No words could explain how America's songs have lived in our hearts for more than 50 years and will live on. And how each note and each word fills our lives with tremendous beauty and joy.
@@pricklycactusblossom6790 Well now... "stupit" me... You know, of course, that LOTS of 70's music, rock & roll and R & B were directly inspired by Viet Nam (protesting same), and Civil Rights, and the effluent-show that was Tricky-dicky? To quote Forest Gump, "stupit is as stupit does." Y'all have a very intelligent P.M.
They’ve aged like fine wine, & sound tighter & better than in the 70s. I was a 16 yr old married hippie with a toddler & my little son & I would dance around the kitchen together to their sons. Sweet memories.😊
When I was a girl in 72 or 73 and I listened to their music, I never believed I could see them live, but they came to Mexico and my city and I had the happiness and privilege of being able to see them in person.
I was BRUTALLY beaten over and OVER again as a little boy by my father and for many years after. After those beatings I would be in my room all welted up, bleeding and crying. I would listen to America on the radio and these songs took me away in my mind to a place where there was no more pain. I am so very thankful for this video. Watching this brought me to tears thinking back to those very hard times in my life, and it is healing at the same time. I have since learned how to play some of these songs on guitar and it makes me somehow claim them for their comfort that they brought me then and now. Once again THANK YOU for this video. I cannot tell you what it means to me.
I was in my mid thirties and I still love this group. I just bought an album of their best hits at an estate sale for my son, hope he likes the music as much as I did.
I listen to America during my Army days. They got me through some tough times. I would sing the lyrics as I was patching up fellow soldiers as a Medic. It gave me hope. ❤
@@cpluvsniners70 You're 100% wrong. America is NOT in the R&R HOF, and that is a travesty!!! 2006 R&R HOF Inductees were: Sex Pistols; Lynyrd Skynyrd; Herb Alpert & Jerry Moss; Mile Davis, Blondie; and Black Sabbath.
I wouldnt say "underrated". Back in the 70s/early 80s they were extremely popular and got a ton of radio play. The fact that they are still touring tells me that they have a nice sized fan base. Not everyone has the taste for this style music (soft rock, I will call it), and those of us that do enjoy this music do not necessarily enjoy the so called "music" of today. I truly have been blessed to be able to experience the music of the 70's/early 80s as it happened.
Yeah some ol school musicians don't like ear monitors... I'm in a band were 5 of us use in-ear monitors and the drummer doesn't like it and we just put a monitor behind him haha
Why are we all so old? Timeless music memories. Thankyou America. Thankyou for doing Horse with no name. Nobody else dared - I dont care about the charts I still force myself 40 yrs later to listen to the whole song.
Labing isang taon ako noon ng una kong mapakinggan ang banda na America... Gustong gusto kong pakinggan ang mga kanta nila... Hangang sa ngaun,,, 51 taon nako... Hindi parin ko nagsasawang pakinggan ang mga musika nila... Salamat sa inyo,,, nakakagpasaya kayo ng maraming tao... SALAMAT"""
One of sweetest and talented dear friend of mine joined America and boy did I have fun. All great artists and decent human beings. Thanks for all the great memories! Candlestick park, Lake Tahoe. Great times.
In 1975 I was going with my girlfriend Kathy and when I heard Sister Golden Hair I told her that was our song forever and now in 2019 we are still married and that that is still our song :) I hope we are not the only ones :)
Been married since 1974.........was playing America tunes at coffee shops, gym concerts,,,,,,,still playing today with a 3pc. acoustic --StarkRayvenMad
I love that this entire America PBS show is on this site. As a Photographer, I've always been a huge fan of Henry Diltz. Also very cool to see Chris Cross singing with the band. The Laurel Canyon gang is all together. If I could go back in time and live anywhere in America during the late 60s and early 70s I would want my parents to move to Laurel Canyon. One of my favorite bands I've never had the pleasure to see in concert. Yes you guys are "Classic Rock" and the music will live into eternity. We had the BEST music during that time. There was no other time like it for Classic Rock - the golden age of music.
Very much agree with you Cassie, as far as those years being the greatest. But if you were to ask me I would have to throw the 80`s in there too. Not the "New Wave" crap, but the Heavy bands like Van Halen , Judas Priest. Iron Maiden, Scorpions, and many others. I love all rock, from the Byrds to Megadeth, But in my heart it will always be the Beatles'
Yeah I must say in the seventies were great years for music in general you at Motown left over from the 60s and you had disco music and the 70s and the late Donna Summer she was the queen of disco and and you had southern Rock and don't forget classic rock great variety to listen to it was music years in the seventies 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵
How many of you were California dreaming back then , i was being stuck in the middle of the country. And no sooner did i know that little as i knew i would be 3 houses from the beach in Santa Monica going to Santa monica jr college and being lulled to sleep with the sound and glowing look of the Ocean with its red tide smell while looking out the two 4by4 wooden sliding glass windows on the 2nd story of a 100 year old house... Trying to get ahead thru the good and bad of those times avoiding Vietnam at any cost .. music of America made me feel i was really alive while listening
@@TednGilbertAZ Wow! What a cool comment! I just saw them here in Ft. Lauderdale 2 nights ago. They are still so magnificent live. Can't stop playing their music. 50 years and its like a wonderful fine wine. Good thing he's not my bil, I'd drive him nuts to play for Christmas & holidays. Lol
@@donaldgrondin5212 Mine too, it was kinda like the soundtrack of my life when I was 16-19, I listened to them all the time. I had a small cassette player that I carried with me and listened to my favorite America cassette tapes.
