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Surprisingly, America was formed in London.  The trio of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek met in London where their fathers were stationed at the United States Air Force base at RAF South Ruislip.  The three attended London Central High School and began playing together on borrowed acoustic guitars.  The name came from the Americana jukebox in the mess hall, and a desire to distinguish themselves from the British musicians around them who were trying to sound more American.America is also their self-titled debut album released in the States in January 1972.  The album originally was released without “A Horse With No Name,” but when that single garnered significant commercial success it was added to a re-release of the album in early 1972.  The re-released album would top the US album charts and produce two top-10 singles.The band would be a force in the folk-rock and soft rock genres for a generation.  With close harmonies similar to Crosby, Stills & Nash, and complex acoustic guitar arrangements, their first seven albums would be in the top 50 on the album charts, though this first debut would be their lone chart topper to date.  Their compilation album “History:  America's Greatest Hits” was released at the end of 1975.America produced albums of original material up through 2015.  In 1977 Dan Peek left the group to pursue music in the Contemporary Christian genre.  Speculation regarding a reunion of the original members continued through the years until Peeks death in 2011.Rob brings us a great debut folk rock album in this week's podcast.RiversideThe lead off track is a good example of the original America sound.  It has a laid back message:  I don't want to take anything from you, and I don't want you to take anything from me.  It is a “live and let live” message using a metaphor of life on two sides of the river.A Horse with No NameThis is the track that put the band on the map.  Originally entitled “Desert Song” the track takes inspiration from a Salvador Dali painting and an M.C. Escher painting.  Writer Dewey Bunnell created lyrics loosely based on his travels as a child with family through the deserts of Arizona and New Mexico.  Three RosesBunnell paints a picture of both a quiet life and romantic uncertainty in this song inspired by his girlfriend, soon to be wife.  “Three roses were bought with you in mind.”  Dan Peek takes lead vocal duties on this one with subdued but complex chords and harmonies.I Need YouThe second single from the album was written by Gerry Beckley when he was 16 years old.  Beckley also takes lead vocals on this ballad which went to number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.  You can sense the similarity to bands like the Beatles and Alan Parsons in this track. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main theme from the television series “Emergency!”This first responder action series focused on Squad 51 in Los Angeles saw its debut in January 1972.  STAFF PICKS:Family Affair by Sly & the Family StoneBruce begins the staff picks with the most successful hit from Sly & the Family Stone.  This song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and the R&B Singles chart for five.  This track is a little different for the group, as the guitars are toned down, and the electric piano (with Billy Preston on keyboard) is brought up.  The lyrics talk about the ways a family can go wrong.Roundabout by YesLynch brings us a song written by singer Jon Anderson and guitarist Steve Howe.  The song originated from a trip the group took in Scotland in which they encountered a number of roundabouts.  The line, “in and around the lake” came from one of the lochs they passed.  This opening track from Fragile was drastically edited to produce a single coming in at 3:27 rather than the over 8-minute original.  It reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, the group's highest charting single until 1983's “Owner of a Lonely Heart.”Doctor My Eyes by Jackson BrowneWayne's staff pick is a single off Browne's debut and self-titled album.  The lyrics discuss the feeling that the singer is becoming jaded about life by seeing all the wrong in the world, and now being unable to cry about it.  David Crosby and Graham Nash provide backing vocals to this song which went to number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Misty Mountain Hop by Led ZeppelinRob features a song which was the B-side to Zeppelin's “Black Dog.”  The lyrics take their inspiration from the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as the “Legalize Pot Rally” held in Hyde Park in July 1968.  It appeared on the massive Led Zeppelin IV album.  As Rob says, it is a “mixture of stoner idealism and Tolkien nerdery.” COMEDY TRACK:Pigeon Song by AmericaWe exit with a little double dipping, and with gratefulness that none of us is a pigeon named Fred.  Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.

