Reminds me of a time long ago, when I was stationed aboard a guided missile destroyer and we were on a cruise in the Indian Ocean. and when not in CIC on watch, I’d be in my rack listening to the two tapes I had of America among others, fighting back tears because I missed my girlfriend so badly. One year later I was back in port, and married to that girl. Now, almost 46 years later, she and I are still married, and I still love listening to the greatness of America.
I graduated in 1974. I was just 17. Went to upstate NY from Ohio and spent the summer at my sister and her hubbies house. Went back to Ohio, I missed my friends.
this tune must, lyrically, be the dumbest song of all time. although ,the harmonies and chord progressions are amazing; the idea that anyone would travel across a desert for weeks in solitude and not name their horse is ridiculous. the horse had a given name when he got it, i'm sure. people name their dogs and cats, even chickens. who doesn't name a horse? it's a stupid tune. i'm here for it, though.
@@alteknack2510 The title was just to make people notice it, when flicking through music lists, plus it rhymed. As for your comment about 'dumbest song', well that describes much modern crap these days which could easily take that title.
This song was the first song I ever heard from America, as a boy, back in the 70's. I remember it like it was yesterday! We were in my mothers 1975 Chevy Impala Wagon, and this song came on the radio, and even at that young age, this song really grabbed me! I've loved them ever since!!
I recently discovered the beautiful and profound work of America, I will come back a lot, I will forever carry these beautiful songs in my memories and good moments in life.
I was born on the cusp of rock and roll. By university in 1970, rock was at its zenith. I am blessed to have lived through it and have access to the videos of these incredible musicians. I’ve discovered some that I wish I hadn’t dismissed so lightly. Listen to the music of Greg Lake, first with King Crimson and then Emerson, Lake and Palmer. The first two years of King Crimson produced some of the best rock imo. I don’t care for some of the schizophrenic songs of ELP but the ballads sung by Greg Lake are superb. Happy listening! 😊
This is a absolutely beautiful song. I literally search this song and band, because of the heartfelt commercial from Kroger. Usually around the holiday publix commercial are ones that make me cry and think. But bravo to Kroger. I loooove this song. I'm kinda solo for the holidays. I suffer from depression , anxiety, loneliness, and self worth, but it's literally music and my small circle of friends that help me client through the darkness at time. I don't reach out to them doing my spells. I feel so selfish to do so. We all have our own lives, . But it's the effect of them trying to make me feel better . That let me know I'm still vaild cared about and loved . Happy Holidays.Everyone
I was 9 years old when this song came out, but god I loved it. It amplified my imagination and took me to a calm, peaceful, mystical place. Life was much simpler. I really miss that place... . My life now just seems to be filled with work and endless responsibilities. I hope that I could just feel that feeling again. Just for a while... Thanks to all the artists that follow their Muse and produce art that reaches the soul.
Oh my God in the 1980s I would partake of certain substances while listening to this and think I was finding some profound meaning in the lyrics. I was just a stoner digging some good tunes. I had some good times doing this.
When I got this album in 1973 I knew they were a special band. So many memories with this music... Saw them last year in LA, with my wife and kids. A whole family of fans.❤
I heard this song in Vietnam when I was 13 (1972). The Vietnam War was raging at the time. And now I am 65. I still listen to this song in the car on my way to work.❤
This wonderful tune really stood out at the time with it's amazing melody , harmonies and lyrics , even the state of the art sound quality sounds better than many digital recordings today. It was a US number 1 in 1972 , hard to believe that America recorded this landmark track in the UK where it was first released reaching number 3 in the charts !.
Apparently this song was not played on certain radio stations in the US due to the word 'horse' which is informal language used in narcotics and many thought this single was Neil Young which is no coincidence as the band were fans and admit to being inspired to produce a similar sound.
I lost a good friend and teammate recently. After football practice we’d hit the showers and break into this song . Innocent and fun times back in ‘73 .
I was in the Army stationed in El Paso when this came out in Dec 1971. I’d go to the desert or Mount Franklin overlooking El Paso listening to A Horse With No Name. It was magic. We had lots of parties out in the deserts around El Paso carrying cheap wine (Ripple & Boones Farm) and lots of pot. We were America’s finest protecting our country the best we could.
A classic and unforgettable song that will stand the test of musical time! America is for sure one of the greatest rock bands of all time! Thanks for all the great tunes and memories Gerry, Dewey & Dan! 👍👍📀📀
A spiritual awakening ❤....what's the craziest of all is after there has been an awakening, the underlying meaning of all these songs is finally understood. It's like an unlocking of all the beauty in the world. Finally one has the eyes to see and the ears to hear. What a wonderful fucking world!