*America" Band wouldn't play the game. Think of those who did. Beatles, Stones & all in-between & far reaching groups. AMERICA was a great band❣️ My total favs. ❤
It is March 13, 2024, and since i found this live concert of America, I have been playing on loop❣️😃🥰 It is such a joy & priviledge to witness their joy & ❤️🥰 for each other, their music, & the audience's appreciation. It brings tears to my eyes at times...❤✌️to all of you that made this possible.
I discovered this rare video of America unexpectedly, cause I was a great fan in my youth but not today. It took one year to download with uTorrent! I guessed it would be of interest to the RUclips community so I uploaded it. I was right and it's the most popular video of my channel. So enjoy it!
I was watching this and it made me realize... My wife and I were a part of the greatest generation of music and how fantastic that was and all the wonderful memories attached to each and every song! Grateful fans!
I’m an 80s kid and a genXer but since i was born in the early 70s i caught just enough of the 70s to love both 70s and 80s music i’ve always loved america and have always had a bit of a crush on gerry 😍 most of their music takes me back to my 70s childhood there’s something so wistfully sad about ventura highway and sister goldenhair surprise that puts a lump in my throat - the early 70s music was the singer/songwriter era and much of the pop music was very much of a simpler time and place
These guys have always been one of my favorite groups. Used to have their pictures on my bedroom wall when I was in my teens. I am 66 years old now. And haven't lost my enthusiasm for them after all these years.
The beginning of empathy in me sitting alone in my fathers house with the lights down and contiplating my life after my parents divorce. And many years later from the 70s How much melodic music contents my soul. ❤AMERICA❤
I'm from Brazil and I grew up listening to cool songs like these. One day I'd like to visit America and when I get there I'd like to listen to songs like these of America. I think these legend band is part of the heart of America's musical culture. Thank you kids!!!
What a gift America was to soft rock music. Great harmonies, melodies and meaningful music. One of the finest bands of the 70s! And they're still great, despite being one man short in Dan Peek(RIP).
RIP Dan Peek. You were part of an amazingly beautiful ❤️ and very creative talented band. They can still kick it with the best of them! YAY FOR THE BAND AMERICA AND FOR AMERICA, TOO!!
I was backstage on this tour as Dewey is my BIL. They sounded even better in person. Saw them again in 2013. Incredible. My mom’s husband passed in 2016, but we still keep tabs. My sweet niece, Destry is also very talented. She occasionally sings with her dad on “Horse With No Name.”🥰
@@TednGilbertAZ My favorite "America" song HWNN and one of the first songs other than Beatle songs that I learned on Guitar. Sorry for your husband, I'm sure hes always looking out for you all and, You should be proud that your Niece sings with her Pa on such a great tune! Peace to you all! ✝🛐💖🤗⛪🌹 ☮🕊
Not making this up 1975 Madison Wi Dane Cnty Coliseum. I am in 8th grade with my first date eve Carol B. Well my old man failed to come pick us up after the end of show remember there were no cell phones back then So here we are both are shivering and cold wet since it was pouring rain Since we were not allowed back in the venue waiting for a ride that is not coming, and then here come the 3 boys of AMERICA. Not sure which one which one asked us (but all 3 stopped) why we were out in the rain told them why we were out in the rain they direct (order) the 2nd limo to take us to the nearby hotel and make sure we get home safe which we did . Never forget it thanks guys
I was at this concert myself. They sound much better today with all the improvements in sound today. Saw them in the Dells a year or two ago. They still have it! They have a new book out also. Good read.
Americas songs are absolutely timeless and gorgeous with harmonies and musicianship. A nice surprise to have Christopher Cross come and sing Lonely People and even more of a surprise and tribute to the epic Mamas and Papas song...California Dreaming!
It’s incredible how good they sound live. Looking and sounding better every year. Thanks for posting this concert Edu. I’m tired of those who say this band is underrated. To who? Not me and not billions of their fans.
When bands were actually musicians and singers. One of the best concerts I ever attended was America, Seals and Crofts and Pure Prairie League. All in one concert. Good times.
What a concert! All those bands have incredible vocal harmonies and musical abilities...which is why they are great and stand the test of time.....Poco, Little River Band etc. etc. too
@@lengrzywacz8983 Poco is such an underrated band. The Eagles and S&C are household names, but Poco really flies under the radar when it comes to most people. That must have been an amazing experience!
Pure Prairie League, Dan Seals and Dash Croft. , Poco and America are all musical groups that stand the true test of time. Amazing voices, lyrics and melodies of each band. I enjoy each of these groups..I am a 70's era highschool student and genuinely love most of the good songs from late 60's and 70's era. Brandy by Looking Glass was a cool song even though you do not hear much of them now.Sister Golden Hair by America and A Horse 🐎 by No Name are two of America's most excellent 👌 songs. I enjoy most all their songs.
