AMERICA VENTURA HIGHWAY REACTION | They did it again! The music is diamonds in my ears!.

[@christopherleodaniels7203]

You also MUST listen to America’s song “Tin Man”.

[@malkamusik]

Sister Golden Hair is a great song by them.

[@dalem8332]

Tin Man, Daisy Jane, Sister Golden Hair, Lonely People and I Need You..are a few more fantastic America songs. ♥️🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦

[@dreamweaver8913]

Yes! They're amazing!

[@RicoBurghFan]

Love em all! Great suggestions!

[@barbarascotto3873]

I don't think America made a bad song.

[@rebeccarowland2533]

ABSOLUTELY. TIMELESS.

[@jmasoto7857]

Group américa is best

[@unrulyjulie4382]

America's Greatest Hits is one of my favorite albums!

[@skinmeister1]

Ditto...mine too!

[@usafo6546]

This song means sunny days and care free life as an elementary school student. Life so wonderful…unlimited possibilities

[@paulkeah-tighii2256]

High School days,it was great growing up in the 60's and 70's😎

[@daveferraro4009]

'Sister Golden Hair' for sure but also try 'Sandman'

[@missblondie2393]

A great driving song. America is amazing

[@maryellenazack4466]

💥💥💥more America please Harry

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

Yes, listening to this in a convertible, top down, volume cranked ~ it's magic!

[@2tone753]

This album has accompanied me for 50 years and is a milestone. It is just as young as it was 50 years ago. No wear and tear

[@NunyaDammeBiznis]

This song was released when I was seven. It brings back the long days of summer. It is all feelings.

[@mikeplott4817]

I was razed in Ventura right next to the Highway when they were building it in the fifty’s it’s right on the ocean now I’m in San Diego area called Alpine,California on a mountain over looking the ocean now I’m 71 years old, sorry talking to much. I really like that song and I really like your reactions 🙏👍

[@cherieguzman9005]

Exactly how I would listen to Americas music, taking rides along the ocean.

[@dreamweaver8913]

Another great America song is "Tin Man", and of course "Sister Golden Hair"! Love their music. Saw them live in concert back in the late 70s and it was great!

[@garryokeefe1605]

And 'I Need You' Harri, they did some great stuff and the harmonies were bang-on.

[@pluckinmageetar]

There's a band I used to confuse with "America" as their music was so similar. If America takes you on the road, "BREAD" will have you balling before you hit the first Mc Donalds!!!! Beautiful Music. Period. Give em a listen, Harri!

[@pluckinmageetar]

@@ginnywhat5777 Yes Maam!!!

[@marcieharreld286]

Completely agree!!! Bread songs always bring emotions!!!💜💜🤘🎶🎼🎵🎧🎸🥁

[@bobbiewallace4008]

Bread a fabulous group.

[@markrowett8168]

Sister Golden Hair next...

[@Phoenix85006]

Daisy Jane by these guys is AMAZING

[@CB3358]

My favourite America song. Produced by the talented George Martin aka the fifth Beatle.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Ohhh one of my favourites of America. Such good memories with this well with all music really. Like you Harri without music I would die. Sister Golden Hair by this band is utterly gorgeous too.

[@mattharvey968]

Awww the 70s folk sound!✌️

[@michaelnorman3393]

When the song ends, i hear it segue into "Don't Cross the River". I wore that greatest hits album out! 💕

[@jakobyjohnson1338]

One of my favorite albums as a child

[@louisspeciale]

Don't cross the road If you can't swim the tide. In other words you have to know your limitations, at least that is what I think.

[@louisspeciale]

Don't cross the River If you can't swim the tide! In other words a person has to know their limitations!!

[@chopshop5519]

great song

[@robertacolarette1594]

Love your reaction. Yes America is a beautiful group. I’ve always loved their music. The guitars sound amazing always. They’ve got a lot of gems in their catalog. I’ll be watching and listening. ❤️😎

[@petervandervlies6427]

Forgot this one, thank you man. Good song. Keep'm coming

[@michaeltveten8458]

Sister Golden Hair is a simple song, but it always makes me think of my life in the ‘70’s…..

