SHE LOVES IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING America - Sister Golden Hair REACTION

[@gbh0031]

Sometimes I can’t remember why I walked into a room but listening to a song from 48 years ago I can sing every word. Thanks for reacting to this song.

[@Go-tee71]

😂 So true!

[@hollyluyah]

Everyday!!

[@sedatedape315]

Glad it's not just me...! And yeah, I can sing every song in their greatest hits CD. Always have loved this band.

[@timshelton8535]

You and me both!!!

[@lisas7046]

Isn’t that the truth?!?!????!! 😅

[@lisas7046]

This song and group are THE EPITOME of 70s soft rock!! CLASSIC!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@dhbmml]

My favorite band

[@richdiddens4059]

Yacht Rock!

[@jollyroger1009]

Yes. If I'm thinking of one band that sums up that late 70s sound, I'm thinking of America.

[@thomastimlin1724]

@@jollyroger1009 More like early to mid 70's

[@jollyroger1009]

@@thomastimlin1724 Well I wasn't around for the early to mid but I remember this sound a lot on the radio in the late 70s when I was starting school, so I think of it as from that time. But ok...early to mid then.

[@cindiherriott3259]

Used to play America ALL the time, especially when driving. I’m so happy that you “kids” have taken the time to listen gobs of our songs. They make you happy, yes? 😊

[@johnglue1744]

America is great for long drives.

[@1177kc]

My kids 28,30,33 love America

[@michaelasay8587]

Cindi...saw them in 81!

[@k.t.5405]

Produced by the one and ONLY George Martin of Beatles fame. Song sounds like a George Harrison tune.... MAJOR EPICNESSSS!!!!

[@onionhead5780]

Me also. I was born in 1966. Had an America Greatest Hits 8 track in the 70’s I wore out.

[@kellylaflash1016]

"I've been one poor correspondent and I've been too, too hard to find, but it doesn't mean you ain't been on my mind." I've always loved - and identified with - those lyrics.

[@themirrorsofmymind]

_"Well, I tried to make it Sunday, but I got so damned depressed..."_ *Finally! Someone's telling MY story...* 😏😏😏😏😏😏

[@SharonC225]

You can't go wrong with the group America! ❤

[@snave59]

Love the Song "Sister Golden Hair". My favorite America song.

[@johnsexton2200]

Great song! Love America! Lonely People, Daisy Jane, I Need You, and Don't Cross The River, are all great!

[@oldiesgeek454]

@John Sexton Let me add one more... Today's The Day. 😊

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Yes to all of these. Don't cross the river is just special

[@laudanum669]

"Daisy Jane" is one of my personal favorites.

[@greg2976]

America has so many golden songs! Every one of them are timeless!!!!! Great reaction!

[@knarf_on_a_bike]

I was 18 in 75. This was Susie's favourite song. I had a huge crush on her, but I could never tell her. It was complicated. We were actually best friends, but she didn't want romance. So whenever I hear this song I think of Susie and wonder "what if". . .

[@AlAndValOffGrid]

I just posted almost the same thing. Same age too.

[@screwyootube1]

@@AlAndValOffGrid hey, maybe the two of you oughtta hook up! LOL, J/K!

[@sg-yq8pm]

I bet Susie doesn't wonder "what if".

[@stevebowles9086]

At least we’re all old now, so it matters less. And yet, more too.

[@mikec5309]

I was 5, so 😂

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "I Need You" and "Lonely People" for your 6th and 7th America songs!!! edit- you forgot you did "You Can Do Magic" also.

[@michaeltipton5500]

Amber you are so intuitive and aware. You got the point of this song right away. I wore this tape out back in the day.

[@BonniePicc]

This was a great singalong song! A few more for you: Lonely People, Don’t Cross the River, I Need You, Daisy Jane, Sandman, Three Roses, Woman Tonight, Only in your Heart.

[@fizbiz115]

I saw them in concert just a few months back they were really good. Their voices were perfect.

[@michaelasay8587]

Keith, I saw them 42 years ago!!😮

[@fizbiz115]

@@michaelasay8587 I bet that was an amazing concert. They never came to my area so I never got the chance to see them then. So glad to find out they were coming to my town a few months ago. Bought tickets immediately lol.