I remember when I had just setup my new stereo system, it was 1972 ($1500) and I had just bought their first album “America”. Sandman was bouncing off of my walls and I’ve been hooked on their music ever since…
Amazing voices, music and longer than life musicians giving their 200% A bit earlier than my time but America’s music is timeless. THANK YOU for uploading!❤
This is truly an awesome concert. Live perfection. The faces and audience reactions show their respect and love for America. The initial rift, the 123 count and the first few chords of Sister Golden Hair brings people upstanding, clapping and moving. Wow!
When l was younger, once l was cruising down the road, with the sunroof wide open, the sun beaming in, and singing Ventura Highway at the top of my lungs, ON the Ventura Highway. It was memorable.
These are the times I appreciate RUclips. How else would we enjoy forgotten gems like these. I am teaching my son guitar and started with "Horse With No Name" , lol. from this awesome band.
My heart is happy/sore listening to this music, it reminds me of the many women in my life, all of whom I have loved and many of those loves were formed listening to this music. Going on 66 years old now and none of them are forgotten
Have fallen back in love with this music. Purchased the CD of this concert and have 3rd row seats to see them in Dallas in May of 2021 for their 50 year celebration tour. Grateful for this opportunity.
I have never heard better sound quality than this this is an absolute audio orgasm one of the most underated group ever........I played with Chris Cross in Austin in '79 in a little pub; right before he exploded on the music scene.....
2021 and just watched this. Not a single phone in sight ( I laughed when the guy held up his lighter), just a bunch of people digging what they were watching. Awesome.
Apparently ol' Rusty doesn't agree. Haha. I'll say this though.... they may not sound just as good as they did in their 20's (What 60 year old does?) but they still sound damn good. Btw, the audio is kinda compressed here so they sound even better than what we're hearing.
This is one of their better live performances. I think on some of the later live recordings their voices were not consistent. Gerry's voice in particular can be rather shrill at times.
@@ronaldmorris3197 Agree. I think Gerry has strained his voice over the years, but having said that I still enjoy hearing them because I grew up with them (so to speak).
Just saw these classy bunch of guys on 3/25/22 at The Lowell Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts. They continue to display their passion and talent 50+ years later. They really connect with their audience. Thanks for bringing me back to the seventies gents and forgetting about the worlds troubles for a couple of hours.
Un groupe MYTHIQUE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Je suis un fan absolu de la musique Californienne et je connais AMERICA depuis le milieu des années 70.c'est un groupe majeur dans l'histoire de la musique !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Je les écoute toujours très régulièrement et je me régale toujours autant qu'au premier jour.ce sont des extraordinaires mélodistes Écoutez ce fabuleux groupe vous ne vous lasserez jamais tant leur répertoire est extraordinaire !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MONUMENTAL GIGANTESQUE FABULEUX PRODIGIEUX ET ETERNEL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bien sûr je les ai vu en concert à Paris ( à l'Olympia) et c'était inoubliable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Guy
In 1977, America played at West Texas State University in Canyon, TX. First concert I ever went to. The venue was more intimate, the playing was great, and oh the memories!
Listening & watching this in May 2020. America’s music is eternal. It has always been my go-to music to relax my mind. Brings back good old memories. And Gerry’s voice... hasn’t changed a bit. Very distinctive voice & perfect for pop rock songs. Dewey is always perfect on folk rock music. Together they create that unique music only America can deliver. Thank you for your music, America! Greetings from Canada! 🇨🇦💕
There are many fans even outside of the US. I recalled my memories when I had dates with my girlfriend. We heard America in my car. From a fan with no name of Japan. Thank you for giving us a great memories.
Love America's original songwriting, and their vocal harmonies, and instrumental arrangements. Brilliant. And their creations still sound wonderful after almost fifty years. A big part of the soundtrack of my life. Thank You!
Omg this is awesome!!! I’m on cloud nine!!!! I’ve loved their music ever since I’ve been alive!!! I am an older man, but this great music takes me back to the ‘70s. Believe it or not you young’s, this wonderful music played on the radio every day back then. 😂 lol I sound like my grand parents now. Oh no.
i was born in 1959 and they are the absolutley the bomb than at age 11 went to woodstock now music is one of the most important things in my life if you care like we did check out the playing for change band mark johnson is the man behind it and donate if you can thanks bobbymac
I'm a current college student, and this is the only type of music in my listening library. The music of today makes me sick! I envy my family of the 60s and 70s, maybe a little 80's.
![America Greatest Hits (Full Album) [Official Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/TGw3XHj68gk/mqdefault.jpg)
Talent multiplied by genius. Love these guys. America, the greatest band ever.
America made my youth so memorable that up to 2024 I get teary-eyed listening to their songs-the sounds of my youth!
same here
And the music was so easy to remember
Thanks for posting the full concert. God Bless America.
You're welcome 🖐️
I don't care what anybody says, the 70's was the best era of music the world has ever seen!!!
Totally agree!! The planets must have been lined up just right back then to produce such creativity....
Totally Agree!
I feel blessed to live through the greatest music ever created.
you are right thats the golden era of modern music
10-4
My first concert ever was America. That was about 45 years ago. I still love them.
For us who are now 70+ years old/young, these songs were then the best according to me. Thank you!
I'm in my 50s and I feel the same way
Hablando claramente todavia son FABULOSAS!!!, UNICAS . 😊
I agarre with You!!!