[@micheledash7269]

I had two Pontiac Ventura’s in my driving life. Always wanted to drive one down the Ventura Highway but not to happen. Oh well. I’m back in my 73 Ventura with the windows open wide and blasting this hit.

[@charlesburris6314]

My favorite song of theirs is"Daisy Jane".

[@dinodasbunce6224]

Mine too, along with "Sandman".

[@christinewaide5249]

This song goes through my head every time I walk outside on a beautiful day and the breeze is blowing through my hair.

[@rjnuzzi1648]

Greatest, most musical of the singer songwriter/folk era...

[@debralang9467]

Thank-you! I've absolutely loved this song for more than 40 years and yes! It's the best cruising-in-a-car song, ever. You'll really enjoy their Tin Man song, guaranteed. Oh, and their song, I Need You is truly wonderful, as well.

[@BaltoD60]

Their harmonies and pure guitar sound were always so uplifting😊

[@zebjohnson5118]

"Sister Golden Hair " is my favorite from them ✌️♥️

[@stevenruvolo499]

next songs by them you have to react to is Tin Man and Sister Golden Hair

[@robinpressley9487]

I was 13 when this song came out, but it takes me back to my younger years, beautiful times🥰🌷

[@billrussell7197]

Fantastic band..everything they've ever done....one of my favorites through the many years.

[@cindy2252]

"Tin Man", "Daisy Jane", "I Need You", & "Sister Golden Hair" are a few of my favorites. I saw them in concert in Seattle in '76! It was one of the most memorable. I almost forgot about "Lonely People", a great song when you're coming of age. Great reaction Harry. ☮&❤

[@kenperk9854]

Did you hate them because of Muskrat Love like so many on here?

[@larrythomas3058]

I seen them four times. The first was at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado in 75. Fantastic venue and concert.

[@charleslyall5857]

Totally agree. It's a classic. I was a fourteen year old High School kid (in Scotland) and it really grabbed me back then. Still sounds wonderfully fresh and full of good vibes.

[@dalem8332]

The AMAZING America! Love them! ♥️🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@gailsimmons5270]

I can’t wait to see the in September. It’s been a long time since I have seen them live.😎

[@kmach1000]

You're gonna love Tin man! But, please, the studio version first.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Yes, Katia! Always the studio version first! No lyrics videos, no photo montages, just listen and let the song take your imagination where it will. :)

[@kmach1000]

@@Cosmo-Kramer Sure!:))

[@roymoore3156]

These guys were military brats, in England, and formed a band in high school. In my years overseas, the kids in the US schools were always extremely bright and decent young people, some of the best young people you’d ever care to meet.

[@annejohnston2193]

Yes great songs

[@minnierex5144]

I’ve seen them live 3 times and they are wonderful! They are still touring. Look for them!

[@beeseewill2407]

America's music just put me in a good mood.They sound so good.So soothing.Excellent productions.

[@cog4life]

SISTER GOLDEN HAIR!! Amaaaaazzing music!❤️

[@1nelsondj]

They had some great songs, 'I Need You', 'Tin Man', 'Lonely People', 'Sister Golden Hair' and 'You Can Do Magic'. There are other location based band names such as Japan, Asia, Europe, many named after U.S. states and best of all the super-group U.K. which consisted of John Wetton and Bill Bruford of King Crimson, Eddie Jobson of Roxy Music and Jethro Tull, and Allan Holdsworth of Soft Machine. They released 2 studio albums "U.K." in 1978 and "Danger Money" the following year.

[@JusticeRyan-n6d]

Loved listening to America while in high school .❤😊

[@victoriav389]

Something that has always blown me away with these older songs is the music and lyrics put out by young people with little life experience at the time. Old souls for sure!

[@TheCornishCockney]

The era itself was uniquely inspiring to so many,when the creativity among musicians in the 60's & 70's was at its zenith. The reason todays music "sucks" is because its impossible to improve perfection,and those two decades WERE perfection,so now they use computers with zero soul.

[@spacecardinal]

Victoria, I am of that older songs era, and have wondered that all my life!

