor
Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: 70's Legends
Genre: Pop
Title: 70s Classics (Re-recorded Version)
Genre: Pop
Title: Party Latino!
Genre: Latin
Title: Party Latino
Title: Baila Latino Vol.3
Genre: Latin
Title: Llego Tu Salsa DJ
Title: Llego Tu Salsa Dj
Genre: Latin
Title: Massive Progressive
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: 50 Underground DJ Tracks, Vol. 1
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Baila Latino, Vol. 3
Title: New Year's Fiesta
Genre: Latin
Title: Llego tu salsa Dj!
Genre: Latin
Title: The Sound Of Love Volume 4
Genre: Pop
Title: I Like Car Classics, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Best of Christian Radio: Rest in Me, Vol. 3
Genre: Gospel
Title: Christian Music Hits: Ashes to Ember, Vol. 4
Genre: Gospel
Title: Trance Top 100, Vol. 2
Genre: Electronica, Trance, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Heart of America, Vol. 7
Genre: Pop
Title: This Land Is Your Land, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: Red, White & Blue, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: America the Beautiful, Vol. 7
Genre: Pop
Title: This Land Is Your Land, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: God Bless the U.S.A., Vol. 8
Genre: Pop
Title: God Bless America, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: Yankee Doodle, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: My Country 'Tis of Thee, Vol. 7
Genre: Pop
Title: American Pride, Vol. 7
Genre: Pop
Title: Best of America, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: Cumbias en San Valentin
Genre: Latin
Title: Turn Up the Trance
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Voice of America, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: Christian Artists Series: Luke Garrett & Friends
Genre: Gospel
Title: Best of Christian Hits: Gloria, Vol. 10
Genre: Gospel
Title: California
Genre: Pop
Title: 101 Driving Songs CD 3
Title: The No. 1 Hits - 1972
Title: Compact Disc Club - LIVE ON STAGE CD 4
Genre: World Music
Title: Compact Disc Club - Sold Out CD 1
Genre:
Title: Time Life - Sounds Of The Seventies 1972 - Take Two
Genre: Soul, Jazz, Soul Jazz, Rock, Folk Rock, World Music, Pop, Funk
Title: Time Life - Sounds Of The Seventies 1975
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Rock, World Music, Country Rock, Disco, Pop, Pop Rock, Funk
Title: Time Life - Sounds Of The Seventies 1974 - Take Two
Genre: Electronica, Techno, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Rock, Folk Rock, Reggae, World Music, Disco, Pop, Pop Rock, Theatre/Soundtrack, Funk
Title: Billboard Top 100 Of 1982
Genre: Pop
Title: Billboard TOP100 Romantic Hits 1
Genre: Pop
Title: American Anthems CD2
Title: Kuschelrock Vol. 22 CD2
Title: Las 101 Canciones Del Siglo XX CD3
Genre: Pop
Title: Golden Love Songs Vol. 11 - Just The Two Of Us
Genre: Pop
Title: Peace & Love - The Woodstock Generation (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: Las 101 Grandes Canciones De Amor CD2
Genre: Pop
Title: Top Of The Pops 1972 CD2
Genre: Rock
Featuring albums
Title: 70's Mixtape Vol. 3 & 4 - Music Inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock
Title: American Hustle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Song One (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: La Gran Noche de Peña, Vol. 6 / La Gran Noche de Pena, Vol. 6
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Latin
Title: America – Star Spangled Banner / America - Star Spangled Banner
Artist: God Bless America
Genre: Pop
Title: Singers And Songwriters 1972-1973 (CD2)
Artist: The Starlite Orchestra & Singers
Genre: Rock, World Music
Title: The Nice Guys (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack