I just learned this song on vocals, guitar, and bass. The bass line weirded me out at first, but I see now he's playing A minor over the C maj 7th chord. It makes sense to me now. I never thought I'd learn more music theory from a song that came out when I was 3 years old!
I was in high school 71 -75. The music and the times were pure magic. At the time it seemed as if those days were going to last forever. It's funny how we see things with so much more clarity as we get older but I feel like I somehow lost something along the way. This music brings back some wonderful memories and feelings.
I'm a 39 year old Black male from the inner city of Detroit -- I remember this song on the radio as a child around 5 years of age --- the melodies from this song used to beautifully haunt me as I long for tunes like this. I thank my mama for itroducing my young ears to not only jazz and Motown soul/funk --but also songs by America, Kansas, and Bread ---my homeboys always trip out on me---they just don't recognize good music-- thanks for the post chissykim- Peace
@tabawk2010 I am also a black male and it sounds as if we grew up quite the same way,musically. I grew up in a household filled with the sounds of jazz,r&b,pop and rock. From the Beatles to The Jackson 5, Elton John,James Brown, Led Zepplin,The Stylistics,America, Kiss, Diana Ross,etc,etc. My musical taste is quite eclectic thanks to my parents and siblings. Much like our parents, all parents should introduce their children to all music [the good/classic stuff]. Music is a wonderful gift.
E viva o pop americano dos anos 70, mas não esqueça: "Oz nunca deu nada para o Homem de Lata que ele já não tivesse feito" Assim é o pop. Mas o grupo América sabia fazer e Tin Man me passa uma alegria contagiante...
One of the best intros ever. This song has it all. Melody, rhythm, bass, piano, acoustic guitar, interesting and deep meaning lyrics. Total package. It makes you reflect and yet it is very cozy.
@greatbigahole you are absolutely right pop music today is total crap. There are hardly any real musicians getting the fame they deserve these days. The majority of the world has definitely lost something unique and creative and I hate that.
Thank you for this brilliant song!, i have the desire when i hear this to ride an Austin Healey 3ltr with wind in my hair down the motorway on a summers day!
I was born in '69, so was a kid when this came out in 1974. I remember hearing it through the late '70s. Can't say I noticed it...just always kinda "knew" it. It's really wild when years later as an adult, you re-discover it, and how beautiful it is.
Pop music changed so much since, it's hard to believe this was a Top 10 hit. We've lost something. It has to do with pop being aimed at a more mature audience back then, and real musicians with real talent using real instruments.
I remember about 5+ years ago my dad always used to play this on the CD in the car eventually it embedded itself in my head and to this day i can appreciate real music for what it is rather than all the crap coming out these days
This song was, and is still cool. I don't really listen to secular stuff anymore. But the dude Peaks converted to CHRISTianity, so, I know I'll see him in heaven soon enough. Peace, guys and gals, and know that believe it or not, there is a person way cooler than even this ubercool song and HIS name is JESUS.
Only if today's generation, generation of baggy pants and rap/hip hop and alternative listeners known as 'Generation Y' know what great and talented music is. Most likely they have heard less of these songs than those who grew up with memories of them.
america always made such beautiful music,,such great harmonies,,too bad we will never hear them do more together, now that dan peak passed away in july,,thank you sooo much dan,,r.i.p.
I don't know who you are chrissykim but I cant begin to tell what this music means to me yesterday today and more . The neat thing about these america songs; I was so in love with their music, kinda worshipped it. I thought I could never play it (guitar). I'm so happy now for the most part I can. Thanks again much
Saw them last night live at the Coach House. Awesome show and floods of memories!
herbiesnerd 16 hours ago
When he sings "And Cos never was the reason for the evening" I completely disagree. I was a big fan of The Cosby Show and I watched it every evening.
jayaretoo 1 day ago
N I C E
lindacholita 1 day ago
So relaxing, this song is my representation of watching a saturday sunset feeling the warm wind through my skin
marvelous song
cineticovenus 1 week ago
Love sing along music...remembering long days gone by!
dcaquaqueen 1 week ago
nice memories way back high school days
leonoragomez100 2 weeks ago
I just learned this song on vocals, guitar, and bass. The bass line weirded me out at first, but I see now he's playing A minor over the C maj 7th chord. It makes sense to me now. I never thought I'd learn more music theory from a song that came out when I was 3 years old!
