America Tin Man

[oneterrence]

wheres my cigarette

[meesterhoward]

"wheres my cigarette" is said 3 times so not really worth pointing out

[manygate10]

He reminds me of Robin Pecknold, of Fleet Foxes, with that beard! Great band though, I used to be really into America!

[willmorrisusa]

he was just being silly !

[willmorrisusa]

Old School Monsters ... AMERICA !

[tweeeedning]

so so so so cool, nyc wabc am radio, dag...

[jmaxcamp]

special does not come close to describing musical perfection.

[daniels40461]

Aw man! I LOVE THIS SONG!!!

[tapperoots]

the bass by Calvin Samuels in this version is KILLER love it with that guitar intro by Dewey Bunnel also KILLER this is WICKED

[TheGraphitte]

Love classic rock! The guitars and harmonies are wonderful! No harmonies sung in today's music.

[manygate10]

@TheGraphitte They are, but you won't find any in the mainstream music currently around! Fleet Foxes are the best example around now! Also Midlake.

[HilariousMarz]

i love all of their songs. great band

[lisadavis1971]

He said where's my cigarette ! smoking was very common and acceptable back then, notice the relaxed atmosphere, such a wonderful band I have always enjoyed listening to them, thanks very much for posting this it brings back such wonderful memories!!

[dan7dees]

My hearing's not that great, but is it possible that he's saying "where's my signal at"? Maybe there was a temporary problem, like a shortage with an amp or guitar pickup? I'm probably wrong, but it does seem unlikely that a band member about to start up a live studio set would be trying to "light one up" seconds before the beginning of a song?

[Ldale11]

America, Esp. Bunnell, had the ability to write melodies and hooks (both in song structure and riffs) that made for songs that were immediately catchy and lingered in your mind, despite the lyrics being often obtuse and seeming random.

[rootbucks]

God Bless Dan Peek. RIP

[arthurlittell]

Thanks WingMan (Crawlers MG, Phoenix AZ) for sending this link to me... I needed to hear some good music this morning... I appreciate you thinking about me brother... -TinMan - Crawlers MG...

[blkberry43]

One of my favorite songs.

[meesterhoward]

thank a cigarette!

[GuemesBill1]

Some of the stuff that is out there these day's will never have the life that song's that America put out. These guys played and lived rock which later became classic rock.

[chev202]

bean bags  bong loads ataris schwinn bikes summer nights little league

[ambersalcove]

I have many albums of America now counting their very newest album and I have to admit and say that these guys are the most Awesome band ever to come from the 70's what the music buisness is like today is just really awful now songs like this are real rock n roll which is what I love the most and I truely mean it

[sha6den]

reminds me when i was 7 years old

[twistedskitty]

Yeshua, You chose the things that the world considers foolish to confound the wise so that the chalice would remain safe inside the least likely of sinners. In this same fashion it is NOT the well churched & self righteous who hold the key, it is the one the world views as a scumbag who will be admitted to the sacred sanctuary. Worthy is he who thinks on a level entirely apart from all others, apppears selfish, yet would lay down his life to protect another. YHWH it is for him that I now beg.

[Mac46005]

Im young but man this is wat i call music! i love america!!!

[sweetied221]

One week till I go see America. I can't wait!!!

[elkins5560]

I love this song!! Thank you..

[josafath782]

que buena rola "pero Oz nunca le dio nada al hombre de hojalata..."

[rambleonros]

spinning round,round...smoke that green,yeah...

[sweetied221]

Just put in the dvd of this session by America (Musikladen) It is awesome! If you don't have this you have to get it. I love Gerry!

[we12313]

otima muito trabalhada que musica boa!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[robin9465]

Great beat, great song, great group. Thanks

[GAZARAKK]

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO­OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO­OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE ITTTTTTTTTTT AND IN LIKE THE FUCKIN METAL

[GAZARAKK]

WHO FUUUC

K IN THE WORLD DOESNT LIKE AMMMERICAAA DAMN IT

[tapeduck21]

What is the meaning of the song?

[alejandro15399]

where's my cigarette???

[TheA7XVengeanceGirl]

my dad says jerking off the tin man and making fun of this when he hears it on the radio >.< x3

[oOSignalzOo]

Faovrite song to this Day I LOVE IT!!!

