WE GOTTA DO MORE!| FIRST TIME HEARING America - You Can Do Magic REACTION

[@ROCKSTARCRANE]

I was the recording engineer on this song, done at Abbey Road, Studio 2, the same studio used by the Beatles for nearly everything they did. Russ Ballard was the writer of the song and the producer for this session. Russ played every single instrument on the recording, beginning with programming a Linn drum machine, following that with playing two acoustic rhythm guitars, grand piano, electric guitar, percussion, and all the backround vocals except the high voice in "You know darn well when you cast your spell...." which was me. Russ wanted a different vocal texture in that section and I had also much experience as a session singer. When the track was finished, Gerry and Dewey came to the studio to record their vocals parts. Several weeks later, Russ flew to Miami where he and I mixed the final version you hear here at Criteria Recording Studios.

[@sharonchaput9705]

That is so cool!

[@lindazee]

Well, thank you so much for helping to bring us this gem that, along with the rest of the America catalog, has brought us years of beautiful music and a lifetime of memories. How does it feel to see the younger generations exploring it? It must be surreal! 🎶🎵 ❤️

[@coot1925]

I spent the 80s and 90s in studios and gigging. I witnessed the advent of MIDI and sequencing as the digital age took off. I remember the linn drum, the Simmons drums (bloody awful) and DX7 along with the various Korg and roland drum machines etc. I play 7 different instruments myself and after getting thoroughly pissed off with the politics of bands I started recording everything on my own. Oh how much easier and quicker it is. Great high falsetto dude and a really sweet mix.. I had a mate who could sing really high and clear. We called it his castratto voice 😂 great hearing from a fellow muso ✌️♥️🇬🇧

[@TheDivayenta]

Thankyou for all the joy your artistic creativity has brought us!

[@dylan42207]

How amazing! They are an incredible band. Love their sound. Thanks for the back story and for your great work! I heard David Cassidy played a lot with them and were great friends!

[@abelincoln3287]

"Sister Golden Hair" and "Lonely people", must hear songs.

[@chrisford1116]

This!!!

[@chrisford1116]

And Ventura Highway!

[@btgiv6009]

"Sister Golden Hair" definitely gets back to the hippie vibe of "Horse"

[@kenrk]

Their two best imo.

[@magneto7930]

Tin Man for sure!

[@jacqueline4514]

“Tin Man”, “Horse With No Name”, “Ventura Highway”, “You Can do Magic”; all wonderful

[@anthonyharty1732]

Jody, as well. 😁

[@Ritaholden1]

America is one of my all time favorites. Many childhood memories.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

This group is so talented. I have this vinyl record album in my collection. Fell in love with all their songs. ❤❤❤

[@bobhill9124]

You two are such a sweet, lovely couple! And it's very enjoyable to listen to your response and comments, as younger people, on so many musicians and songs of the past. You're music historians keeping these old hits alive presenting it to younger generations (and taking us old goats back to our youth). Thank you!

[@chrispalmer6011]

America = Feel good music! Love these guys. Great band with exceptional music.

[@Warmaker01]

These guys had a lot of songs on the radio waves back in the day. This specific music video I recall seeing on MTV.

[@paulberthold932]

You are correct. There are no groups anymore as we knew them. Rhythm guitar, bass, drums… no saxes either. And write their own songs and play them.

[@richbrake9910]

No, you're not wrong. We don't have this anymore.

[@reneestes6254]

America is one of my favorites. I always reach for that volume button. I love all the sounds they produce. The well crafted harmonies are so rich. I can remember watching these guys on different shows through the 70’s and 80’s and thinking they just seemed nice. Something in their smiles. I’ve always been a big fan. They’re still out there making music and touring. “All My Life” is one of their most beautiful songs. You guys would love it. Super sweet. You can’t go wrong with any of their music though. ♥️

[@MyRetroLife]

Got to do Sister Golden Hair next!

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

Definitely my favorite America song. ❤️

[@quincee3376]

Same!!

[@mariolole8261]

Também

[@randyfittante]

Great song written and produced by Russ Ballard. One of America’s nicest songs.

[@ChadAdkins-hx5zz]

MOLLY HATCHETT!!! Check them out!!! Flirten with Disaster is an awesome song.

[@ralphfiligenzi6180]

"Tin Man", "Venture A Highway" and "Sister Golden Hair" should be the next America songs to react to.

[@robertlee7585]

So glad you covered Ventura Highway… my buddy moved to SoCal from Canada, he now lives just off Ventura Highway. We crank it every time he picks me up at LAX

[@pattyestrada6]

“Ventura Highway” “Sister Golden Hair” “Daisy Jane” “Tin Man” “I Need You” “Lonely People” just more AMERICA please and thank you. They’re good all around, but 70’s America is the best!

