America - A Horse With No Name (Official Audio) 

I played this while driving across West Texas in El Paso. Sand everywhere, bright sunny sky, mountains in the distance, and a strong gust. What a memory.

I'm preparing to perform this song for a dying friend. It was one of the very first songs I learned to sing and play guitar with. He introduced the song to me a little over fifty years ago, and I could never get it out of my head after that. I'm giving it back to him for the trip home. May this simple gift carry you there. Travel well, my dear friend, George Martinez.

“the ocean is a desert with it’s life underground and the perfect disguise above “ Love that line!

I am proud to say that this was the song my father played on the guitar and won my mother's love.

Breaking Bad, Bojack Horseman, or GTA, we can all agree this song is amazing.

In 1972 I dropped out of college, parked my Mach 1 Mustang and hitchhiked across the US. I was hoping to get to Oregon, but it was February - March and the weather stopped me. Spent a couple of week camped in the desert outside Tucson. When I got my first ride back to Miami, the tune on the radio was - A Horse With No Name

Crazy to think they got the entire country to work on this song

It's been many decades and you've been through so much with that horse. Give him a frickin' name already.

Playing this for my 89 yr old dad who is in bed in hospital. He remembers the lyrics and t's making him smile. ❤

This is a highway song. You listen to this while you're driving across the Great West, in Canada or the States. Brings back memories of driving across the country with my Dad and siblings in the 90's.

My Dad just passed last night . This will always remind me of him...in the desert you can remember your name cuz there ain't no one for to give you no pain....until tomorrow, We love you always. Jeff Danny and mom

Putting my 9 yr old daughter to bed on Father's Day Eve 2024 to this classic... when I'm gone, she'll have memories of her dad and this song (and plenty of others) to share with her own kids. One of THE coolest parts of beyond a dad... planting seeds in her unconscious for my grandkids ❤

This is easily one of the most nostalgic and reflective pieces of music ever created.

Today is the day of me being sober for a few weeks.. so I decided to go to a cafe and buy a coffee whilst writing about life in this journal. Whilst listening to this absolute master class. It relates to my soberity. If anyone sees this comment and is trying to become sober you got this!

A timeless classic. This song will last for 1000 years and more.

Sitting in a small town in Sweden listening to this perfect masterpiece. July 2024, forcing ourselves outdoors to the balcony just watching the really clear night sky, with the purple touch to it. This to repeat to repeat.. Chills down my spine thinking about everything in life

Interestingly, I'd always listen to K-DST while flying in GTA SA, and this song was one of the best ones to just cruise through the sky to, same as in a car or on a bike through where ever I was travelling through. Heard this song in the bank today, made me search it now. Damn good track.

I heard this song a decade ago, right on the day of high school graduation. Back then I was a loner, didn't get recognized, I was like the horse with no name (metaphorically speaking). When I listen to it, it makes me reflect on life and what I'm going to do with it. This song really hits me.

"the heat was hot" i felt that bro ❤️

Man I wish people would make music like this again

Lyrics On the first part of the journey I was looking at all the life There were plants and birds and rocks and things There was sand and hills and rings The first thing I met was a fly with a buzz And the sky with no clouds The heat was hot, and the ground was dry But the air was full of sound I've been through the desert On a horse with no name It felt good to be out of the rain In the desert, you can remember your name 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain La, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la After two days in the desert sun My skin began to turn red After three days in the desert fun I was looking at a river bed And the story it told of a river that flowed Made me sad to think it was dead You see I've been through the desert On a horse with no name It felt good to be out of the rain In the desert, you can remember your name 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain La, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la After nine days, I let the horse run free 'Cause the desert had turned to sea There were plants and birds and rocks and things There was sand and hills and rings The ocean is a desert with it's life underground And a perfect disguise above Under the cities lies a heart made of ground But the humans will give no love You see I've been through the desert On a horse with no name It felt good to be out of the rain In the desert, you can remember your name 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain La, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la

"It’s a calming thing, to learn there’s a word for something you’ve felt all your life but didn’t know was shared by anyone else. It’s even oddly empowering-to be reminded that you’re not alone, you’re not crazy, you’re just an ordinary human being trying to make your way through a bizarre set of circumstances." The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows - John Koenig (2021)

still sounds great in 2024

My 19 yr old granddaughter is seeing them in concert tonight! I’m 70 and America (this song especially) is part of the fabric of my life.