Neil Diamond is one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all time.  In August 1972 he performed a series of 10 sold-out shows at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.  Recordings from this concert would be released as a live double-album entitled Hot August Night later that year in December.  Neil Diamond was born in Brooklyn, New York, the child of a Jewish family.  At the age of 16 he was inspired by seeing folk singer Pete Seeger perform at a camp for Jewish children in upstate New York, and received his first guitar shortly thereafter.  This would set the direction of Diamond's career, starting with both taking guitar lessons and writing songs.  After some time barely scraping by as a songwriter, Diamond began to find some success by the mid-60's, most prominently with several songs for The Monkees, including the big hit, "I'm A Believer."  Diamond moved to Los Angeles in 1969, where he recorded some of his bigger solo hits, including the iconic "Sweet Caroline."Many consider "Hot August Night" to be Neil Diamond's best work, capturing the artist at his prime and at the top of his game.  It went to number 5 on the Billboard 200 album chart, and was number 12 for the 1973 year-end chart.  It was number 1 in Australia for 29 weeks in 1973 and 1974, and remains one of the highest selling albums in that country. Neil Diamond retired from touring in 2018 toward the end of his "50 Year Anniversary World Tour" after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.  However, Diamond did not retire from music, and continued writing and developing new projects.Wayne brings us this soft rock singer-songwriter live album for this week's podcast. Kentucky WomanThis song is a bonus track on the CD, and many will recognize this song from the remake performed by Deep Purple.  It was written in 1967 and went to number 22 on the charts after its release.  It appeared on the compilation album, "Neil Diamond's Greatest Hits" released in 1968 on Bang records after Diamond left that label.Cherry CherryThe inspiration for this song was an early relationship with a significantly older woman.  This was Diamond's first hit, reaching number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The most familiar studio version of this song was released in mid 1966 on Bang records, and was the final track on Diamond's debut studio album, "The Feel of Neil Diamond."Song Sung BlueThis song was originally released on Diamond's eighth studio album, "Moods."  It was his second number 1 song in the United States, and his last solo #1 song in America to date.  The musical inspiration for the song is Mozart's Piano Concerto #21, second movement.  The lyrics reflect on the power of music to heal when a sad mood is poured into a song. Cracklin' RosieOriginally released in 1970, this song topped the charts and sold over 1 million copies.  The studio version appeared on "Tap Root Manuscript," Diamond's sixth studio album, and was recorded with instrumentation provided by session musicians from the Wrecking Crew. While the lyrics suggest that Rosie is a prostitute, there are tales that it actually refers to a cheap sparkling wine from Canada called "Crackling Rosè."  ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Theme from the animated series "Josie and the Pussycats"The animated series "Josie and the Pussycats" and "Josie and the Pussycats in Outer Space" concluded its run this month. STAFF PICKS:Ventura Highway by AmericaRob leads off the staff picks with a song inspired by a drive that vocalist and writer Dewey Bunnell took in 1963 on the Pacific Coast.  While his father was changing a flat tire, he and his brother stood on the side of the road near a road sign for Ventura, watching shapes in the clouds, inspiring the lyrics "alligator lizards in the air."Superstition by Stevie WonderLynch brings us the lead single from Wonder's fifteenth studio album "Talking Book."  It's lyrics mention many popular superstitions and their negative consequences.  Stevie Wonder collaborated with Jeff Beck on the demo for this song, and Beck would include his version of "Superstition" on his "Beck, Bogert & Appice" album.Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu by Johnny RiversBruce features the song originally recorded in 1957 by Huey "Piano" Smith.  The original version went to number 52 on the pop charts, but the version we all know went to number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Rivers was a member of the Wrecking Crew, and several musicians from that session group played on this single. It Never Rains in Southern California by Albert HammondWayne's closes out the staff picks with a storytelling song about a performer off to make it big.  He fails in his efforts, but wants to hide the failure from those he left behind.  Members of the Wrecking Crew also provide instrumentation on this song that went to number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. NOVELTY TRACK:Crazy Horses by The OsmondsThis surprisingly heavy performance from the Osmonds takes us out for this week.  Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.

In this episode, we sit down with filmmakers Jack Piatt and David Breschel, the creative forces behind Highway West Entertainment, whose work spans literature, music, and the open road of independent cinema. Their short film The Singers, a haunting and poetic adaptation of Ivan Turgenev's 19th-century story, has been selected for the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival, where its timeless themes of memory, art, and loss will find a new audience. Jack and David share how they discovered the story, why it resonated with them today, and what it means to adapt classical literature in a modern cinematic language.We also talk about their powerful documentary I Need You, a heartfelt chronicle of the legendary band America, which was screened to great acclaim at last year's Ojai Film Festival, and also with more recently at the Ojai Playhouse with founding members Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley.With behind-the-scenes access and deep reverence for their enduring legacy, the film captures the band's extraordinary 50+ year journey — from their British-American roots to their emotional farewell tour. Jack and David reflect on the art of telling a band's story with honesty, tenderness, and the kind of nuance that comes only from true fans.In both projects, you'll hear their passion for storytelling—whether through fiction, film, or friendship. And you'll get a glimpse of what it takes to shepherd meaningful, independent work into the world.Tune in for a conversation that travels from 19th-century Russia to the stage lights of the present, with two artists who are helping shape the future of narrative film.We did not talk about the in-migration of Sinaloa Cartel leaders, ghost ships of the Namibian Desert or the declining recruitment into the U.S. armed forces. For more information about Jack and David, check out their website at https://highwaywestent.com/

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America singer-songwriter Dewey Bunnell guests on this brand new Fake Show podcast with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!

Date: November  27, 2024Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS7: E:10 - America (Gerry Beckley & Dewey Bunnell) - From London Roots to Global Fame  SHOW SUMMARY:Get ready for an unforgettable conversation with the legendary musicians Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell from the iconic band America. Join us as we journey back to their formative years in London, where their love for music and shared influences like Crosby, Stills, Nash, and the Beatles sparked the creation of unforgettable hits like "A Horse With No Name." Discover how their unique blend of harmonies and acoustic sounds catapulted them to international fame, earning them accolades such as a Grammy award and a prestigious star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Gerry and Dewey also open up about their current lives, balancing time between California, Australia, and Wisconsin, while staying connected to nature and creativity.  Ever wondered about the story behind the band's name, America? We'll explore this intriguing tale, inspired by a trend of naming bands after places and a nostalgic reference to a jukebox called the Americana. Listen as Gerry and Dewey reminisce about their high school band days and their enduring love for acoustic guitars, which have defined their sound over the years. Reflect on the evolution of band names and the sentimental value of liner notes, offering a glimpse into the legacy that names and music leave behind.  Dive into the creative minds of Gerry and Dewey as they unveil their songwriting process, breaking down how their hits came to life without a one-size-fits-all formula. Hear about the surprising success of "You Can Do Magic," penned by another songwriter, and how it reignited their career in the 1980s. From unexpected collaborations to writing soundtracks that found popularity in far-flung places, this episode is a celebration of America's enduring legacy and their remarkable impact on the music world.Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMWWW.SIGNAD.COMWWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist(s) Web Pagewww.venturahighway.com Call to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio  Your Host, Randy Hulsey 

Doc opens talking about the magic of the desert in sports, art and surgery. Doc uses examples of Arizona Stadium in sports, Dewey Bunnell of the group America in art. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.

