I was walking along the PCH in ‘75 after I got back from Nam. A young 22 year-young lady offered me a ride in her 48 pick-up truck….married 46 years now….God is good, and so is America 🇺🇸 🙏🏼
@@Edgar1021 America the continent? What do you mean by America? Do you mean the United States? The United States is great. If not I wouldn’t live here. 😂
I’m sure Horse with no name has made them the most money, but this is their masterpiece in my humble opinion. This is one of those timeless nostalgia inducing songs that stands the test of time.
Man, the 70s was the best era of music. Listening to this song takes me back to a simpler time before my life got crazy. Funny how a song can bring up so much emotion. I will be listening to this song forever.
I saw them sing this in Las Vegas, They had been on such a long tour that the lead singer said "This song is for all of you Driving the Ventura Freeway! Los Angeles!!!" everyone just kind of stared... I screamed 'Yeah! I'm from L.A.!!!" It was great!
Love their lyrics and rythem, people used to feel more in the old days, great bands and singers, no music now, everything so superficial and empty! Classic music best regardless time! Ventura highway in the sunshine where the days are longer the nights are stronger then moonshine, you're gonna go i know i know 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶❤
Everything I hear this song it brings me back to my youth in the beach area of Southern California.......it almost hurts as I listen to it.....does that make sense...then I want to hear it again......
I'm 27 and I went to see them live yesterday in Tunica, Mississippi. Man they've still got it. Opening it with "Tin Man" and closing it with "Horse with no name". just wow!!!!!! We used to listen to them in a speaker back in India with my brothers and seeing them live yesterday was just the dream man!!!. Probably me and my friend were the only one's in our 20's when the whole crowd was 50,60+ lol. The beer was good and so was the music!!!!!
Saw America a few years back with my wife in Tampa, on an 'oldies' tour. They were opening for Michael McDonald. They were incredible, so much in fact that Mike knew he'd been upstaged somewhat. Very humble guys too. You could tell McDonald enjoyed their set.
Ive been there alot. Sadly I moved from southern california due to the fact that crazy people have taken over the state. Homless hobos ,junkies, and DEMENTED politicians
Back then we looked brightly to the future. Today we now see how good we had it , family alive , youth , no cell phones , no girls with tattoos & girls happy with just going to White Castle. ❤
I actually heard someone say today that who listens to song lyrics! America had some of the best tunes and lyrics of the seventies! Still listening today. This song just makes you feel good. Something you don't get from music today.
My sister bought this album for me for my newly purchased sound system. Oh what a time 1975 …cruising the highway in my 69 Mach 1 to this song- weeping now as I type this. Great group of guys with a great sound. “Alligators lizards in the air??” Makes me smile. Such a free flowing easy relaxing melody. Thanks guys…
I Own History: America's Greatest Hits Cassette and I don't know HOW MANY Times I would play this song because of the INCREDIBLE Harmonies from America. I would squeeze the headphones tighter to my ears so that I could every part....Pure Bliss!
I can remember driving around the back roads of northern Michigan in the seventies on A warm summer day this song comes on the radio don't get any better than that almost Brings a tear to my eye knowing that Those great days And times are long gone thank God for memories Thanks for posting.
I grew up with this song constantly being played in the house and our family car radio. It always made days that felt the gloomiest clear up with a catchy melody. I’m 25 now and I’m so thankful my mom provided me with music that she listened to as a kid. I’d call myself a old soul I recently found “Americas Greatest Hits” on CD and walk around present day with a Walkman call me old fashioned but old is gold! My peers could make fun all they want good music LAST FOREVER 🇺🇸
I love this song so much. Once I hear it I am singing it in my sleep for weeks. I always wanted to go to the USA but never had done would do Ventura Highway an Route 55. In my dreams X
I live in Lompoc, Ca, and I’ve been here most of my life. As a child, my grandparents lived down in Santa Ana. I remember the countless trips down the 101 to go visit them. When they moved to Arkansas, I would fly out every summer to be with them. This song became even more special when my grandpa was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which took his life a few years later. It helps me to remember all the sweet moments I had with him. I miss him, and this song keeps me looking up.