Fretfeeler 2 weeks ago
@Fretfeeler You gotta luv the relitive minor !
gibsg62 2 weeks ago
I was in high school 71 -75. The music and the times were pure magic. At the time it seemed as if those days were going to last forever. It's funny how we see things with so much more clarity as we get older but I feel like I somehow lost something along the way. This music brings back some wonderful memories and feelings.
cannine57 2 weeks ago 2
This is such a great band.
coloradokid1234 2 weeks ago
cant stop playing this..
lipfunction 3 weeks ago 2
I'm a 39 year old Black male from the inner city of Detroit -- I remember this song on the radio as a child around 5 years of age --- the melodies from this song used to beautifully haunt me as I long for tunes like this. I thank my mama for itroducing my young ears to not only jazz and Motown soul/funk --but also songs by America, Kansas, and Bread ---my homeboys always trip out on me---they just don't recognize good music-- thanks for the post chissykim- Peace
tabawk2010 3 weeks ago 6
@tabawk2010 sounds like your mom did a good job of giving you some culture
allhailrussell 3 weeks ago
@tabawk2010 I am also a black male and it sounds as if we grew up quite the same way,musically. I grew up in a household filled with the sounds of jazz,r&b,pop and rock. From the Beatles to The Jackson 5, Elton John,James Brown, Led Zepplin,The Stylistics,America, Kiss, Diana Ross,etc,etc. My musical taste is quite eclectic thanks to my parents and siblings. Much like our parents, all parents should introduce their children to all music [the good/classic stuff]. Music is a wonderful gift.
regtoyz 3 weeks ago 5
Oz never did give nothing to the tinman that he didn't, didn't already have.
It is so weird listening to music where they actually think about their lyrics before they sing them. I was negative fourteen when this song came out.
7slavok 4 weeks ago
awesome changes in this song
guanajo7 1 month ago
E viva o pop americano dos anos 70, mas não esqueça: "Oz nunca deu nada para o Homem de Lata que ele já não tivesse feito" Assim é o pop. Mas o grupo América sabia fazer e Tin Man me passa uma alegria contagiante...
1deborahsf 1 month ago
I was 14 when this came out, what a time for me with music, what a pure pleasure the 70's were for me. peace out ev1
catsenround 1 month ago 3
Bass player for America is a bad-ass
earthshone 1 month ago
depressing childhood memories but great song
21Norwood 1 month ago
@mrjohnson85028 I'm gonna do the same for my kids.
PUNISHERWarzone87 1 month ago
great song...
lats86 1 month ago
Beautiful lyrics....
centralparocker 1 month ago 2
If it wasnt for my dad I wouldn't be here listening to such good music like this.
PUNISHERWarzone87 1 month ago 3
@PUNISHERWarzone87 thank god for smart Dad's............
mrjohnson85028 1 month ago 3
Bravisimoooo.
eldeny62 1 month ago
one of there best i think
avoed1973 1 month ago
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tr3mobtv 1 month ago
Love America. This song is one of my all time favorites. TY.
VictorianRoseMRL 1 month ago in playlist America - Holiday
@VictorianRoseMRL yes me too :-)
avoed1973 1 month ago
I love this song even though I was born in 1987, I feel like I grew up listenin to it long time ago. Thanks Americans!!!
karljameson98 1 month ago
最高でっしょう！名曲！
yumaami69 1 month ago
what memories!
0861smb 2 months ago
my father played these songs for me as a child, i grew to love them as an adult
lizzydakid 2 months ago 2
@lizzydakid Ditto... Now that's Good Parenting lol
JoJoe02 1 month ago
HERMOSO TEMA PARA ESCUCHARLA EN UN ATARDECER,BUENA BANDA PARA SACARSE EL SOMBRERO.
MARFRAPS9 2 months ago
Fuck, thank you, this is a wonderful piece of music. Thank you a lot for uploading it!
MSBasic 2 months ago
Esta es la canciòn que mas me gustò de America, y no dejo de escucharla desde siempre, gracias America.