Has Gerry Beckley retired? Does he still sing with America? Who influenced the band America? All these questions answered this week. Gerry Beckley is a singer/songwriter best known as a founding member of the classic soft rock outfit America. Alongside bandmates Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek, Gerry first gained recognition for hits like 1971's "Horse with No Name," 1972's "Ventura Highway," 1975's "Sister Golden Hair," and others. Though he and Dewey have continued to perform as America until recenlty, Gery has also recorded under his own name since the mid '90s, releasing such mellow, well-crafted albums as 2022's Aurora and 2024's self -titled album Gerry Beckley. Gerry was born in Texas in 1952. He grew up as the son of an American air force officer and a British mother. Interested in music from a young age, he began playing piano at age three and later added guitar. By the time he was ten, Gerry was a promising musician playing in the surf rock band the Vanguards. He had also come under the influence of The Beatles and other British Invasion-era bands as a result of spending his summer vacations in England. In 1967, Gerry moved with his family to London after his father took over as commander at the United States Air Force base. It was while attending High School that he befriended classmates Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek. The three quickly formed a band and began performing at a local all-ages club, playing covers by bands like Crosby, Stills and Nash, Neil Young and others. The trio eventually caught the attention of a local promoter and producer, who recorded them and helped them get a record deal. In 1971, they released the single, "A Horse with No Name." A hit the world over, the single propelled the band to early success. With America, Gerry Beckley enjoyed decades of popularity, releasing over 20 albums, touring globally, and penning numerous songs that helped to define both the soft rock and adult contemporary radio formats. Gerry Beckley began to release successful solo material in 1995 with Van Go Gan. The album featured Gerry backed by a bevy of longtime friends and collaborators, including Dewey Bunnell, trumpeter Mark Isham, the Eagles' Timonthy B. Schmit and others. That album was followed by a remix album. Away from America, Gerry next delivered 2000's LIke A Brother- a collaboration with Chicago singer/keyboardist Robert Lamm and the Beach Boys' Carl WIlson who died from lung cancer after completing the album in 1998. The record featured a mix of originals from each member of the band , as well as a cover of Harry Wilson's "Without You" In 2006, Beckley returned with his third solo album, Horizontal Fall. The compilation album Happy Hour was released in 2009. SInce then many solos albums have followed. Gerry has recently married and moved to Sydney Australia where he spends six months of the year. He has resigned from touring with America to concentrate on furthering his solo career. His latest self titled solo album is being touted as his best ever. Gerry plays the bulk of the instruments but gets help from a core group of players that includes former Chicago bassist Jason Scheff, guitarist Steve Fekete, drummers Brian Young and Ryland Steen along with backing vocalists Jeff Larson and Brian Eichenberger. Nick Lane and Matt Combs, also longtime musical fellow travelers, arranged horn and string parts, respectively. It's a collection of 12 original tunes featuring the singles "Red and Blue" and "Well Worn Shoes." Gerry Beckley joins us this week to walk us through his incredible career. For more information head to https://www.gerrybeckley.com/

As we continue the countdown to Record Store Day 2024 (April 20) we're covering diverse ends of The List (always accessible at RecordStoreDay.com) This week, founding members of America, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, are here to talk about their RSD Exclusive Release Event, America: Live From The Hollywood Bowl 1975, recorded during America's "imperial era" on August 3, 1975, featuring an orchestra conducted by their legendary producer, Sir George Martin. Our chat touches on their stories of working at Abbey Road with Sir George, their connection to Phil Hartman and Janet Jackson, and the album they made with Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger. Plus, Zev Feldman, the Jazz Detective, returns to our show to spotlight a mere handful of the many rare and first time Jazz titles on this year's RSD List, ranging from Sonny Rollins to Sun Ra, and Chet Baker to Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The Record Store Day Podcast is written, produced, engineered, and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music. Executive Producers for Record Store Day: Carrie Colliton and Michael Kurtz. For the latest info on RSD matters, and the List, go to RecordStoreDay.com. Sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Tito's Handmade Vodka, RSDMRKT.com, and Furnace Record Pressing, the official vinyl pressing plant of Record Store Day. Please consider subscribing to the RSD Podcast wherever you get podcasts, and by all means tell your friends about us.  And see you next week! 

Known mostly as half of the platinum-selling group, America, with co-founder Dewey Bunnell, Gerry Beckley has recorded and released eight solo albums, the latest titled Aurora. He joined Denny from his home in Australia (the other is in Venice, CA) to talk about his career and answer that eternal question… “Did the horse ever get a name?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dewey Bunnell, founding member of the band America, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the name of the band was chosen and the history of “A Horse With No Name.” He also explains his connection with George Martin and the inspiration for “Ventura Highway.”

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence continues two days with the rock group America, and the voice of many of their biggest songs, guitarist/singer/songwriter Dewey Bunnell. They play Kahului and Honolulu next week. Today we get into how their military families reacted to their kids' counterculture aspirations, late co-founder Dan Peek's departure and connection to religion, how David Geffen and David Crosby factor into their career and some great memories of playing the Diamond Head Crater Festival!Also we post the complete new interview and links to many previous conversations with the band America.