[@Doc62J]

​@@michaelasay8587 I just saw an ad recently they'll be performing near me. I had no idea they were touring

[@davidvoisin5118]

I saw them in late 1984 or early 1985 in Goose Creek, South Carolina (outside of Charleston), in a nightclub setting, and they were outstanding. I think they had recently released their Perspectives album, which was a good album for a band like them coming to maturity in the context of the music of the mid 80s. I liked Cinderella, Special Girl, and a few other songs from that album. They left a guitar string on the stage, and I picked it up. I meant to keep it as a souvenir, but I think I inadvertently used it to string one of my guitars. 😊

[@magneto7930]

I'm glad you finally found one of their all time best songs. Actually, you can't go wrong with America, all their songs are great!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

All their songs are *not* great. And that goes for every band that ever existed. It boggles my mind why some people say absurd schit like this. smh

[@magneto7930]

@@Cosmo-Kramer compared to today's SCHIT, all their songs are great!

[@jojoscagman1998]

​@@magneto7930 YES!

[@BillO964]

@@Cosmo-Kramer so who left you in charge and made you the expert. People are allowed opinions, unfortunately so are you. Let the man have his say.

[@tommyk6719]

The song Daisy Jane is yet another classic you should give a listen too.

[@suzy260]

I absolutely love this song. The memories of listening to this as my parents played it in the car almost brings tears to my eyes.

[@jeffreysmith236]

what do you mean "almost"?

[@stephaniegauntt6894]

I can’t speak for Suzy but “almost” typically means it came close to happening but never actually did happen.

[@jeffreysmith236]

@@stephaniegauntt6894 I know what the word means. I mean that it does bring tears to my eyes, and it ought to bring them to hers, not almost bring them. Comprende?

[@pitvipersmith]

Sister Golden Hair is one of the three songs that i want played at my funeral..I was 5 when I heard it for the first time with my mom singing along with it in 1975 and I've loved it ever since.

[@johnlong9534]

Three singers, great harmonies. I saw them sing California Dreaming and it was absolutely the best version ever.

[@bradbowzer3123]

"You Can Do Magic" was nice too.

[@Jabbabot]

You've done America. You've done Ambrosia. Now, you need to do The Association. They were the soft pop rock kings of the late 60's. "Cherish", "Windy", "Along Comes Mary", "Never My Love" and "Everything That Touches You" are must-listen romantic rock standards.

[@audreycumby1075]

Absolutely!

[@skoop7641]

Absolutely “Never My Love”

[@steveryan1799]

@@skoop7641 I love that tune.

[@scotttaylor9751]

He is right, fantastic vocals.

[@CoopyKat]

@James Mott When I hear "Along Comes Mary" on the oldies station, I TURN it up immediately....the Association had some great soft pop songs!

[@TimothySparks-mt2fg]

Tell him Amber! Tell J to get on board with these lyrics and realize just what a good song this is! I really dig how you were vibing to this Amber. This was a very memorable song from my teens. I loved the group America. Glad you do too.👍👍

[@johnsexton2200]

The group America was formed by 3 military sons living in England. I've always loved their sound!

[@brentcox7772]

Love America!! Saw them in ‘77 in Norman! “Lonely People” is my favorite!🤘🔥

[@Kevin-py7hb]

Love this band!!!! I remember hearing this song on the “radio” when it first came out…. Yeah, I’m old!!!! So many classics to choose from. Saw them in 2018 here in LA in a small venue…. Incredible show!!! Got to meet the band after the show too… more America, please!!!!!

[@geneaikenii1092]

This was a bigtime hit for these guys. It was all over the radio. Was just our basic standard kind of radio play when I was a young guy. Thanks for this. Great reaction. See ya on the next. Go with God. Peace and love, y'all.

[@terryhughes7349]

America is a very underrated band

[@richbrake9910]

Not even in HOF. Is that some kind of joke?

[@jennyjenny4501]

This is an amazing song! I always turn it up when it comes on my playlist!

