America - Ventura Highway | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@gdeezy]

Hey Jamel. If you're doing America check out Woman Tonight. You'll get that insta stank. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zqq9q2tnfpaKfZI

[@rikardsguitar]

My man Jamel plz react to Tougher Than The Rest by Bruce Springsteen👌👌

[@nickdanger4568]

Jamel - Check out this link - it explains why artists before 2000 outshine current artists... one word, AutoTune. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6Dce5qJgLmisLc

[@evilvolts]

It was Janet Jackson Someone to call my lover www.whosampled.com/sample/233/Janet-Jackson-Someone-to-Call-My-Lover-America-Ventura-Highway/

[@HEWfunkingKNEWit]

The sample you are thinking of is Sugar Ray - Every Morning or Someday.

[@lindazee]

This song doesn't age. It never fails to lift my spirits and make me feel carefree just like it did back in 1972 when the days WERE longer and the free wind WAS blowing through my hair 😎😉

[@RayVRoberts]

Both of us sister..

[@kerrylewis7964]

@@RayVRoberts 72 a wonderful time...PEACE

[@Irene-qe5hu]

I loved America then and now 48 years later....I was 17 when this came out...I dreamed one day I'd get to Ventura Highway...with the wind blowing through my hair....l never did...quess it was just a dream...

[@michaelhayes7471]

Now the wind blows through my scalp

[@donnagonatas3155]

Can't help but takes right back to summer in the 70s. Barefoot and carefree with friends!❤❤

[@babayaga4355]

70’s is easily the best era for singer/songwriter’s, just a massive amount of great timeless tunes. The 90’s were great too, but something magical about these 70’s tunes.

[@strattuner]

whats double cool is when you're going down this hiway with this playing, really happened, me and my wife,just looked at each other and started singin it,man that's memorable,life is strange,rock on rock steady

[@MusicLiberates]

Thanks for shedding light on all these great bands and songs from the past, Jamel. Your reactions are really cool. Fun Fact: I knew the Beatles’ recording engineer Geoff Emerick a bit, and Geoff said that this band “America” was his favorite group to work with in the studio.

[@TheOldcanadian]

It doesn’t get any better, bring this good old days back, please, someone

[@SlyPark-sq9vd]

This came out when I was a teen in California/New Mexico. I always thought they said, "Venture a Highway". :-) Then, a few years later, we were on Ventura Highway when this song played. Oh, snap! LOL

[@Straight0uttaCrofton]

“Sister Golden Hair”, “Lonely People”, "A Horse With No Name" & "Tin Man" are also good

[@rdecker62]

I was raised in California during this time period. What a great time to be alive.

[@herberthoward4027]

You got to hear tin man by America. Great band in the 70s. Brings back memories when I was Hi School.

[@doniellevestal147]

Janet Jackson did a song that sounded very similar to America's song "Daisy Jane".

[@kindoe66]

The group is called America Jamel and Ventura Highway is the song. 🙂👍

[@gbeachbum464]

My very favorite song.

[@revenge4468]

I wanta go back to the 70's my teen years

[@phantomstratocaster]

one of my bucket list is to drive a 64.5 mustang soft-top on Ventura freeway through Ventura county California ,wind in my hair, sun in my eyes ,stereo blaring this song

[@LivingOnCash]

When I was 32 years old in December of 1988 I moved from NH to Ventura, CA. Ventura Harley had a run to Santa Barbara so I went on it. There was probably 100 of us running up 101/Ventura freeway. It was about 80 degrees, bright blue Pacific on my left and beautiful mountains on the right and this song was going through my head for the whole ride. A memory I will never forget.

[@phantomstratocaster]

@@LivingOnCash thanks for sharing now i can die in peace

[@steveramsey5391]

“The Eagles” were listening for sure

[@dennismason3740]

Horse With No Name. Sorry, got them mixed up. The real jam is Horse. This is excellent as well.

