March 1972 – a song popular in this month – Horse With No Name by America
America was formed in England by sons of US servicemen who were stationed there.
Interesting facts about Horse With No Name & America
This was originally titled “Desert Song,” since Bunnell wrote it based on the desert scenery he encountered when his dad was stationed at an Air Force base in Santa Barbara County, California.
According to Dewey Bunnell, the “horse” represents a means of entering a place of tranquility, and this tranquil place was best represented by the desert, which sounded pretty good to him while he was stuck in rainy England.
Released as a single in the UK, it shot to #3 in January 1972, prompting the group’s label, Warner Bros., to issue the single in the US and also release the album with the song included. On March 25, both the single and album hit #1 in the US; the song stayed at the top spot for three weeks, the album for five.
America did the soundtrack to Rankin Bass’s classic animated film The Last Unicorn.
America is known for their soft rock sound. This genre gained popularity after the breakup of The Beatles. The music is usually highly orchestrated and heavy on ballads.
A 2010 episode of the TV series Breaking Bad is titled “Caballo sin Nombre,” Spanish for “Horse With No Name.” At the beginning of this episode, the main character Walter White sings along to the song on his car radio, and then at the end he sings it again.
This information was provided by Songfacts.com
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Oh wow! I clearly remember this !!! I also remember singing it over and over again….Super cool, and interesting facts 🙂 Hope you had a day of sunshine 🙂
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Thanks Lynne, I always appreciate your comments – you are one of my favorites. Happy day to you! 🙂
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I have a vague recollection of listening to this when I was little in my parent’s car on 8 track tapes. Nice…
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It was a song that I remember also, but honestly don’t recall hearing played on the radio much. Thanks dear for stopping by – hope the Sunday is a fun day for you! 🙂
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I know this one – next time I hear it I will have to relate some of these facts to Paul (who will probably be in the car with me when I do).
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Sounds good Sarah, it has been awhile since I heard this one, but had to include in on my list. Happy Sunday to you and Paul. 🙂
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Thank you! I hope you’ve been feeling alright this weekend and able to enjoy some Florida sunshine!
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I listen to the Oldies all the time-Several years ago America came to a bordering town to do a concert-now I was (and the Hubs) front and center-too cool! Yes, really…xx
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Very cool Cheryl! I bet it was a great concert! 🙂
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Yes, it was (a free concert) and loaded with people who knew every word to each song they sang! It was fun-a step back in time. We are lucky to have many artists from the era do concerts here and it is always to raise $ for charity locally. That’s cool too T- xxoo
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ooh this takes me back but I would have guessed later…
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Not too long ago! Thanks for stopping by to read and comment. Hope your day is going well for you. 🙂
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Perfect song for this Sunday morning…thank you for posting it! Your taste in music is top-notch.
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Thank you my friend, very glad you enjoyed it. Happy Sunday! 🙂
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Intersting info. Love that one xx
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Thank you Lynn, I always appreciate you stopping by each day. 🙂
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I love stopping by!
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I have always like this song. I love the factoids, thanks! xo
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You are welcome Kathryn, glad you enjoyed the post. Hope all is well with you today. 🙂
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This is one of my all time faves. Love having the CD on in the car, on quiet straight TX roads. How are you feeling?
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Kerry, I am feeling good, my weekend was not too bad – just tired and have taken quiet a few naps. Thanks for asking dear, and as always you are a sweet heart! Hope you had a great weekend. 🙂
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I did have a good weekend, thank you Terry. Glad the weekend was not too bad.
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I’m with Kerry – this is one of my favourite EVER songs. You have such a knack of posting music that I adore for which I thank you. I also thank you for the fascinating facts …. I would never have known. Hugs to you and I hope today has been a good day for you 🙂
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Glad you like my taste in music Osyth. I always like your hugs, they are very special. Today has been a good day – thanks for being a wonderful friend. Hope your weekend went well. 🙂
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My youngest daughter is here in the US with me since Wednesday until another two weeks. So I feel fortunate and very happy ☺️
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Very exciting – I bet you have lots of activities planned! 🙂
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I really like this song as well. Personally, I think the best songwriting occurred between roughly 1968-1975. It was a great era for singer-songwriters…
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Yes, I have to agree with you Brian, I think that is one reason I am just stuck in the 70’s when it comes to my music. There is some great music during that time. Thanks my friend for stopping by, have a great Monday. 🙂
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Loved that song. So much atmosphere. I think I still remember all the words 🙂
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Good song, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a wonderful week. 🙂
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I’m trying to catch myself up on the posts I missed-this is a favorite song and a favorite band of mine….I love folk music, I would have made a wicked hippie! Thanks for the great post Terry 🙂
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Oh Molli, I think you as a wicked hippie would be awesome! Thanks for stopping by to catch-up, always appreciated. 🙂
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Always loved this song…still listen to it quite often…America was one of my favorite bands growing up…I have all their songs on my iphone! Thanks Terry! 🙂
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Very nice Linda, this is a good song, glad you enjoy it. Happy day my friend. 🙂
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Another favorite….hope your felling better..take as many days as you need…..xxxxxxxxxxkat
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Thank you kat, I am feeling better today. Glad you enjoyed this song. Happy Thursday! 🙂
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A cool song and band… But I am still a Crosbie, Still, Nash and Young fan 🙂
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Oh yes, I have to agree with you, I am also a big fan of Crosby, Stills & Nash! Have a great day, I appreciate you stopping by Franck. 🙂
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🙂 Anytime, keep well!
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Aww – I just love this song and the band of course, too! I remember very clearly falling in love with their music when I watched The Last Unicorn for the first time when I was little 🙂 What a fantastic band! Thank you so much for this, Terry! xxx
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You are welcome Sarah, thank you for catching up with my posts. I know you are very busy and I appreciate you taking time for me, truly I do. 🙂
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Really, Terry, I wish I could do more! And you are always the first one whose posts I check after my working week!! Think of you everyday, dear friend xxx
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Thank you, you bring a smile to my face! 🙂
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If I could, here’s the other song by America that I enjoy a lot…it was played on the radio quite a bit when I was younger, and I hear it on the “70s on 7” Sirius station.
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Thank you, I certainly like this one also. 🙂
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