Listening to this song brings be back as a grade 5 student in the 70’s when it was the #1 song in the radio in Baguio City Philippines. Life then was simple but genuinely happier despite having no cellphones, laptops…etc. I even recall America playing at Camp John Hay.
im 61 dark a woman play acoustic guitar they influenced me to play still love their music it will never die did u know prince got purple rain song from the line in ventura highway and janet jackson sampled daisy jane in lets wait a while america has influenced dark artists too and their songs like the group bread were my chilhood memorie music xox
Driving around town today, and what pops on the classic rock station: "Ventura Highway" Immediate full volume. Whatta jam, whatta band. I'm perhaps a whipper-snapper (1972) but America's music was fantastic to my 10-year-old ears, and frankly, even better today!
I was in Guatemala for eighteen months building homes for lenar during that time I listened to this album front to back while I was away it’s amazing how time flies.
Descobri essa banda faz uns 2 meses. Mas essa banda tem 4 integrantes, não é mesmo? So estou vendo 3. 😮 De qualquer forma estou gostando dessa banda. Queria ter vivido essa época mas sem ser velho hoje em dia😊. Um abraço de César do Brasil. 😊
Esta canción de America me fascina desde siempre en mi adolecencia,años maravillosos de buena música y estupendas letras. Ahora con el internet puede ver lo que en esos años solamente oíamos en la radio. Gracias chicos desde Venezuela.
love their music more every time I listen to it , music has always been an important parto of me,it moves me deeply ,it brings a mix of hapinness and nostalgia, I would like to take it with me to eternity ,in it are the beings that I loved and that are no longer here ,the good memories ,the happy times ,the love I gave and received,all those things that made me the one I Am
Espero q no malogre el video la persona q pone siempre sus letras Son joyas musicales y solo queremos disfrutar el concierto y verlos a ellos Cada vez q el grupo AMÉRICA se presenta en vivo El pata comienza a escribir y todavía muy mal !!!🤌😤😠
I started College and what a magical time, the music 🎶 was of outstanding quality, the guy's were men, us girl's, were woman. I thought it would never end. God help the kid's today, AI and Media, so empty. Where's the love and peace gone. From Ireland 🧙
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...listening December 24th, 2024.
Thank you for posting/sharing with us🤗.
Christmas, meself here.
Reminds me of a time long ago, when I was stationed aboard a guided missile destroyer and we were on a cruise in the Indian Ocean. and when not in CIC on watch, I’d be in my rack listening to the two tapes I had of America among others, fighting back tears because I missed my girlfriend so badly. One year later I was back in port, and married to that girl. Now, almost 46 years later, she and I are still married, and I still love listening to the greatness of America.
I was 10 years old and I listened to the radio ❤😢😅 2:37 😮
I was on the aircraft carrier The Ranger…in the Indian Ocean as well…81’
Beautiful story....bless you both! Peace and mercy!
Thanks for serving…”AMERICA “ thanks you
Was on a submarine in 74, love listening to America, such a clean sound.
we are so blessed, to have the music from the 70's.
Love❤
HI Texas Girl!!
wanna boff ?
Asi es amiga texana.
One of the greatest songs of all time
Right!!
Yep!
Jo 👍
I call my horse, Fred!
Si. Duda.
These guys were better than they realized. And shame on the rock and roll hall of fame for not inducting America.
Rock and Roll Hall of Shame
I agree. They should...be....long
Time ago.
But the Beastie Boys are in RRHOF??
AMERICA ❤ COMMUNISTS 👇
@@terrymize5898 Ridiculous!
I was 60 when this aired in 1973 and i'm still loving it as much now in 2024 at the age of 111
Eres increíble
You are very wise.
In 1972 I took a motorcycle trip from NYC to San Francisco and this was my theme song the whole time. It was magic. Thank you America.
Wow, what an amazing memory to have associated with this great song
Haunting song that echoes a distant time yet also sounds fresh
I still play this song 1973 I graduated from high school. When life was simple
Graduation about you time!
@4MAGA Life wasn't simple back then. You just didn't know it yet! Trump2024
@@Joker-ig8im
Before the mendacious grifter who stabbed our country in the heart.
I graduated in 1974. I was just 17. Went to upstate NY from Ohio and spent the summer at my sister and her hubbies house. Went back to Ohio, I missed my friends.