I was born in 89 and not being a rock guy mostly urban music, the first time I heard this song i knew this song was made by the guys that sang Horse with no name. Man this song is so peaceful. I'm listening to it on the beach of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Here in Chicago I would listen to the Loop or the drive with my Dad, Mom, and my Brothers in the car going grocery shopping or just for a cruise in the 90's. Amazing what memories a beautiful song can bring back
This reminds me of being 16 and walking into a hidden beautiful field on a warm summer day with good friends and laying back on the grass while someone sparks up a jay so we all lay about talking, laughing, and enjoying ourselves.
Crying so much now; wishing I had anything that I took for granted. Listening to this song as I walk miles with nowhere in mind. "Season's crying, no despair"; I miss my mommy and daddy.
I was 11 when this album came out, learned every song in no time, this song and horse with no name were my two favorites from these guys. Over the next few yrs I grew to love their music period. Awsome band.
My only trip (2020) to California we flew into Long Beach to visit her family but my longing was always Ventura. My mom born in 1925 said it was the most beautiful place she'd ever seen. She took her first communion there at the Spanish St Thomas Aquinas Church. We drove the coast all the way it was just as my mother said. Beautiful! I knew the song since it played first in the 70's It means so much more to me now.
This was a touchstone for both a low and high point in my life : Hearing it play on the Zephyr Line as I'm riding the Train back home to Cali after being kicked out of College in Chicago thinking that I can't go back to being the kid I was, to 6 years later Riding My ACE Shadow up the 101 the Summer of my college graduation thinking I can do anything I put my honest intent towards and that ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO GO FORWARD....
Guitar Strum🎸🎶Chewin On A Piece Of Grass Walkin Down The Rooooad, Tell’me How Long You Gonna Stay Here Joe, Some People Say This Town Dont Look Good In Snow~You Dont Care I Know🎶💃🏽🕺🏾🎶Ventura HighWay In The SunShine Where Tha Days Are Longer The Nights Are Stronger Than MoonShine~You’re Gonna Go I Know Oh Oh Oh Ohhhh~That Guitar Those Voices Those Harmonies🥰Ventura HighWay🥰
This song will always remind me of my bicycle touring trip with my mentally impaired brother… riding on the country roads, just me and him…” come on …you can change your name.. thanks a lot son just the same!” He does not need to change his identity, because I still loved him to be who he is, by taking him on this lonely bike trip away from people who would constantly judge him..just me and him on a “Ventura highway”!
You would like Mac Demarco.. the older we get the less we get the younger gens “underground” music. Classic people always being born. Also this song is perfect!!!
I remember seeing America in Atlantic City August 1992, just over 30 years ago. they sounded so sincere, so authentic especially when they played this one. "they say this town don't look good in snow, you don't care, I know," such a great lyric. I don't think Ventura will ever get snow, but if they ever did, Im sure it would look beautiful. Such a great song from such a classic group. :)
@@marcspector9188 Thanks responding Marc. Actually I was taught by he and his wife. One was a math teacher and the other was an English teacher. Continue enjoying great music from thus band along with all ofbthe great music of the seventies. Blessings to you
this song scares the sht out of me. so ghosyly and sad. relatable but there's an unearthly sickly quality to is that is damming, my heart beats fearfully rabidly when catching any part of this song by chance.
one of the only songs that nowadays makes me feel some kind of freedom; i listen to this amazing track and all of a sudden i can feel the sun beaming on my skin and the wind blowing through my hair. I have never felt such things in my life but it makes me live moments i’ll never have.
EVERY TIME. I GET. TO WONDERING HOW. IT. IS. I WOUND. UP LEAVING LOST ANGELES.........AND CREATEING A REAL. LIFE. AND LOVEING. IT. ....LIVING IN VENTURA...........I HEAR. THIS SONG AND. I REMEMBER. THE. ORIGINAL VISION. I HAD..........INEXORABLY FUSED. .......AND. IM. ALRIGHT AGAIN........I THANK GOD DAILY IM HERE.........first here 76.