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes back America, and the voice of many of their biggest songs, guitarist/singer/songwriter Dewey Bunnell. They play Kahului and Honolulu next week. We discuss his formerly wild horse with the unusual name, America's formation in the UK, late co-founder Dan Peek and early experiences together in London plus much more! We'll have the conclusion tomorrow.

Dewey Bunnell, member of the band, America, joined Ray. America will be at the Canton Palace Theater on March 16th. Dewey talked to Ray about the show, his career, and more.

Dewey Bunnell, member of the band, America, joined Ray. America will be at the Canton Palace Theater on March 16th. Dewey talked to Ray about the show, his career, and more.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with America co-founder Dewey Bunnell as the classic rock band brings its delayed 50th anniversary tour to The Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland on Saturday night. They discussed the band's biggest '70s hits from "Horse with No Name" to "Sister Golden Hair."

Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell y Dan Peek son los miembros fundadores de la banda de folck rock estadounidense AMÉRICA, que gozaron de su mayor popularidad en los 70 y principios de los 80.Gerry Beckley es quien compone "Sister Golden Hair", el tema que se incluye en el quinto álbum del grupo "Hearts", publicado 1975. Esta canción fue el segundo single del disco y ocupó el puesto número 1 del Billboard Hot 100. Según cuenta el compositor, la base musical está inspirada en el tema "My Sweet Lord" de George Harrison.Hearts, el álbum al que pertenece la canción, era el segundo de un total de siete, en el que George Martin, productor de The Beatles, trabajó como arreglista para América.Well, I tried to make it Sunday, but I got so damn depressedThat I set my sights on Monday and I got myself undressedI ain't ready for the altar but I do agree there's timesWhen a woman sure can be a friend of mineWell, I keep on thinkin' 'bout youSister golden hair surpriseAnd I just can't live without youCan't you see it in my eyes?I've been one poor correspondent, I've been too, too hard to findBut it doesn't mean you ain't been...

Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell y Dan Peek son los miembros fundadores de la banda de folck rock estadounidense AMÉRICA, que gozaron de su mayor popularidad en los 70 y principios de los 80.Gerry Beckley es quien compone "Sister Golden Hair", el tema que se incluye en el quinto álbum del grupo "Hearts", publicado 1975. Esta canción fue el segundo single del disco y ocupó el puesto número 1 del Billboard Hot 100. Según cuenta el compositor, la base musical está inspirada en el tema "My Sweet Lord" de George Harrison.Hearts, el álbum al que pertenece la canción, era el segundo de un total de siete, en el que George Martin, productor de The Beatles, trabajó como arreglista para América.Well, I tried to make it Sunday, but I got so damn depressedThat I set my sights on Monday and I got myself undressedI ain't ready for the altar but I do agree there's timesWhen a woman sure can be a friend of mineWell, I keep on thinkin' 'bout youSister golden hair surpriseAnd I just can't live without youCan't you see it in my eyes?I've been one poor correspondent, I've been too, too hard to findBut it doesn't mean you ain't been...

D’abord publié sans ''A Horse With No Name’’, enregistré un mois plus tard, c’est grâce à ce morceau que le groupe devient la nouvelle sensation musicale. Le LP est réédité pour y inclure le tube mondial et sera classé 1er au Billboard 200. Contrairement à son nom, America vient d’Angleterre ! En effet, Gerry Beckley, Dan Peek et Dewey Bunnell, sont les fils de militaires américains stationnés sur la base du Bushey Park au sud-ouest de Londres, c’est là qu’ils se lient d’amitié et fondent le groupe.

D'abord publié sans ''A Horse With No Name'', enregistré un mois plus tard, c'est grâce à ce morceau que le groupe devient la nouvelle sensation musicale. Le LP est réédité pour y inclure le tube mondial et sera classé 1er au Billboard 200. Contrairement à son nom, America vient d'Angleterre ! En effet, Gerry Beckley, Dan Peek et Dewey Bunnell, sont les fils de militaires américains stationnés sur la base du Bushey Park au sud-ouest de Londres, c'est là qu'ils se lient d'amitié et fondent le groupe.

Doc opens talking about the magic of the desert in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses examples of Arizona Stadium in sports, Dewey Bunnell of the group America in art. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.

Doc opens talking about the magic of the desert in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses examples of Arizona Stadium in sports, Dewey Bunnell of the group America in art. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founding member of the band America, Gerry Beckley, splits his time between Sydney and California — but due to Covid-19 has had to stay put for the time being, giving him the opportunity to focus on the release of his new solo album.

Founding member of the band America, Gerry Beckley, splits his time between Sydney and California — but due to Covid-19 has had to stay put for the time being, giving him the opportunity to focus on the release of his new solo album.

Almost 50 years ago, the Grammy Award-winning band “America” was formed by Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek (who departed the band in 1977 and passed away in 2011) after meeting as sons of U.S. Air Force personnel stationed in London. They released their self-titled debut album in 1971, which hit #1 in the U.S and featured the #1 Billboard pop hit “Horse With No Name.”  

