America - Now Playing

Part of Rhino's Now Playing Series!

Ten timeless classics on vinyl LP!

A light folk-rock act of the early '70s, America had several Top Ten hits, including the number ones "A Horse with No Name" and "Sister Golden Hair." Vocalists/guitarists Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley met while they were still in high school in the late '60s; all three were sons of U.S. Air Force officers who were stationed in the U.K. After they completed school in 1970, they formed an acoustic folk-rock quartet called Daze in London, which was soon pared down to the trio of Bunnell, Peek, and Beckley.

Adopting the name America, the group landed a contract with Jeff Dexter, a promoter for the Roundhouse concert venue. Dexter had America open for several major artists and the group soon signed with Warner Bros. Records. By the fall of 1970, the group was recording its debut album in London, with producers Ian Samwell and Jeff Dexter.

Now Playing compiles 10 of the band's essential tracks, a selection of timeless classics including "A Horse with No Name," "I Need You," "Sandman," "Ventura Highway," "Tin Man," "Lonely People" and "Sister Goldenhair."

 

Side A

A Horse with No Name

I Need You

Sandman

Ventura Highway

Don't Cross the River

Side B

Muskrat Love

Tin Man

Lonely People

Sister Golden Hair

Daisy Jane

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