[@kmoney69526]

i love this song my grandpa actually went too highschool with the band in the 60s

[@pattyestrada6]

I love harmonies, and America kills it when it comes to harmonizing. “Daisy Jane” is another good song of theirs. Can y’all do more Brandi Carlile, you’ve only done her once. Her and the twins (who are the bass and guitar player and her songwriting partners) give you some really good harmonies also. Check out their song “The Eye” to hear them harmonize.

[@sarahadjemian3425]

Brandi live…. Just the best!

[@pattyestrada6]

@@sarahadjemian3425 100% I see her live as often as I can. Can’t wait for The Gorge show in June!

[@carltonbakerii8274]

I've been wanting them to hit "Daisy Jane" and "Only In Your Heart" for so long!

[@Robsan40]

I don't think they've done Brandi Carlisle's best song by far, "The Story"

[@arrowheadftball]

The writing, the arrangement, the harmonies, the melody. Need I say more. It's another timeless classic by America. Great songs like this one will always be loved.

[@StormyPeak]

Back when I was a teen, I got this song on a 45 record. Still have it...one of my all time favorite songs from the 1970s. America had a lot of nice songs!

[@paulmellette8925]

The follow-up single to Sister Golden Hair was called "Daisy Jane" and is definitely worth checking out!

[@georgekekuna5361]

My sister and brother in-law just went to an America concert just this past weekend in Hawaii. So they are still active after over 50 years. Amazing.

[@cayelkb60]

I love the Group America. My favorite song they sing is Daisy Jane ❤

[@SPohl-zy4rz]

This was so incredibly popular back in the '70s. Always on the radio. (Love it!)

[@jameswarkentin2798]

I have been pursuing this song for decades! Recorded it off the radio. Bought a CD for it. Downloaded to an mp3 player. I will always have this song on a playlist.

[@bradsouthers7476]

This is a driving down the road song, but Daisy Jane will steal your heart.

[@josephdurham6051]

"lonely people" and " don't cross the river" are also great songs by America.

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

This song has an instant hook. If Ai were to write a perfect arrangement in song it would be this song. This song is smooth groovin, but it also has a hard fast undertone that contrasts with the smooth groovin aspect, making a dynamic masterpiece. Listen to how carefully it's pieces blend themselves.

[@brianherrington7226]

Daisy Jane Daisy Jane Daisy Jane.

[@marleneobstnash5517]

The thing about Ai is that it couldn't have the soul sounds of this song or the other songs of America ❤❤❤️

[@MW-ni6zp]

@@marleneobstnash5517 The thing about AI, it will never have a soul.

[@brandolph83]

My wife & I both really love this song. I'm glad you checked it out! You know, there are a lot of other reaction channels out there. But you're the best! You approach the music so personally, and you are both so open. Thank you.

[@angelbulldog4934]

This was on every "road trip" cassette or CD I had. I'm so grateful to have been around for the 60s and 70s. Best music ever!

[@DarcOfTheShadows]

The band America is forever associated with road trips in my mind thanks to a camping trip I took when I was 10 or so; my half-brother's dad took the two of us up to the upper peninsula of Michigan for a week-long camping trip with his family, and on both the drive up and while we were driving around there, one of the albums he played multiple times was America's greatest hits. I've had the lyrics to half that album memorized for over 20 years thanks to him.

[@tinak6484]

Girl….. you are my musical twin! And you are so young to appreciate all those bands. I was 12 when this song came out😊😊

[@stevehamilton8824]

Fantastic song! One of their most popular and one of my favs. Beautiful song. Long live the 70's.

[@827dusty]

Love this great 70s Band. They wrote and performed some of the best music ever.

[@wally9786]

Have always LOVED this song. I have seen America in concert when I was 21 and also 51

[@cynergy4]

I was 19 when this came out and it was all over the radio. Ah, those were the days! You might like Daisy Chain and You Can Do Magic. Saw them in the mid 80's and they sounded perfect! Best of all, I won the tickets from a radio station and it was at my fave venue, The Greek Theater

[@kristitimbrel189]

These guys still put on an amazing concert!!!! Love America!

