America Fans? CBS Sunday Morning Interview With Band Still Touring After 50 Years

I remember as a twelve year old, learning the chords from several America tunes that were constantly being played on the radio. This was back in 1973 and songs like Sandman, A Horse With No Name, I Need You and Ventura Highway was constantly being played on the radio. I used to record the songs off the radio on a portable Panasonic cassette recorder and play it over and over and over, until I figured out the song. That capstan motor sure got a workout back then! Those were some fun days.

a reply to: shawmanfromny

Great choice and music.
I'm always getting them confused with "We're an American Band" by Grand Funk Railroad... stupid I know.

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Good music memories for me from my early childhood. I like their attitude and how they were pretty humble about it all.

a reply to: shawmanfromny

Really enjoyed the video! It's always good to see that great bands are still together after all these years.

I was a rock n Roller back then, but, I really enjoyed their music! Lots of great feelings and memories just streamed back with the video! Thanks so much!

a reply to: shawmanfromny

Such a killer group. Tin Man is one of my all time faves.

The 3 guys responsible for this band were all Military kids I’m pretty sure. Gotta be a conspiracy in there somewhere! Also, Phil Hartman did the artwork for the greatest hits album.

a reply to: shawmanfromny

I like how they called themselves " America " but they where actually formed in England.




George Martin ( he of The Beatles fame ) produced some of their early albums.

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