[@kevinmillion6367]

Dan Peek RIP what a talent

[@davidaronson9475]

It will take way more than 10 years to do reactions to all the great songs from the 70's.

[@freebirdtony]

Alligator Lizards in the air... I highly suggest "Sister Golden Hair", "A Horse With No Name" & "Tin Man" 😊✌

[@miamidolphinsfan]

100% agree

[@klaptongroovemaster]

All excellent choices.

[@freebirdtony]

@@klaptongroovemaster Thanks👍

[@surlechapeau]

After those 3, "I Need You" "Lonely People"

[@aleinstein3223]

"Tin man" definitely

[@scottboswell6406]

If you're 50+ (I'm 54), this music makes you feel like a kid in the 70's again!

[@dayokefentse8228]

These songs lasted so long I am 40+ (46) and can say the same thing: makes you feel like a kid going from the 70s through to the early 80s. /d

[@AmyMalkoff]

Totally, it's pure nostalgia

[@cyndimcmurran8965]

Yup. 56 today!! His channel is fun, and makes me feel young again!!

[@rogerbutts8892]

totally

[@jjmalaprop9968]

Born in ‘66 here

[@laurieh985]

Certain bands like America, Todd Rundgren, CSNY, Seals & Croft, et...bring me right back to my childhood.

[@mowergal9776]

James Taylor, Neil Young, America and all the others..oh to be back in the 70's..

[@laurieh985]

@@mowergal9776 If only we could turn back time.

[@mrcool9672]

Check out Hawaii bands from same 70s time period: Kalapana, Cecilio & Kapono, Country Comfort, Peter Moon Band, Jon and Randy.

[@debhouckscraftycottage9288]

Same

[@deantait8326]

Back to my 20s.... I saw Buffalo Springfield as the opening act, for the Association at Orange county civic auditorium, across the street from Disneyland in Anaheim CA. Jackie Mitchell was my date..😎

[@alrivers2297]

A Horse With No Name, Tin Man

[@gdeezy]

Woman Tonight

[@luthierjustin1]

Al Rivers so many great songs, Lonely People

[@guitarheroguy5]

Tin Man!

[@danieljodrey709]

Both

[@bethshadid2087]

Awesome picks 💥

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Lots of great America tunes to be explored..

[@anthonyblakely399]

I agreed like "I need You"

[@marierosemary3768]

Yes agree, beautiful song!!

[@SaltyPirate71]

America "Sister Golden Hair", "Horse With No Name", "You Can Do Magic"

[@musicsansnotes]

Yes. You can do magic. Great song.

[@rrhondarrenee]

Sister Golden Hair, A Horse With No Name, You Can Do Magic just three more I think you really need to listen to.

[@bmalone52]

All great listening music. I think I will crank up my Fischer Studio Standard and spin this songs.

[@brandenbro8917]

Sandman is also a other good song

[@peterbulloch4328]

Muskrat Love, don't forget that one just beautiful.

[@marisawood6345]

What a lot of people don't realize is how young these guys were when they started out. They were barely out of high school when they released their first album--and when Ventura Highway was recorded for their second album, they were only 19 or 20 years old!

[@marisawood6345]

@wavygr Gerry Beckley wrote I Need You at 16. More info on Ventura Highway here: americansongwriter.com/ventura-highway-by-america-behind-the-song/

[@marisawood6345]

@wavygr The guys in the band were still living in England at the time the song was written, and came back to the US in early 1972. Dewey was born in January of 1952--so he couldn't have been any older than 19 or 20, depending on when the move back to the US took place.

[@jennyjumpjump]

Amazing. I didn't know that

[@stivi739]

When the gift from above comes ..use it

[@markhenderson4001]

the most important insighr on here, the producer was Sir...?

[@kennethgrainger1112]

Sample question: Yes Janet Jackson sampled it in her some "Someone To Call My Lover" in 2001. \

[@donalddunlop401]

I remember when sampling was called theft.

[@21CCommunIT]

@@donalddunlop401 Nope. Google "variations on a theme by...", then take a breath...

[@donalddunlop401]

@@21CCommunIT I'm at the grocery store variating a theme with a nice package of 4 NY Steaks.

[@21CCommunIT]

@@donalddunlop401 🙄😏😊😁😄😆😂😂🤣😋

[@21CCommunIT]

@@donalddunlop401 🍽🥩🥗🍷

[@barryshapiro3349]

Epitome of the “California Sound” of the 70s . Other great songs “Sister Golden Hair”, “Lonely People” and “I Need You”.

[@landshark7730]

How great does that song make you feel?

[@backtoweedin4375]

This song sounds like southern California felt in the early 70s, if that makes since.

[@virginialuster3124]

Tin man

[@landshark7730]

Back To Weedin' And to me, Journey’s “Lights” was quintessential San Francisco.

[@mwfmtnman]

These guys really do take me back to 70s Cali, driving down the PCH in my mother's 71 mustang

[@kscs51]

You will also like America's "Sister Golden Hair", "You Can do Magic", Horse With No Name" and "Tin Man".

[@williammanns9927]

Tin Man is great!

[@michaelgallagher3640]

Lonely People 💛

[@platterjockey]

Janet Jackson sampled it for "Someone To Call My Lover".

[@corchem]

Janet stole the melody from America's Daisy Jane for her song Let's wait awhile. Tell me I am wrong: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZitmY2EZtF2grs

[@XenusMama]

Also heavily copied by SNL the start of “ the Californians”

[@richardnoggin1904]

@@corchem I was just about to say the same thing! Also, why has no one mentioned "Daisy Jane?

[@dustywaynemusic6297]

Hoping someone would say this

[@ueno1]

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis sampled the opening riff. When they played the riff for Janet, she said, "That's pretty, who did that?" The producers were both stunned that she had never heard the song before!

[@jimigrunge]

America: "Sister Golden Hair" and "Horse With No Name"

[@frankbowling6020]

My two favorites also!!

[@peterbulloch4328]

I love the song Muscrat Love especially the beginning.

[@bogapos2330]

@@peterbulloch4328 hell yeah! definitely my favorite song from america.

[@derekthomson4043]

jimigrunge tin man

[@hoyteq]

Need to do America - "Horse with No Name"

[@gnomeofwar]

Already done

[@marydoty1388]

@@gnomeofwar Thanks..I'll look for it. One of my all time favorites.

[@blaine3615]

Yes, that is an excellent tune

[@godbluffvdgg]

Great suggestion!

[@thomastodd923]

Sister Golden Hair by America is an awesome song!

[@gdeezy]

Woman Tonight!

[@MrBigChin1]

I don't think I have heard a song by America that I haven't liked yet.

[@blackbird8900]

My favourite

[@jonnuanez2843]

I thought that was a George Harrison song when I was little lol.

[@Niamhcotts]

Totally agree

[@debrathompson9183]

You should know their song, Horse With No Name.

[@brianb6024]

that s a really good song !

[@sheiladaniels8157]

Love that song!

[@cspaikido]

First time the phrase "Purple Rain" was used in a song, sorry Prince.

[@preachervideo]

Purple rain = wanderlust

[@jhamler1]

@@preachervideo Yeah, but Hendrix had already did Purple Haze, so... Connect the dots.

[@rkSYDbarrett]

I knew that Prince EXPLICITLY got the idea for his masterpiece from these lyrics. It was a tribute

[@cgccb123]

Donnie and Marie did when the deep purple falls

[@8475143117]

You got that right brother!

[@jeffe4297]

I always love Jamel's faces when he starts listening to a song, and he thinks he recognizes it. It's a look of perplexment, then pensiveness, and then recognition.

[@candicedonaldson4259]

I think sadly you were born in the wrong generation...im so lucky..even if I am getting old..growing up listening to this and so much great music..im truly blessed! no one does better music than the 60s 70s and early 80s

[@janelaughrin5153]

I agree with you 1000%! Best music, the most originality, the best harmonies came from the 60s and especially the 70s!

[@judyfalcone9125]

Agreed

[@jflinn2010]

Candace, you are SO correct! For instance, 50 years ago in 1971, all of these albums came out: The Who's 'Who's Next'; 'The Yes Album' AND Yes-'Fragile'; Bowie's 'Hunky Dory'; Led Zeppelin IV; The Stones' 'Sticky Fingers'; Sabbath's 'Master Of Reality'; Lennon's 'Imagine'; Tull's 'Aqualung'; Elton John's 'Madman Across The Water'; the 'America' album (w/Horse With No Name, Sandman, and I Need You); The Doors' 'L.A. Woman'; Rod Stewart's 'Every Picture Tells a Story'; Harrison's 'The Concert For Bangladesh'; Allman Brothers' 'At The Fillmore East'; Joni Mitchell's 'Blue'; Carole King's 'Tapestry'; Cat Stevens' 'Teaser and The Firecat'; T Rex's 'Electric Warrior'; McCartney's 'Ram' ... and that was just in ONE F-ING YEAR. Gawd, I love classic rock. SOso glad I was born in an era when I heard it first-spin!

[@e.coughlin6608]

America has so many great songs. Try “Sister Golden Hair” and “Horse With No Name.”

[@ORagnar]

"Sister Golden Hair" is my favorite. A beautiful song.

[@commentfreely5443]

Horse With No Name. is great

[@jacka5101]

‘I need you’ or ‘daisy Jane’ I’d say

[@debbieelholm7921]

Horse With No Name is one of their biggest hits. It’s still as relevant today as when it came out.

[@wkhunter6700]

America is another terrific musical rabbit hole. Fun fact, they were Air Force brats, hence the name America. Daisy Jane, Tin Man, and Sister Golden Hair are gems.

[@joyceneal6169]

America was one of the best bands. Love this song and A Horse with No Name.

[@davidsonchris737]

The first time purple rain was mentioned in a song. Jamel Check out, Tin man , lonely people, You can do majic😊👍👌👍😊💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@aidanthomas8599]

Tin Man is so good!!!

[@tracydowd9447]

I was born in 1964, couldn't count how many times I've heard this over the years, but I never heard the "purple rain" lyrics until today. Mind = blown.

[@xochitlvaldivia9805]

Love America!!! "Horse With No Name" and "You Can Do Magic" are my other faves.

[@IPfreely333]

gotta follow this up with "A Horse With No Name"

[@gnomeofwar]

Already done

[@yankeegirl5175]

That song always reminds me of "Wildfire". Remember that one?

[@IPfreely333]

@@yankeegirl5175 im assuming you mean by MIchael Murphey? ive neevr heard of it until now and i just checked it out, thank you for that tidbit.

[@go234ko96ts5]

This gem gives me the chills, such a treasure with the guitar works and that smooth voice. America had quite a few big hits especially their big hit HORSE WITH NO NAME, which was number 1 back in 1972 and stayed on the top of the charts for 3 weeks. Ventura Highway hit number 8 on the charts also in 1972. Such talent by this band.

[@sandylambe5154]

I think the cool thing about Jamal, is that it is like he is experiencing music for the first time, and he is almost always blown away by it. So fun to watch. 🙂 💜 Keep it up Jamal. You always make me happy. 😊

[@seanmann863]

"The alligators, lizards in the air" was a game him and his sister played ,,what the clouds look like? As they waited for dad to change the flat. NOT DRUGS

[@julilla1]

Thanks for sharing that. I always get to this part in the song and say "wait, what?"

[@suzanneanderson6921]

Thanks

[@maineman9447]

Actually, there's no comma. It's "alligator lizards", a type of lizard found on the Pacific Coast. I used to have one as a pet. g.co/kgs/EYybjP

[@jaimepatena7372]

@@maineman9447 Right. I used to play with them as a kid in California. When you came near they would open their mouths and try to scare you....lol

[@bdunncan]

I’d thought that alligator lizards were dragonflies.

[@ArqueiroGamer3713]

I Recommend: You Can Do Magic; Tin Man; A Horse With No Name; Sandman; I Need You; Don't Cross The River; Sister Golden Hair; Lonely People; Daisy Jane; Here; Three Roses; Woman Tonight; All My Life; Muskrat Love; Only In Your Heart; Rainy Day. Many, many beautiful songs.

[@godbluffvdgg]

:)...Wow, I forgot so many of those...I was a teen in the 70's so, of course, America was one of the great bands of the era...

[@wilburyarchive6251]

Don’t Cross the River is great! All of them are!

[@mreddiegdaly]

tin man and sand man are 2 of my favourites

[@suebob16]

Yes, please react to more America songs. Good list here, especially the first half.

[@hansschuller1789]

Great suggestions, thank you

[@billunderwood4528]

If you like this one....you'll definitely love "Tin Man"

[@clare1061]

The musical ability and harmonies in this band was the best. They didn't play anything that I didn't like.

[@lynnarthur1411]

"You Can Do Magic" by America is a song that always brings me to tears 🥰

[@Gamingknights2]

When I first picked up the guitar, my dad told me that this was the song to learn! 3 years on, I can still say that the riff and song is extremely magical. Awesome reaction!

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

Alligator lizards in the air...in the aaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrr! 😂

[@cindyharrington5958]

Do "Tin Man" next. It's my favorite. Then "A Horse with No Name".

[@Buffachip]

Their vocal harmonies on "lonley people" are terrific.

[@peck404]

Heck yes🎤 the lyrics and that are fantastic also🎤🎤🧡

[@raychambers3646]

Couldn't agree more.

[@kimmarie2270]

I know this is off the wall but here's one for you, the group Traffic, song Low Spark of High Heeled Boys.

[@MrMike-fm8bp]

Here here !!! The long version

[@kimmarie2270]

@@MrMike-fm8bp Absolutely

[@tr6681]

Light or leave me alone, Rock and Roll Stew, Dear Mr. Fantasy.

[@danieljodrey709]

It's super long but I also have requested it .

[@johnf3619]

yes please!!!!!!!!

[@SteveSmith-uo5ug]

Seals and Croft, We May Never Pass this way Again

[@janicetilley5540]

@Steve Smith- Yes Seals and Croft. Got to pull out my album ( I think I have a cd too) hear that and of course, Diamond Girl.

[@patriciadixon9619]

We May Never Pass This Way Again, Diamond Girl such great songs.

[@stateofconsciousness9174]

Summer Breeze too I think 🤔

[@jimmymelendez1836]

@@stateofconsciousness9174 Yup, they did Summer Breeze.

[@lisak4367]

@Steve Smith My high school graduation song :))

[@moondawg5]

America's sound is clear, crisp and concise...I'd suggest Sister Golden Hair, Tin Man, I Need You and You Can Do Magic, you won't be disappointed Mel!

[@SouthernArtist77]

I remember being at my Grandma’s house with her transistor radio in her guest bedroom (my bedroom) and listening to this on WLS Chicago, it was the only AM station not playing country music late at night here in Arkansas. I was a rebel back then, still am. LOL

[@leighnapier4505]

Same thing in East Tennessee !

[@mikelly1128]

WLS spent many a night listening to that station. Brings back memories

[@davidaronson9475]

Same thing on WLS only it was in my Grandmother's living room

[@michaelmize1155]

In the mountains of South West Virginia circa 1976 there wasn’t much Rock Music to be had but as the sun went down WLS started coming in through the crackle of AM growing stronger until the Sun stole it for the day. Loved the Station and the music of the 60’s & 70’s.

[@gold98gtp]

Same in central Indiana.