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I was walking along the PCH in ‘75 after I got back from Nam. A young 22 year-young lady offered me a ride in her 48 pick-up truck….married 46 years now….God is good, and so is America 🇺🇸 🙏🏼
Wow! What an incredible story. May you be blessed with many more years.
Amazing :)))
this does not sound real but beautiful story either way, LOL
America is definitely not great but that little story sounds like it is
@@Edgar1021 America the continent? What do you mean by America? Do you mean the United States? The United States is great. If not I wouldn’t live here. 😂
I’m sure Horse with no name has made them the most money, but this is their masterpiece in my humble opinion. This is one of those timeless nostalgia inducing songs that stands the test of time.
This.....or Tin Man.
It’s great but “Tin Man” is my favourite x
I agree. I can't get enough of this tune.
For sure this and Lonely People!
Absolutely
How could anyone dislike The talent of America. They dont makem like this anymore !!!!!
I beg to differ! Want a good singer songwriter type suggestion? Gregory Alan Isakov
Defintly don't th-cam.com/video/dSrbPPogYQU/w-d-xo.html
Garth Brooks mocked Horse with no name.
I swear
I’ve become addicted to this song it’s so incredible. I can listen to it forever
I play it daily. I love being taken back to my stay in Austin, 1972.
I’m happy to hear a song like this can help you remember those good memories
It’s a crackin’ song
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Also hi
I was 17 yrs old. God i thought music would never change. Man i miss the days when groups played instruments and just shared true talent.
This is why had a live band at my wedding and people danced to every song!
Good clean, simple, clear music, pure classic I have always liked America, as well as Bread also.
Throw steely Dan in that mix, so west coast rooftop down
@@gurbai9730 Yes
ohhhhhh.....America AND Bread?......your touching the cream of the crop of 70's music ...
@@rickflood8360 Speaking of iconic singer/songwriter/performers of the '70s, I'd say you've got to throw Carole King and Janes Taylor in there, too!
And Three Dog Night!
This song brings me back to my lovely childhood in the 70’s! ♥️♥️♥️
Jealous😭😭born in ‘97 and always felt I was meant to be a flower child of the 70s
Me too
Same
Me too! I miss this time in my childhood!
Same here, born in 1968.
My all-time favorite songs they were navy Bratz just like me. Love America.
Man, the 70s was the best era of music. Listening to this song takes me back to a simpler time before my life got crazy. Funny how a song can bring up so much emotion. I will be listening to this song forever.
Absolutely agree , we were soo lucky hey 🤗
Exactly....I do concur 1,000% on 70's having the best music....Born 1957.....Greetings from Italy
Yeah 70s and even 80s had some phenomenal music
I saw them sing this in Las Vegas, They had been on such a long tour that the lead singer said "This song is for all of you Driving the Ventura Freeway! Los Angeles!!!" everyone just kind of stared... I screamed 'Yeah! I'm from L.A.!!!" It was great!
Hello Karen, your comment is very interesting to view, I hope you are doing well??
Love their lyrics and rythem, people used to feel more in the old days, great bands and singers, no music now, everything so superficial and empty! Classic music best regardless time! Ventura highway in the sunshine where the days are longer the nights are stronger then moonshine, you're gonna go i know i know 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶❤
The 70s was Gods gift to music lovers !!
I will shout a big "amen' to that....graduated in '75.....
Said every decade about itself.
Just kidding, this was definitely the acoustic guitar music decade.
You are absolutely correct.
The comment of all eternity!
60s and 70s were the best. I love disco too. I was born in ‘84.
Everything I hear this song it brings me back to my youth in the beach area of Southern California.......it almost hurts as I listen to it.....does that make sense...then I want to hear it again......
That’s how i feel… It hurts to hear this… what a wonderful childhood I had and this is in the soundtrack of my life…
It does make sense!❤❤
Yes! It dose....
This song is absolutely magical. The more I listen to it the more I love it.
Singing this song just the other day driving home on Ventura Highway. Takes me back to good times!
