America - Tin Man (1975) | LIVE
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Published 2021-08-26
Achieving significant popularity in the 1970s, the trio was famous for their close vocal harmonies and light acoustic folk rock sound. The band released a string of hit albums and singles, many of which found airplay on pop/soft rock stations.
The band came together shortly after the members' graduation from high school, and a record deal with Warner Bros. Records followed. Their debut 1971 album, America, included the transatlantic hits "A Horse with No Name" and "I Need You"; Homecoming (1972) included the single "Ventura Highway"; and Hat Trick (1973), a modest success on the charts which fared poorly in sales, included one minor hit song "Muskrat Love". 1974's Holiday featured the hits "Tin Man" and "Lonely People"; and 1975's Hearts generated the number one single "Sister Golden Hair" alongside "Daisy Jane." History: America's Greatest Hits, a compilation of hit singles, was released the same year and was certified multi-platinum in the United States and Australia. Peek left the group in 1977, and their commercial fortunes declined, despite a brief return to the top in 1982 with the single "You Can Do Magic".
The group continues to record material and tour with regularity. Their 2007 album Here & Now was a collaboration with a new generation of musicians who credited the band as an influence. America won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist and were nominated for Best Pop Vocal Group at the 15th Annual Grammy Awards in 1973. The group has been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
All Comments (21)
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i may be a 21 yr old black girl born in 02 but i know that america is one of the greatest bands out there 😭❤
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I am 66 yrs old, this was my music... TY so much, life was awesome, groovy, ha, peace to all!!!
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Man we used to take music for granted cause the 70s rocked all the time! Now not so much!!
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There will never be music like this again.
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This group should be in the Hall of Fame!
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The days of talented musicians and songwriters.
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Dewey's voice is effortlessly perfect. Flows like warm honey. The tones are mesmerizing. I grew up listening to America, their songs were the backdrop of my teen years. To this day my heart still stands at attention when I revisit their beautiful body of work.
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Hey, Lady Gaga and Cardi B! This is how you make beautiful music without filth , half dressed outfits and this will never grow old! Take note!
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This is why my generation has the best music.
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Here to pay respect to drummer Willie Leacox who passed away today 😪
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ONE OF THE BEST BANDS EVER!
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This album played all the time in my home! Born in the 60's, grew up in the 70's so blessed.
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No autotune...Pure talent and harmony.
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This song reminds me of the early 70s when I was a carefree kid...loved this song...along with Ventura HIghway and Horse with No Name...loved this group and how their music made me feel back then...and even still today. Thanks for posting this...really took me back...:)
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Pure magic. AMERICA glad I grew up with this music.
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Don't here music this good today, the 70"s was pure gold.
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This song takes me back to the good old days when things were much simpler.No social media spewing hate and indifference.Everyone knew their neighbors and we watched out for each other’s kids in the neighborhood.Peace and love to everyone
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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 Radio 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!!!!!
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I've always loved Dewey's songs and his voice. And he's right about the Tin Man.
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DAMN!!!!! Listen how clear they sing with perfect tone ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ LOVE and still listen to America ALL THE TIME 😊