[@cracker20]

I'm a black man and America is one of my favorite groups of all-time. I've listen to this song hundreds of times. When I'm in California driving up HWY 1, this song is playing on repeat. "An amazing song".

[@no2all]

Janet Jackson sampled this song on her "Someone to Call My Lover".

[@corchem]

Janet stole the melody from America's Daisy Jane for her song Let's wait awhile. Tell me I am wrong: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZitmY2EZtF2grs

[@no2all]

​@@corchem You are not wrong. Jackson, along with her two co-writers (Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis) settled out-of-court with Gerry Beckley (an original founding member of America and the songwriter for Daisy Jane). This was in 1987 and the original was released in 1975.

[@patriciamorgan6545]

I was just this morning listening to America's Greatest hits, and thinking 'I'd love to see Jamel's reaction to Ventura Highway!' And here it is!💖 Yes, this is a great driving song! I wonder if it might have been used in a car ad at one time??

[@moose2577]

A Horse With No Name!

[@gnomeofwar]

Already done

[@bobpadrick7718]

I've been listening to that song for 50 YEARS! Never gets old. Gotta listen to it in context. Came out in about 1970 when ballads and acoustic instruments were all the rage.

[@dogbarbill]

Released September 19, 1972.

[@execatty]

I just saw them for 50th anniversary tour this year . still amazing

[@cindipossidento5688]

Love these guys !!!!! Good times 🥰

[@marcbriggs4449]

Those resonant "N" sounds in "In the sunshine," embedded in the harmonies, get me every time. To me it's musical epitome of the California Coast kissed by the sunset.

[@notmyrealname1730]

Interesting factoid: This band formed in London, England. They were sons of three Airmen in the US Air Force stationed at the USAF base just outside of London. Pretty cool, eh?

[@edb6690]

The American Invasion. LOL

[@Martha_thl]

I did not know that! Cool 😃

[@jimjames8660]

And they were friends with the late Phil Hartmann from SNL and the Simpsons. He did some of their album artwork

[@wendyeyles3560]

Lakenheath is in Suffolk. I live near there. It is not just outside London!

[@mthomasy]

Air Force Brats FTW!!!

[@Michganfanatic]

If you like this you should listen to “You can Do Magic” by them.

[@Michganfanatic]

“I Need You” also a great song by America.

[@miket.220]

I think Janet Jackson sampled this on one of her songs.

[@travisfinnerty156]

Mike T. Correct. “Someone To Call My Lover.”

[@elebenty5709]

@Payton ThaProphet I was haunted by Gymnopedie as a kid, to hear it slowed down in her song was heaven. It's up there, if not my favorite of her songs. It's not just because of those two samples, the lyrics are fun, it captures the summer vibe, and then there was that amazing video.

[@rickstones1956]

It’s amazing you could have not heard this song before. I think it’s getting almost as much love today as it did in the 70’s. It’s a timeless, uplifting, feel-good tune that will remain a classic for a long, long time.

[@donalddeorio2237]

The guitars in this song are amazing, 60s and 70s great musicians real artists, I've been binge listening during this quarantine. I sit at least 3-4 hours a night and just pick through great songs.

[@JD-pn1ow]

This is a song that feels like my time growing up in LA in the 70s. "Summer Breeze" from Seals and Croft, and "Strawberry Letter 23" from Brothers Johnson also take me there.

[@lauramcaz]

Reminds me of OC in the 70s. Also love Brothers Johnson- "I'll be Good to You"

[@patriciadixon9619]

My god I just love all the great memories all these songs bring to mind.

[@heatherbegs]

J D Exactly the same but in Ontario Canada! Takes me back to my teens!

[@gbeachbum464]

Please do Strawberry Letter 23!

[@cmadams7]

I recommend the song “Sandman” by America. So good...

[@SexyAlien2]

One of their best for sure!

[@nancy9478]

Yes!

[@Gioveolympus]

Give a listen to "Tin Men" by America, too.