Graduated in 75. Great time and great music.
Young, a run down station wagon, hair, a surf board, a fire surrounded by friends, and this music. My God how I miss that life.
this tune must, lyrically, be the dumbest song of all time. although ,the harmonies and chord progressions are amazing; the idea that anyone would travel across a desert for weeks in solitude and not name their horse is ridiculous.
the horse had a given name when he got it, i'm sure. people name their dogs and cats, even chickens. who doesn't name a horse? it's a stupid tune. i'm here for it, though.
@alteknack2510 for me it's not about the lyrics. It's about the time and being young with no worries. It makes me feel great as I reminisce.
It's about the story "Don Quixote"
@@alteknack2510
I hear ya . We were blessed to experience those days ❤
@@alteknack2510 The title was just to make people notice it, when flicking through music lists, plus it rhymed. As for your comment about 'dumbest song', well that describes much modern crap these days which could easily take that title.
This song was the first song I ever heard from America, as a boy, back in the 70's. I remember it like it was yesterday! We were in my mothers 1975 Chevy Impala Wagon, and this song came on the radio, and even at that young age, this song really grabbed me! I've loved them ever since!!
You're singing my story too friend.
I remember listening to this on a.m. radio while sitting in my folks vw bug .
Great memories!!
Same here ❤😊
You've been blessed!
Talent. Pure talent.
One of the best of the era, from the best era...
Yes they was the best and a great group to
What a beautiful song… the sound is amazing bravo 👏🏼 still listening 2024🎉
me too j adore ce groupe..
Yes. It is just before Christmas if 2024 and I am listening and still love listening to this and America’s other masterpieces!
One of the best 70s band. Music that you can relate to, and understand. No rap crap!
I recently discovered the beautiful and profound work of America, I will come back a lot, I will forever carry these beautiful songs in my memories and good moments in life.
You are in for a treat! America is one of the best ever!
Their old stuff is the best, but a newer tune you should check out is "You Can Do Magic!!" If you haven't already! One of their last big hits.
I was born on the cusp of rock and roll. By university in 1970, rock was at its zenith. I am blessed to have lived through it and have access to the videos of these incredible musicians. I’ve discovered some that I wish I hadn’t dismissed so lightly. Listen to the music of Greg Lake, first with King Crimson and then Emerson, Lake and Palmer. The first two years of King Crimson produced some of the best rock imo. I don’t care for some of the schizophrenic songs of ELP but the ballads sung by Greg Lake are superb. Happy listening! 😊
You have discovered a gold mine. One that many of us have enjoyed its never ending riches for over fifty years.
Enjoy the ride..
So simple, so pure, so unlike what kids listen to today.
Sadly nowadays kids will never hear music as beautiful as this.
sure they will If they listen
Love this song! There’s so much good music out thre.
Always so nostalgic. Heavenly harmony.
This is real and beautiful Music.
Classic Forever.
Thank You AMERICA.
This is a absolutely beautiful song. I literally search this song and band, because of the heartfelt commercial from Kroger. Usually around the holiday publix commercial are ones that make me cry and think. But bravo to Kroger. I loooove this song. I'm kinda solo for the holidays. I suffer from depression , anxiety, loneliness, and self worth, but it's literally music and my small circle of friends that help me client through the darkness at time. I don't reach out to them doing my spells. I feel so selfish to do so. We all have our own lives, . But it's the effect of them trying to make me feel better . That let me know I'm still vaild cared about and loved . Happy Holidays.Everyone
You are loved!
Loved this song from the moment I heard it 51 years ago. Timeless. Those were happier times. 🇬🇧
Your still happy
I was crossing the Mojave desert (in a car) in 1976 and this song happened to come on the radio. I became a fan on the spot.
Laying in bed at night with just the glow of the radio dial and this song came on ,to me it was a bedtime story 😊 i want my 70' s back
You have them any time you want them. Just travel in your mind. Best time machine ever invented.
I was 9 years old when this song came out, but god I loved it. It amplified my imagination and took me to a calm, peaceful, mystical place. Life was much simpler. I really miss that place...
. My life now just seems to be filled with work and endless responsibilities. I hope that I could just feel that feeling again. Just for a while... Thanks to all the artists that follow their Muse and produce art that reaches the soul.
How sweet the Summers were back then too!
@@sleepytickle They really were, weren't they!
Oh for my youth again...brings back memories
Masterpiece for me. Ever! Thank you.
