What a tune! AMERICA - You can do magic REACTION - First time hearing

[@angelajakem366]

My favourite America song.

[@BaronessErsatz]

I really appreciate your quiet joy at discovering music I've loved all my life!

[@JusticeRyan-n6d]

Great band with some of the best harmonies I've ever heard,one of the best groups of the 70s.still touring.

[@marym.5025]

The best pop-top rock love song ever made

[@barrydraper]

Great reaction to an old classic. It's a real vibe. True acoustic candy!

[@lilamuzik3385]

I love America! This one has always been a winner.

[@jackiesconiers4230]

Thanks for this!

[@joetar6205]

Like the other guy...my wife and I saw them in Ohio in 1976...we are going to see them next week on the the 16 of March!💯

[@marybaillie8907]

Unmistakably harmonies of America. Another great song with a beautiful melody and great instrumentation. Wonderful song. Saw them live 10 years ago. Still fantastic. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and PNCombie, another great memory. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@albs5829]

Saw them 5 times in Paris when i was young, love them

[@feferosette]

I love America. Have watched the music video to this song many times. "Horse With No Name" I love but this song "You Can Do Magic" is my favorite.

[@pncombies]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpLPi2qpZtF4gM0

[@cls6055]

I was truly brought up in the greatest music generation!! 🎶 Thank you America!!! 😊

[@maximustrump]

70 s 80s some sixty's best music of all time

[@RonSafreed]

This song came out in 1982, I was 25-26 years old & I had been listening to America since 1971!!

[@saffron1845]

Here's to The 70's❤

[@pncombies]

Right on! This gem was released in '82!

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

This was a major departure from their early work but it holds up well! Cool track!

[@wolfhart309]

My favorite of their's

[@cls6055]

That's insane!! 100 shows a year?! 50 years straight!!! ?? Lol no way!!!! Luv this song!! 💓

[@suemontague3151]

I'd have to say " I need you " is one of my favourite songs 🎵 and Sister Golden Hair

[@mojavered1273]

I was listening to this song when it was released on radio and i loved it but I didn't know these guys were even still together, much less that they have played over 100 shows per year for over 50 years. That is simply incredible! Keep it goin' guys! Great reaction Harri. 👍

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

This was a great comeback song for America, released several years after their halcyon days. I, too, saw them in concert--they were superb! (Great pick, pncombies!)

[@pncombies]

Cosmo - Thank you, brother!

[@User_gin_927untileternity]

@@pncombies There wasn't any other videos...lol? J/K ~Great song.

[@edwardwilliams8238]

Been a fan since Sister Golden Hair way back. Saw them live a few times and always a great show. Love the harmonies. I just never get tired of listening to their music. Thanks for posting Harri✌️❤️🎵

[@bobbower2011]

Great reaction, Harry!

[@d.s.6268]

Probably on my 5 favourite 80's songs list. Thank you !

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

I always loved this song. Yeah. Peace

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

LOVE this song! ❤️

[@dannycasson1551]

Just about every year they come to Humphrey’s By The Bay here in San Diego. I know I’m being prejudiced but it’s one of the best venues to see a band like this. It sits on the bay, so lucky boaters can anchor up close and watch the show. The ambiance is wonderful. I’ve seen them several times over the years. One of my favorite groups.

[@StevesFunhouse]

Hi, Harri ... Great reaction, as always ... or MAGICAL, if you will. I don't know if anyone else answered your question, but this one was released on July 6th, 1982 and hit #8 in October of that same year (1982).

[@kmach1000]

I've been listening to them everyday lately... Love America!

[@markweiss9178]

America and Christopher Cross collaborated quite often - Performing live. The well documented performance in Chicago about a decade ago is a case in point. They played Horse With No Name to huge audience approval. They also cut a medley with Christopher Cross (and Michael Mcdonald) playing Ride Like The Wind and America playing The Border. Just a perfect pairing of 2 songs and great talent all around.

[@jerickson725]

I love this group. I could not even tell you how many times I have listened to "Sister Golden Hair" (my absolute favorite) over the years. I want to say it's close to 6 figures, but I'm probably slightly exaggerating 😂.

[@time2chill121]

The reason America is so great is because you still have an opportunity But these days when prices are through the roof It can make a trucker go homeless

[@pncombies]

Bidenomics! Trump '24!

[@raymorgan2780]

Grappling Lyrics.. Simplicity At It's Finest!! America Eases Into The Soul!

[@danielvolk237]

Great Choice PNCombies. I love just about anything America does. Saw them years ago and we won a Lifesize poster signed by them. Cool. 👍🙃🕊️🔥🇺🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦🤴

[@pncombies]

Thank you, Daniel!

[@WineSippingCowboy]

40 years since this was released. 🎂 Big hit. America did not write this: outside writers presented a demo. America liked it. 👍 I heard a recent live version. The singing is still on point! 😃 RIP Willie Leacox, passed away this year, drummer in the touring band. He played with America for 40+ years.

[@ronpotter9810]

The song was written by Russ Ballard who wrote quite a few hit songs. He was also the lead singer in the band Argent.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Thanks 😊

[@dsusan17]

Great request PM.! This brings back memories. Great reaction Harri!

[@pncombies]

Thank you, D Rice!

[@heyou702pc]

I love this song. It's such a great song.

[@EarthWalker2023]

Great song 🎵

[@vandoraginther6421]

This is a great song. It, is very catchy, I remember dancing and singing along with this one. Fun days from a great group. Great reaction Harri!! Very good video.

