America - Right Before Your Eyes

[NotSureIfGusta]

the songs back then. it wasnt about sex, drugs, partying, how much money they have in the bank. good times.. good times..

[Seiyanashi]

I think I like Thomas's version better, but this one is incredible as well.

[JomartheGreat]

96.3 WRock is gone and signed off, now it's 96.3 Easy Rock, WRock has signed off on 2010.

[lilian1359]

Que lindo recordar este tema, cuando tenía 22. Ufff me transporta, que lindas vivencias, feliz de oírlo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cjtflyer]

People seem to forget that this song was written by an amazing Canadian musician, Iam Thomas, of Dundas, Ontario, Canada. Brother of comedian Dave Thomas of SCTV fame.

[shmuli9]

Good Lord! I was looking on wikipedia and saw this song, and thought I'd never heard this before. Turns out I have, but not for nearly 30 years! I remember all the lyrics from the radio!

[bonesmcdo]

hope there are more songs like this, very relaxing and wnt get tired listening to it, timeless..

[metalsenny]

lovely song. everyone should listen to this

[beremj29]

what a beattiful song it makes me fell good i very happy wen i listen america in mi house..

i love u

gerry

[Snapscape]

I heard this song several times on the radio back in the mid '80's and never did learn who the artist was until I started looking for more America songs to add to my collection. Now I can't stop playing it.

[colburnful]

i love this song jwc vermont boy

[marygrace861]

what a song!i love it

[PimpThe478]

Rudolph the rednose reindeer pull in his sleigh yeah.

[vicvic964]

i remember when they are in camp john hay at baguio city they just playing  jammin at the restaurant thats was 1991 love those song they sing wow thet rock

[thehoosierfortheUK]

Wonderful and beautiful song. :...)..

[sarpistanbul]

This is one of the best songs America performed. When I listen to Dire Straits son "My Parties", I always think of the doorbell...not ringing but plays america this song...wonderful...

[reyne1978]

Thanks to America for this wonderful music!! RIP Dan Peek, you're a legend... Thank you!!!

[rainzel1]

everytime i hear this song there is always a flash back of my life. like an instant time machine. thanks man for posting this great song. i appreciate it :)

[3882juris]

96.3 wrock specially on friday classics

[blucarmin]

i could listen to this song repeatedly for days... very relaxing and heart-warming song.. now, this is what i call music.. \m/

[aerycksmusic]

Don't they just do such a fab job of Ian Thomas' song. Sweet. :)

[SuperHero3]

I like to make up movies in my head ( I got some Oscar winners in there...I think lol) Anyway, I have always wanted to use this song but it certainly was not your traditional romantic scene. Long story short, Guy is about to get Girl but it is first interrupted by bad guys and jackie chan style fight scene ensues. Trust me, if I ever make the movie it will be pretty cool.

[Modano1973]

I have this song on my Top 5 dentists songs of all time. This song would always be playing in my dentist's office when i was younger.

[chanel0976]

i love this song..so relaxing

[bluenotejazz]

I remember hearing this as one of those songs that seemed to be playing softly as background music in every single Restarurant, Doctor's Office, Supermarket, Dentists office, Waiting Room, Hospital, Principals office ,etc back in the day

[BardCoennius]

I actually used to do this as a cover working with a band in the 1980s. Now, Greta Garbot arrived in Hollywood in September 1925 - Rudolf Valentino died about a year after that, but they never worked together or even met or knew each other.

Still a great song, though and one of my favorites.

[moparcruisin]

Just beautiful...and I think that is the late great Jeffrey Porcaro on drums.

[PimpThe478]

One of the sweetest songs I've ever heard.I only knew the lyrics-'staring like there's no tommorow'. But I did a google search and found it.I'v always wanted wanted to get this song and finally I found it.

[Dean814]

This is my sister's favorite song. When we were kids we would play the cassette over and over again. We're grown ups now and she's living in another country. I miss her and I miss music like this. It's a privilege to listen to such good music.

