America ~ You Can Do Magic 1982 Extended Meow Mix

Gerry Buckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek met at London's Central High School where the students were primarily children of military families. The three were sons of American military officials based in London. They were all interested in music and Gerry had already learned to play piano and bass in school bands.
The three worked odd jobs and they decided to form a group called Daze, adding two other students so they could practice between work shifts. All three got their diplomas in 1969 and Dan left the group for a year while he attended college. The two other students left the band and Buckley, Bunnell and Peek rethought their situation and formed an acoustic band.
One of their demos reached concert promoter Jeff Dexter who booked the band to open for Pink Floyd. Choosing "America" as their new name, it held significance since that was their own country, even though they had not been there in years.
After working the clubs and gaining a large audience in the UK, Dexter introduced the band to Ian Samwell who was a producer for Warner Brothers Records and won the bidding war over Atlantic and DJM Records. They set about recording their first LP and were just about done when Gerry brought in "A Horse With No Name" became the last song recorded.
That became their first #1 hit and they had four more Top 10 hits before their next #1 "Sister Golden Hair" in 1975. Continuing to release singles throughout 1975-1976 "Today's the Day" was their last single to chart until they released "You Can Do Magic" in 1982.
Written and produced by hit maker Russ Ballard, the song was a solid comeback for them, peaking at #8 on the Hot100 and becoming the #39 song of 1982.

[@that70sgirl90]

DJDiscoCat... 'You Can Do Magic' and You don't even need a wand! Happy Weekend ... Thank you for sharing! 💖

[@janetkoulis7887]

Love this song, takes me to a nice place.

[@evelynshannon4831]

I adore the song as it is but its even better!

[@TraceyEaster760]

My neurosurgeon said he doesn't have a magic wand

[@katerisandie4844]

@@evelynshannon4831 J'adore 💐

[@katerisandie4844]

@@TraceyEaster760 get well soon 🔜 love 💘 baffled just smile 👩‍❤️‍👨 🥰 GRATEFUL 🏵️ so sorry 💗 to hear that 👩‍⚕️ St Luke's 💕😞

[@dennisowen4410]

What a great timeless classic. Brings back memories of the only girl I ever wanted or loved. Too shy to tell her how I felt for four years. Then yes magic happened, she found me 500 miles away with her Letter from an angel. We will celebrate our 53rd wedding anniversary on 08-02-2021. Thank you America for this classic.

[@maxpaape5412]

That's an awesome story for a great timeless classic tribute

[@mariaaidabarrion283]

I love and miss......

[@mariaaidabarrion283]

Souvlaki xmas dinner heartland 9pm thandoori flame today

[@dennisowen4410]

@@maxpaape5412 Thanks Max for your kind words. I truly am a lucky guy. Sometimes true story's are much better than fiction.

[@jimstepro1666]

Great Story!!! Reinforces my belief that Everything happens for a reason, and in it's own time!!! Peace

[@desmondmorrison7317]

Who is listening to this Old School Classic in 2024 I know I’m listening to this Old School Classic Love it

[@bretkindell6887]

I go back to America's classics atleast twice a week for 40 years. It's breaks my bad moods everything. It's majic ! Lol😅

[@jjhonecker7644]

JUSTE ICI FRÈRE, JE SUIS PLUS AÎTÉ QUE CETTE MUSIQUE DE 2 ANS

[@lisaheyob951]

The great music was the 60's 70's and 80's rock on

[@truelies3690]

1982! 40 years have passed. The magic of 1982 is gone forever but in our dreams for us lucky to have lived it. Different times, different people, different era, different styles, different country, very different simpler times. Glad I lived it. We all still had most if not all of our loved ones still alive and well. Time passages. Never to return.

[@starmnsixty1209]

Expect I'm a bit older, but yeah, you nailed it perfectly. So true...

[@silviahartman2349]

If I could do magic, what a wonderful life it would be.

[@domenicofernando3900]

You are the one Who can put out the 🔥

[@josecampos868]

I was born in the best times the best music hits like this...the best year's my life is complete hits by hits the oldies 70,"80",90" anyone else tinking like 👍 me

[@rubenzamorano5194]

THIS IS REAL MUSIC. CLASSIC FOREVER. THANK YOU.