[@June-z5i]

You are right my brother, you can feel the groove

[@susanhuber7969]

When I hear their music it takes me back to a easy time in my life. I'm 70 now and hearing this again,well all I can say is Thank You for the memories!!!

[@chrisinfiesto835]

“Today’s The Day” & “Woman Tonight” 💯🔥🤙🏽😎

[@deborahwatkins9586]

Sister Golden Hair by America is one of my favs from this group.

[@SusanJohnston]

Please!❤

[@starshake8998]

Same. 💗 Although I think listening to it at such an formative age jinxed me for future relationships. I'm the sister with the golden hair... they aren't ever ready for the altar... and some part of me always finds that ambiguity tragically romantic -- even liberated -- thanks to 70's love songs. 😕 Another great song -- "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight" by England Dan and JFC -- is an even bigger culprit in my noncommittal notions of romance. 🤦‍♀ Whenever a guy I'm dating hits that point where he can't quite take the leap, I never put up a fight, I never manipulate. I just adjust my expectations and either take it or leave it. I don't really know how to do anything else. 🤷‍♀ Fifty one years old and not a single proposal.

[@shelq3814]

My fave for sure!

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

This song puts me back in my uncles van driving me to my T Ball baseball games back in 1982!

[@katherinetschetter1956]

You seriously will not be disappointed with '70s group Dr. Hook. Their music is quite the rabbit hole.

[@Peace2yaa]

So wish we could upvote comments 😅 I so agree! And some Eagles! I can't believe they haven't done any at all 😳

[@heidivert830]

Love this group

[@bryanmoody7389]

Jordan, you are so right and what I miss most these days is there are not the harmonies like back in the 70s and 80s. There are also fewer groups today. I completely agree how great it is when multiple singers harmonize and bring such a great sound!

[@quincee3376]

Awesome stuff guys!

[@derekhauffe7197]

Little River Band also has some nice harmonies.

[@yelnek4548]

And a lot of great songs

[@Louisvillebilly]

Absolutely ! Good call

[@djb10]

Ahhh, growing up in the suburbs & getting turned on to gems like this........memoriessssss.

[@pbrucpaul]

Beautiful, Sunny, Upbeat number. The Harmony as always, is terrific

[@saturdaymorningfan3123]

America also did the theme song to the 80s film the last unicorn called "the last unicorn.". It's a 80s animated fantasy film so it's not scared to have scary parts of the film!

[@carybrauer9669]

America, Ambrosia and Bread..... all are similar bands.... All kick butt too

[@Nigel_The_Crab]

America were class

[@gsprings43]

grew up in the 70's and 80's,,,,,one of those groups i would hear on the radio when my mom would play her big ole stereo in the background during the day,,,early 80's on this one,,,,was in junior high at that time,,,arcade video games was it around this time

[@sarahdixon1943]

You have to really love and appreciate good music to know the value of this kind of music and music from the late 60s into the 70s. The past several years alot of music is just angry. Not all of it, alot though. Music from this period makes you feel it in your soul and just leaves you humming about your day 😀

[@audreycumby1075]

America songs... 1. Sister Golden Hair 2. Ventura Highway 3. Tin Man 4. Lonely People

[@Robert-gn7de]

"Ventura Highway" "Sister Golden Hair" "Tin Man"

[@yvonnemendez3075]

Glad u played this from a great talented band😅❤

[@patrickborin9814]

My favorite "America" song.

[@stephentaylor6617]

Yacht Rock Radio at it’s best

[@deantait8326]

Second after Ventura Hwy for me

[@mimimusick9734]

One of my favourite America songs, I was just listening to it last night, it's on my 'songs in the shower' playlist lol!

[@Bob-md6bh]

One of the reasons this band had such a great sound way back then is they had the late George Martin that made the Beatles. They say that he was the fifth Beatle.

[@ETrain-si1rh]

If you liked this you’d sure love sister golden hair by America

[@edmendiola3330]

Sister Golden Hair is one of my fav songs , I Need You , The Border , Tin Man , Lonely People , Ventura Highway,Today´s the Day, etc , etc ........many great America´s Songs ¡¡¡¡ .......but at the same time the most underrated Band ...... un misterio para mi , no me lo explico

[@oldmanghost219]

“Ventura Highway” “Sister Golden Hair”

[@kazwilson425]

Sublime smooth and so crystal clear in those vocals.

[@dreamweaver8913]

America, "Tin Man", "Sister Golden Hair", "Lonely People"

[@garfield122010]

'' Yacht Rock '' classic, you need to do '' Ventura Highway '' next ❤❤

[@ggagg123]

This band can do magic. What an amazing song, I can't stop listening to it. It's timeless.

[@runforitscooby]

Love the early 80s sounds of these groups , America, ToTo, Hall and Oats even Christopher cross etc, harmonies subtle electronic, electric guitars and uplifting nd the groups seemed to get along, share the song and be uplifting!

