America

Hits - 50th Anniversary Edition America

America is a British-American rock band formed in England in 1970 by Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley. Achieving significant popularity in the 1970s, the trio was famous for their close vocal harmonies and light acoustic folk rock sound. Their debut 1971 album, America, included the transatlantic hits "A Horse with No Name" and "I Need You". America's Greatest Hits, a compilation of hit singles, 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 at the 15th Annual Grammy Awards. The group has been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tracks 1 to 10 are re-recordings. Track 12 is a live recording. Tracks 1 to 10 are re-recordings. Track 12 is a live recording. Released in a paper sleeve.