[@Imadrummin]

I love America!!! I saw them twice in concert (clean and crisp live just like the albums) and have about every release of theirs. This is a top notch pick by our good friend Pncombies. Superb!!! Thank you.Harri, you are spot on with this reaction.

[@pncombies]

Imadrummin - Thank you, brother!

[@mackssboo]

"You Can Do Magic" is a song by singer-songwriter Russ Ballard that was recorded as a 1982 single by folk rock duo America from their album View from the Ground. Producer Russ Ballard

[@Straydogger]

He was, among lots of other things, the lead singer and guitarist in the band Argent. Talented guy.

[@surlechapeau]

I recall spinning his single "On The Rebound" on the radio station. Unfortunately, it only reached #58 on the Billboard Hot 100.

[@personalcheeses8073]

Dewey Bunell, Dan Peek and Gerry Buckley. Three makes a trio

[@emeyer6963]

@@personalcheeses8073 Dan Peek was out of the band by 1982 when this was released

[@Cynthia...]

Excellent choice Neal. I absolutely love America they have so many great songs. Good reaction too Harri. ☮️

[@pncombies]

Thank you, Cynthia. I had to feed Harri's America appetite!

[@elizabethbarroeta9669]

me encanta 😊....lindos recuerdos

[@gwilli9511]

My fav song from them. There's a song by Ian Gomm called Hold On that may catch your interest with acoustic guitar, sax and good harmonies.

[@jgali38]

Great Reaction HarriBest! America was my first concert! I think Sister Golden Hair was one of their most popular songs but all of their songs were just great! I believe it was 1978 and I think Poco was the other group! I’m from a little town Brady in Texas but we had to go to Abilene!🙏🏻

[@philipnealcombies9542]

Brady, TX ; The Heart Of Texas! "Hey" from NW Austin - just saw America in Corpus Christi two weeks ago.

[@jgali38]

@@philipnealcombies9542 I worked at IBM Austin 1981 to 1994! America are the best!👍

[@dagmar.6954]

Another great band I grew up with. Love their folk rock sound. They had so many great hits in the 70's-80's such as "Sandman", "Right Before Your Eyes", "I Need You", "Ventura Highway", “Muskrat Love”, "Lonely People", "Sister Golden Hair", "Only In Your Heart", "Woman Tonight", "The Border" etc.

[@MacSvensson]

don't forget 'Old Man Took'. Imho. their best song.

[@SWLinPHX]

This was their only 1980s (and last big) hit.

[@myownchannel247]

fan made videos don't usually get blocked

[@dreamweaver8913]

I saw them back in '78'. If you haven't already checked it out, suggestion would be "Tin Man"

[@pncombies]

Dream Weaver - Great song!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZytqaSmfLabba8

[@bobdelp2023]

THESE GUYS WERE GREAT HARRI OF COURSE BUT YOU'VE SAID THAT ( CSN ) CROSBY, STILLS, NASH IS LIKE DIAMONDS AND RUBY'S IN YOUR EARS!😊 MARRAKESH EXPRESS, TEACH YOUR CHILDREN, SEE THE CHANGES, WASTED ON THE WAY 😊 WELL THERE'S SOME ANYWAY

[@rhiahlMT]

Vevo I believe pay the artists involved for each play so yeah, they will. I've seen some of Alan Jackson's stuff get through. Best to check them for the number of plays and then find another performance.

[@emeyer6963]

Last big hit from America from late summer 1982.

[@mackssboo]

Australia (KMR) 30 Canada Top Singles (RPM)[6] 37 Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[7] 13 Ireland (IRMA)[8] 20 New Zealand[9] 12 US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary 5 US Billboard Hot 100 8 UK Singles Chart 59 US Cash Box Top 100 7 US Radio & Records 3

[@rodb9275]

This is my personal favorite America song. First one of theirs I had ever heard. I have no idea what this video is though. Weird. LOL We see a lyric video, and it's absolutely nothing to do with the real song. (as far as the pictures go)

[@pncombies]

When I requested my songs for this month, Rod, I included the original video of "You Can Do Magic". I also saw this one when I was looking for a video of it with over 200K views, but I wanted Harri to actually see the band members as they looked in '82, despite their lip syncing. Apparently, it was blocked - as i thought it might be - and he shared this one which had over 21 million views.

[@rodb9275]

@@pncombies I thought it might be something like that, because I remember you saying something about not being sure what we were seeing. (Something like that). It's cool. It's just a weird one that we saw, LOL, because the visuals had NOTHING to do with anything lol. It honestly wasn't meant to be a complaint. I LOVE your channel.

[@petermizon4344]

THOUGHT IT WAS LIMMIE AND THE FAMILY COOKIN 1972 I THINK LOL

[@SWLinPHX]

Wait, are you watching the official video or the fan video created by the KZbin poster?

[@pncombies]

When I suggested this song on our members page, I pasted the link to the original video with it's millions of likes. The vid we're watching is one that Harri chose as the original was obviously blocked for us to see. It appears, though, that Harri IS watching the vid from the link posted.

[@AliasMark69]

MUST SEE....Don Henley's Masterpiece - "In The Garden Of Allah"

[@billrussell7197]

Harry what instrument do you play???Bass?

[@lospoutsos8719]

America is a great band with amazing tunes. Question: why does Jerry sound like a quacking duck in the live versions of this song. The album version sounds fantastic. Is it a medical problem? Stroke??

[@briannewell6064]

George Martin produced their early stuff. Not sure about this tasty little number.

[@827dusty]

The song is great, but whoever made this video...It sucks. This video is not sanctioned by "America."

[@John_Locke_108]

I can put a fire with water. Does that make me a magician? I think these dudes are getting magic and science confused.