[@argonwheatbelly637]

We believed as a nation. We went to the mall. We learned, lived, loved, and enjoyed music together.

[@TheDivayenta]

Plus the Doobies and Steely Dan!

[@Yotraj]

For you guitar players... A Horse with no name is almost completely played with 2 chords!

[@lovedc4ever678]

Such an awesome band! I can't thing of a song I heard by them I didn't like. This is a later song by them but one of my top three faves. You hit another great song to react to. I so appreciate you guys!

[@robinakym2356]

Gerry Beckley, the guy singing, used to write for Katy Perry. His son also played guitar for Katy Perry, Ke$ha and Brittany Spears

[@SCVIndy]

Was in college when this group became popular .. lots of great songs!

[@anthonylewis62]

loved America, one of the best ever

[@nancysmith8626]

As much as we loved the 70s songs that would have been considered America's heyday, we reaaalllly loved this comeback in 1982! Was wonderful to see them on the charts again with this airy, fun song. Another strong contender for a "Top Ten Favorite 80s Songs" list.

[@magneto7930]

This is good, but their songs from the seventies were amazing!

[@nancysmith8626]

@@magneto7930 can't argue much with that. I loved their 70s songs, BUT this one still holds a very fond place in my heart due to my outsized love of 80s music.

[@magneto7930]

@@nancysmith8626 80s music definitely had a very fun and happy vibe to it.

[@rafaelarrazcaeta8535]

That is a great group, their song PACIFIC HIGHWAY IS EXCELLENT, YOU ARE GOING TO LIKE IT.

[@michaellincoln3739]

Love you guys. Check out America's most famous song "Sister Golden Hair" !!

[@seanellio]

"Lonely People", "Tin Man", "Ventura Highway", and of course, for the lovely missus, "Amber Cascades" :)

[@stevenblock9712]

This was a hit in 1982. The 1983 World Series champion Orioles had "Orioles Magic" as their theme and this song would be blasted out at Memorial Stadium. That was their last championship. Maybe they should start playing the song again. :)

[@chickypooh73]

My favorite America song

[@Cristi81272]

Jordan, you NAILED it. Music today can not compete with the plain musicality of what my generation had growing up. I so miss being able to turn on the radio (not just Sirius XM) and listening to the various songs one after the other and not having to turn the station due to vulgarity, irritating noise, yelling, etc. I feel sorry for young people today who don't get that growing up.

[@patrick3926]

Sirius is a must ⚡️

[@laurabailey1054]

A friend of mine is president of a tiny volunteer run radio station and they have a few shows I listen to because they play whatever is requested and they have no swearing in their music. They have shows that play the stuff I we grew up on. You can find them on steaming apps for radio like tuned in. The station is Amherst Island Radio 101.3 if you live in the Kingston Ontario area. I listen from Thursday evening, Friday from 5-11pm, Saturday 1-3 7-10 and Sunday 7-9pm.

[@michaelcollins8933]

This came out in 82. I remember it well!!

[@rickhawk22]

They have lots of hits. Sister Golden Hair, Ventura Highway, Tin Man, and Lonely People and their hits that need to be checked out! Great band, great music

[@Chalkster1]

I'm afraid the golden era of music has gone .... thank god for KZbin

[@bradsullivan2495]

"Sister Golden Hair" has to be the next America song. After that, "Tin Man."

[@JamesRichardWiley]

America has such a unique harmonious sound and such a wholesome looking band. One of my all time favorites.

[@N3xus_6]

Absolutely spot-on analysis again, you both are very good at this. This channel reminds me more and more of the music presentation shows I used to enjoy back in the 70s & 80s. I Love it!

[@bethmiller1840]

Yall will love Sister Golden Hair. It's my favorite America song!

[@legionkahn]

Sister Golden Hair is a must hear. You will love it guaranteed

[@RoGueNavy]

We got the synchronized sway!!!

[@hilarywaldron6360]

“Sister Golden Hair”, “Ventura Highway” and “Tin Man” are musts!

[@paulwalker9421]

Another great band ! thank you

[@michaelparsons5299]

Billiant musicians and fabulous songs! Try 'Ventura Highway" and "Sister Golden Hair." Wonderful songs. But there are plenty more. RIP Dan Peek. Very sad that he left us way too soon x

[@eggy1962]

Song was written by brit Russ Ballard especially for the band.

[@pncombies]

Ventura Highway! Their signature song in my opinion. Love your channel!

[@jennyleedanks-iq9mx]

This is one of my favorite songs by them

[@btgiv6009]

At this stage in their career, America looked like five dads who are playing a party on Saturday and going back to their office jobs on Monday. 😂

[@matthewbratton3825]

Today's The Day is a great song by America back in the day too.