Agree much
45 but grew up on this music. Born in 1978. And yes Mom just turned 70 2 weeks ago. 24 when I was born. I'll be 46 in a few months.
I'm 62 years old and I want to show this to my love of my life God bless all of you
Im 71 and still love these guys music that I remember so well when I was young❤
Gosh.....what wonderful memories......brings a tear to my eyes....thank you America !
No words could explain how America's songs have lived in our hearts for more than 50 years and will live on. And how each note and each word fills our lives with tremendous beauty and joy.
Amen 🙏🙏🙏
A hey men is right. I’m 72 going on 20 again listening to this music of my youth. Thanks Guys, brings back so many great memories.
Yes! God bless
70's, what a time to be alive!
Vietnam War, Richard Nixon ... and all???
at least still had hope for a better world as opposed to today@@royjohnson366
@@royjohnson366~ We're talking music...stop being STOOPIT!!!!!
@@pricklycactusblossom6790 Well now... "stupit" me... You know, of course, that LOTS of 70's music, rock & roll and R & B were directly inspired by Viet Nam (protesting same), and Civil Rights, and the effluent-show that was Tricky-dicky? To quote Forest Gump, "stupit is as stupit does." Y'all have a very intelligent P.M.
The best ❤
America's music is "Evergreen". The younger generations are "Discovering" what great music we have from earlier years .
They’ve aged like fine wine, & sound tighter & better than in the 70s. I was a 16 yr old married hippie with a toddler & my little son & I would dance around the kitchen together to their sons. Sweet memories.😊
Good memories, no?? Nice, brother. My best regards to you from Porto Alegre, Brasil.
When I was a girl in 72 or 73 and I listened to their music, I never believed I could see them live, but they came to Mexico and my city and I had the happiness and privilege of being able to see them in person.
"America" truly one of my most all time favorites then and now!!! Just so beautiful and real!!!
"America" band comprised of real musicians..such a refined gentlemen. Truly deserved to be called "America"...with pure original music.. luv them!
This is an amazing show. R.I.P. to their longtime drummer, Willie Leacox. His contributions to America's unique sound are undeniable. 🙏🥁
His fills are masterful. You can tell he was a session musician before joining America
I was BRUTALLY beaten over and OVER again as a little boy by my father and for many years after.
After those beatings
I would be in my room all welted up, bleeding and crying.
I would listen to America on the radio and these songs took me away in my mind to a place where there was no more pain.
I am so very thankful for this video.
Watching this brought me to tears thinking back to those very hard times in my life, and it is healing at the same time.
I have since learned how to play some of these songs on guitar and it makes me somehow claim them for their comfort that they brought me then and now.
Once again THANK YOU for this video.
I cannot tell you what it means to me.
Heart goes out to you ...
DeepWater5
Many blessings for you.
So sad....My heart also goes out to you
I hope you put your father in his place....what an asshole fuck he was. I'm glad you survived..
Sure he didn't realized what having a son meant. ..Firgive him and try not to remember those sad times and enjoy this beautiful music
I was in my mid thirties and I still love this group. I just bought an album of their best hits at an estate sale for my son, hope he likes the music as much as
I did.
It's 2023 and the guys are just turning 71 this year. They started THAT YOUNG!
Im 71 - I started with them👍💙
Wow, 5 decades of music..
I listen to America during my Army days. They got me through some tough times. I would sing the lyrics as I was patching up fellow soldiers as a Medic. It gave me hope. ❤
🫡Thank you for your service🙏🏽
@bobbaker8263I listened to them when I was in the Air Force ❤🌹🎵🎸
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE YOU GOT MY RESPECT, AMERICA IS ONE OF THE BEST GROUPS AMOUNG MANY
I proclaim Gratitude Thanks Love Peace and Rock n Roll to all Service Men and Women ~ personally Thank You for giving of yourselves ~ for me ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for being there ❤
I graduated from highschool 46 years ago and I am still listening to these fine gentlemen.
America definitely deserves a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame❤
Amazing they haven't been inducted decades ago already...... Shame on the Hall of Fame.
Agree
Actually, they were in 2006, and got their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012. As it should be.
@@cpluvsniners70 You're 100% wrong.
America is NOT in the R&R HOF, and that is a travesty!!!
2006 R&R HOF Inductees were: Sex Pistols; Lynyrd Skynyrd; Herb Alpert & Jerry Moss; Mile Davis, Blondie; and Black Sabbath.
One of the greatest bands out there but surely underrated. Don't worry America - you have a special place in my heart.
Qué....!! Banda, como han sido parte de mis tiempos.
I wouldnt say "underrated". Back in the 70s/early 80s they were extremely popular and got a ton of radio play. The fact that they are still touring tells me that they have a nice sized fan base. Not everyone has the taste for this style music (soft rock, I will call it), and those of us that do enjoy this music do not necessarily enjoy the so called "music" of today. I truly have been blessed to be able to experience the music of the 70's/early 80s as it happened.
Seems to never age.
I don’t think they are iunderrated. America Band is very popular in my country. They are all over the FM radios.
@@MSUSpartanFootball I like some it but its only certain genres I agree most of it is crap
Band members never wear any earpieces but still can sing perfectly! I grew up with their musics. Amazing!
