Sunday, July 12, 2015

America






















Artist:  America
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Folk Rock, Soft Rock, Rock, Pop, Adult Contemporary , Contemporary Pop

Original line-up:

Gerry Beckley:  Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Bass, Harmonica
Dewey Bunnell:  Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Percussion
Dan Peek:  Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Harmonica

America is an American Folk Rock Trio Band, formed in 1970 by Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek.  They first met in London and began performing live with Vocals Harmonies and Acoustic Folk Sound became popularity in the 1970s from their first single hit and their debut album in self-titled album "A Horse with No Name" in 1971 and follow second hit "I Need You".  America has been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall Of Fame and has received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.














Title:  Lost & Found  (2015)
Genre:  Folk Rock, Soft Rock, Rock, Pop, Adult Contemporary , Contemporary Pop
Label:  America Records
Rating:  *****

Tracks:

 1.  Driving  (3:43)
 2.  All In All  (4:17)
 3.  One Horse Town  (4:28)
 4.  The Quiet Town  (3:22)
 5.  Many Colors  (3:24)
 6.  Dream Come True  (4:18)
 7.  Don't Let Her Close Your Eyes  (4:46)
 8.  Out On The Street  (2:58)
 9.  Green  (4:44)
10. Early Days  (3:39)

Personnel:

Gerry Beckley:  Lead & Harmony  Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, 12 Strings Guitars, Mandolin, Piano, Organ, Assorted Keyboards, Bass, Drums
Dewey Bunnell:  Lead & Harmony Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars

Additional Musicians:

Hank Linderman:  Electric Guitars on Tracks:   1, 3, 7
Dave Storrs:  Electric Guitars on Track 6
Larry Treadwell:  Electric Guitars on Track 6
Jason Scheff:  Bass on Track 9
Bob DeChiro:  Bass on Track 6
Ryland Steen:  Drums on Track 9
BrianYoung:  Drums on Track 7
Jim McCarty:  Drums on Track 6
Andrew Golomb:  Drums on Track 6
Bobby Woods:  Organ, Backing Vocals  on Track 6
Nick Lane:  Trombone, Euphonium Horn on Tracks:  3, 7, 9
Charles Adelphia:  Oboe on Track 9
Penny Bunnell:  Claps on Track 6
Heather Seiffert:  Claps on Track 6

Lost & Found is a rare and previously unreleased collection album by America, was released on May 5, 2015 by America Records, featuring original compositions, that have been recorded over the past 15+ years, and now have been mastered for all America fans!.

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