[@truelies3690]

Where were you in 1982!? I know where I was. 40 years ago America was still very great. Reaganomics, Aids scare running wild. 99¢ a gallon gasoline! Brand New car, truck for around $3000 or so. This mega hit and many dozens more blasted out of everyone's boom boxes. Break dancing was the rage. Great times great people great era great styles great cars great country great memories. A much much simpler different time never to return. Glad I lived it.

[@bertsmith6778]

Their best song for sure. If I had one wish, take me back to those non stressful, carefree days. Blessed to have lived in them. Thanks for all those precious memories.

[@TheGrumpySkipper]

Oh yes!

[@StephenSatterfieldTheSLSway]

Smooth early 80s classic !!!!

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

A great comeback hit for America and their first blockbuster since 1975. The parent album View From The Ground was a fine contemporary AOR Soft Rock album and a steady seller over a long period of time. The 1983 follow up album Your Move fared less well but is in my humble opinion an even better album! Catchy songs from start to end, mostly written by Russ Ballard( also the writer of You Can Do Magic)..America struggled commercially in the late 80s but kept on touring, gaining new fans and keeping the old crowd. Gerry and Dewey are still going strong but its time for a new studio album, guys! It's been 10 years since the all cover album Back Pages, a beautiful album filled with heartfelt performances. God bless America! The band, that is....

[@phillipabat8437]

22 yr old .Marine in Okinawa Japan at this time. I remember well.

[@musicalloverperu]

I was always America's fun since 1972, i was 12 years old, All their songs are very fine to me. Thanks a Lot América!!!

[@SuperLuckao]

My 23 yr old daughter playing now while brushing her teeth. Im happy!!!

[@HighVibeCat]

Omg! My request!!! 💕💜🌈! I’m probably not the only one, but thank you so much DJ Disco Cat!! I’m inspired 🐈🐈🐈

[@katerisandie4844]

💕 💟 🩸 💜 🌦️ 🌈 🏞️ 🏙️ 🛣️ 🏩 🏕️ 🛍️ 🍦 🍳 🥐 🐈 🐈 🐈 🐾 🐾 👣

[@josequevedo6978]

@Laura one of MY favorite SON ,LOVE from COLORADO

[@brooklynbabe7896]

A great song from a simple place in time 🇺🇸🇮🇱🇬🇧🇨🇦💞😘🤗💖🙏🎁

[@mary_canary]

Broke my heart and left me in the mudd...he's probably done this to so many, yet I sent him this beautiful song.

[@patriceesela5000]

He probably didn't believe in your magic, his loss

[@mary_canary]

Thank you for your empathy.

[@amitmehra8472]

Human life is too short to discover musical gems like these.

[@barbaracornett4030]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this song

[@dannygunsix]

Play this song over and over and your heart willl be happy along with your soul...

[@michaelvaughn9020]

Cruising the Autobahn listening to this America & Steely Dan. Such an exhilarating experience.

[@zbestofalldreams]

Cruizing Z Autobahn at night, listening to Sade, America, etc, was just pure Magic..

[@Maloveciri]

The tracks you select are brilliant! So many underrated songs from so long ago. You breathe new life into them and bring me back to a youth I thought had slipped away.

[@robynschreibstein2970]

very well stated i love it.

[@charliemalopa3205]

Good music

[@ČičićSoundsCo]

Exactly! Definitely my FAVOURITE CHANNEL for discovering new 80s music!!!!

[@neideteixeirasilveira6049]

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[@mikeysuzefour]

DJ Disco Brother Cat has always shown the pedigree for enhancing 60's-90's songs, extending their melodies, and making them more enjoyable!

[@breeslilcorner]

When this song came out I'd dance and sing to it. It was a popular Top 40 hit and played on the radio constantly. I even sang it at karaoke lol. Thanks for remixing it!

[@mysterious144]

I remember that, you couldn’t get away from this song! Lol great to hear it again.