Possibly because they are still old school. They have monitors on the floor instead. Plus they are not a loud band onstage.
Superbă melodie ! ❤
Yeah some ol school musicians don't like ear monitors... I'm in a band were 5 of us use in-ear monitors and the drummer doesn't like it and we just put a monitor behind him haha
Same here❤
My feel good music for 50 years. Thank you.
Why are we all so old? Timeless music memories. Thankyou America. Thankyou for doing Horse with no name. Nobody else dared - I dont care about the charts I still force myself 40 yrs later to listen to the whole song.
Labing isang taon ako noon ng una kong mapakinggan ang banda na America... Gustong gusto kong pakinggan ang mga kanta nila... Hangang sa ngaun,,, 51 taon nako... Hindi parin ko nagsasawang pakinggan ang mga musika nila... Salamat sa inyo,,, nakakagpasaya kayo ng maraming tao... SALAMAT"""
Ur still a baby to me,
--- 63 yo na ako
" u can do MAGIC "
One of sweetest and talented dear friend of mine joined America and boy did I have fun. All great artists and decent human beings. Thanks for all the great memories! Candlestick park, Lake Tahoe. Great times.
In 1975 I was going with my girlfriend Kathy and when I heard Sister Golden Hair I told her that was our song forever and now in 2019 we are still married and that that is still our song :) I hope we are not the only ones :)
It's wonderful to be with the one you love all your life. Least, that's been my good fortune as well.
It's our song too. My wife plays an acoustic guitar to the recording and sings along. It's fantastic.
Beautiful tribute!!
You realize it's a song about a guy that CAN'T commit to a relationship right?
Been married since 1974.........was playing America tunes at coffee shops, gym concerts,,,,,,,still playing today with a 3pc. acoustic --StarkRayvenMad
I'm 64 yrs. old now this group AMERICA is one of my favorite music band. I knew all there songs I always used to play and sung with my guitar.
I love that this entire America PBS show is on this site. As a Photographer, I've always been a huge fan of Henry Diltz. Also very cool to see Chris Cross singing with the band. The Laurel Canyon gang is all together. If I could go back in time and live anywhere in America during the late 60s and early 70s I would want my parents to move to Laurel Canyon. One of my favorite bands I've never had the pleasure to see in concert. Yes you guys are "Classic Rock" and the music will live into eternity. We had the BEST music during that time. There was no other time like it for Classic Rock - the golden age of music.
Very much agree with you Cassie, as far as those years being the greatest. But if you were to ask me I would have to throw the 80`s in there too. Not the "New Wave" crap, but the Heavy bands like Van Halen , Judas Priest. Iron Maiden, Scorpions, and many others. I love all rock, from the Byrds to Megadeth, But in my heart it will always be the Beatles'
Amen brah
Yeah I must say in the seventies were great years for music in general you at Motown left over from the 60s and you had disco music and the 70s and the late Donna Summer she was the queen of disco and and you had southern Rock and don't forget classic rock great variety to listen to it was music years in the seventies 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵
Oh man what emotions this brings back. I grew up with these guys in the seventies. They still sound as good as ever...
How many of you were California dreaming back then , i was being stuck in the middle of the country. And no sooner did i know that little as i knew i would be 3 houses from the beach in Santa Monica going to Santa monica jr college and being lulled to sleep with the sound and glowing look of the Ocean with its red tide smell while looking out the two 4by4 wooden sliding glass windows on the 2nd story of a 100 year old house... Trying to get ahead thru the good and bad of those times avoiding Vietnam at any cost .. music of America made me feel i was really alive while listening
America is music's gift to humanity.
How blessed we are, indeed.
America
was a major part of my life
@@donaldgrondin5212 - mine, also - and then, they literally became family in 2002 with Dewey as my BIL.🥰
@@TednGilbertAZ Wow! What a cool comment! I just saw them here in Ft. Lauderdale 2 nights ago. They are still so magnificent live. Can't stop playing their music. 50 years and its like a wonderful fine wine. Good thing he's not my bil, I'd drive him nuts to play for Christmas & holidays. Lol
@@donaldgrondin5212 Mine too, it was kinda like the soundtrack of my life when I was 16-19, I listened to them all the time. I had a small cassette player that I carried with me and listened to my favorite America cassette tapes.
FANTASTIC @@TednGilbertAZ
Pure nostalgia at a time in my life that was peaceful. Thank you so much for this concert.
These guys are super talented. Should be in rock hall of fame
True,i'm a fan of this group
One of the best bands I grew up listening to
Rock and roll hall of fame does not mean you’ve made it
that's stupid@@johnurban7333
I agree these guys are genius.
Despicable that America is not in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
They're not??? Wow
It's OK, they are too good for it
Really? WT….
*America" Band wouldn't play the game. Think of those who did. Beatles, Stones & all in-between & far reaching groups.
AMERICA was a great band❣️ My total favs. ❤
@@Deejaay83urj38 My favorite group...and absolutely❤
It is March 13, 2024, and since i found this live concert of America, I have been playing on loop❣️😃🥰 It is such a joy & priviledge to witness their joy & ❤️🥰 for each other, their music, & the audience's appreciation. It brings tears to my eyes at times...❤✌️to all of you that made this possible.
