A Horse With No Name Cover
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- This week's “Remake of a Classic” is yet another tune from America. I chose this song for a couple of reasons. First, until I started thinking about covering this I never realized the entire song is just two chords...all the way through. To be able to write a song using just two chords (and make it as interesting as this tune is) is stroke of genius on the part of Dewey Bunnell. Especially considering that this is their biggest hit, ever. I was also inspired by a RUclips video of the band playing this on an episode of Soundstage. They bring out Christopher Cross (who is a fantastic guitarist) and he does a killer solo in the middle. While my solo isn't anything like his, using this format gave me a chance to do some melodic lead work, which is one of my favorite things to do, musically. So this version is really a combination of the original version, the Soundstage version, and my own version.
Disclaimer: Yes, I made a glaring mistake with one of the lyrics....but I'm going to let you figure that out on your own. I didn't realize it until the entire song was finished, and I sure as hell wasn't prepared to go back and re-cut it for just one word. Besides, this is remake...so it's bound to be different. Not gonna beat a dead horse over it....especially one without a friggin' name.
Originally called "Desert Song", the tune was released in the UK in 1971 and in the U.S. in early '72. Bunnell has explained that "A Horse with No Name" was "a metaphor for a vehicle to get away from life's confusion into a quiet, peaceful place". It's interesting to note that when it was released, the song was banned by several radio stations because some people thought it was about using heroin (apparently “horse” is a slang term for the drug....who knew? Not me).
I've never heard this song before, now I can't stop listening to this
Many thanks for listening!
You must listen to this masterpiece album of America
Orkle....You are in good company. I have loved their music since the early 70's when I bought their first album. I was enlisted in the U.S. Navy and in an aviation squadron. I lived in the enlisted barracks which was actually more like a college dorm building. I was in a two man room. We all had good stereo component systems and with some good speakers. This song sounded fantastic...all of their songs sounded fantastic... on a good system.
All I have today are some little computer speakers with treble and bass control but they sound okay. My hearing isn't that good anyway so I just crank them up some when a great song played by a very competent musician comes along.
Thanks, Russ....excellent...Bravo..!!!!!
So glad you appreciate this song! Please share it with others! (from an "ancient" one who remembers when it was first played on the radio...) Best regards always from Matt.
You would have to be over 50 to remember it. Big hit back in the 70's
La la la la la la la la ... la laaa laaa la 🎼🎵🎶
Thanks for listening!
God bless you. RESPECT from France
Merci beaucoup! Best wishes, from the U.S.!
I found it russ. This horse has a name: crazy horse. ❤️
Cheers from Napoli Italy
LOL...thanks! Glad you found it!
A complete musician. Great respect 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you much!
It broke America with this melodic gem. Good cover my friend revisiting this classic pop song.......
Another song of my youth. Thanks for bringing it back
So glad you liked it...thanks!
Superb !!! Always loved this song and was thinking of doing it myself.....but female vocals..Loved your cover..!!!! Have a great evening, Sonique 🎶🤗
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Good job!! Love it.
Especially guitar solo 😃🎸.
Great !
Caro. Orleans. France.
Thanks so much!
America should hire you. Lol. Great job!
Ha! Thanks so much!
Very nice A horse with no name cover Russ! Excellent vocal and instrumental play all of you!! Nicely produced video! I just posted my acoustic version of this song today, and saw your cover.... well done! Steve
Thanks, Steve...I'll out your version!
from the bottom of your heart
Many thanks...I appreciate that!
Man o man this is great. I was in high school when this album by America was big. Makes me feel like I’m 17 again!
Thanks a million!
Brilliant just Brilliant 👏 👌 👍
Thanks so much; I really appreciate it!
VERY , VERY GOOD !!!
Many thanks!!
Nice! simple song, but the details make it! the harmonies are great!
Many thanks...I appreciate it!
Really wonderful. Complete admiration sir. I love that band and those harmonies. That vibes in the 70s were on another level. Thanks for keep them alive.
Many thanks!
Killed it once again!
Why in the world doesn’t this guy have more followers?
Best covers on RUclips hands down
Wow, thanks so much...I really appreciate it!
Incredible one man cover. 👍
Glad you liked it!!
This is great, and I love the back story you included...both you and the original band.
Thanks very much!
Wow !!!
Wow back at ya...thanks so much!
Loved the lead on the strat, sounded great.
Thanks Jeff....I appreciate it!
i was not expecting that guitar riff wow
Thanks so much!
Lindo demais 👏👏👏
Thanks much!
I’m very impressed with the way that you put this together as well as your musical talent.
Thanks so much!
This was wonderful. Your video brings back so many memories. My father was a multi instrumentalist as well. He would do just what you have here, back in the days long before YT. He put his music on cassette tapes when he found he was terminal. I still have them. He passed in 1997. Thank you for sharing this and bless you.
Thanks so very much; I really appreciate it. So sorry to hear that you've lost you father....how great that you still have his music.
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Damn! That solo! I wanna learn that.
Thank so much! I just made it up on the fly....
I think the bass line on this song is critical, and you nailed it. Nice. Then at 2:19 the whole song just opens up with great acoustic and electric guitar action. Excellent!
Thanks so much...I really appreciate the kind words!
Inspiration, my friend!
Thank you kindly!
Wow!
So talented!
One man show. Amazing.
Damn dude you knocked it out of the park with my favorite song of all time! I would love to collaborate with you someday.
Many thanks; I appreciate it!
muy buena interpretación. Te felicito.
Thanks so much!
You never disappoint. Love that guitar solo!
