The timbre of his voice is practically the same as it was forty years ago, which is remarkable, but as for the slurring, might he have had a slight stroke at some point? I don't think it's alcohol at all, as his timing is razor sharp.
That they are able to sing and play wonderfully after 40 plus years is remarkable. Most of their contemporaries can't hold a candle. May you stay forever young.
It was June of 75.... I was lucky enough to get tickets to see america live in Honolulu this song hit number one that week....these guys rocked the place...nothing but fun...man that was when we had real music...great memories...thanks america....
I can't figure out what is wrong with Gerry's voice. It's odd. You really hear it on "Daisy Jane" now too. It's not the pitch, rather it seems to be a difficulty enunciating words. (?)
Let me hasten to say that I have huge respect for the musician Gerry Beckley has been. I'd even go as far as to say a touch of genius -- which is a word so overused.
My all-time favorite song!! This song influenced me to convince my band to play it out at gigs, with me singing the vocals while playing drums (a-la Glen Frey)
to jilliebeanification - what a judgement on your part about the cocaine. You don't know that . He has a sweet spirit and you have no right to judge him. Look at yourself. If you can't say anything nice, shut the hell up.
The timbre of his voice is practically the same as it was forty years ago, which is remarkable, but as for the slurring, might he have had a slight stroke at some point? I don't think it's alcohol at all, as his timing is razor sharp.
talldarkfunny 1 day ago
keep on rocking guys!! YOu sound great!!
rtbreeder 1 week ago
Did Gerry Beckley ever get married?
traumlicht11 1 month ago
That they are able to sing and play wonderfully after 40 plus years is remarkable. Most of their contemporaries can't hold a candle. May you stay forever young.
ccwonder45 1 month ago
Right now they can do this it so wonderful.
POR135 1 month ago
@jilliebeanification STFU... Enjoy the music bro..
theoriginaluserman 3 months ago
you`d slur after singing for 30 yrs too.
Maxwellhouse66 3 months ago 2
Gerry drink much?
jamajezzie 3 months ago
Thats one of those songs that bring back some good memories, I still know the words.
phillipswisdom 4 months ago 2
That was GREAT!
Tommyr 5 months ago
Gerry Beckley its look like Clint Eastwood
aleanchromium 5 months ago 2
nice =)
speedofsound14 5 months ago
It was June of 75.... I was lucky enough to get tickets to see america live in Honolulu this song hit number one that week....these guys rocked the place...nothing but fun...man that was when we had real music...great memories...thanks america....
roanokebarry 7 months ago 2
Please visit America at Facebook(dot)com/americaband and "Like" their page. They'd love to hear from you!
toursupport 8 months ago
Still sounding great!! :)
Ieshagurl17 9 months ago
My guess is that he had a stroke at some point.
sorenrules 10 months ago
Is it true the old dude singing is Justin Bieber's grandpa???
rexorrama 10 months ago
To all the negativity, grow up.
borch1260 11 months ago
Hey critics, he ain't 20 no mo. Almost a half century has passed. Lighten up. He still does it better than all of us.
alienhuman 1 year ago 3
I can't figure out what is wrong with Gerry's voice. It's odd. You really hear it on "Daisy Jane" now too. It's not the pitch, rather it seems to be a difficulty enunciating words. (?)
Let me hasten to say that I have huge respect for the musician Gerry Beckley has been. I'd even go as far as to say a touch of genius -- which is a word so overused.
pnutbutrncrackers 1 year ago
im a fan! ... not so big of one but im glad they're still Rocking!
Kajkumal 1 year ago
Kermit THEE frog sings America .Note to everyone I am a big fan of America I'm Just making a joke please refrain from the negative responses
Gibsonhb1 1 year ago
@Gibsonhb1 For a second, I thought you meant that literally hahahaha
wretchedspawn118 1 year ago
My all-time favorite song!! This song influenced me to convince my band to play it out at gigs, with me singing the vocals while playing drums (a-la Glen Frey)
Timcoplawyer 1 year ago
God! What happened to his voice????
He should retire.
bobby0panganiban 1 year ago
Oh, man... Gerry was having a rough time here.... But this is still better than any attempt I could make!
mysteryof2008 1 year ago
sill awesome,although his voice is sort of corroded now.
BOBSAGATification 1 year ago
dan peek where are you
PEDROCLASSIC 1 year ago
@PEDROCLASSIC at church.
alienhuman 1 year ago
to jilliebeanification - what a judgement on your part about the cocaine. You don't know that . He has a sweet spirit and you have no right to judge him. Look at yourself. If you can't say anything nice, shut the hell up.
dawnjakeleah 1 year ago 8
30 years ago these guys rocked
stormboy77 1 year ago
@stormboy77 they still do
GIGATECHSNAKE 1 year ago
maybe he snorts lots of cocaine that his nasal passages have corroded
jilliebeanification 1 year ago
@jilliebeanification
Maybe your xxl butt plug is too loose for your ass?
Harmonlisa 2 months ago
great video! america is amazing. he slurs a bit more now though.
TheDeerSlayer27 1 year ago 5
@TheDeerSlayer27 Why though? does he talk like that?
Spunn3d 1 year ago