[angheldelapaz]

brings back so many good high school memories...

[herculesunchain]

one of my fav song..thanks for posting

[jarfar987]

i love america tks for uploading this song :)

[redspice55]

Love Ian Thomas' version just a bit better, but this is awesome, too. I remember both versions from the 70's. They don't write songs like these anymore.

[KaLaHBaBeY]

this song is such a privaledge to listen to.its amazing lyrics and america is such a fantastic band.

[ukcatfan36]

Great song--always loved this one...nothing like thi anymore...Are there no decent song writeres anymore??...I guess all we can do is liten to the oldies station...but his one is a jewell

[EldoradoRider]

Such an underrated song..... Man this is a great song

[Purplesoda876]

My sister absolutely loves this song. <3

[vincentptvaz]

aí Moreira Franco, o cara é bom!  toma jeito cara! Quer ser presidente?( armando peçanha vaz)

[bojstafford]

I was an 18 year old(Black kid, lol) on the bus to work with this on my walkman, and a great big smile on my face. This still brings me a smile. Great song!

[joeyinrio]

@bojstafford

you are indeed a very specialperson

not many of us left

[BlissfulMary]

@bojstafford LOL I get you! I was like the only black kid in the bronx that listened to lite FM.

[Roberthenryii]

this song and jody bring me to tears everytime. I interpret them to rough shit thats gone on in my life. America is alot deeper than any band.

[djcsr]

It is indeed a great song. I prefer the original, however this one is good too! Ian Thomas always was an amazing writer.

[simpson2221]

america gave this song soul, they brought live to the ian's lyrics

[crlaw75]

@djcsr, Ian's version is hardly played, just this one.

[oilerfanatic1]

Classic song...nice lyrics!

[sandrosax75]

BELLISSIMA NUMBER 1

[dutchy1176]

I hope the bus in the photo isn't the one to Madison avenue....lolololololol!!!

[writingfool7734]

Great song by a great group; too bad there aren't more songs being written like this anymore--melodic, lyrical, tender.

It would be wonderful to see more "likes" registered for this video...

Thank you for posting it, icbm100s; I'll be back to listen again...

[ralphbranzuela]

i love it!!

[flipmode111]

rowena obieta

[autumnleaves46]

So pretty.  Thank you.

[immaverick]

Thanks!

[kelsee36]

Absolutely LOVE this song... America is one of my all time favorite bands! Beckley is a fox!

[sugahface]

@kelsee36 i couldnt agree with you more!!!!

[debbie4552]

like it...

[debbie4552]

i really like this song..

[shaneinkster]

1976- Ian Thomas

1982- America

[chadsky]

also check our amatuer version of this song!

[aann023]

super like the song.. ^^,

[chadsky]

Every day I sit beside you On the bus to madison avenue Work in the big gray store With the revolving doors You don’t even know my name I guess that I’m to blame Don’t know the right things to say So I pretend away chorus: That I’m rudolph valentino Pull up in my limousine Oh, won’t you come in out of the rain Things’ll never be the same And then just like greta garbo You stare like there’s no tomorrow And you’ll know what I’m thinking of Right before your eyes I fall in love with you

[yt354]

This song was written by the Canadian singer Ian Thomas

[crumblingtown]

lupit ng america,, nice song

[yattieamboy]

love it!!!

[SaintTribe]

I remember this song when i was still in the Phil. Cheryl,mzta ka na?Hope you are ok.It wa 20 years ago when i migrated in Holland.Baguio City..

[brobeabyron]

I like this song. This reminds me of someone very special to me now. Hope he would be as special as he is by THEN....

[brobeabyron]

thanks for reminding me that u were singing this on the first day of ur visit.......maybe i didnt notice....am sorry...i was maybe very young before but rest assured your presence was counted and treasured..

[AngelDevlish]

THIS SONG IS PERFECT... SO RELAXING..

[lo51974]

i really love this song, make me cry coz' -overjoy.

[samuelwatters]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[MrAbhizzz]

this song has really awesome lyrics

[relaxitsonlyagame]

Excellent cover song.