[@markkazda7724]

Make sure you include the prelude "Miniature" great, great, great... hummmm that's great³

[@jacksonhstudios4421]

Hey Brother Jamel! 👋How are you today? I love America (the band and the country)! You gotta check out Daisy Jane by them next. Keep keeping great music alive!

[@Gardeninggirl1107]

This is one of the best songs of the 70's. it always made me happy and even now when I see alligator lizards when watering my garden along with the bright sunshine in LA, it just still fits so well.

[@charlienicholls8097]

What an album memories of my teens camping at Robin hoods Bay North Yorkshire

[@dashlaru2]

"Horse with no name" needs a cover, synthwave style. God, what a beautiful song!

[@yvonnerodrigue140]

Another great song from them is "A Horse With No Name" ✌️

[@MrBigChin1]

I wish music these days was made with this same feeling.

[@pebblesanddirt]

There’s great music made today, but it’s not as easy to find - because there is SO MUCH - and there are fewer gatekeepers. If we looked at what the chart-topping popular songs were throughout the sixties and seventies, there would be a whole lot of crap. Time has filtered out the junk. It’s the same thing today; the best sounds will eventually find their audience, and the surface-level disposable music will just be a distant memory. It has always been this way.

[@MrBigChin1]

@@pebblesanddirt keeping the hope alive. Thank you :)

[@karenchamps9087]

“A Horse has No Name” by America 🐴🇺🇸🐴🇺🇸🐴🇺🇸

[@sandrasmith7501]

A Horse With No Name is my favorite America song. Hope he listens to you.

[@karenchamps9087]

Sandra Smith, that song takes me back to when I was a child. It’s an iconic song...I feel. 🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸

[@sandrasmith7501]

@@karenchamps9087 I feel that way too Karen, it's a great song. The melody just makes you feel like YOURE on that horse riding across the desert. I was pretty much grown when that song came out, but I love the way the song still makes me feel.

[@buttercupkong]

Janet Jackson did sample this and another one of their songs called Daisy Jane which is s beautiful song.

[@danielsmith5088]

Possibly the perfect summer driving song, convertible top down, in California or anywhere else.

[@mikeriley8127]

"I Need You" is my favorite America song, but they're all good.

[@psmguy63]

That would make you a sensitive soul, Mike. This music and your song choice are relatable. Stay safe and happy !

[@nancy9478]

I love that song.

[@ragjamrock]

Janet Jackson sampled the opening lick on Someone to call my lover!

[@corchem]

Janet stole the melody from America's Daisy Jane for her song Let's wait awhile. Tell me I am wrong: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZitmY2EZtF2grs

[@pattisimmons67]

Dewey Bunnel still sounds just as good today. These songs take me back to a much simpler life. Wish it still was simple Life's getting too hard anymore

[@fgf366]

"Daisy Jane" ; "Sister Goldenhair" ; "Muskrat Love" ; "I Need You" ...etc. ...these guys can harmonize and their lyrics blow you away!....🙂💥👌👍

[@davidrizzardi975]

"DAISY JANE" also by America

[@davidnelson6874]

Daisy Jane might be my favorite America song.

[@david14011]

One of my favorites. Weren’t they amazing?

[@jamelakajamal]

👍🏾

[@tyelykos]

This is a great "cruising" song ... sunny day, put the windows down and just drive

[@deantait8326]

Yep, I grew up in the West SFV of LA in the 60/70s. We'd take Malibu canyon to the beach, normally Zuma. But also took the Ventura Fwy, hwy 101 up to Ventura, Santa Barbara, etc. It was tremendous and we took it for granted. Two negatives were smog (on some days) and the dangerous Vietnam war.

[@bluetopguitar1104]

They had so many hits on the radio. Everyone knew some America songs. Great vocalists, great songwriters. Not your typical cranked up rock and roll. Great stuff. I saw them 20 years ago. Wow.

