Ventura Highway

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About Ventura Highway

"Ventura Highway" is a 1972 song by the band America from their album Homecoming.


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Chewing on a piece of grass
Walking down the road
Tell me, how long you gonna stay here Joe?
Some people say this town don't look
Good in snow
You don't care, I know

Ventura Highway in the sunshine
Where the days are longer
The nights are stronger
Than moonshine
You're gonna go I know

'Cause the free wind is blowin' through
Your hair
And the days surround your daylight
There
Seasons crying no despair
Alligator lizards in the air

Wishin' on a falling star
Watchin' for the early train
Sorry boy, but I've been hit by
Purple rain
Aw, come on Joe, you can always
Change your name
Thanks a lot son, just the same

Ventura Highway
In the sunshine
Where the days are longer
The nights are stronger
Than moonshine
You're gonna go I know

'Cause the free wind is blowin' through
Your hair
And the days surround you daylight
There
Seasons crying no despair
Alligator lizards in the air

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America

America is an English-American folk rock band, that originally consisted of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek. The three members were barely out of their teens, when they became a musical sensation during 1972, scoring No. 1 hits and winning a Grammy for best new musical artist. Their recording success stretched throughout the 1970s; some of the band's best known songs are "A Horse with No Name", "Sister Golden Hair" (both of which reached No. 1), "Ventura Highway", "Tin Man", "Daisy Jane", and "Lonely People". George Martin produced seven of their albums. more »

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Written by: Dewey Bunnell

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
"Ventura Highway" is a song by the American folk-rock band, "America". It is one of their most popular and enduring songs.
Release Details
It was released on November 4, 1972, and featured on their second album, "Homecoming".
Chart Performance
"Ventura Highway" became very successful, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
Song Authors
The song was written by Dewey Bunnell, one of the bandmembers. His songs were known for their elusive, metaphorical lyrics.
Inspiration Behind the Song
Bunnell wrote "Ventura Highway" about a memory he had of his family's stay at Vandenberg Air Force Base near Santa Barbara, California. The "Ventura Highway" in the lyrics refers to the coastal California highway U.S. Route 101.
Artistic Influence
The song's inspiration came to Bunnell on a rainy day in England, where the band was living at the time. He was feeling homesick and started reminiscing about his sunny, carefree days in California.
Distinctive Features
The song is known for its distinctive twangy sound, created by Gerry Beckley's 12-string guitar introduction.
Cultural Impact
"Ventura Highway" has been covered by numerous artists and bands over the years, demonstrating its lasting influence and popularity.
Awards and Recognition
Though it did not win any awards, the song helped solidify America's status as a successful soft rock band in the 1970s. The album "Homecoming" was certified platinum after its release.
Legacy
Even almost 5 decades after its release, "Ventura Highway" remains one of America's most beloved songs. Despite the many hits the band had, this song is often singled out as a signature track.

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