Ian Thomas' version is still a little better IMO only because it is his song, but America still kept it timeless.

[stacywarda]

i love it

[dadoodaidy]

Only the title sounds like Shaun's Right Before Your Skies, but sounds totally different. Both are refreshing and beautiful.

[hjchin]

Great song, excellent voice, beautiful harmony, but there is one song that I also like " I don't believe in miracle"

[jayden8046]

love this song .....

[valentinolover70]

Beautiful song.

Thanx for posting.  :-))

[Nesette280599]

I really love the song........the voice is so romantic!

[Zanellachan]

Gerry Beckley has the most beautiful romantic voice... have you listened Daisy Jane before??? It's a beauty!!!!!!!

(an he's so so cute...)

[Nesette280599]

Please name 1 song so I can tell if I have listened to her, can't remember the name ( :

[betsey0523]

@Zanellachan

I so agree with you...Daisy Jane is awesome :)

[Zanellachan]

Songs writted, performed, and sang by Gerry Beckley:

- Daisy Jane

- Only in your heart

- I need you

- Survival

Listen them, and tell me!!!! n__n

[LesPaulMan50]

Love this song, as I do everything they ever did. Major fan and have learned all their songs on acoustic guitar. I just wished I could sing like Gerry.

I don't know if I would call them an "English-American" group. The only English connection is their fathers were in the military and stationed in England. They did meet and form while there and I believe had a hit or two before coming "home".

[Mgarguemare]

This is beautiful, love their voices, excellent harmonizing.

[trooper744]

Little did I know America covered this song from Canadian Singer/songwriter Ian Thomas...

[anglory01]

nice song

[LAWLmj]

@ rodionysiewujixi o hay there mr. key logger trying to get ppl to go to ur site. a little too obvous if u ask me

[betsytwngrl86]

OMGosh! I love this song! What memories it brings back! Thanks sooo much for posting!

[MrPinkPhanter]

great song uncomparable....

[eiderf911]

i love this song so much since ive first heared it....INSPIRING...:)

[trooper744]

Inspiring to those that want that girl so bad but don't have the balls to ask her, so you imagine Hollywood love stories?

[gladgorn]

this used to be a 'harana' song of my brothers during their younger days..how i miss those times..it's such a beautiful song i wish my man would sing this one for me..

[NinoManaog]

My cousin Jokoy—who has adored anything Western from Vanilla Ice to HBO to Michael J. Fox to Sean Connery—knows the lyrics by heart, or at least the revolving door part.

We used to listen to it in Bongs room in Naga, which he then acquired when his Ania Bong went to Manila. The Life pictures of Rudolph Valentino flashed in my mind, and Greta Garbo stared at me like theres no tomorrow—a haunting photograph of one celebrity whom I hardly met.

[speedmaster001]

"... that I'm rudolf valentino, pull up in my limousine"

..."just like greta garbo you stare like there's no tomorrow" LOLs

[ReDRuM868]

Not as good as the original Ian Thomas version.

[egopath]

Rudolf Valentino Must Be Proud

[robertop699]

America kicks so much ass..

".. And then just like.. Greta Garbooo"

[ykmsp]

Greetings from Singapore : )

Thanks for posting this, its one of my fav 80s ballads.

Its such a lovely song, a pity it did not make it big back then.

[TheButterflygarden]

I remember vividly working in a factory in my early twenties...listening to this song playing on the radio....it may the tme go by faster:) Classic song

[tayamora23]

google up!

[tayamora23]

greta garbo..;-)

[pekpek4me]

where can we find the lyrics of this song?

[mrbill7373]

..."that I'm Rudolph Valentino, pull up in my limousine, oh..."

[svet0406]

looking 4 this song for the last 5 years..Thanks 4 posting!!

[caity213]

THANK YOU!!!

I LOVE IT!!!!

[nathaneverest]

love this song lol thanks for posting

[Mayberryfan01]

...so I pretend away....