Meet Jude Warne www.judewarne.com ROCK BIOGRAPHER MUSIC COLUMNIST FILM/BOOK/ALBUM/LIVE REVIEWER ARTIST INTERVIEWER FICTION WRITER Here's a little background story Jude writes about herself: "I was born and raised in Manhattan, amidst two parents who were (and still are) rock ‘n’ rollers, so I believe very strongly in the power and importance of rock ‘n’ roll. I believe in the power and importance of high-quality music and art criticism, especially that of Lester Bangs (whose writing reads and sounds like rock ‘n’ roll) and Greil Marcus (whose writing always manages to connect rock to everything else in the history of humankind, as he does in Mystery Train). "I have written numerous reviews for The Vinyl District, Film International, Live for Live Music, The Observer, No Depression, Journal of Popular Music and Society, CMUSE, Film Matters, and Senses of Cinema. I was also the music columnist at Red Paint Hill Journal from 2015 until 2017. I earned my BA (Cinema Studies '11) and MA (Humanities and Social Thought '15) from New York University.  My Master's Thesis, "Let the Broken Hearts Stand," explored and examined the disappointed American characters in Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio and Bruce Springsteen's Darkness on the Edge of Town.   "My original teen fiction series Crushing (six-volume episodic) was released in 2017 through Epic Press. "My authorized biography of classic rock band America entitled America, the Band - an Authorized Biography was released in May 2020, in conjunction with the band’s 50th anniversary." Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek arrived on 1970s American radio with a sound that echoed disenchanted hearts of young people everywhere. The three American boys named their band after a country they’d watched and dreamt of from their London childhood Air Force base homes. What was this country? This new band? Classic and timeless, America embodied the dreams of a nation desperate to emerge from the desert and finally give their horse a name. Celebrating the band’s fiftieth anniversary, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell share stories of growing up, growing together, and growing older. Journalist Jude Warne weaves original interviews with Beckley, Bunnell, and many others into a dynamic cultural history of America, the band, and America, the nation. Reliving hits like “Ventura Highway,” “Tin Man,” and of course, “A Horse with No Name” from their 19 studio albums and incomparable live recordings, this book offers readers a new appreciation of what makes some music unforgettable and timeless. As America’s music stays in rhythm with the heartbeats of its millions of fans, new fans feel the draw of a familiar emotion. They’ve felt it before in their hearts and thanks to America, they can now hear it, share it, and sing along. Order here: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538120958/America-the-Band-An-Authorized-Biography (Rowman & Littlefield) https://www.amazon.com/America-Band-Authorized-Jude-Warne/dp/153812095X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=AMERICA%20BAND&qid=1573524814&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sr=1-1 (Amazon.com) Also mentioned in this interview: “Caught in the Spotlight: The Band’s Performance Anxiety in Stage Fright" - Chapter in Rags and Bones: a Multidisciplinary Exploration of The Band (in press) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L9AY1RS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_3Po8Fb2JREBBT (Mystery Train: Images of America in Rock 'n' Roll Music) by Grell Marcus All work is copyright by the respective performers, songwriters, and publishers. Music and short lyric quotations have been used under "Fair Use" guidelines for educational purposes, commenting, and critiques.

A Sweet, Kind, Engaging Weekday Podcast for Children of All Ages. A 10 minute educational conversation between Pinkie The Pig & Mildred the Cow. This Episode: A Horse With No Name

“I’m Worried About America” I’m worried about America the country for obvious reasons. But I’m worried about America the band, too. With COVID-19 decimating the live music industry, the legendary band haven’t been able to tour and the future, for the time being, is uncertain. But with a new album on the way and a mammoth box set called Half Century out now, things have never been better for America. Except for the not being able to tour part. In this interview with Dewey Bunnell, the singer/songwriter talks to me about his level of anxiety in the Covid age, his lifelong friendship with Gerry Beckley and staying creative during lockdown. He also talks about working with legendary Beatles producer George Martin, growing up in an English/American household and his love of the blues.

NEWS Bipartisan Congressional support for not paying artists for radio airplay Several new acoustic advances to be aware of GUEST America co-founder Dewey Bunnell Dewey Bunnell, is a founding member and half of the band with a lot of big hits that you probably know well – America.  Dewey’s best known compositions include “Horse With […] The post Episode #330 – Dewey Bunnell From America, No Artist Pay For Airplay, And New Acoustic Advances appeared first on Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast.