[@lisagaona8667]

Ur magic baby, ty 4 all u do..sm

[@neusasilva8747]

This song has 39 years old, but still beautiful! ❤🎶🎶🎶🎶🎧

[@hectorquiros2197]

I do not understand why America is not in Hall of Fame. They deserve it

[@fob1xxl]

What a GREAT SONG! My feeling EVERY TIME I got together with my new love in 1978. We couldn't express our love for each other more than what we did. I remember many plans changed because of a sudden surge of affection ! I was in love and I let it rule my heart and my life. It lasted 40 years until they passed in 2017. Boy was I lucky ! I thank God for putting them in my life. This stuff REALLY does happen !

[@elizabethrussell5099]

Already 🎉

[@jzhz5269]

I never get tired of listening to this song.🥰

[@djdigital3806]

Digital quality on the mix, as usual. Class of 1982 in the house! I played this track about 5 times on my speaker system. Sounds so good.

[@donnalindsey4339]

Totally agree with you on this! Consistent quality every time...all the time! Excellent!

[@djdigital3806]

@@donnalindsey4339 He would my favorite KZbin Dj.

[@donnalindsey4339]

@@djdigital3806 Ditto that 2 infinity!!

[@djdigital3806]

@@donnalindsey4339 I'm a almost famous Las Vegas 🎰 Dj 😏 I only play 80's music. (dj.digital01) Instagram

[@donnalindsey4339]

@@djdigital3806 Well nice to meet you Dj Digital, class of '72 with a collection of vinyl since 1968. I'm an excellent house DJ...in "MY HOUSE" that is and have had the good fortune to have met, known and still know a few top list DJ's. Frankie Knuckles "The Godfather of House" is the #1 top of that, my solid gold list! And that's just a start...

[@johnnytadwell5976]

I remember singing this song in the car with my friends. We felt so free. Because we were.

[@americabythereza9105]

America love of my life, I can't live without you. Gerry Beckley and Lee Bunnell. Awesome!!! Love from Brazil.❤🇧🇷

[@marlenetrimnal4368]

Hi Thereza! I love America... Love From western North Carolina)....

[@nativochileno7091]

EXCELENTE TRABAJO !!! MUCHAS GRACIAS UN FUERTE ABRAZO DESDE SANTIAGO DE CHILE

[@edissonribeiro8420]

Amo,amo muito essa música

[@johnmarlboro954]

La época dorada !!!!!

[@DanielE-dk1ws]

I was a senior in High School when this song came out. I love it more now than i did in 1982. Thank you so much DJDISCO Cat for remixing this Awesome song. I am speechless.

[@jettb64]

So was I! I love this song just as much, if not more than I did back then. ✨🎶💖✨ 💖🎶

[@Apollo_Blaze]

its an awesome song, always will be..

[@rollinroxx7739]

Was a freshman....I agree, so loved this then...all these years later it still resenates with such power!!

[@vaquera9368]

I was a senior too in 1982. 👏🏼

[@1127r]

Still here in 2025 bloody lovely song

[@tyroneepps3018]

This song is excellent

[@marialuzvaldivia2699]

Qué nostalgia , qué años aquellos la adolescencia y las vivencias más bellas de nuestras vidas. AMÉRICA . Qué recuerdos!

[@johnmarlboro954]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@josequevedo6978]

@MARY ME GUSTA QUE TE GUSTE ESTE GRAN TEMA ,A VOS SALUDES DESDE COLORFUL COLORADO CUIDESE

[@johnmarlboro954]

Tu eres mi magia dedicada para MAC dios te bendiga a ti y tu familia 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@johnmarlboro954]

La época dorada !!!!!

[@didid3ksa]

Amigo

[@gunslingah2]

I was 15 when this came out and loved it first time I saw/ heard AMERICA perform it on America Bandstand 😍

[@brooklynbabe7896]

I was a little kid about 4 and a half years old

[@rollinroxx7739]

Bringing on "nostalgic memories" with this great song! 💯🌅❣️

[@jury291]

Yes

[@ingobilgett4724]

What a magic song. Still remember my first love. These were really happy days. Sometimes l wished to go back in time 🥰🥰🥰

[@emmanuelbuenviaje6564]

Loving the bass line and harmony on this classic. What a great song and composition

[@edwinalzaga1751]

Classic music that make you feel good

[@lauramartinez6357]

Simplemente América super grupo de lo mejor 70s y 80s hermosas canciones.