I'm 27 and I went to see them live yesterday in Tunica, Mississippi. Man they've still got it. Opening it with "Tin Man" and closing it with "Horse with no name". just wow!!!!!! We used to listen to them in a speaker back in India with my brothers and seeing them live yesterday was just the dream man!!!. Probably me and my friend were the only one's in our 20's when the whole crowd was 50,60+ lol. The beer was good and so was the music!!!!!
This song is Pure California in the 70's. But even in 2022, it's Timeless !
Truly; in my opinion. One of the top 10 most beautiful songs every written.
This is Gold ,we could use some chill like this in the world today
Saw America a few years back with my wife in Tampa, on an 'oldies' tour. They were opening for Michael McDonald. They were incredible, so much in fact that Mike knew he'd been upstaged somewhat. Very humble guys too. You could tell McDonald enjoyed their set.
Hey, These guys have a beautiful sound. Just magical! Takes me back. Love the 60’s and 70’s music.🎸
Ahh, such a beautiful song, thanks America for all the musical memories since the 1970's.
This song makes me nostalgic for a place I’ve never been.
I like what you said. Wish I thought of that. Ha. It's poetic and profound. 😊
They paint the picture so clearly that you feel like you've been there.
I feel the same... Music is powerful.
Their desert song did the same thing for me when I first heard it. I wanted to go to the desert.
Ive been there alot. Sadly I moved from southern california due to the fact that crazy people have taken over the state. Homless hobos ,junkies, and DEMENTED politicians
Back then we looked brightly to the future. Today we now see how good we had it , family alive , youth , no cell phones , no girls with tattoos & girls happy with just going to White Castle. ❤
Can’t get enough of this awesome band.
They only compare to the songs of Caren carpenter
I was born in 1963 how blessed I was to have experienced the best music of the fantastic 70's
I was born in 1967 I was 5 years old in 1972 when this song came out. I miss the 1970s.
I actually heard someone say today that who listens to song lyrics! America had some of the best tunes and lyrics of the seventies! Still listening today. This song just makes you feel good. Something you don't get from music today.
Nostalgic song of times long gone.
Tell me about it....A greeting from Italy...And we're gettin' old.....
Through music, It haven't left.
@@ShadowRealm124 great post! So very true
My sister bought this album for me for my newly purchased sound system.
Oh what a time 1975 …cruising the highway in my 69 Mach 1 to this song- weeping now as I type this. Great group of guys with a great sound.
“Alligators lizards in the air??” Makes me smile. Such a free flowing easy relaxing melody. Thanks guys…
I Own History: America's Greatest Hits Cassette and I don't know HOW MANY Times I would play this song because of the INCREDIBLE Harmonies from America. I would squeeze the headphones tighter to my ears so that I could every part....Pure Bliss!
I can remember driving around the back roads of northern Michigan in the seventies on A warm summer day this song comes on the radio don't get any better than that almost Brings a tear to my eye knowing that Those great days And times are long gone thank God for memories Thanks for posting.
I grew up with this song constantly being played in the house and our family car radio. It always made days that felt the gloomiest clear up with a catchy melody. I’m 25 now and I’m so thankful my mom provided me with music that she listened to as a kid. I’d call myself a old soul I recently found “Americas Greatest Hits” on CD and walk around present day with a Walkman call me old fashioned but old is gold! My peers could make fun all they want good music LAST FOREVER 🇺🇸
I love this song so much. Once I hear it I am singing it in my sleep for weeks. I always wanted to go to the USA but never had done would do Ventura Highway an Route 55. In my dreams X
Santa Barbara will always be in my heart. It's the most beautiful place in California. I love America.
Really a great 'Feel Good' one ! Makes me feel like cruisin' in the evening sun!
I always see alligator lizards in the clouds ☁🐓😆 l do so love this song! Thank you guys for treasured music.
My dad always used to listen this, when he cooked for our family. Brings back memories.
I live in Lompoc, Ca, and I’ve been here most of my life. As a child, my grandparents lived down in Santa Ana. I remember the countless trips down the 101 to go visit them. When they moved to Arkansas, I would fly out every summer to be with them. This song became even more special when my grandpa was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which took his life a few years later. It helps me to remember all the sweet moments I had with him. I miss him, and this song keeps me looking up.
