America - History · America's Greatest Hits album flac
Performer: America Title: History · America's Greatest Hits
Released: 1976
Country: US
MP3 album: 1702 mb
FLAC album: 1802 mb
Rating: 4.5
Other formats: MP3 XM MOD VOX WAV WMA FLAC
Genre: Rock
The Complete Greatest Hits is the fourth principal major label greatest hits album by American folk rock duo America, released by Rhino Records in 2001. This is the first America compilation to feature all 17 of the group's Billboard Hot 100 singles. The album was intended to update and expand upon History: America's Greatest Hits, the group's all-time best-selling album. It includes two new tracks released exclusively on this collection.
History is America’s greatest hits album, in which all the tracks prior to George Martin’s involvement with the band get a remix in his style. The album title is because the band at the time always named their records starting the letter H. Fun fact: the album cover was done by a then-unknown artist named Phil Hartman, later famous as an actor and comedian, and brother of the group’s then-manager, John Hartmann. History: America’s Greatest Hits Q&A.
History: America's Greatest Hits. History: America's Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits album by American folk rock trio America, released by Warner Bros. It was a success in the United States, reaching number 3 on the Billboard album chart and being certified multi-platinum by the RIAA. It has also been certified 6 times platinum by ARIA for shipments of 420,000 copies in Australia.
Live At The Ventura Theather.
Listen free to America – History: America's Greatest Hits (A Horse With No Name, I Need You and more). A light folk-rock act of the early '70s, America had several Top Ten hits, including the number ones "A Horse with No Name" and "Sister Golden Hair. Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley met while they were still in high school in the late '60s; all three were sons of . Air Force officers who were stationed in the .
Early America hits like "A Horse with No Name" and "Ventura Freeway" sound even more evocatively intimate after George Martin remixed them for this 1975 singles collection. The Beatles' studio guru added strength and presence to mid-'70s America hits like "Sister Golden Hair" and "Lonely People" (the trio's answer track to "Eleanor Rigby"), and he facilitated such touches as the Brazilian tinge of "Tin Man. America's Greatest Hits: History America. Early America hits like "A Horse with No Name" and "Ventura Freeway" sound even more evocatively intimate after George Martin remixed them for this 1975 singles collection.
America - Dewey, Dan, Gerry. America's status in their namesake nation quickly changed when "A Horse With No Name" reached the top of the charts. It eventually sold more than a million copies and garnered the group a Grammy for Best New Artists of 1972. Their self-titled debut album, containing both their first hit and its Top 10 follow-up, "I Need You" topped the Stateside charts for more than a month
Renews automatically. Sample this album Artist (Sample).
Home Soft Rock America History - America's Greatest Hits '1975. History - America's Greatest Hits '1975.
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | A Horse With No NameAcoustic Guitar [12 String] – Gerry*Acoustic Guitar [6 String], Lead Vocals – Dewey*Bass – Dan*Co-producer – America , Jeff DexterDrums – Kim HaworthEngineer – Robin BlackMixed By [Remixed By] – George MartinPercussion – Ray CooperProducer – Ian SamwellWritten-By – Bunnell* |
| A2 | I Need YouAcoustic Guitar [6 String] – Dewey*Co-producer – America , Jeff DexterDrums – Dave AtwoodElectric Guitar [Electric 12 String] – Dan*Engineer – Ken ScottMixed By [Remixed By] – George MartinPiano, Bass, Lead Vocals – Gerry*Producer – Ian SamwellWritten-By – Beckley* |