Con este programa culminamos la temporada número 47 de TOMA UNO y no sabemos si tendrá continuación a partir de septiembre. En los últimos 18 años, nunca nos habíamos tomado vacaciones en estas fechas... hasta el presente. Tendremos todo el mes de Agosto para preparar una próxima temporada a conciencia, aunque seguiremos contactados a través de las redes sociales. Nos hemos enterado de la muerte durante la pasada semana de Jamie Oldaker, socio fundador y batería de los Tractors, además de un respetado músico de sesión para artistas como Eric Clapton, Bob Seger o Leon Russell, entre otros muchos. Nativo de Tulsa, en Oklahoma, formó los Tractors junto al trístemente desaparecido Steve Ripley. Nos dejaron canciones inolvidables como "Baby Likes to Rock It" en 1994, a cuya presentación oficial asistimos aquel año en Nashville durante la celebración de la Fan Fair. Hace 15 años, el ahora desaparecido Jamie Oldaker publicó en el sello Concord el álbum Mad Dogs & Okies, donde cio todo el protagonismo a invitados tan brillantes como Clapton, J.J. Cale, Ray Benson, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson o Tony Joe White. Era un homenaje a la herencia musical de su estado natal, Oklahoma, y por lo tanto no podía faltar el legendario J.J. Cale, con su voz y su guitarra en “Daylight”, un tema propio que ejemplariza a la perfección el Tulsa Sound. Es evidente que Margo Price no deja indiferente a nadie. Así ocurrió con sus críticas directas a la administración Trump y ahora la amplitud de miras de su nuevo álbum, That's How Rumors Get Started. La artista de Aledo, en Illinois, sigue aventurandose por todos los caminos que se abren a su paso y tampoco ha dejado fuera el legado que Muscle Shoals ha dejado en la escena de la Americana. Esas influencias clásicas que van mucho más allá de Nashville se reflejan en "Prisoner of The Highway", donde habla de los músicos en gira y en el que el Southern rock y el góspel se confunden, conformando uno de los cortes más sobresalientes de un álbum que mira con cariño hacia el rock clásico. Los que se consideran más puristas ya han levantado la voz y las quejas. El susto al saber que Sturgill Simpson era el co-productor aún no se lo han quitado de encima. Ethan Johns, un productor curtido al lado de nombres tan eclécticos y sonoros como Ray LaMontagne, Paul McCartney o Kings of Leon, ha sido el encargado de trabajar al lado de Mary Chapin Carpenter, a la que se llevó hasta los estudios Real World de Peter Gabriel en Bath, al suroeste de Inglaterra, para grabar The Dirt And The Stars, el nuevo álbum de la cantante compositora de Nueva Jersey, que explora los desafíos del presente desde una visión íntima y personal. Mary Chapin compuso estas canciones en su granja de Virginia antes de la pandemia, y deja momentos tan intensos como “Secret Keepers”, un recordatorio de aquellas experiencias irremplazables que nunca desaparecen. Que las cicatrices desaparezcan no significa que lo haga el dolor que las produjeron. The Dirt And The Stars supone la primera colección de nuevas canciones desde que hace cuatro años publicó The Things That We Are Made Of. En 2018 lanzó junto a Ethan Johns y en los estudios de Peter Gabriel Sometimes Just The Sky que, excepto el tema que lo dio nombre, era una celebración de sus 30 años de carrera discográfica con nuevas versiones de algunas de sus canciones más queridas. Lori McKenna, la compositora y vocalista de Stoughton, en el estado de Massachusetts, se mantiene en la senda de construir grandes canciones que profundizan en sus experiencias personales y que vienen a ser, en cierto modo, una versión femenina de lo que puedan suponer Jason Isbell o Sturgill Simpson. En el tema central de su nuevo álbum, The Balladeer, recién editado, nos encontramos con el temor de que el cantar sobre una relación feliz impida, precisamente, el reconocimiento que suele tenerse por las composiciones que describen relaciones dolorosas y desgraciadas. Parece ser casi una norma en Courtney Marie Andrews que no haya demasiado optimismo en sus propuestas, y en este séptimo registro se mantiene la tónica. Desde el delicioso vals de apertura, "Burlap String", hasta el final no hay una sola nota de más y su voz persiste en el convencimiento más absoluto. La joven cantante y compositora de Arizona que cumplió 29 años el pasado diciembre ha querido que su nuevo trabajo, Old Flowers, sea precisamente un disco de ruptura, con el riesgo que suponen que exista una cantidad ingente de discos que tratan sobre esas tensiones emocionales. La autocompasión puede resultar empalagosa y siempre estás en el difícil equilibrio de que una canción sea un terrible cliché terapéutico o que se convierta en un clásico intemporal. Hace cuatro años debutaba un cuarteto de Sheridan, en Wyoming, llamado The Two Tracks con un disco homónimo que se convirtió en el mejor álbum del año para la emisora pública de aquel estado. Aquello supuso que al año siguiente Will Kimbrough quisiera hacer su presentación como productor con Postcard Town y que ahora persista en esa labor con Cheers to Solitude, su nuevo disco, con un sonido familiar enraizado en la tradición que supone un paso significativo hacia adelante con respecto a sus propuestas previas. Se editará a mediados de agosto y fue grabado en el mítico The Butcher Shoppe de Nashville, muy pocos meses antes de que se viera obligado a cerrar para reconstruirlo. Un tema como “All Women Are Healers” es en cierto modo un himno de apoyo a las mujeres, inspirado en el título de un libro de curación natural. El protagonismo de ellas en los cambios y la conciencia de combatir ciertos los estándares sociales y prejuicios a los que las mujeres aún se enfrentan en el mundo está muy presente. Con sus raíces en Texas, Evan Ogden se inspira en los clásicos que escuchó por primera vez en los discos de su abuelo, pero su interés está en que las nuevas generaciones también receptivas a esas propuestas que como en “Thunderstorms” provoca una tormenta emocional parecida a las muchas que van apareciendo lentamente a nuestro alrededor. Volvemos a encontrarnos con reflexiones muy honestas y personales de un joven músico de Austin que descubrió muy pronto lo significativo que fue el country de los años 1940, aquel que plantó las semillas para apreciar el impacto de una música conmovedora. Omnivore sigue dando sorpresas a los coleccionistas con ediciones puntuales que recuperan tesoros inesperados e inéditos. Esta vez se trata de escarbar en los archivos del trío América y conformar Heritage II: Demos/Alternate Takes 1971-1976 como una continuación del primer volumen publicado en 2017. En esta ocasión las canciones se han centrado, excepto las dos primeras, en dos álbumes producidos por George Martin: Holiday de 1974 y Hideaway del 76. El sexto trabajo de América fue Hideaway, grabado en el Caribou Ranch de Nederland, en el estado de Colorado cuando América estaba culminando su carrera en Warner Bros. Allí encontramos "Amber Cascades", una canción de Dewey Bunnell con una letra abstracta de tonos espirituales cuyo arrope instrumental evoca el soleado sur de California bajo el sol. La mezcla alternativa que podemos escuchar por primera vez de su tercera toma enfatiza el carácter de la composición en sí misma, sin las armonías vocales ni la orquestación que escuchamos en su edición original. Hace exactamente 45 años, los Eagles alcanzaban el primer puesto de las listas con el álbum One Of These Nights. Fue el aldabonazo definitivo en aquel verano de 1975, consiguiendo con él un Grammy como mejor grupo de pop tras permanecer durante cinco semanas en la cima de las listas generales. Pero Bernie Leadon abandonaría la banda en diciembre de ese mismo año al no comulgar con la dirección musical tomada. El álbum One of These Nights nos dejó aún cierto protagonismo de Bernie Leadon, que participó en la composición de hasta tres de las nueve piezas del trabajo, incluyendo "Hollywood Waltz", un tema que pasó demasiado inadvertido y en el que compartía autoría con Don Henley, Glenn Frey y su hermano, Tom Leadon, que había sido socio fundador de Mudcrutch, la primitiva banda de Tom Petty. Tras tocar el bajo con Linda Ronstadt, se unió a Silver, un grupo de country-rock californiano. En 2007, Tom Petty volvió a contar con su tocayo en la reforma de Mudcrutch. Sin abandonar a la banda californiana, el pasado miércoles, Don Henley cumplía 73 años, desde su nacimiento en la tejana Gilmer y crecer en Linden. Militó en los Four Speeds, que pasaron a llamarse Felicity, luego estuvo en Shiloh y de ahí a los Eagles. Por primera vez en su carrera, Don Henley logró hace cinco temporadas que uno de sus álbumes en solitario alcanzara la cima de las listas. Cass County, su último trabajo, debutó en el No. 1 de las de country. El artista tejano regresó de manera decidida a los sonidos de sus comienzos con un álbum que rezuma tradición en el fondo y nl las formas. La estrecha colaboración entre Don Henley y Stan Lynch, socio fundador de los Heartbreakers de Tom Petty, fue vital en la composición de muchos de los nuevos temas, pero en canciones de la categoría de “Waiting Tables”, posiblemente la mejor de aquel trabajo, participaron también Timothy B. Schmit y Steuart Smith en la creación y contó con Jamey Johnson en los coros. “Take It Easy” de los Eagles fue la canción con la que comenzamos la primera temporada de TOMA UNO allá por 1973 y es la que hoy escuchamos para cerrar la número 47 del programa. Aunque no estaremos en antena, seguiremos en las redes sociales y nos encantaría que fuera posible vernos en los conciertos, porque la música sigue siendo cultura y apoyamos una #cultura segura. Confiamos en volver a primeros de Septiembre en la nueva temporada de Radio 3. Nos encantaría seguir cumpliendo años juntos. Escuchar audio