I discovered this rare video of America unexpectedly, cause I was a great fan in my youth but not today. It took one year to download with uTorrent!
I guessed it would be of interest to the RUclips community so I uploaded it. I was right and it's the most popular video of my channel. So enjoy it!
Wow a 70s band that still sounds good, and respects their original spirit their fans connected to.
Gyy try f try tdfrfr
I was watching this and it made me realize... My wife and I were a part of the greatest generation of music and how fantastic that was and all the wonderful memories attached to each and every song! Grateful fans!
Agreed❤
50 years later and America is still in my Top 3 bands of all time. Keep going strong Dewey and Jerry!
I’m an 80s kid and a genXer but since i was born in the early 70s i caught just enough of the 70s to love both 70s and 80s music i’ve always loved america and have always had a bit of a crush on gerry 😍 most of their music takes me back to my 70s childhood there’s something so wistfully sad about ventura highway and sister goldenhair surprise that puts a lump in my throat - the early 70s music was the singer/songwriter era and much of the pop music was very much of a simpler time and place
These guys have always been one of my favorite groups. Used to have their pictures on my bedroom wall when I was in my teens. I am 66 years old now. And haven't lost my enthusiasm for them after all these years.
The beginning of empathy in me sitting alone in my fathers house with the lights down and contiplating my life after my parents divorce. And many years later from the 70s
How much melodic music contents my soul.
❤AMERICA❤
I Love You whispering eagle ❤
@@gypsyjj4234 thank you gypsy
WOW America, what great harmony and memories these guys music bring back to when I first heard them in 1971, those were the days LOVE IT!!!!
Thankfully, I came across this by accident and I'm so glad that I did! WOW!!!! Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!! What a GREAT sound!!!!!
What a great band!!!!, Their music reminds you painfully what the music and the country once were. Gone forever😢
Yes. I'm Proudly Canadian. Many of us know AMERICA.
I saw them in concert 76
n bologna 😅
@@psbose1 don't lose hope, with God all things are possible
@@bryanshaw2990very true but let's be realistic. I'm so sad of this country and I do pray many times a day 🙏
Christopher Cross is maybe the most under rated guitar player.
Could be, but he wasn't in this band!
Yes
@elfwyatt You missed that he plays as a guest at this show!
On "Lonely People" and "A Horse With No Name" on which he solos on guitar.
They sound fantastic here. How can anyone not like this band?
Coming from 2050 just to say to you that we are still hearing America!!!!!
Thank you for that future update!! 😂👍❤️
Voice of dewey and gerry are amazing.
I'm from Brazil and I grew up listening to cool songs like these. One day I'd like to visit America and when I get there I'd like to listen to songs like these of America. I think these legend band is part of the heart of America's musical culture. Thank you kids!!!
What a gift America was to soft rock music. Great harmonies, melodies and meaningful music. One of the finest bands of the 70s! And they're still great, despite being one man short in Dan Peek(RIP).
RIP Dan Peek. You were part of an amazingly beautiful ❤️ and very creative talented band. They can still kick it with the best of them! YAY FOR THE BAND AMERICA AND FOR AMERICA, TOO!!
America. The. Greatest. And. Great. Band. Name
From Canada. It's despicable that this band hasn't been near received as one of THE Best Classic Bands. Ever Sad.
Agreed, but in the end, my friend, the music lives on!
These guys still sound great after all these years. Nice job!
I was backstage on this tour as Dewey is my BIL. They sounded even better in person. Saw them again in 2013. Incredible. My mom’s husband passed in 2016, but we still keep tabs. My sweet niece, Destry is also very talented. She occasionally sings with her dad on “Horse With No Name.”🥰
No Doubt!!!
@@TednGilbertAZ My favorite "America" song HWNN and one of the first songs other than Beatle songs that I learned on Guitar. Sorry for your husband, I'm sure hes always looking out for you all and, You should be proud that your Niece sings with her Pa on such a great tune! Peace to you all! ✝🛐💖🤗⛪🌹 ☮🕊
@@garychambers5850 - my mom’s husband, but thanks.🙂 Yes, I am proud, but not nearly as proud as Dewey.
I agree just love love this band could listen endllesley an I do
Wholesome, clean, beautiful harmonies, greatness since humble beginnings... Yes, worthy of the name America!
If you're good, you don';t need gimmicks like violence or explicit sexual references. And these guys weren't just good, they were/are great.
Most of their lyrics are music, in and of themselves
ruclips.net/video/eim2BIliwmA/видео.html Patrick Lancaster
Nice!
Better than any crotch grabbing music!!
been following these guys since late 70's , awesome music ..... Love and respect from Egypt .
They should be in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
THEY SHOULD BE THERE ONE OF THE BEST
ABSOLUTELY ! Friend ,it' s true...
Yes,they are minus Dan
Just love these guys!Yes I'm old (68) but know great music when I hear it. Been a huge fan from the beginning......