[@barbarascotto3873]

You don't see that in today's music

[@douglasdegraff8335]

These guys sounded like this in the early 70's and up to the 80's Live on stage, George Martin produced the album " Holiday ". I'd say those are some pretty good credentials. Love them

[@AmerieFanbase]

This song saved my life!

[@garyneilson3075]

So glad.... "hold fast"! (1Thess.5 :21, the Bible)

[@daveintx]

Great reaction, Harri, love your comments!

[@jackpeters9048]

One of my favorite songs of all time...Great sound....Bravo...

[@cherieguzman9005]

They have always been my favorite band.

[@donw804]

I saw America in concert back around 1975 as the opening act for the Eagles. It was a great night. Listen to Sister Golden Hair (first choice) or Tin Man.

[@nkcbrazil]

Yes one of my favorite driving songs out on an open highway. Done so many times, wow!. Great song!

[@nativetexan9776]

In all my years of hearing this song, I thought it was saying "Venture a Highway"

[@patrickbuckley344]

Don"t feel bad, most of my life, I thought that too☺

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Most people do, unless you live in Calif.

[@TheCornishCockney]

Love your channel fellow Londoner,an obvious music lover. Keep up the great work Harri. 👍

[@SweetThing]

America is a rock band that was formed in London in 1970 by Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley. The trio met as sons of US Air Force personnel stationed in London, where they began performing live. Achieving significant popularity in the 1970s, the trio was famous for its close vocal harmonies and light acoustic folk rock sound. The band released a string of hit albums and singles, many of which found airplay on pop/soft rock stations. Ventura Highway is in California; I was raised there.

[@peterdockrill9653]

I loved the song back in the day, I actually heard it playing on the tannoy in my local shopping centre the other day , stood at entrance listening,didn't leave until the song ended.

[@Bearjumper55]

Good call, I hadn't thought of their music as driving tunes... absolutely correct!

[@dmichaelelkins1]

You want ringing acoustic guitars and stacked vocal harmonies, their debut album with Horse With No Name and I Need You will blow your mind!

[@bemused9522]

La, how I love this song, especially when I was younger and able to take long road trips with my family. Thanks for the memory kick, Harri! God bless you. Or Namaste.

[@pervispowell2075]

Yes,.. they met in London because their parents were stationed on a U.S. Military Air Force Base… met .. formed the band … wrote songs toured clubs… got signed to a major label… and as they say …”the rest is history.” But please check out their songs “MUSKRAT LOVE”…TIN MAN” …. “LONELY PEOPLE “ … “SISTER GOLDEN HAIR”..

[@pervispowell2075]

… the air base was in London…

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

As a child I had thought it went “venture a highway “ Sister Golden Hair, Tin Man, Sandman, and You Can Do Magic are all favorites!✌🏻

[@viacrucis2509]

Me too actually!

[@kenperk9854]

And to think many HATED America because of Muskrat Love. Can you imagine???

[@davidbentley145]

These songs are a carefree celebration of life...this a perfect example of casual listening while enjoying the scenery along the road...great example of this brotha

[@clannad99germany70]

Those chords and harmonies always make me thinking of California, sunshine, sundawning, beach and wind, driving in the country. So great vibes.

[@allisonreed7682]

Please consider “Tin Man” for your next America pick. It’s so good it’s otherworldly!

[@cristiona22]

One of my favourite songs from America. Love this so much . Lucky enough to see them live a few times too - great band 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@joelliebler5690]

Yes indeed Hari it is great to listening to while on a nice Roadway Drive!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎹☮️🎼🎸🎤

[@thornbird6768]

My favourite America track ❤ really good band , such clean guitars , lovely harmonies . Just like you love it love it ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ruthcrawford3015]

Oh yes...always love AMERICA. I had the casset in my car, perfect for driving. Saw them in concert about 2006. Fantastic!

[@bennymartinez5532]

I applaud you for reacting to america.

[@charlesburris6314]

Janet Jackson sampled this song for her song "Someone To Call My Lover". Have a great day.