[Mrarguett]

feedbacks always have to be present even in good songs like this one. 3:10

[illeststyles]

I was surprised, I thought he was just a guitarist waiting for everybody to prepare and suddenly after that awesome play he just went to the mic and sang, I was like, wtf, so he's the lead. lol

[able506]

@illeststyles this sessions really beautiful you should check out rest all the boys on guitar at some point take lead vocals

[illeststyles]

@able506 I just checked it out after checking this video, that's where I was taken by surprise that they all sang. Very nice. I used to listen to this when I was a kid, had this album/cd in my parent's collection.

[solye2]

I do love west coast 70' rock sound

[ErickAndrian]

It is a pity Dan Peak´s death. It has put an end in any chance of having these three awesome musicians back making music (I mean REAL music, not the ones we unfortunately have to listen to these days...)

[NovemberRainLove]

The band members are so fuckable.

[sweetied221]

@NovemberRainLove I agree Love you Gerry!!!!

[sweetied221]

Fabulous and Beautiful !!!!! 

[ariaangelchild]

Easy on the eyes, easy on the ears, what a fab way to start the day, can't fault this performance - love it!

[Schwyndfst]

Those lyrics, how poetic

[alms1114]

really love this song..it's so inspiring!!! Good job AMERICA band.

[Cheychey8M]

This is such a great song :)

[KikeYopo]

Fantastic :))

[mmarianali]

amazing!

[GORILLATECHNOLOGIES]

this song makes me think of the old days with my grandmother cynthia harper and i feel like flying

[isaiah12381]

"Wheres my cigarette?"

[kloudzjia]

what an amazing intro for such a most amazing song! gives me the chills! Tin Man is a masterpiece.lovely lead vocals and voices harmony of all of the boys!

young, beautiful and talented. RIP Dan. thanks for the beauty. a grandma fan.

[gekalskip]

lol Token on the bass

[junebug12201]

Rip Nino! I Will all way's cherish my memories.Love gleezette

RIP

n

in

[Scottde420]

wheres my cigg!

[sweetied221]

So young so beautiful so talented. I love just watching this video.

[ggmedison]

DVD at amazon.com

[Fr3derick]

Beautiful

Grandma Mary

[cyphrr]

Real music, real heart, real good.

[VINGgirl1]

Yes! I love this version. Real music.

[SuperKassian]

Nothing but brilliant!

[piperfect]

By "tropic of Sir Galahad" I think they meant "trope of Sir Galahad".

[blueopc]

I can not remember how many times I heard this song in my Dad's car on AM radio going to pick-up my mom from work. How I hated the big powerlines on our way there

[crispmom]

my all time favorite song by America......ahhhhhhhh....all is right with the world

[999nav999]

Muito legal

[keidesylos]

Perfeita!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cdickenson64]

I really like the sound of the Ovation Dewey's playing. Great music.

[IhaveaPhDinTV]

love this version and the tuning at the beginning

[Steven197981]

"1...Where's my cigarette?...2...

LMAO

[Shagjaur]

Great video of my youth......all is good..!!

[SupernovaPrincess]

man Dewey was hot 

[ariaangelchild]

@SupernovaPrincess Smokin.....



[lronHippie]

@SupernovaPrincess what do you mean was?????



[elcielollora]

one of the best groups in the hole history

[nolandabc]

WOW, I was still in diapers during these recording; however, I remember them fondly. Things seemed so simple back then and in a sense for a child they were. I don't think they were so simple for my parent but they never made it seem otherwise.  Major just chill music. Thanks for posting these classic and endearing clips.

[MrBohemio123]

19 people only like regueaton and justin bieber,,,,,,

[Thunderhitdogg]

This songf has been in my head for about a week now after visiting my dr's office and he had on easy listening music on in the wating room. I'm 50 now and was a little young to enjoy America back in the day but i'm loving them now. Thia ans most of there hits are going straight to my ipod.

[beremj29]

i love america.



[kloudzjia]

the guitars are 5 stars as well as the bass, yes, great bassline.5star band. they are the total package! Dan was lovely. what a gentle soul. God bless you Dan.

All the best Dewey and Gerry. a 60 yr old fan. peace.

[goodnplenty1957]

still trying to find this DVD.

[ariaangelchild]

@goodnplenty1957 Try Amazon - Musikladen America

[captjack2112]

What beautiful music they made whether they were in studio or live, they always sounded great! America lives on forever thru the music they created . Amazing !!!

[TruthSerum101]

So darn pretty.

[Pamelina1111]

America is one of the great classic bands!

[wtr1976]

I love the bass!!!

[cunn9305]

real musicians ... real singers ... real talent .......