Rip Willie Leacox. Thank you for all. 🌹
Not making this up 1975 Madison Wi Dane Cnty Coliseum. I am in 8th grade with my first date eve Carol B. Well my old man failed to come pick us up after the end of show remember there were no cell phones back then So here we are both are shivering and cold wet since it was pouring rain Since we were not allowed back in the venue waiting for a ride that is not coming, and then here come the 3 boys of AMERICA. Not sure which one which one asked us (but all 3 stopped) why we were out in the rain told them why we were out in the rain they direct (order) the 2nd limo to take us to the nearby hotel and make sure we get home safe which we did . Never forget it thanks guys
What a great story and memory for you. Those are the times you remember for the rest of your life. Hope you got a second date with Carol B!
Dan Kippert , super story, I enjoyed watching this video over and over again like you do too most probably
Cool! Thank you for sharing!
I was at this concert myself. They sound much better today with all the improvements in sound today. Saw them in the Dells a year or two ago. They still have it! They have a new book out also. Good read.
Wow.
America is without doubt one of the best groups ever. The harmonics, lyrics is outstanding. I love to listen to their music.
Lucky to still have 2 of the originals!
Americas songs are absolutely timeless and gorgeous with harmonies and musicianship. A nice surprise to have Christopher Cross come and sing Lonely People and even more of a surprise and tribute to the epic Mamas and Papas song...California Dreaming!
@@donnakreischer2243 hollies
@Naveen Pathak i love the group band of america since my high school life im rufino cuanan
💯 and incredibly underrated.
It’s incredible how good they sound live. Looking and sounding better every year. Thanks for posting this concert Edu. I’m tired of those who say this band is underrated. To who? Not me and not billions of their fans.
Thanks, I put a lot of care in the equalization 😊
I listened to America only after I finished college, more precisely in 1985. It sounds great! Music of the soul.
When bands were actually musicians and singers. One of the best concerts I ever attended was America, Seals and Crofts and Pure Prairie League. All in one concert. Good times.
What a concert! All those bands have incredible vocal harmonies and musical abilities...which is why they are great and stand the test of time.....Poco, Little River Band etc. etc. too
Eagles, Poco & Seals and Croft. Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City 1975-76
Sounds amazing. I'm so jealous!
@@lengrzywacz8983 Poco is such an underrated band. The Eagles and S&C are household names, but Poco really flies under the radar when it comes to most people.
That must have been an amazing experience!
Pure Prairie League, Dan Seals and Dash Croft. , Poco and America are all musical groups that stand the true test of time. Amazing voices, lyrics and melodies of each band. I enjoy each of these groups..I am a 70's era highschool student and genuinely love most of the good songs from late 60's and 70's era. Brandy by Looking Glass was a cool song even though you do not hear much of them now.Sister Golden Hair by America and A Horse 🐎 by No Name are two of America's most excellent 👌 songs. I enjoy most all their songs.
Humble people on stage, thank you America band for remembering all that immortal musical time, still alive🙏💗
I had forgotten how many songs they had. Great band. Loved it all.
Hellk Lucy 👋 how are you doing
Sounds thin.
I remember when I had just setup my new stereo system, it was 1972 ($1500) and I had just bought their first album “America”. Sandman was bouncing off of my walls and I’ve been hooked on their music ever since…
Amazing voices, music and longer than life musicians giving their 200% A bit earlier than my time but America’s music is timeless. THANK YOU for uploading!❤
The vocals are exceptionally good here. They nailed "Don't Cross." Very cool that Diltz joined them.
This is truly an awesome concert. Live perfection. The faces and audience reactions show their respect and love for America. The initial rift, the 123 count and the first few chords of Sister Golden Hair brings people upstanding, clapping and moving. Wow!
When l was younger, once l was cruising down the road, with the sunroof wide open, the sun beaming in, and singing Ventura Highway at the top of my lungs, ON the Ventura Highway. It was memorable.
These are the times I appreciate RUclips. How else would we enjoy forgotten gems like these. I am teaching my son guitar and started with "Horse With No Name" , lol. from this awesome band.
I am 27, just saw them live tonight, they were AMAZING. Vocals strong as ever. Now this is real music.
One of the top five band of all time as far as I'm concerned
You were blessed to be there live!!!
Wow! We’re going to see them later this month ✌️
@@MrBlaser51 indeed I was.
@@terryfeist5745 Enjoy!! 🩷
🎉🖐️wow ...
it's cool2 hear these...wonderfull band,classic. Rock the best...✌️💪🙏☝️🎉🎉🖐️💝
I wish they extended 'Horse with no name' for like 15 minutes with each guy doing a huge solo! That would be epic.
There could be a heavenly law that this band could be eternal. America the world loves you. Greetings from Áustria 🇦🇹
Might Be…… quote*** The things you see are temporal , the things you cannot see are Eternal ****
Wow! I got my first album of you when I was 15 yrs old! I have loved your music since!❤
My heart is happy/sore listening to this music, it reminds me of the many women in my life, all of whom I have loved and many of those loves were formed listening to this music. Going on 66 years old now and none of them are forgotten
Igual a mim!😂😂❤❤
Have fallen back in love with this music. Purchased the CD of this concert and have 3rd row seats to see them in Dallas in May of 2021 for their 50 year celebration tour. Grateful for this opportunity.
Gerry still looking SOO cute! Love this band! Thank You 🤗✌️
I have never heard better sound quality than this this is an absolute audio orgasm one of the most underated group ever........I played with Chris Cross in Austin in '79 in a little pub; right before he exploded on the music scene.....
