Music Monday —America

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Went to a great concert Friday night.  Remember America?  America is an American rock band formed in England 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.

We had great seats, but my photos and video aren’t great — too many people in front of me.







Here are some of their biggest hits.


A Horse With No Name

 

Ventura Highway




You Can Do Magic

 

Tin Man



Lonely People


 

Sister Golden Hair

  

And my fan videos


  


  



Comments

  1. Gill - That British WomanJanuary 30, 2023 at 8:06 AM

    I remember them now, well at least the song, The Horse with No Name. Haven't been to a concert in years, don't like big crowds now with the covid situation.

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  2. csuhpat1January 30, 2023 at 10:13 AM

    I remember them. That must have been a great time. Very nice.

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  3. bookwormJanuary 30, 2023 at 5:45 PM

    America was hugely popular when I was in college and I knew every one of the songs you featured in your playlist. Seeing them at their current age makes me a bit wistful (where did the years go?) Their hit "A Horse with No Name" has become a joke to some but they are so much more than that one song. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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  4. Liz A.January 30, 2023 at 8:35 PM

    How cool that you got to see them live.

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  5. BirgitFebruary 1, 2023 at 11:52 AM

    So cool you saw them in concert. I had no idea ho made these songs and that they had so many hits. Loved the listen

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  6. Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and GrannyFebruary 2, 2023 at 3:03 AM

    That must have been a pawsome concert, Songbirdie. We remember a few songs of which A Horse with no name. Double Pawkisses from us for a Happy Week ahead🐾😽💞

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