[@johnmarlboro954]

De la hermosa época dorada !!!!! Tu eres mi magia ??????? 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ortenciamartinez2412]

Lo mejor en letra musica y sentimientos esta es la vida del Alma lo que nos ASE amar al prójimo y a Dios nos une en un espíritu alma mente corazón y podemos amar

[@komalkumar9073]

Beautiful Quality 👍👍👍

[@bebebebe7610]

Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!!! ❤👄❤👄❤👄❤👄❤👄❤👄❤

[@lublacksoulmusic5933]

Ie

[@marlenetrimnal4368]

I can't live whiteout you America you can do magic,. Love from (Western North Carolina)

[@luzvimindapascual8006]

Reminds me of my struggling years as a new man to face the trials of life,,

[@salimdamji8338]

This is music that makes you get up and dance..It has meaning and nothing like what they call music nowadays..A classic and artists of today should listen to them and see what real music is..

[@Prof_Jeff]

I was a small child when America first hit the scene, but can vaguely remember songs like "Ventura Highway", "Sister Golden Hair", and "Tin Man" playing on AM radio. I was in high school when this one came out, and all the "soft rock" fans were saying "Look who's baaaack!" One of my favorite America tracks.

[@rogernegrete4680]

Only God could create a person to play and sing that good these guys prove that over and over again .

[@FelixMargiotta]

Good ole poppies that never faded God bless for an eternity

[@joemontemurro4210]

A Masterpiece. So worthy of this Extended Disco Mix. Another stroke of Genius by DJDiscoCat. Brilliant. ❤️

[@marioguevara6957]

Just totally cool music

[@phantomcollector1976]

ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME

[@Rebecca-se3fu]

Great sound. Nostalgic. Thank you.

[@JoseTorres-lf8bu]

Oh Man, America!! Such beautiful music 🎶. "Bow to your Sensei !!"

[@ashagon]

America, great music. Love them.

[@jeffreychandler8666]

I surely remember this group in 1982. I even remember them when the big hit "Tin Man" was released. Thank you, for playing this song !!!

[@TheMediaStudiosNetwork]

Nothing but a classic!

[@mailiantoniadesousa5317]

Eu lembro quando me preparava pra ir a escola, era adolescente ouvindo essa música, que saudades... Hj tenho 50

[@oaktadopbok665]

Wow, what a revelation! I only ever heard this on car radios. I stand in awe of this band.

[@samuelthompson9274]

1982 thank you all Guys great song.

[@dannysvinylrainbow4852]

These guy were soooo good start to finish all albums

[@tomeekabethelmie7779]

Definitely an oldie but goodie !

[@tommeadow2086]

Oh, how I love this Mix.

[@fenix2475]

Me transporta al pasado, cuando solo tenía 13 años, gracias..

[@rubenzamorano5194]

Todo buen recuerdo positivo hace bien para la salud.

[@robyoung9968]

America was a favorite back in the day.. They still sound great today..

[@maryr130]

One of my favorites back in the day. It just flows so smooth.....

[@williamsmith3233]

It was songs such as this which helped get me through many miserable days/times in my 20's. This is one of the excellent tunes! Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@matiamuse7000]

Oh my God!!! This song gives me the chills all over my body. Still listening 2021!! Beautiful song. Maria from Tx

[@lesgreenwood7300]

Palmerston North opera house,New Zealand ,,, massive never forget it 👍

[@JesseH]

To see this band in concert was a blessing. They really play from the heart and soul and you can feel it. 😎👍🎶🎵

[@angellouisjorge4630]

Great group, great song. Whazup from NYc

[@brooklynbabe7896]

I'm from New York City too Hun

[@bruceandrews7950]

Saw them in Ocean City MD , was there for a car show and was down by the boardwalk walking around and heard Ventura highway coming from this giant tent, went up to it expecting some cover band and it was them , guy let me come on in and enjoy the show, good times !!!