I saw them in concert way back in LA. Love this one.
How I love this group, children of serving military in England : They have left their mark, in the world of timeless music.
I was born in 89 and not being a rock guy mostly urban music, the first time I heard this song i knew this song was made by the guys that sang Horse with no name. Man this song is so peaceful. I'm listening to it on the beach of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Here in Chicago I would listen to the Loop or the drive with my Dad, Mom, and my Brothers in the car going grocery shopping or just for a cruise in the 90's. Amazing what memories a beautiful song can bring back
This reminds me of being 16 and walking into a hidden beautiful field on a warm summer day with good friends and laying back on the grass while someone sparks up a jay so we all lay about talking, laughing, and enjoying ourselves.
Without question my all time 'feel good' favourite. Beautiful little riff, love it
Crying so much now; wishing I had anything that I took for granted. Listening to this song as I walk miles with nowhere in mind. "Season's crying, no despair"; I miss my mommy and daddy.
You never stop missing your mom and dad.
Nice to see the version played in the CORRECT turntable speed, and not speeded up like most commercial A.M. radio versions in the day. Robert at 67.
I didn't realize there were two different versions until recently.
I was 11 when this album came out, learned every song in no time, this song and horse with no name were my two favorites from these guys. Over the next few yrs I grew to love their music period. Awsome band.
I always love the songs by America. Dan Peek is so Talented. He sang a great Christian song in the late 70's. They Rock!
I'm listening to this on earbuds and hearing a grooving R&B bass line I never knew existed when hearing this song on the radio so long ago!
I from Alabama, but when I play this song i feel like a Californian.. Pure California folk rock sound of the early 70s
I couldn't have said it better myself!
This song reminds me of when I lived in 80’s AZ 😞 I miss AZ. OLD SCHOOL AZ is what I miss. Circle K I miss you!
This makes me reminisce about a time i never lived in, a place i've never been and memories i've never experienced. But it still feels so real
This song is beautiful I love it so much and listen to it often...
One of my favorite songs of all time.
My only trip (2020) to California we flew into Long Beach to visit her family but my longing was always Ventura. My mom born in 1925 said it was the most beautiful place she'd ever seen. She took her first communion there at the Spanish St Thomas Aquinas Church. We drove the coast all the way it was just as my mother said. Beautiful! I knew the song since it played first in the 70's It means so much more to me now.
To quote the great Bob Seger. Today’s music ain’t got the same soul!
My Favourite FOLK BAND since a LONG , LONG TIME .To me ,AMERICA is a LEGENDARY BAND , forever in classics US songs...
This was a touchstone for both a low and high point in my life : Hearing it play on the Zephyr Line as I'm riding the Train back home to Cali after being kicked out of College in Chicago thinking that I can't go back to being the kid I was, to 6 years later Riding My ACE Shadow up the 101 the Summer of my college graduation thinking I can do anything I put my honest intent towards and that ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO GO FORWARD....
Joe Osborn..one of the best Bass lines ever!!!!
When I'm feeling really sad and bad, I come listen to this song
Being young. Being able to walk around your neighborhood all Summer long until supper. No worries at all. The freedom I'll never know again ❤
Guitar Strum🎸🎶Chewin On A Piece Of Grass Walkin Down The Rooooad, Tell’me How Long You Gonna Stay Here Joe, Some People Say This Town Dont Look Good In Snow~You Dont Care I Know🎶💃🏽🕺🏾🎶Ventura HighWay In The SunShine Where Tha Days Are Longer The Nights Are Stronger Than MoonShine~You’re Gonna Go I Know Oh Oh Oh Ohhhh~That Guitar Those Voices Those Harmonies🥰Ventura HighWay🥰
I'm 65 and connected instantly with your post, love you brother.
One of my favorite songs of all time! Beautiful!
This song makes me a little sad, a lot nostalgic, I love it.