[@jerickson725]

I consider America's music a huge part of my 70's life sound track as a kid/teen. Three words: SISTER GOLDEN HAIR; song in my top 15 all-time favorite songs. Thanks for another great reaction guys!

[@rileyandmike]

KISS - no make up/live “I still love you” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2qXgp6Ih7Z-fZY Billy Vera (great Sax song) Greatest broken heart song “What would you do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWPYo2NsaMuAntU Tom Jones “The Voice” kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHqtoYOAhdekrZo

[@nelliejewell2665]

Saw them back in the 70’s at Mississippi River Festival on SIU Campus grounds. So many great artists played there and it was lawn seating. Bring your sleeping bag and a cooler! So blessed to be a teenager back then.

[@lwh7301]

What year was that? I was at SIU from 77 to 81.

[@nelliejewell2665]

@@lwh7301 I honestly don’t remember. I lived near SIU and went to alot of MRF concerts in my teens, and it was general admission on the lawn. ‘75-‘79 covers my teenage years. Now I’m curious myself & will have to see when they were there.

[@lwh7301]

@@nelliejewell2665 It must be before I was there since I don't remember hearing of those free concerts.

[@nelliejewell2665]

@@lwh7301 I did a little research. MRF ran from ‘69-‘80 ! Lawn seats $2 initially. Musical artists from classical, contemporary, rock, jazz. Even Bob Hope was there. i have an old MRF cardboard poster and a few of the programs somewhere. You were there prime time and somehow didn’t get to see any shows, and I was just a wild teenager who literally lived down the road from there and got to experience many. Life is strange, and I’m sorry you missed out on MRF while you were there. It definitely shaped my early years and promoted my love of music. Blessings to you.

[@lwh7301]

@@nelliejewell2665 Weird I don't remember it at all. Only musical events I attended were at the SIU arena and Shylock Auditorium.

[@ajawalker2290]

This is my favorite America song!

[@yuvonnemoore5466]

I love America! Tin Man and Ventura Highway are probably my favorites that they do, along with Horse with No Name. So good!

[@tikinut3458]

Tin Man is Amazing especially the studio video version. Denny is front and center!

[@ssga_tgbuddy3082]

This was Great radio music on those Car rides in the back seat of your parents '70's/80's Sedan going on a road trip.

[@skinmeister1]

Yep, agree with others suggesting "Ventura Highway" as a MUST next reaction, guys ...you'll love it!

[@nordeguzman]

My favorite America song is Right Before Your Eyes

[@VidiotSavante]

Some other great songs from America: "Lonely People", "Sister Golden Hair", "Ventura Highway" and "Tin Man". If you're familiar with The Wizard of Oz, you'll appreciate the Tin Man reference.

[@billofalltrades2633]

Great band awesome song!

[@totomomo18]

You should also listen to America "I Need You" such a beautiful song and less known than this song or Sister Golden Hair or even Sandman.

[@hardboiledharry4061]

From the first album "Sandman"

[@bobdelp2023]

OKAY, YOU GOT IT J :) SISTER GOLDEN HAIR, VENTURA HIGHWAY, TIN MAN, THERE'S 3 MORE GREAT ONES YOU GUYS :)

[@jenlynn401]

You can see them live still. They tour a lot. You should check them out live.

[@mandymcinerney2816]

"Sister Golden Hair" is a masterpiece from "America"

[@beverlywarren3675]

My favorite band

[@myrnaloy3731]

Try listening to Ambrosia “You’re the Biggest Part of Me” for some awesome vocals!

[@Barcodum]

Dear God, 1982! I was 6 and I’ve loved it ever since.

[@traceydsm]

And the cool ballad, "Daisy Jane" from 1975. They had one fantastic hit after another. As Rick mentions below, "Ventura Highway" is another standout.

[@mattishmael4772]

Thank You both of you. You give me hope for the future as music goes

[@Cubz72]

The lead singer on this track is Gerry Beckley, who also sang lead on America’s hits “I Need You” (1972), “Sister Golden Hair” (1975), “Daisy Jane” (1975) and “Right Before Your Eyes” (1982). The guy with the beard and striped shirt playing acoustic guitar next to Gerry is Dewey Bunnell, who sang the lead on “A Horse With No Name” (1971), “Ventura Highway” (1972), “Tin Man” (1974), and “The Border” (1983). Dan Peek, the other original member of the trio, had left the group by the time “You Can Do Magic” came out in 1982. He sang lead on the hits “Don’t Cross The River” (1972), “Lonely People” (1974) and “Today’s The Day” (1976). They’re one of the few bands where three different band members wrote and sang lead vocals on songs that reached the Billboard Top Ten.

[@mattjohn4731]

Whoa! For 40 years I thought Magic was by Toto! THANK you, this clip is educational :P 80's had lots of happy jams