[@davidbojay3606]

I was in the car a few days ago with my dad and he had one of his old cds on and this song came on.... I couldn’t help but cry... so beautiful

[@fionagreig-fraser6251]

Have a look at some of their others. “Sister golden hair” is a fav of mine. Thank you

[@ragjamrock]

Horse with no name,Lonely people,Daisy Jane and The tin man some of their hits. They were kids of American servicemen and grew up on a base in England. They formed the group over there.

[@guitarheroguy5]

Daisy Jane! Yup.

[@robertsegal9869]

Their families were all based 1/2 mile from where my sister lives in Watford, UK. She always calls out when we see them live in the UK. Loved this band since 1972

[@thesisypheanjournal1271]

Yeah, I forgot to put "Daisy Jane" on my recommended America songs.

[@raymondreid4987]

A simple life of sitting on the porch swing and playing this as evening is getting dim.

[@bettyswick7324]

That is a wonderful definition of heaven.

[@ProfanityMan420]

This song is perfect in every aspect. The harmonies; layering in lead guitar, rhythm guitar, and base guitar flow and intertwine between each other; as well the drums pacing it together and digging in the dirt, galloping in cheery passion. I never grew up in the 70s, but I sure wish I did.

[@loucolzani1361]

Yes indeed. And the great Hal Blaine on drums and Joe Osborn on bass. What a great song.

[@dannycasson1551]

I cried through the whole song. The power of music is amazing. This band is legendary. They came every year to Humphrey’s by the Bay here in San Diego. Brings back a lot of memories. Thanks!

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

The whole Homecoming album is so great, for me it's their masterpiece.

[@ivanalaff5346]

I found myself crying as well…why? It is lovely and evocative. Ahhh, that must be it!

[@deannathethriftycorgi1581]

Sister Golden Hair! You should also do Michael Martin Murphey WILDFIRE

[@Laura-rm6us]

Please not Wildfire! Too sad.

[@someoneiswatchin]

Great song - but it's MICHAEL Martin Murphy 😉

[@deannathethriftycorgi1581]

@@someoneiswatchin Whoops! Got it mixed up with the country singer, I'll fix it.

[@caroljordan6130]

LOVE WILDFIRE !! 💓👍

[@caroljordan6130]

Yes,Sad but GREAT !! 😢

[@gilberttafoya7804]

I remember when I was in the Air Force stationed at Shemya AFB, Alaska in 1991, the band came to the island and performed for the Air Force personnel and civilian contractors at the base theater. It was one unforgettable and rocking concert. The band invited everyone over to the enlisted club after the concert for a birthday celebration of the Bass Guitarist. The guys in the band were nice and down to earth. One of the most memorable concerts in my life.

[@stevenwofford3937]

They formed the band as Air Force brats while their parents were stationed in the UK.

[@gilberttafoya7804]

@@stevenwofford3937 That's right Steven. Their dad's were stationed at RAF South Ruislip in London at the time. It was a non flying base. It has since moved to RAF Mildenhall. I was also stationed at RAF Lakenheath a few miles from RAF Mildenhall as well when I was in the Air Force.

[@kevindarrell3500]

Wow 😮 that’s so cool !!!

[@gilberttafoya7804]

@@kevindarrell3500 Yes Kevin. Life's been good to me.

[@kevindarrell3500]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@mightyneponset1560]

"Someone to Call My Lover" was written and produced by Janet Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis. The song's looped guitar riff is sampled from America's 1972 hit "Ventura Highway", with Dewey Bunnell receiving writing credits. - you know your stuff Jamel! 💯 Also, you’ve got a great voice on your own. 🙂

[@grahamoldfield3474]

I am an Australian living downunder . This is one of my favourite songs from the day , 1993 My wife and I were in california driving down the coast road from San Fran to LA when this song came on the radio as we saw the sign saying we were in Ventura and then we drove down Ventura highway . I have driven there 2 times since with my wife and boys and one time it came on AGAIN . The next time my boys played it on the iPod . So yes it really means a lot to me . Thank you ,keep this music alive