This song will always remind me of my bicycle touring trip with my mentally impaired brother… riding on the country roads, just me and him…” come on …you can change your name.. thanks a lot son just the same!” He does not need to change his identity, because I still loved him to be who he is, by taking him on this lonely bike trip away from people who would constantly judge him..just me and him on a “Ventura highway”!
Such relatable story and lyrics, incredible melody. Reminds me of my carefree teens when it was a hit on the radio.
Beautiful amazing song!
I listened this song on the radio today and this brings me good memories! 70’s music was awesome 🤩
This band and their song writing shaped me into who I am today. I can never thank the guys enough. Thom
They don't make 'em like this anymore. Oh how music has fallen.
You would like Mac Demarco.. the older we get the less we get the younger gens “underground” music. Classic people always being born.
Also this song is perfect!!!
Have always liked America, I remember riding around and listening to their greatest hits 8 track in my car, great memories...
Awesome song
We might be 'up there' now but for Damn sure had the BEST music and cars. Wouldn't give up growing up in the 70s-80s for anything!
My cousin and I thought this was our best ever Jersey vacation song! Plus A Horse With No Name!
Never seen em live but many happy memories and times listening to these guys,, beautiful 😍
When people say the Brits had the best bands I say look to....America. Great song
Formed in England!
@@suecondon1685 Yes i believe their American fathers worked on a military base in England ?
@@justmadeit2 Yes that's true!
yeah Look, and look deeper fella lol, epic fail.
Their songs take me back to my happiest years of my life. I so miss the 70's.
These are the most relaxing music I ever heard so thank America for your music so relaxing
I remember seeing America in Atlantic City August 1992, just over 30 years ago. they sounded so sincere, so authentic especially when they played this one. "they say this town don't look good in snow, you don't care, I know," such a great lyric. I don't think Ventura will ever get snow, but if they ever did, Im sure it would look beautiful. Such a great song from such a classic group. :)
School teacher?
@@Dee-fi1lx no LOL
Okay 😊 I thought I found my old school teacher 😁
@@Dee-fi1lx sorry, not me. :)
@@marcspector9188 Thanks responding Marc. Actually I was taught by he and his wife. One was a math teacher and the other was an English teacher.
Continue enjoying great music from thus band along with all ofbthe great music of the seventies.
Blessings to you
This song is wholesome... like a glass of milk or wheat bread. 🙂👍
When I first heard this in Korea, in73, I couldn't know then that I'd y listening to it 50 years later
This group made beautiful music without offending the listener, miss those days!
Took my grandma on her final drive in this song. Little did we both know
this song scares the sht out of me. so ghosyly and sad. relatable but there's an unearthly sickly quality to is that is damming, my heart beats fearfully rabidly when catching any part of this song by chance.
Only in America! And yes the band.... memories, memories
Love this nothing like music today
the power we had in those songs back then can never be match by anyone!
One of a kind band.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
one of the only songs that nowadays makes me feel some kind of freedom; i listen to this amazing track and all of a sudden i can feel the sun beaming on my skin and the wind blowing through my hair. I have never felt such things in my life but it makes me live moments i’ll never have.
America' s finest and they are from West London, England. Legends
Great song it makes me happy to listen to it.
4 yrs. ago was listening to this beautiful song takes me back and i love it
They made some beautifully crafted music
Listening In November 2023 !
"in the Sun.....Shine" 👌🏼 ripJ7💎 PD SO Calif. Thank you for your Glow, your kind way~
EVERY TIME. I GET. TO WONDERING
HOW. IT. IS. I WOUND. UP LEAVING
LOST ANGELES.........AND CREATEING A REAL. LIFE. AND LOVEING. IT. ....LIVING IN VENTURA...........I HEAR. THIS SONG
AND. I REMEMBER. THE. ORIGINAL
VISION. I HAD..........INEXORABLY
FUSED. .......AND. IM. ALRIGHT
AGAIN........I THANK GOD DAILY
IM HERE.........first here 76.
I'm driving down towards LA I look a sign says venture highway and it comes on the radio
simoly beautiful song....nothing else to say
BEAUTIFUL