America (the band) are coming to Sydney for their 50th anniversary tour. The band had a slew of hits in the 1970s including “A Horse With No Name” and “Ventura Highway”. They are still recording and touring. David Barr from Drive Tuesday talks to band member Dewey Bunnell about songwriting, the band’s meteoric rise, and [...]Read More... from Dewey Bunnell from America (band) on Tuesday Drive

America (the band) are coming to Sydney for their 50th anniversary tour. The band had a slew of hits in the 1970s including “A Horse With No Name” and “Ventura Highway”. They are still recording and touring. David Barr from Drive Tuesday talks to band member Dewey Bunnell about songwriting, the band’s meteoric rise, and […]

erald Linford "Gerry" Beckley (Fort Worth, Texas; 12 de septiembre de 1952) es un músico estadounidense, miembro fundador de la banda: America. Tocó en varias bandas de la escuela hasta que conoció a sus próximos compañeros de banda, Dewey Bunnell y Dan Peek.

erald Linford "Gerry" Beckley (Fort Worth, Texas; 12 de septiembre de 1952) es un músico estadounidense, miembro fundador de la banda: America. Tocó en varias bandas de la escuela hasta que conoció a sus próximos compañeros de banda, Dewey Bunnell y Dan Peek.

Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell speak of their fifty years as "America" and their multiple hit records, from "A Horse With No Name" to "Sister Golden Hair" to... These are nice guys, find out how they made it in the music business. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

William Sanderson and Dewey Bunnell join us for this week's podcast.