A voice clear as a bell, singing with feeling and accuracy. A lasting classic song of great quality..
Ventura highway is one of the greatest songs of all time. Thank you America and George Martin
I heard this when it was new. Been listening now over 50 years. I'll rock on 'As Long As I Can See the Light.' 😊
I saw this tour way back then. America is on the soundtrack of my life.......
I’m going to see them in one week at St. Pete, Florida. I went to school in England with Dewey.
@@mikewelch3903 Nice.......going to be the end of an era, soon. And I remember those days like yesterday......maybe more, lol
Is there anyone listening now in 2024?😢😢😢
I’m here right now this music is hitting the spot
I do ... 🎼🎵🎶👋🥰👍🌲🇩🇪
Of course I'm here, from France 😊
Me!
After 9 days I let the horse run free, cos the desert had turned to see.
1973 ! 70s 80s 90s all great decades. Can't beat late 20th century for music.
60s and 70s music was the best.
Oh my God in the 1980s I would partake of certain substances while listening to this and think I was finding some profound meaning in the lyrics. I was just a stoner digging some good tunes. I had some good times doing this.
Incredible song brings back many good memories 😊
When I got this album in 1973 I knew they were a special band. So many memories with this music...
Saw them last year in LA, with my wife and kids. A whole family of fans.❤
Good memories ❤❤❤😊😊
Wow, this recording sounds so clean
When this song first played on the radio, we were smoking Guerro gold
Panama Red kicked ass back there, the Acapulco gold! Miss that good stuff,😮
I'm 80+ and considered blessed l still enjoy this jewel.
The degree to which the live performances needed no technology to make them sound good amazes me. Such pure voices, such a perfect song.
It's what we used to call "musicianship" back in the day.
My favorite song when I graduated high school 1973 ❤
I heard this song in Vietnam when I was 13 (1972). The Vietnam War was raging at the time. And now I am 65. I still listen to this song in the car on my way to work.❤
Have the box CD set! One of the best bands of all time! ❤
What a band,a tune,a life!
Great Vocals,The harmonies !!!!! The whole band is outstanding !!
This wonderful tune really stood out at the time with it's amazing melody , harmonies and lyrics , even the state of the art sound quality sounds better than many digital recordings today. It was a US number 1 in 1972 , hard to believe that America recorded this landmark track in the UK where it was first released reaching number 3 in the charts !.
Apparently this song was not played on certain radio stations in the US due to the word 'horse' which is informal language used in narcotics and many thought this single was Neil Young which is no coincidence as the band were fans and admit to being inspired to produce a similar sound.
You may already know this but their Dads served in the US Airforce and were stationed in the UK when they met
Nothing better than America❤❤
I lost a good friend and teammate recently. After football practice we’d hit the showers and break into this song . Innocent and fun times back in ‘73 .
I'm sorry for your loss
I was in the Army stationed in El Paso when this came out in Dec 1971. I’d go to the desert or Mount Franklin overlooking El Paso listening to A Horse With No Name. It was magic. We had lots of parties out in the deserts around El Paso carrying cheap wine (Ripple & Boones Farm) and lots of pot. We were America’s finest protecting our country the best we could.
came out in 72
Always loved this song.
Me too
Still sounds so fresh and relevant 5 decades later. So appreciate the quality of the BBC archives. An amazing contribution to the history of music.
I live in the high desert, I’m very lucky, hypnotic song for certain
oh man! that breakdown at 3:04 ! goose bumps n fist pumps 🪿👊🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 keep this on repeat n get my soul fired up!
We had so many of the greatest bands of all time we were and are so very lucky
A classic and unforgettable song that will stand the test of musical time! America is for sure one of the greatest rock bands of all time! Thanks for all the great tunes and memories Gerry, Dewey & Dan! 👍👍📀📀
Heard this a lot summer 72. Was at Long Beach Island, NJ. Great Memories and I still love this tune!
My strongest memory from 4th grade was this gorgeous song.
Iconic song! 💖💖💖
LEGENDARY IMMORTAL SONG
This is for my very good ftiend, he always liked this song, i miss him alot! I love you sidewinder! 😊😢❤
I saw this group in Louisville, Ky. Great concert.
I was on the road in the 70s, this helped a lot. Thank you
Quelle nostalgie dégage cette chanson !
Magnifique !
👍👏❤️❤️❤️❤️🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷
I was the only one to take this band under my wings in 73,74,75!❤
I heard this……I think of my Dad working in his Garage. Only memories……..