[@tkroupa]

One of their biggest hits!

[@bettyariga2789]

Thanks! I enjoy your watching your reactions. It makes me smile . Daisy Jane , lonely people , I need you are other great songs from America 😀

[@RobertEskew]

I truly love America's song Daisy Jane.

[@AlAndValOffGrid]

When this song came out, I was goo-goo for a beautiful little golden haired girl names Sarah Lee. Every time I hear this, I remember her.

[@knarf_on_a_bike]

I had a Sarah Lee, too. Her name was Susie, and she loved this song. And when I hear this song I think of Susie. Such a long time ago. . .

[@juliewhite7469]

So sweet 💕💕 Thanks for sharing.

[@harpergras]

A classic song and this group was always outstanding.

[@jimlippincott5523]

Here is a song that touches us-intimately, because we have all gone through this scenario-if only in our imagination. It tells our story put to music. Back then, the lyrics captivated us. When we hear it now, it touches our core; it touches our memories of the person we were.

[@sueparras6028]

Such a great song! Takes me back to my youth! Love America! ❤❤

[@jdarxk]

Another good band often overlooked is the Ozark Mountain Daredevils. They had two songs that got a lot of airplay - "If you want to get to heaven", and "Jackie Blue".

[@DerekDominoes]

The fact that they listened to almost the entire song before pausing tells me that Jay might have liked this song a little more than he realizes.

[@marleneobstnash5517]

Sometimes you have to listen to a song a couple of times to really "get" the groove of it. I however, love 💗 this song! In HS, a group of us would sing this one and other favs at lunchtime and driving around. Just like "Wayne's World" 😂

[@ChristChickAutistic]

I saw America back in the early 90s and they were awesome. Impeccable harmonies, great musicians, arrangements sublime.

[@keithroberts4952]

The late, great Sir George Martin who produced the Beatles, produced this song along with its parent album. You can't go wrong with a George Martin production.

[@mst3ktemple421]

One of my favorite songs of all time. So catchy and mellow. The slide guitar is fantastic.

[@Hollingsworth2781]

Jay never likes like songs that aren't hard rock. Amber likes it all. Slow, fast, hard, soft. If the Melody is there, them so is Amber. You go girl.

[@debramirez2110]

Hey guys, 65 year old gal here from So. California who just found your channel and love your videos! Amber, you blow me away with your deepness and intuitiveness! IMHO, America's first album just titled "America" is their best. For some kick butt guitar work, listen to "Here" and "Donkey Jaw" both on that album. Both songs have deep meanings still relevant today. No one else has reacted to these two songs, probably because they were not hits on the radio but those are often the best songs. I think you'll be blown away. God bless you both!

[@daleamaral5195]

My era as a teen, great song, great reaction , thank you.

[@jerryashley6918]

My wife calls this the Bob Villa song because of the ending. She hears "Bob Villa, Bob Villa ." Bob Villa did a show called "This Old House" on PBS. 😅

[@bean_bttf3]

If you guys read this, I have a song suggestion. Me and my family just lost my grandfather, Richard. He died of lung cancer at the age of 78, on the 15th of March, 2023. Before he was taken away to the funeral home, my mother discovered a song and played it next to him on repeat, because the words meant so much to her. It described everything going on, and how selfless of a man he was. It’s a song called “Just Breathe” by Pearl Jam. It made us all cry. We were truly blessed to have him. As a father, an uncle, and to me, a grandfather. RIP Grampy, we miss you.

[@judyduguay8673]

So sorry for your loss and you're right that song is beautiful

[@bean_bttf3]

@@judyduguay8673 Thank you very much, I appreciate it.

[@JohnJackson-si5bz]

I'm sorry. My grandparents passed a long time ago, so I'm an old fogie. It's hard when family members cross over. It won't be long until my sisters start to go, and I don't look forward to it.

[@bean_bttf3]

@@JohnJackson-si5bz My grandfather was the first one to go in my family (while I’ve been alive, at least) and that thought scares me.