[junebug12201]

I love this song!1972 or 1973 coming home from a trip with my nina and nino. almost home now on a nice summer day while this song was on the radio. being 13 years old life was peaceful then!

[oldplatterman]

Awesome version !

[theDana247]

LOVE IT



[kloudzjia]

perfect chemistry. three awesome talented musicians and singers.America!

[sirwob]

I miss the original piano arpeggio's @ 3:40

[vexinghex]

God I love that guitar solo at the beginning!

[paultucker27]

Nice pick DJ!



[allrequiredfields]

Great music, horrible guitars. As to why musicans back then felt the need to change from glorious Gibson and Martin to plastic Ovation had to be the result of heavy, heavy drug use.

[stylie2010]

Wow..........the shit.

[Slinkey1225]

Classic song Poetry in motion by a band that had perfect chemistry in momentum.

[NdarStL]

guess the name of the bassman?

[MarcosCardoso1971]

Song Great!!!!

[beremj29]

i loovvvvveeee this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!111



[krisapril29]

I used to sing to this way back high school there is a group of musician thought me how it is a wonderful experience i rally loved this song with guitar. :)

AMERICA rules!!!

[efisher54]

This was just one of the many great tunes by America. My understanding is that all 3 (Bunnell, Beckley, and Peek) met in England as all three of their fathers were in the military at the time there. As stated, just one of many of their awesome songs. Check out other tunes in this session...Ventura Highway is outstanding!

[nicktorittano]

anyone know what kind of guitar Dewey is playing?

[llynajyarnuaj]

@nicktorittano turtle back guitar bro

[nicktorittano]

@llynajyarnuaj

is that the company or just the type?

[llynajyarnuaj]

@nicktorittano type bro.i had it onces when i was at 6th grade.

[JohnKillMe]

I miss this type of music, where is it nowadays? :{

[jasonptify]

@JohnKillMe - no where to be seen it would seem - all we have now is crap

[banangnang]

Where are this band from?

[nicktorittano]

@banangnang

they got together at an American airbase in England I believe. I may be off on that though

[XXXNIRVASHXXX]

good song



[summer3262]

@XXXNIRVASHXXX ..No..Fucking..GREAT SONG!!

[chev202]

anyone that says this is a terrible session is freakin nuts. this song was never played as good as this one was. the guitar riff at the beginning is very nice, northern california sinsimillia music.

[ricosuave2323]

my foster cousin worked for this group they were awsome

[luizmerli]

Awesome, it makes me alive, wonderful, monstrous performance!

[JamesLeeBenton]

I love this version



[Baritone45]

This is the worst session. Howcome so many of the America postings are from this lousy session?

[jan279]

@Baritone45 There's no such thing as a "worst session" or "lousy session" with America, all their sessions are great 'cause they're a great band! BTW, who are you to call this a lousy session? Think you can do better, huh? xD

[MrBohemio123]

@Baritone45 That's your opinion,,,,,,,,,, (*)

[cbalducc]

Where and when was this filmed?  God bless.

[jofpinto]

Nice and great.

[alejandro15399]

@Ankur1989g i want to say you that this is not "soft rock" this is FOLK ROCK!

[cityfiend]

Aaah I would like smoke a some joint.....I'll get it..

[rowekmr]

Oh what a classic this is. I remember hearing this when I was much younger. Brings back memories of simpler times.

[ottlakerambler]

Is that a heavy Ozzy with the shaker?

[Jasenspeed401]

@ottlakerambler No. I think that might be Dewey. I could be wrong, but it is not Ozzy.

[ottlakerambler]

@Jasenspeed401 Haha... I was joking. Thanks for posting this video.

[carbonevicki]

@Jasenspeed401 The person with the shaker is Dan Peek, Dewey is the lead singer on this song.

[CreativeAngel100]

The Tin Man always had a heart. That's the beauty of it..

[GiaDayleub740]

hehe Lets rock baby

[edmarmadelskie]

This is what we called MUSIC..Real music!

[beari6]

@edmarmadelskie what are you alking about? "called" we still call this reall music

[portheadland]

Listen to the music it dont matter if your black or white or what colour a band member on the day the recorded this video.Its a nice classic forget who is geting a close up and enjoy the music if you dont like what you hear and see find something you like. peace

[pjcdrummer]

When I was a kid I thought this was sung by Neil Young it sounds like him a bit..