Nothing else left
Absolutely beautiful and loving the VIBES 💕
Maravilhosos ❤
I've replayed this since it's first play back in 73, never grown old, unlike me.
A spiritual awakening ❤....what's the craziest of all is after there has been an awakening, the underlying meaning of all these songs is finally understood. It's like an unlocking of all the beauty in the world. Finally one has the eyes to see and the ears to hear. What a wonderful fucking world!
I remember listening to this as a kid in the backseat of our car and it was magical….
FINALLY THIS MASTERPIECE HAVES A MUSIC VIDEO!! AMAZING AS EVER!! 😉🤲❤️❤️❤️
Mitici America da oltre 40 anni li
ascolto!! ❤
Listening to this song brings be back as a grade 5 student in the 70’s when it was the #1 song in the radio in Baguio City Philippines. Life then was simple but genuinely happier despite having no cellphones, laptops…etc. I even recall America playing at Camp John Hay.
I lived in the Philippines in 1963. I was in 3rd and 4th grade. My dad was stationed at Clark AFB. The beatles were big then.
They had an awesome and unique sound but I really enjoyed all
of their songs long live America.🎶🎤🎸🎸🎹🥁🎶
im 61 dark a woman play acoustic guitar they influenced me to play still love their music it will never die did u know prince got purple rain song from the line in ventura highway and janet jackson sampled daisy jane in lets wait a while america has influenced dark artists too and their songs like the group bread were my chilhood memorie music xox
Driving around town today, and what pops on the classic rock station: "Ventura Highway"
Immediate full volume. Whatta jam, whatta band.
I'm perhaps a whipper-snapper (1972) but America's music was fantastic to my 10-year-old ears, and frankly, even better today!
I was 13 when this came out. I still love the songs that never made the radio. I miss Dan, I look forward to jamming with him in Heaven one day!
!51 AÑOS!, WOW en verdad es sorprendente la calidad de imagen y sonido para un video de esta edad, pareciera que fue grabado hace un par de días 😯✌✌✌
I was in Guatemala for eighteen months building homes for lenar during that time I listened to this album front to back while I was away it’s amazing how time flies.
Descobri essa banda faz uns 2 meses. Mas essa banda tem 4 integrantes, não é mesmo? So estou vendo 3. 😮 De qualquer forma estou gostando dessa banda. Queria ter vivido essa época mas sem ser velho hoje em dia😊. Um abraço de César do Brasil. 😊
Esta canción de America me fascina desde siempre en mi adolecencia,años maravillosos de buena música y estupendas letras. Ahora con el internet puede ver lo que en esos años solamente oíamos en la radio. Gracias chicos desde Venezuela.
Great song very nice 👌 👍 ❤❤❤❤❤
love their music more every time I listen to it , music has always been an important parto of me,it moves me deeply ,it brings a mix of hapinness and nostalgia, I would like to take it with me to eternity ,in it are the beings that I loved and that are no longer here ,the good memories ,the happy times ,the love I gave and received,all those things that made me the one I Am
Great Song, Great Band &
Great Time's...
Espero q no malogre el video la persona q pone siempre sus letras
Son joyas musicales y solo queremos disfrutar el concierto y verlos a ellos
Cada vez q el grupo AMÉRICA se presenta en vivo
El pata comienza a escribir y todavía muy mal !!!🤌😤😠
Just love this One best bands of the decade I had eight track of this in the mid-70s America's greatest hits
The live performance is better than the record this song was number one for a long TIME
beautiful song
This is the song of my “coming-of-age“ year. Luv this. I make sure my niece’s & nephews know songs like this. ❤
Grande band, merita assolutamente di essere inserita nella Hall of Fame del rock
Concordo... Li adoro da oltre 40 anni
In my sanchez across the desert listening K-DST! ❤💯
I started College and what a magical time, the music 🎶 was of outstanding quality, the guy's were men, us girl's, were woman. I thought it would never end. God help the kid's today, AI and Media, so empty. Where's the love and peace gone. From Ireland 🧙
I like the hair as much as the song 😎
La la,lala.... Beautiful! Me,as a metalhead love that...
My dad really liked this band , I used to listen to them with him, when this came out I was 5 years old 😊 possibly their youngest fan ❤
Back in the day I didn't really like America. But that was then. I've come to appreciate them.
Awesome song!!
Love this song ever since I heard on radio many in the seventies.
Very good. Excellent ❤😘💯👏