0:16 me tryna complete an essay!

Brings back great memories, I was born 1956 so I remember this song and band I was 16 when this came out.

Breaking Bad and GTA San Andreas, this song is a big part of my childhood

This was a great time to be alive and digging the music can't be the 70s. 😊😊🎉😊

Born in 1955...my blind childrens' bell choir performed this song in LAS VEGAS........ I just "tear-up" WITH MEMORIES of my "1960's MUSIC ERA"...... (MUSIC THERAPIST/LOYOLA)

I was a little guy in mid 70s when this song was used by a small local Italian TV during their breaks. I fell in love then and still love it after (almost) 50 years

I played this while driving through the Atacama Desert to San Pedro de Atacama. Best drive EVER

I'm 64 Today I'm listening to this song with my eleven year old son driving through the badlands of new Mexico he knows the song by ❤️ what a beautiful birthday present 💝

This is full of purity.

This song is 99.1% pure

the vocal harmonies in this are beautiful

I've never been to the US, but this song brings forward an overwhelming sense of nostalgia over a memory I never even lived. I see myself sitting at a table in a dark brown-wooded saloon interior with a good cup of coffee, tomato soup and a slice of key lemon pie in front of me. What an incredible experience to have through music.

The sky was blue aaaand the water was wet and the horse was brown . Brilliant

What a song! Brings me back to being a child and hearing it on the AM radio

2 days ago my father suddenly passed away😢 this was one of his favorite songs❤ i will always play this song to remember him✌🏽

Im English and only have started listening to this at the age of 56 after my daughter died 6 months ago. Makes me cry in a spiritual way, sadness but hope

Playing this next week at my mums funeral she was 92 and sadly passed away from bowel cancer, I remember her singing this in the kitchen I was about 14 at the time God rest her soul bless her 😢

This past February I was driving my van through the Arizona desert with my little frenchie named Gracie....This song came on and I was overcome with a deeply peaceful feeling . I was on the road with my little buddy and just couldn't be any happier....Thanks America ....

I heard this song with my dad. The first time I was only six years old. Decades later, I’m still hearing it.

My dad died and the voice of the lead singer brought back so much memories we would sit and play these on reel to reel i would be ready fast to thread it back when it spooled off thanks for introducing me to nice music dad ...

Born 1957...My generation had indeed the best ever music ( all genres)....I'm grateful

I’m 28, adopted, my parents are 73 so i grew up listening to this stuff. I remember when i got this song burned onto a cd with ccr, S&G, and crap loads of 80/90s country! Good times!

I've said it many times, America is one of the most criminally underrated bands of all time.

Of course we listen in 2024!🥰 Good memories and soft songs will never pass away.

1960s,1970s and the 80s are the greatest eras in music in my lifetime. One of my favourite records of all time.

I saw these in concert in Houston Texas. I am 70 and still rocking to these great songs. 😊

Thought about my dad (RIP) today. I'm just here bc of him.

This is a great song 🎼🎶😊

It may seem strange, but although born and raised in a Mediterranean country, the sound of America and especially this song has added one defining dimension to the way I see the landscapes and the people I come across for the last 45 years. A timeless classic masterpiece composed by musicians with a rare gift for writing songs and poems. To me this is an anthem to the fabulous '70s. Thank you so much for this upload.

I remember in the early 70s probably around 72-74 my mom driving in our Oldsmobile to the grocery store in the summer. I was probably 4-5 years old and this song was on my mom smiling and the sun shining into the car. This song brings me back to that moment. It’s amazing the power of music has.

What a wonderful song

Such a classic... quite honestly, it doesn't get much better than this

This song takes me back to a good time in the 70s when life seemed to be more carefree, especially as a kid.