Yulaiize 2 months ago
THIS IS ONE OF MY TOP FAVORITES FROM AMERICA THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD
oraivan1 2 months ago
fantastic voices harmony.
kloudzjia 2 months ago
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kloudzjia 2 months ago
One of the best intros ever. This song has it all. Melody, rhythm, bass, piano, acoustic guitar, interesting and deep meaning lyrics. Total package. It makes you reflect and yet it is very cozy.
dan7dees 2 months ago
@dan7dees totally agreed! couldn t have said better! masterpiece.
kloudzjia 2 months ago
@kloudzjia , Thanks, we're lucky that we can still enjoy such wonderful, "chill-bump", inspiring music!
dan7dees 2 months ago
@greatbigahole you are absolutely right pop music today is total crap. There are hardly any real musicians getting the fame they deserve these days. The majority of the world has definitely lost something unique and creative and I hate that.
fetus666fang 3 months ago
Hey Terry! UOP- end room, Grace Covell dorms- cookin' food with all the Hawaiians!
1974-75. Da Best.
TheJonBoy72 3 months ago
This song was a very iomportant time in my life I love it kenny Berglund
zebulondak 3 months ago
araw araw naming pinanapakinggan ito noon. may gin, may juts at may gitara pang sabay. at sympre may babe. sarap ng buhay noon sa baguio. memories...
gilmorechan 3 months ago
Great song! I used to listen to "America" when i was 18! Now I,m turning 43 on the 18th of this month & still love it! Thanks for uploading it!!
vstrom6500 3 months ago 2
Thank you for this brilliant song!, i have the desire when i hear this to ride an Austin Healey 3ltr with wind in my hair down the motorway on a summers day!
moderngamebird 3 months ago
The song that wakes me up every morning! (:
ThePrimeChannel 3 months ago
I was born in '69, so was a kid when this came out in 1974. I remember hearing it through the late '70s. Can't say I noticed it...just always kinda "knew" it. It's really wild when years later as an adult, you re-discover it, and how beautiful it is.
Pop music changed so much since, it's hard to believe this was a Top 10 hit. We've lost something. It has to do with pop being aimed at a more mature audience back then, and real musicians with real talent using real instruments.
greatbigahole 3 months ago 37
@greatbigahole Same here. I was born in '66. This brings back some very happy memories of childhood. They don't write 'em like that anymore.
avienne66 3 weeks ago
Brilliant song. I love it!
thepolicefan1 3 months ago
I remember about 5+ years ago my dad always used to play this on the CD in the car eventually it embedded itself in my head and to this day i can appreciate real music for what it is rather than all the crap coming out these days
Thanks dad :)
mrbazhilzer 3 months ago 3
great track frm album holiday
Bedsitradio 3 months ago
This song was, and is still cool. I don't really listen to secular stuff anymore. But the dude Peaks converted to CHRISTianity, so, I know I'll see him in heaven soon enough. Peace, guys and gals, and know that believe it or not, there is a person way cooler than even this ubercool song and HIS name is JESUS.
"So please
believe in HIM..."
peacheslovesjesus 3 months ago
Only if today's generation, generation of baggy pants and rap/hip hop and alternative listeners known as 'Generation Y' know what great and talented music is. Most likely they have heard less of these songs than those who grew up with memories of them.
ScorpioBornIn69 4 months ago
Superb. Brilliant.
Khultan 4 months ago
i l,ove you "AMERICA" wow.. wow..
gravi3r19 4 months ago
closer to the dream
MyCarljames 4 months ago
Great lyrics....
centralparocker 4 months ago
you 're always in my mind.Miss you Dan Peak.RIP
davinusta 4 months ago
Try a group called the Tractors-baby likes to rock it..It is a great video...
georgesurprise 5 months ago
Wonderful !
Thank you....!
44SABSMUSIC44 5 months ago 6
@44SABSMUSIC44 You're welcome :) America is an amazing band!
chissykim 5 months ago
Great band great song......
ogrebattle22763 5 months ago
america always made such beautiful music,,such great harmonies,,too bad we will never hear them do more together, now that dan peak passed away in july,,thank you sooo much dan,,r.i.p.
methehappyone 5 months ago 19
I don't know who you are chrissykim but I cant begin to tell what this music means to me yesterday today and more . The neat thing about these america songs; I was so in love with their music, kinda worshipped it. I thought I could never play it (guitar). I'm so happy now for the most part I can. Thanks again much
ronaldsobin 5 months ago
very cool song....wont find songs like this no more.
codern 6 months ago