[PhilippineCreation]

just like the chords of Waiting in Vain on some verse part

[sweettea8534u]

another classic soul rock group love their sound and style real music will always sound as good as it did when u first heard it thank you for sharing ur greatness

[HebusxJebus]

sso easy and relaxed, great era

[bobocaixadefosforo]

adorooooooooooooooo



[MillionthUsername]

"Where's my cigarette?"

[ChRiStIaNxEdGe91]

Me encantaaa :D

[mmoneysell2]

True....there are no closeups of the African-American bass player, but he kept them together with that 'pounding bass' beat.....it's the BEAT folks!

[Putaspellonyou]

@mmoneysell2 maybe because he wasn't actually in the band but a session guy who was nonetheless probably paid pretty well for the gig, just like the drummer. stop looking for something that isn't there.

[mmoneysell2]

@Putaspellonyou

The argument is that of closeup shots of the African-American bass player.....not about how much money he was paid.....or being a member of the band. Did you ever see them live in concert.....maybe not , because you are blind and can't see what was partially omitted in the video. That is the question!

[Putaspellonyou]

@mmoneysell2 calvin samuels was a very well-respected and highly sought after bass player. but as he was not a member of america, why would you expect closeups of him? and if i had seen them in concert at the time i would have certainly been focused on the guys who wrote and sang the songs and probably not paying so much attention to the rhythm section. does that make me racist? no. it is merely circumstantial that samuels was black.

[mmoneysell2]

@Putaspellonyou

If he was a "very well-respected and highly sought after bass player", why not a closeup shot of him and the drummer. It's about highlighting contributions that great artists have made regardless of their skin color, unless you don't believe that. One must pay attention to the whole by increasing their peripheral vision.

[Putaspellonyou]

@mmoneysell2 thank you for conceeding my point, aristotle. so you are just upset they didn't give more shots of the guys NOT in the band, regardless of skin color, instead of the guys who actually wrote and sang the song to begin with? if the white drummer wasn't show as much either, it kind of make your racism claim moot, does it not? if this were a video of the mamas and papas would you be equally pissed they didn't show more of drummer eddie ho? or would that be another example of racism?

[mmoneysell2]

There are no closeups of the African-American bass player.....but he keep them together with that 'pounding beat'......folks, it's the beat!

[drgiggles1012]

i remember the first america song i heard was sand man when i was 5 years old. Now im fifteen and get high listening to america everyday!!man i wish my generation could make some decent music....

[ariaangelchild]

Never fails to make me smile - quality from start to finish - get in!

[viagro1980]

interesting how there are no close ups of the black bas player!!!?!

[turonnie]

@viagro1980  because he's a homo

[viagro1980]

@turonnie i'd say because the producer of the video is a fucking racist piece of shit.

[ubelieveinme2oo]

When I was 10 I Loved this band and I still Love this band. I Love Dewey's singing. This band is famous accross Asia.They still sing all of America's songs there. Dewey is so cool and Gerry ofcourse is super cool. I'll miss Dan Peek.

[ambroguedes]

lindona amo essa musica!!!

very nice is beatifull

[ambroguedes]

lindona amo essa musica!!!

very nice

[ambroguedes]

lindona amo essa musica!!!

[Tilda1Tilda1]

we got the gift of gab!

[setorero]

I'm only 15 and I like this song. There are some youngins who like the older music, I'm all about it.

[awesomeyeahroxs]

@setorero I'm only 13 and i like pie. (i'm being serious)

[dan7dees]

@setorero Welcome aboard! We have much music treasure for you! Seriously, just take every song you hear, case by case. I'm 55 and still discovering music made back in the 60's and 70's. We didn't have YouTube back then so I'm still trying to catch-up on a lot that I missed. Couldn't afford to buy it all, so if you didn't hear it on the radio, you might not ever know it existed. There was so much great music back then. That's why it is often referred to as the "Singer-SongWriter" era.

[goldendoris21]

When had that concert be? It is a very long time ago. Is it possible buying this as a video? Nice video!! :-)

[HellDemonKaabii]

..............  luv this

[sammy7819]

feel good music, love it

[Motarmstrong]

fantastic although I feel like tuning that bass just a bit.

[plangentmusic]

They aren't quite locking in here.

[falteradam]

may you rest in peace Dan,your music will live on forever

[GerbenD4]

Beautiful song!

[scarrmd]

Haha. We get the point. Every third comment on here says "where's my cigarette?"

[MegaCupcake79]

TALENT!!!!!

[BLXVISION]

real music!