Best of 2018 – Show Notes How has ukulele changed our lives in 2018?  I revisit episodes from Season 1 and take a look at the ways the humble uke has changed the lives of this year’s podcast guests. Thanks to featured guests Michael Rosenberg, Joey Marianer, Janine Chandler, Andrew Rankine, Tim Griffin, Amber Shuhyta, The Demented Ukeholics (Marina and Narelle), Cameron Murray, Geoff Skellams, Mark Jackson, Jane Jelbart, Stickie Fingers (John, Janine, Val, Phil and Cilla), Miriam Miley-Read, A.J. Leonard, Ukenjamit (Trish, Jack, Rosalie, John and Gayle) and Mal Webb. Thanks also to my friends Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows and Geoff Skellams for recording some background music for the show, and also a new version of the theme tune. Music included in today’s show is: “I’ll Be Your San Antone Rose” written by Susanna Clark, performed by Mark Jackson and Jane Jelbart “Hoops” written by The Rubens, performed by Amber Shuhyta and Meredith Harper “Barefoot With My Baby” written and performed by A.J. Leonard “Home For A Rest” written by John Mann & Geoffrey Kelly, performed by Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Meredith Harper and Geoff Skellams “Ventura Highway” written by Dewey Bunnell, performed by Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Meredith Harper and Geoff Skellams “Bizarre Love Triangle” written by New Order, performed by Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Meredith Harper and Geoff Skellams (arrangement by Frente!) “Not Pretty Enough” written by Kasey Chambers, performed by Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Meredith Harper and Geoff Skellams “Haleiwa” written and performed by Cameron Murray “Ukulele Is The New Black” written by Meredith Harper, performed by Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Meredith Harper and Geoff Skellams Thanks for listening this year and I look forward to 2019! The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

Host Luanne Hunt interviews Dewey Bunnell of the classic rock band America. Bunnell and another original member of the band, Gerry Beckley, continue to tour as America marks its 48th year of making music.

America’s Dewey Bunnell joins Kyle Meredith to discuss their collaboration with producer George Martin, the global impact of performing under the name America -- especially given the band’s forthcoming performance in Israel -- as well as their background with Michael and Janet Jackson. Bunnell also shares information about special plans that are in the works for America’s 50th anniversary, which is taking place in two years. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In this episode, Dewey and I just vent out about our past involvement with dumb stuff, and we probably went further than expected, but what better way to get to know us by starting off the podcast in this way. It's going to consist of a wide variety of guests, so be sure to watch/listen every Tuesday to see who it'll be. My IG: @kooljoel Snapchat: @cooljoel Dewey's IG: @thatdeweyguy Snapchat: @enjoi4001

America (the band) folk-rocked the 70s. Ventura Highway, A Horse With No Name, Tin Man, admit it - you know 'em all. These American high school kids in London in 1970 rose to prominence and still tour today. But questions remain: are alligator lizards real? Did they originate the phrase "purple rain"? Why didn't that horse ever get named? Why did they start most of their albums with the letter H? And what's their Wisconsin connection? I talk with Dewey Bunnell of America to find out these things and more on today's EriCast.

Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell met in London high school in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song "A Horse With No Name." Gerry joined us to discuss what it's like still touring after almost 50 years as well as what it's like to have their music ingrained in popular culture. Both of them will be at The State for one night only on February 23!

This year, 2016, marks the 46th Anniversary of perennial classic-rock favorite, America. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate, the late, Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song "A Horse With No Name." America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1 single. Forty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound. America's journey has found them exploring a wide variety of musical terrain. Their best-known tunes, which also include "I Need You," "Ventura Highway," "Don't Cross The River," "Tin Man," "Lonely People," and "Sister Golden Hair" were cornerstones of 1970's Top 40 and FM rock radio. Yet beyond their impressive catalog of hits, listeners would discover there was always much more to America than surface perceptions. The combination of Gerry Beckley's melodic pop rock and Dewey Bunnell's use of folk-jazz elements, slinky Latin-leaning rhythms and impressionistic lyric imagery contrasted well with Dan Peek's more traditional country-rock leanings and highly personal lyrics. America's albums--six certified gold and/or platinum, with their first greatest hits collection, History, hitting four plus million in sales--displayed a fuller range of the trio's talents than did their singles. Their material encompassed an ambitious artistic swath; from effects-laden rockers to oddball medleys to soul-bearing ballads, America displayed a flawless blend of disparate genres and styles as wide-open as the great American plains. Enjoying massive success early in their career, America earned their stripes as musical soldiers on the battlefield amidst the excess, craziness and chaos of the 70's. The trio won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1972 and began working with George Martin and Geoff Emerick in 1974. This successful team went on to record seven albums and several Top Ten hits, including "Tin Man," "Sister Golden Hair" and "Lonely People." By the mid-70s, inter-band conflicts combined with an exhaustive touring and recording schedule exacted its toll on the group. With Peek's departure from the fold in 1977, Gerry Beckley & Dewey Bunnell rose to the challenge and carried on as a duo. Shifts in sound and direction, changes in producers and managers, and a renewed dedication to the craft of songwriting helped rocket America to the upper reaches of the pop charts in 1982 with their smash single, "You Can Do Magic." During this tumultuous time in their career, Beckley and Bunnell immersed themselves in their craft, infusing a newfound maturity into their rich body of work. Their growth as singers, songwriters and musicians has continued into the present day as illustrated by landmark releases such as 2000's Highway 3-disc box set, 2002's Holiday Harmony, an album comprised of seasonal classics and live showcases, 2007's Here & Now, 2009's Live In Concert: Wildwood Springs, 2011's Back Pages, and 2015's Lost And Found and America: Archives Vol. 1. From their formative years, America has been a band capable of transcending borders with its uplifting music and positive message. Embracing a rainbow of divergent cultures, America's audiences continue to grow, comprising a loyal legion of first, second and third generation fans, all bearing testament to the group's enduring appeal. "I think that the ingredients of the America sound are the basic fundamentals that translate internationally," explains Beckley. "The Italians are huge fans of dance music, but they also love a ballad--they're romantic at heart. It's the same in the Far East. A lot of times in these countries, we see people singing along, and they don't really know what the words mean. Music is truly the international language." Ger...