[@AzaleaLala]

It's such an awesome song. One of my all time favorites. I just love good lyrics. So much can be said with just a few words if they are put together in the right way. You totally get it Amber. I love that.

[@TonyPucci11]

The very first song I learned on guitar back around 1980 (age 12)! In hindsight, lots of chords for a beginner, my teacher should have picked an easier song for an absolute beginner, but I realize now he was just teaching me songs that he knew! I would recommend “Magic” as your next America reaction.

[@payleighsteele1540]

My dad’s favorite band when I was little. He’d sing it to me all the time (I was blonde). Fond memories and a great band.

[@adrianbecker6853]

Classic 70s !!! 😇

[@birchermuesli3009]

America also performed „The Last Unicorn“ which is the title song of the movie „The Last Unicorn“. Two things in one to react to.😉

[@leaanngallardo2439]

Who doesn't love Sister Golden Hair??!! Love love love

[@jprph1]

😮 this is the quintessential America tune!!… As usual… Amber knows where it’s at! Again… It’s no rock lobster… But it’s a great tune.… And America’s best.

[@RobertSmith-js2kz]

Oh my goodness. One of those 45s that came out HUNDREDS of times during my childhood. Just a flat out great song. Once it gets in your head it never gets out. In a good way ;) It's like the Byrds meets the Eagles but with some extra "groove". Didn't have those thoughts on it as a kid ... I just knew I felt good when it came on.

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

That is a great analization😊

[@RobertSmith-js2kz]

@@RobertSmith-iw2kb Why thank you :)

[@BobbyRagnar]

America had a string of hits in the 70s and are still out there. One of those great bands that people are at the concert and say "Oh, I forgot that was them too!" So many classics. Get their greatest hits for more great stuff.

[@pattyestrada6]

America - “Daisy Jane” is one of my favorites. It’s easy listening just like Amber loves (and so do I), but hopefully the piano and touches of the beautiful cello are enough to get Jordan on our side lol.

[@4508bluesky]

They’ve done a Hello Its Me

[@pattyestrada6]

@@4508bluesky They sure did, back in October. Either I missed it or forget that I saw it already, either scenario is possible lol. Thanks for reminding me!

[@4508bluesky]

@@pattyestrada6 You’re Welcome ❤️

[@gregmcstravick4310]

Listened to this great band as a 14 year old 1976,how time flies. Then had the privilege of watching them live later down the track 😊

[@k.t.5405]

This CD was produced by the one and ONLY George Martin of Beatles fame. Song sounds like a George Harrison tune.... MAJOR EPICNESSSS!!!!

[@wotgM316]

Also by America, I'd recommend "I Need You", "Three Roses", "Muskrat Love", "Old Man Took", and "Daisy Jane".

[@jamesedens8245]

So many incredible America songs. "Sandman", "I Need You", "Another Try", "Lonely People", "Daisy Jane"... I also would love to see you delve into Dan Fogelberg's catalogue of music. I guarantee that Amber would soon have Dan in her all time favorites list.

[@mikehigbee2320]

I never had an America album, but this song was such a prominent tune in the soundtrack of my life, its practically part of my soul. I may not have heard it in 40 years, and I don't know the words, but I know exactly how it goes from the moment I hear it. Makes me feel young.

[@Habichiwoowoo]

In the mid-seventies, the great soft rock triumvirate consisted of Loggins & Messina, Seals & Crofts, and America. And I had (still have) all their albums from that period and listened to them a lot. Yes, there are still several hits that you haven't hit yet: Sandman; I Need You; Don't Cross the River; Only In Your Heart; Lonely People; Daisy Jane; Muskrat Love (never ever listen to the Captain & Tenille version of that song - they emasculated it), but their catalogue is deep and full of brilliant songs. My favorite album of theirs is their third, Hat Trick. They'd been compared to other bands and singers so much at the beginning of their career, they were determined to make some music that was incomparable. I think they succeded. There's a pair of songs that I think you should listen to back to back since they run together on the album. They are Molten Love (a pretty love song with a dancing melody) and Green Monkey (a little rocker with some guitar work provided by Joe Walsh.) First, a song for Amber, then a song for Jay. Love you guys. Thanks for giving an old man some fun...