I’m 67 and this is one of my most favorite songs. I finally got to see America in concert 2 years ago. Best music and best stage presence. I cried during this song. I was so happy to see them in person Singing it.

One of the best things of having musical parents is that they share gems like these.

April 17th for me. Exactly 3 months from my birthday. I'll be 68. I always loved America. And their songs that I listened to before this one were Tin Man and Ventura Highway. They brought back so many wonderful memories. For a reason that I can't explain, Ventura Highway is my favorite.

I'm 62 years old. That song is for the ages. And I was raised in the Southwest. Ah yes the free spirit that we of that time hold within us.

Why don't they make music like this anymore, im 37 and i love this old music 🎵🎶

It's a song you can't get out of your head. It has a good story And a nice beat.

This think of Arizona.. I gonna move there in April I can't wait..

"In the desert, you can't remember your name," "Cus there ain't no one for to give you no pain"

I was in Iraq in 06-07 and this song was stuck in my head pretty much constantly

Michael Jackson used this song as inspiration for "A Place With No Name" and this song is really amazing

I Love Nature 😊

What a genius master piece, timeless tune, don’t make music like this anymore.

Music from the 70's told the stories of life in a way that any generation could enjoy, they were really that well done.

basically my childhood was getting a sanchez, putting on KDST and listening to this beauty :v

I played this song all throughout my stay in Greece. I know it isn't exactly a desert but it sure as hell is hot

58 years old the whole of my life this record is pure genius

This takes me back to a warm summer day in the 70's, riding my bike and listening to this song playing on the radio and just having a great day.

It's the harmonies in this song that make it one of a kind. The melody is unforgettable...

Music choice generation, back when cable was a thing. Late nights, grandma house, everyone else knocked out. I was enjoying the tunes, little did I know, I was crate digging for samples. I ❤ this song! Sounds great and expresses a lot. (Peace)

Después de muchos años encontré este clásico, esta música debería ser eterna, quien sigue escuchando este clásico en Diciembre de 2.022.

We grew up in a good time. Music told a story.

so glad my father raised me listening to this music. this song in particular always makes me reflect on my past and how lucky am i to be here

Best music of our lifetime.

This song marked my life in college. I went to California in 1976 and the song was enjoying a revival on the radio. I associated it with travel, growth , and transition.

My Grandma used to love this song, my family played this song to her as she was dying of Cancer, rip, still miss you to this day

As a 60 year old African American it's funny to hear my son say daddy not only do you know what that song is you know all of the words.. real music 🎵🎶

This is the type of song to sing in the shower completely clueless to the two quiet angry cousins with axe

As a child , I heard my parents singing this wonderful song , I felt above the clouds !!!

No music like this anymore 😔 😪

You have those songs that no matter who you are, they resonate in your memory.

My mother passed away a few weeks ago. She text me a few months back to remember this song.

I bought this record in 1971 i was 13 years old.

First time I listened to it: MAGICAL Listening to it now: STILL MAGICAL

Driving in a stolen car at full speed through the desert of San Andreas with this playing on the radio... Good times man, good times!

Gold medal break dancing music! Who knew??? 🤪🐴

This is one of those songs that bring my childhood back to life. A great song ! Singing this in the countryside of San Andreas.

Totally love this song, it's haunting. Brings back many memories of long ago, those amazing friends, the music, the clothes! Wish we'd stayed in touch, miss them even today. Great band, mountains of talent. Wow, such times you can never imagine, or perhaps you do.

My new born apparently loves this song. He sleeps peacefully listening to it! 💓

Unmatched song. Pure talent.

The music is simple, the poetic is high level, and the message transcends generations.

Oh my gosh those amazing memories this song brings! Takes deep breath~~~if only could go back in time~

This song reminds me of my Dad he played it when I was a child growing up. He died in 2009. We went on a lot of road trips too, good road trip music.

In 1971 I was a 19-year-old utter failure wandering the emotional wastelands. In this song, I found a little oasis. I still do.