Horse With No Name
America
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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 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 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
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Written by: Dewey Bunnell
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Horse With No Name" was performed by the rock band "America," which was formed in 1970. Though American by origin, the founding members of the band met each other in London, where their fathers were stationed while serving in the US Air Force.
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LyricsThe song was aimed to depict the feel of a hot and dry desert ride. The lyrics were intended to convey the feeling of being in the desert after a person loses the sense of the passing time.
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Chart Performance"Horse With No Name" is America's most successful single. Released in 1971, the song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Song CreationDewey Bunnell, the band’s lead vocalist and guitar player, wrote the song while reminiscing about his childhood in Omaha, Nebraska, even though the lyrics suggest a desert environment.
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Title ControversyThe song was initially titled "Desert Song" but was later renamed to "Horse With No Name" for its release.
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MisconceptionMany initially assumed that the song was written and performed by Neil Young due to stylistic similarities. This misconception was further strengthened when the song's popularity rose just as Neil Young's "Heart of Gold" fell from the top of the charts.
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Album PerformanceThe song is included in the band's self-titled debut album, "America," which was a solid commercial success and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
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Influence and Cover Versions"Horse With No Name" has been covered by numerous artists and bands since its release, including Michael Jackson, Patrick Watson, and I Monster.
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TV and Movie FeaturesThe song was featured in a number of TV shows and movies including "Friends," "Breaking Bad," and "American Hustle."
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Cultural ImpactDespite receiving criticism for its naive and ambiguous lyrics, the song is considered a classic of the folk and soft rock genres and remains one of the most recognized and influential songs of the 1970s.
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