[@rosiebarker6285]

One of my all time favorite songs. I remember hearing it on the radio in the 70s.

[@josegalvan151]

I listened to this as a child growing up I love this old stuff takes me back to 10 years old

[@josegalvan151]

I'll be 58 soon

[@stevedahlberg8680]

You guys were really cracking me up on this one. Sit right on. I remember at that age thinking, it's just to pop for me but the thing is I always realized it was a good song and plus a lot of the girls I knew in junior high and high school really liked it. And then I was listening to it just now and I think it totally rocks. It's such a great song and I love all the layers and from a musician and songwriting standpoint it's just really good and compelling.

[@myownchannel247]

Lots more America to discover! Lonely People, Daisy Jane, I Need You and Sandman ✌️

[@johnv61]

Amber, you are such a good soul. I can almost see the bright aura that surrounds you…;)

[@governorbreck2205]

I was just thinking that if Amber's into mellow 70s rock groups like America, she'd love a band called Poco. "Crazy Love" would be a good introductory song-- pretty sure it was their biggest hit. Poco is an interesting group-- it was formed by former members of Buffalo Springfield and members of the band later went on to form Loggins & Messina and the Eagles. In fact, there's kind of a funny story about Poco and the Eagles-- when Randy Eisner left Poco to form the Eagles, Poco hired Timothy B. Schmidt as his replacement because nobody else could hit the insane high notes that Eisner sung in some of Poco's earliest hits; then, when Eisner left the Eagles in 1977, the Eagles poached Timothy B. Schmidt from Poco as Meisner's replacement because nobody else could hit the insane high notes that Eisner sung in some of the Eagles' earliest hits.

[@jonelliott9553]

This took me right back to my early childhood. Really appreciate you both presenting these great prices of music

[@marvinjudegorospe8181]

In my college years, me and my friends jammed to many America songs for fun and school stress relief. Try the song "I Need You". It's awesome...

[@juliemnm8273]

Whenever this song came on the radio in 1975 I would always crank it up I Love it!

[@SmokeDogg11]

By far my favorite song of theirs. Such good vibes.

[@STEELCITYBERMA]

Such a cool calming great song

[@rosyellis14]

as an 18 y/o, this is one of my favorite songs ever

[@happymethehappyone8300]

DEFINITELY A Jordan Song & MUST HEAR Classic,, Billy Thorpe "Children Of The Sun" (Exclusive Video)..TRUST ME On This One!!..R.I.P. Billy🙏♥️

[@flash218ily]

This band is so damn good, they named a friggin' country after it!

[@efcruzado]

“All My Life”, “You Can Do Magic” and “Lonely People” are 3 of my favorites from America.

[@shawnerwin9290]

By far my favorite song by America! I love to listen to it and to play it. Such fun!

[@skydawg98]

My favorite America song.. love the drum fills and guitars!!!

[@BEASTWRANGLER]

I was in 11th grade in 1975. And Amber ALL of the girls loved it.

[@treetopp5386]

Old man here, I still have this 8track.....thank you for bringing back memories!

[@treetopp5386]

Btw....there is a live video of this on the midnight special.

[@thomasthompson698]

I love America too Amber! All 3 of the original members had their unique vocals... and all are awesome... this was Gerry Beckley ... the blonde guy... His songs are typically pretty straightforward, yet always catchy! Go off the path and try a unique song by them I know you'll love..."Watership Down"... the arrangements and background vocals at the epic conclusion are heavenly! Also, try their minor hit "Today's the Day"! It was my song for giving me the courage to ask a girl out on a date when I was young....lol!

[@robertthomas583]

I never got to go to a concert of theirs until the late 2000's. They actually played at, if I remember correctly, the debut of Pendleton Whisky at the Happy Canyon arena at the Pendleton Round Up stadium, in Pendleton, OR. Now you probably have all those connects made. Why they chose America, I don't know, but they were amazing. They sounded almost exactly like their earlier work and they looked like they hadn't aged even. I was amazed. Concert was great, whisky is one of my favorites.