| A3 | SandmanAcoustic Guitar [12 String], Electric Guitar [Electric 6 String Lead] – Dan*Acoustic Guitar [6 String Rhythm], Acoustic Guitar [6 String Lead], Lead Vocals – Dewey*Bass – Gerry*Co-producer – America , Jeff DexterDrums – Dave AtwoodEngineer – Ken ScottMixed By [Remixed By] – George MartinProducer – Ian SamwellWritten-By – Bunnell* |
| A4 | Ventura HighwayBass – Joe Osborne*Engineer – Mike StoneEngineer [Assistant] – Chuck LearyGuitar, Piano, Producer – America Mixed By [Remixed By] – George MartinPercussion, Drums – Hal BlaineWritten-By – Bunnell* |
| A5 | Don't Cross The RiverBanjo – Henry DiltzBass – Joe Osborne*Engineer – Mike StoneEngineer [Assistant] – Chuck LearyGuitar, Piano, Producer – America Mixed By [Remixed By] – George MartinWritten-By – Peek* |
| A6 | Only In Your HeartBass – Joe Osborne*Engineer – Mike StoneEngineer [Assistant] – Chuck LearyGuitar, Piano, Producer – America Mixed By [Remixed By] – George MartinPercussion, Drums – Hal BlaineWritten-By – Beckley* |
| B1 | Muskrat LoveBass – David DickeyCongas – Chester McCracken*Engineer – Michael Stone*Engineer [Assistant] – Lee KieferInstruments [All Other Instruments], Vocals, Producer – America Mixed By [Remixed By] – George MartinWritten-By – Ramsey* |
| B2 | Tin ManBass, Keyboards, Guitar – America Engineer – Geoff EmerickPercussion, Drums – Willie LeacoxProducer, Arranged By – George MartinTechnician, Tape [Tape Operator] – Peter HendersonWritten-By – Bunnell* |
| B3 | Lonely PeopleBass, Keyboards, Guitar – America Engineer – Geoff EmerickPercussion, Drums – Willie LeacoxProducer, Arranged By – George MartinTechnician, Tape [Tape Operator] – Peter HendersonWritten-By – Peek*, Peek* |
| B4 | Sister Golden HairBass – David DickeyEngineer – Geoff EmerickEngineer [Assistant] – Tom Anderson Instruments [All Other Instruments], Vocals – America Percussion, Drums – Willie LeacoxProducer, Arranged By – George MartinWritten-By – Beckley* |
| B5 | Daisy JaneBass – David DickeyEngineer – Geoff EmerickEngineer [Assistant] – Tom Anderson Instruments [All Other Instruments], Vocals – America Percussion, Drums – Willie LeacoxProducer, Arranged By – George MartinWritten-By – Beckley* |
| B6 | Woman TonightBass – David DickeyEngineer – Geoff EmerickEngineer [Assistant] – Tom Anderson Percussion, Drums – Willie LeacoxProducer, Arranged By – George MartinVocals [Female Singers] – Clydie King, Jessica Smith, Venetta FieldsWritten-By – Peek* |
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Etched Side A runout): 15 BS-2894 41182-A-1B TD 1668A HTM
- Matrix / Runout (Etched Side B runout): 15 BS-2894 41183-B-1A TD 1668 13
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS 2894 | America | History · America's Greatest Hits (LP, Comp) | Warner Bros. Records | BS 2894 | US | 1975 |
| W 56169 | America | History · America's Greatest Hits (LP, Comp, RE) | Warner Bros. Records | W 56169 | Italy | Unknown |
| SB-3140 | America | History - America's Greatest Hits (LP, Comp) | 山水 | SB-3140 | Taiwan | Unknown |
| W2 3110, 540823T | America | History - America's Greatest Hits (CD, Comp, Club) | Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records | W2 3110, 540823T | Canada | 1996 |
| K456169 | America | History - America's Greatest Hits (Cass, Comp) | Warner Bros. Records | K456169 | UK | 1975 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | A Horse With No NameAcoustic Guitar [12 String] – Gerry*Acoustic Guitar [6 String], Lead Vocals – Dewey*Bass – Dan*Co-producer – America , Jeff DexterDrums – Kim HaworthEngineer – Robin BlackMixed By [Remixed By] – George MartinPercussion – Ray CooperProducer – Ian SamwellWritten-By – Bunnell* |