[@badcompany46]

You Can Do Magic by America. Best song by them ever.

[@stratcat3216]

This.. is the best song by America. fantastic song that had many a youth, me included, heading to California

[@briansredd]

An American classic! The sound of Southern California :)

[@Christiansrising]

One of my favs Harry. Thanks for all your great reactions

[@garyneilson3075]

Bee Gees, Beach Boys, and America.... Love the harmony, what a word, what a sound, what music!

[@annejohnston2193]

They are young but so much talent

[@christopherleodaniels7203]

Twenty years ago, visiting Southern California, I remember purposefully driving down PCH (Pacific Coast Highway…’cause there is no Ventura Highway…)… in a convertible - and it was the best feeling in the world. It’s still incredibly vivid.

[@tommclean5410]

Ventura Highway is the 101. There totally is a Ventura Highway. We used to say for example: Are you taking the 405 (aka San Diego Freeway) or Ventura highway which is more commonly referred to as the 101 now.

[@christopherleodaniels7203]

@@tommclean5410 You mean the Ventura FREEWAY?! There is that. But, that’s not what the song is about. Dewey Bunnel, the songwriter was recalling a family trip, as a child, and they got a flat on Highway 1, PCH - and he and his brother were looking at clouds shaped like alligators and lizards and also saw a sign that said “Ventura”. So, its more a poetic flourish than an actual place, even though I can see why Californians (I’m not one; I was visiting) would refer to the 101 as such.

[@tommclean5410]

@@christopherleodaniels7203 Up until the early 80's the stretch of 101 between Camarillo and Ventura was a two lane (1 lane each direction) separated by eucalyptptus trees and a couple of stop signs...hence the reference to a highway rather than a freeway. And yes It does not matter in the context of the song as your or their, synopsis of the song is 100% on the money

[@kenperk9854]

It's sad that so many HATED Amrica because of a harmless little dity like Muskratlove. Fo rshame

[@cynergy4]

Same as Ventura Freeway

[@jocylynnhouy3994]

Drove our Camero from AZ to Michigan 1977 and almost wore out our 8 track of America. Love all their music . ❤

[@VIDSTORAGE]

I got this album Homecoming ..It is great .. '''' Sandman'''' is another song you may want to hear ,it is very unique .. Sister Golden Hair ,it is very uplifting but they have many deep tracks that are just as good as the well known ..

[@davewilson435]

"Sandman"....way underrated song. My favorite by them.

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

Ventura Highway is in California

[@kathleenvaughn3630]

Driving along the West Coast...beautiful....

[@clivem.791]

Great tune, just flows, brill guitars 🎸

[@joejoesguitarinventions]

a song about leaving some thing beautiful 🔥🔥

[@sood9876]

Hiya Harri. Back in the 70's ,there was a program on BBC called The Old Grey Whistle Test. It featured all the top bands from around the world, all playing live in the studio. There was no audience, just one presenter called Bob Harris, whose nickname was Whispering Bob. America was just one of the many bands who played live. If you check the programme out, you may find more of your favourites

[@milesdust3465]

Great! This album is a big part of my childhood. Cheers from Italy!

[@thomasgiles6991]

I saw them perform this song at the Ventura fairgrounds with the 101 highway behind them. Perfect. And everyone in the audience sang with them. Great entertainment.

[@richmargin6082]

2:27 this is exact what this song was made for!! So many comments saying it’s perfect to listen to during a drive

[@nkcbrazil]

As many have mentioned a lot of great songs by America, particularly Tin Man, what a song. What a must for next. Great all around and meaningful message.

[@123rgar]

I just love Ventura California.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Wonderful! Thanks, Harri ✌️🇺🇸

[@davidstenton4365]

*Harri* LOVE this song.!!!!! As you know, I group up in L.A. Damm this brings back memories.! GREAT REACTION.!!!

[@Dee-gk6zg]

I was in grade school in the 70s. Songs like this take me back. I always felt the world was beautiful. It still is but not like when you were a kid ❤️

[@annejohnston2193]

Great music

[@terri8988]

Love this song reminds me of my town Ventura,California.