[@ronkeyes659]

This is one of those remixes that a Music Director would love to put in rotation at a Classic Hits radio station! Nicely done and appreciated, you once again have done "magic".

[@denisecorcoran8027]

GREAT QUALITY BAND FROM MR COLLEGE YEARS! SAW THEM PLAYING AT WEST POINT NEW YORK IN THE MID 70 S! MORE HAPPY AND CALMING! 🎆🌄🌉

[@tonyscott1066]

Smoooooth Work Out! You Can Have anything You Desire -You Can Do MAGIC- When The Nights Get So Cold- You Can Do MAGIC = 💖 You're The Only That Put Out The Fire👩🏻‍🚒🔥

[@carlosvelez4112]

Que hermosa canción!!! las voces y las guitarras, no me canso de escucharla hoy 20 enero 2022. AMERICA FOREVER!

[@elizabethgabriel7331]

Que LINDA cancion la emcontre😍

[@Sibila1983]

Could it be cooler? I don't understand how it did not become very popular all over the world, it is a very special song

[@cartaspokemon8047]

estas loco esta cansion si dio alrededor del quien no la escucho Es un classico y bella cansion del 82

[@AlchemyByNature369]

Mr. DJDcat you got the magic! Thank you💖🎶🎇

[@roxyloveramirezLexiephoenix]

One word “MAGIC!!”👌👍❤️

[@ettaplace6716]

Love America - what amazing music❤️❤️❤️👍😬

[@peterw1213]

Love this whole album , many tracks worthy of being released as a single. Jody is my favorite

[@jasonpinson8755]

One of my moms favorites.thanks~.

[@sandrahawes1739]

This song is great and yes remind's me of someone very talented and special! JCJL

[@jasonpinson8755]

One of my fav tunes.thanks.pj.

[@americabythereza9105]

Gerry Beckley, I love you. ❤🌹🥰

[@slkonnaris8477]

This version is even better! I love to hear that guitar riff extended at the beginning of the track. Top job!!!!😊😊😊

[@beatrizvargas9920]

Excelent music. Great group.

[@JoseMartinez-py7wr]

Love it. America. One of the best...🤪😝🥰😛

[@rubenzamorano5194]

SIMPLEMENTE GENIAL VERSION DE ESTE GRAN CLASICO DE LA MUSICA MUNDIAL.

[@marlenetrimnal4368]

I LOVE YOU AMERICA..😇...ALWAYS!..

[@jamiefarrington752]

I always loved America their are an great band Jamie

[@sallywalklin8873]

Thank you for this DJ...a wonderful mix of this great song...takes me back to better times x

[@bretkindell6887]

Whenever I need to relax and smile I go to this...for 40 years. Lol

[@slickster7035]

I was 12 years of age when this came out, and now listen to this classic I have a sense of nostalgia that makes me wanna just break out and do The Carlton Banks dance🤷🏾‍♂️😁 Pure Magic🎩🎩🎩

[@leechong5335]

Thank you very much for sharing this great music I remember the groupe America 'the horse without name'? Was from England in that period I was 23 years old, many times passed away from my age now thanks a lot 🌼

[@danievictoresquire2960]

Awesome and forever! Thank you.

[@TheSurreptitiousSquirrelCabal]

I think you might have the best channel on all of KZbin. Love all the funky and groovy remixes

[@stewarthannah7478]

Love Dan Peek and the Crew. thank God, great music.

[@lesleyforshaw2642]

I luv this xx America are great xx

[@stephenchase2537]

This "extended mix" video is exactly 07 minutes: and 40 seconds long!!!!!!! It is earning almost 3,500,000 views!!!!!!!!

[@REXXSEVEN]

I used to listen to this song several years ago, completely forgot about it. Found it by accident back then just as I found it again by accident today.

[@michelepiccininno3056]

Fantastico

[@michelepiccininno3056]

Mi piacerebbe stevie wonder until come back to me un bell remix

[@SHOCKSandSTRUTS]

La verdad!!!