Thanks much!
Best improvised cover of my first song I ever loved yes and a little guitar twist opened it up excellent it needed to be opened up loved it and the fact that you did everything keep up the good work.
Thank you very much...most appreciated!
that was awesome....
Many thanks!
Fantastic! Subscribed now. Great job!
Thanks much!
Buenisimo cover... vi otros pero este es el que mas se le asemeja 👍👍👍 new sub
Thanks so much!
You are very talented, it was very good! Hugs from Brazil
Thank you very much!
Me encanto esta versión..felicitaciones
Thanks much!
Lovely job mate , beautiful
Much appreciatedthanks so mmuch!
50 years ago famous hit by America. Where do they go ?
They're still around.
Great cover, man! Looking forward for more covers like this.
Thanks! Will do!
Soooo good!! Loved the occasional bass embellishments; beautiful sounding guitar solo and harmonies? What can I say? Beauuutiful!! Thank you. Another of your songs that has brought a smile to my face :)
If it makes people smile, I've done my job...thanks very much!
Awesome video man, it’s my dream to be able to play/perform a multitude of instruments and make videos like you! Thanks so much for your hard work and dedication to your craft :) Enjoy your day, sir :)
My pleasure! Thanks so much...I appreciate it!
I always wanted to tell him, "Name the horse already!" Seriously, this is brilliant. So glad I found your channel!
I'm with you...all that time on the damn thing and he couldn't come up with a name? Thanks much!
This cover is hard asf. #Respect.
Thanks Greg, I appreciate it!
Super cool! Loved that smooth harmony.
Thanks Tony!
Very tasty solo !!! Well done sir !
So glad you like it..thanks, Steve!
The best cover I have ever heard🤘🏼
Wow...thanks so much; I appreciate it!
Wow wow! Your harmonies are spot on in the chorus!! New subscriber here. I've got to hear MORE!😁👍 These 70's tunes were my jam in high school. Nice work putting these together Russ!😁🎵🎶🎵
Thanks so much!
This is really amazing! You have an awesome gift. :) Can I request for a cover of In my life by Beatles? It was one of my father's fave song.
Thanks so much, Debbey! IML is a great tune...you never know!
Great cover, loved the solo
Thanks a lot!
Amazing job with the cover
Many thanks!
This is one of the coolest youtube videos ever made
awesome !!!!!
Thanks much!
Damn, that vocal was spot on !!!
Many thanks!
need a father like this dude...
....hahaha....thanks!
One of my favorite songs! I remember hearing it on the radio all the time back in the 70's
beautiful
Many many thanks!
PERFECT! 🇧🇷
Thanks so much!
America was one of my favorite bands!
Mine too! Thanks so much!
wow this is just epic man. on all levels. bravo
Sl glad you liked it...thanks so much!
Ahora tienes un suscriptor de Perú, eres excelente!!!!!
Thank you...most appreciated!
Thank you very much.
Thanks for listening!
BRAVO 💯🎯❤
Buenísimo, Very Good!!!
Thank you!
Fantastic! Loved ❤ Greetings from Brasil.
Thanks very much, Dulce! Greetings from Indiana!
Hell yeah russ!!!
Thanks for listening!
Well this is good music! 10/10
Glad you like it, thanks!
Fantastic !! Each one of your You Tube uploads are outstanding !! The best one -man band I have ever seen or heard !. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, thanks!
Awesome, let that lead rip!!
Many thanks again, Rod!
Brilliant!..................
Thank you...I appreciate it!
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Thanks for listening!
Wonderful song, what memories of youth! Thank you and a hug from Chile..
I appreciate it....thanks so much!
Impressive cover!
Many thanks!
Another beaut
Thanks much! Todd!
Another perfect rendition!!
Thanks a million!
Loved it Russ. Wonderful!
Many thanks! I appreciate it!
This is so amazing woah
I appreciate it!
Very cool
Thank you!
Nice touch with the guitar solo
Great cover Russ!
Waouh 🤩
Thanks for listening!
Wow great harmonies
Thanks so much!
Романтично!
Слушать музыкальное сопровождение и смотреть картинку сидя на мягком безопасном диване
Большое спасибо ... рад, что вам понравилось!
Tremendous, bro. Thank you
My pleasure!
Amazing cover buddy 👍👍
Thanks so much, Jonathan!
I love it! This video should be seen by bigger audience! Cheers from Poland 🤘🤘🤘
Wow, thank you!
Very good, my friend.
Another perfect cover. Ok, 99.999999999999% "On the first day of the journey..." Got it - "day" rather than "part". But you challenged me on that. Awesome!
Ha! Yep, that's the snafu...many thanks for listening so intently; I appreciate it!
Nice guitar work Russ!
Thanks much...it's most appreciated!
the first cover that looks like the orinal song
Thanks much!
I simply couldn't keep watching this due to all of the buffering.
I just watched it...I had no issues at all with buffering.
@@russwilloughby501 It just played all the way through for me as well. Maybe the horse was standing on the internet cable?
Nice take
I never liked covers, i thought they never can be as good as original song. But man, not only did you make it not worse than original, but with this electric solo i would say it sounds even better then America's performance
Many thanks!
vary gut solol gut thank you
Thanks very much!
San Francisco from Mike McKenzie is a great cover. Thx
Yes it is.....it's actually on my list of possibilities. Thanks!
@@russwilloughby501 I was on Facebook w Mr. McKenzie before his death.
nice
On the first PART of the journey......
Yep, that's the flub alright. Thanks for listening.
Fucking awesome