I'm also agreat fsn of america thanks to jerry and dewey for their music.
That version of all my life is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard. Thank you America for some great records ✌🏻
2021 and just watched this. Not a single phone in sight ( I laughed when the guy held up his lighter), just a bunch of people digging what they were watching. Awesome.
Listening to america in 2019 feels like its the 70s all over again. They are still as good as they were when they were young.
Apparently ol' Rusty doesn't agree. Haha. I'll say this though.... they may not sound just as good as they did in their 20's (What 60 year old does?) but they still sound damn good. Btw, the audio is kinda compressed here so they sound even better than what we're hearing.
Oh so much better than the 70s crap!
This is one of their better live performances. I think on some of the later live recordings their voices were not consistent.
Gerry's voice in particular can be rather shrill at times.
@@ronaldmorris3197 Agree. I think Gerry has strained his voice over the years, but having said that I still enjoy hearing them because I grew up with them (so to speak).
Rusty You’re a hater. Try singing for the next 45 years non-stop. Let’s see if you can sing better than them. 🙄
America & Crosby, Sills & Nash are my favorites from the 70’s classic mellow rock era!😎😍
Yes I agree and Young too ( Neil)...🙂
Absolutely both are my favorites
Thank you America & guest stars Christopher Cross & Henry Diltz Love " Sister Golden Hair" & All The Lonely People too.
Just saw these classy bunch of guys on 3/25/22 at The Lowell Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts. They continue to display their passion and talent 50+ years later. They really connect with their audience.
Thanks for bringing me back to the seventies gents and forgetting about the worlds troubles for a couple of hours.
I am going to see them in concert in August in Lowell also
Un groupe MYTHIQUE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Je suis un fan absolu de la musique Californienne et je connais AMERICA depuis le milieu des années 70.c'est un groupe majeur dans l'histoire de la musique !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Je les écoute toujours très régulièrement et je me régale toujours autant qu'au premier jour.ce sont des extraordinaires mélodistes
Écoutez ce fabuleux groupe vous ne vous lasserez jamais tant leur répertoire est extraordinaire !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MONUMENTAL GIGANTESQUE FABULEUX PRODIGIEUX ET ETERNEL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bien sûr je les ai vu en concert à Paris ( à l'Olympia) et c'était inoubliable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Guy
Partage complètement… très peu connu en France
In 1977, America played at West Texas State University in Canyon, TX. First concert I ever went to. The venue was more intimate, the playing was great, and oh the memories!
Listening & watching this in May 2020. America’s music is eternal. It has always been my go-to music to relax my mind. Brings back good old memories. And Gerry’s voice... hasn’t changed a bit. Very distinctive voice & perfect for pop rock songs. Dewey is always perfect on folk rock music. Together they create that unique music only America can deliver. Thank you for your music, America! Greetings from Canada! 🇨🇦💕
There are many fans even outside of the US.
I recalled my memories when I had dates with my girlfriend.
We heard America in my car.
From a fan with no name of Japan. Thank you for giving us a great memories.
They sound TERRIBLE. I've listened to them for a long time, but always the old recordings. They suck in this video. They are too old.
If anything, they have evolved over the years. My favorite band by a L o n g shot
We have been blessed to hear them !!!
Yes , you’re not the only one who’ll turn for relaxation !😌
Love America's original songwriting, and their vocal harmonies, and instrumental arrangements. Brilliant. And their creations still sound wonderful after almost fifty years. A big part of the soundtrack of my life. Thank You!
"Horse With No Name" might be my favorite song of all time. Beautifully performed here.
This is such a great concert! Hoping to catch them this year on their 2024 tour.
What a classy band.!!!!!! The mix is great! and to see and hear America live is awesome!!
Omg this is awesome!!! I’m on cloud nine!!!! I’ve loved their music ever since I’ve been alive!!! I am an older man, but this great music takes me back to the ‘70s. Believe it or not you young’s, this wonderful music played on the radio every day back then. 😂 lol I sound like my grand parents now. Oh no.
59er?
Your one of us who had radio/ stereo playing with theses great musicians & TV on Sat afternoons- Molly Meldroms COUNTDOWN Australian
Concert……absolutely amazing! Daisy Jane and Tim Man…….WOW! I am so grateful to enjoy such a priceless treasure in the band known as, America.
I was born in 1960 I love America their music is terrific
i was born in 1959 and they are the absolutley the bomb than at age 11 went to woodstock now music is one of the most important things in my life if you care like we did check out the playing for change band mark johnson is the man behind it and donate if you can thanks bobbymac
@bobbymccbarthy BOBBY!!! You got to go to Woodstock ~ you must have fantastic parents ~ your a fortunate soul Bobby ❤
Thank you for sharing this live show video !!!
It is very fabulous 😮 !!!
I really like America, they are very good performers on stage.
😊😊😊😊😊
They're still amazing! America is truly one of the best bands of all time. Love them ❤ 🇧🇷 (r.i.p. Willie )
Great music and more…
I'm a current college student, and this is the only type of music in my listening library. The music of today makes me sick! I envy my family of the 60s and 70s, maybe a little 80's.
Eighties was awesome too
wise choice I agree w you wholeheartedly
„A horse with no name“ - you can feel the desert and the spirit of a time long gone.