4:10 |
| A2 | I Need YouAcoustic Guitar [6 String] – Dewey*Co-producer – America , Jeff DexterDrums – Dave AtwoodEngineer – Ken ScottGuitar [Electric 12 String] – Dan*Mixed By [Remixed By] – George MartinPiano, Bass, Lead Vocals – Gerry*Producer – Ian SamwellWritten-By – Beckley* |
3:04 |
| A3 | SandmanAcoustic Guitar [12 String], Guitar [Electric 6 String Lead] – Dan*Acoustic Guitar [6 String Rhythm], Acoustic Guitar [6 String Lead], Lead Vocals – Dewey*Bass – Gerry*Co-producer – America , Jeff DexterDrums – Dave AtwoodEngineer – Ken ScottMixed By [Remixed By] – George MartinProducer – Ian SamwellWritten-By – Bunnell* |
5:03 |
| A4 | Ventura HighwayBass – Joe OsbornEngineer – Mike StoneEngineer [Assistant] – Chuck LearyGuitar, Piano, Producer – America Mixed By [Remixed By] – George MartinPercussion, Drums – Hal BlaineWritten-By – Bunnell* |
3:32 |
| A5 | Don't Cross The RiverBanjo – Henry DiltzBass – Joe OsbornEngineer – Mike StoneEngineer [Assistant] – Chuck LearyGuitar, Piano, Producer – America Mixed By [Remixed By] – George MartinWritten-By – Peek* |
2:30 |
| A6 | Only In Your HeartBass – Joe OsbornEngineer – Mike StoneEngineer [Assistant] – Chuck LearyGuitar, Piano, Producer – America Mixed By [Remixed By] – George MartinPercussion, Drums – Hal BlaineWritten-By – Beckley* |
3:16 |
| B1 | Muskrat LoveBass – David DickeyCongas – Chester McCracken*Engineer – Michael Stone*Engineer [Assistant] – Lee KieferMixed By [Remixed By] – George MartinPerformer [All Other Instruments], Vocals, Producer – America Written-By – Ramsey* |
3:02 |
| B2 | Tin ManBass, Keyboards, Guitar – America Engineer – Geoff EmerickPercussion, Drums – Willie LeacoxProducer, Arranged By – George MartinTechnician [Tape Operator] – Peter HendersonWritten-By – Bunnell* |
3:25 |
| B3 | Lonely PeopleBass, Keyboards, Guitar – America Engineer – Geoff EmerickPercussion, Drums – Willie LeacoxProducer, Arranged By – George MartinTechnician [Tape Operator] – Peter HendersonWritten-By – Peek*, Peek* |
2:27 |
| B4 | Sister Golden HairBass – David DickeyEngineer – Geoff EmerickEngineer [Assistant] – Tom Anderson Percussion, Drums – Willie LeacoxPerformer [All Other Instruments], Vocals – America Producer, Arranged By – George MartinWritten-By – Beckley* |
3:16 |
| B5 | Daisy JaneBass – David DickeyEngineer – Geoff EmerickEngineer [Assistant] – Tom Anderson Percussion, Drums – Willie LeacoxPerformer [All Other Instruments], Vocals – America Producer, Arranged By – George MartinWritten-By – Beckley* |
3:07 |
| B6 | Woman TonightBass – David DickeyEngineer – Geoff EmerickEngineer [Assistant] – Tom Anderson Percussion, Drums – Willie LeacoxProducer, Arranged By – George MartinVocals [Female Singers] – Clydie King, Jessica Smith, Venetta FieldsWritten-By – Peek* |
2:19 |
Credits
- Artwork By [Art Direction] – Ed Thrasher
- Compilation Producer – George Martin
- Design [Cover] – Phil Hartmann*
- Performer – Dan Peek, Dewey Bunnell, Gerry Beckley
Notes
WEA RECORDS LTD.Made in Greece
Test pressing LP
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS 2894 | America | History · America's Greatest Hits (LP, Comp) | Warner Bros. Records | BS 2894 | US | 1975 |
| W 56169 | America | History · America's Greatest Hits (LP, Comp, RE) | Warner Bros. Records | W 56169 | Italy | Unknown |
| SB-3140 | America | History - America's Greatest Hits (LP, Comp) | 山水 | SB-3140 | Taiwan | Unknown |
| W2 3110, 540823T | America | History - America's Greatest Hits (CD, Comp, Club) | Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records | W2 3110, 540823T | Canada | 1996 |
| K456169 | America | History - America's Greatest Hits (Cass, Comp) | Warner Bros. Records | K456169 | UK | 1975 |
