A Horse with No Name
America
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The moon begins to rise upon my fallen eyes I'm taken back to firelight A drunken dreamer's plan to stay just as I am Amidst the dancing paradise A case of beer, a smile, a motorcycle child I feel the glow surround me And you, and you, and you, and you, and you Orange funnels and snowy tunnels Summer troubles and books in bundles Orange funnels and snowy tunnels And you, and you, and you, and you, and you
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Written by: DEWEY BUNNELL
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"A Horse with No Name" was written by Dewey Bunnell, a member of the band America.
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Release and Chart PerformanceThe song was released as the lead single from their self-titled album in 1971 in Europe and the following year in the United States.
- It reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S and also topped the charts in Canada and Norway.
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Influence and InspirationBunnell wrote the song to capture the feel of the hot, dry desert he had known while growing up with his family in Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
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Lyrics Controversy"A Horse with No Name" initially faced controversy due to perceived drug references, with some radio stations banning the song.
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Song InterpretationDespite these allegations, Bunnell has consistently denied any drug subtext, stating the song was simply about a character who enters the desert and is able to observe life clearly.
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Popular CultureThe song has been featured in numerous films, commercials, and TV shows including "Friends", "Breaking Bad", and "Air America".
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Cover Versions"A Horse with No Name" has been covered by various artists, including Neil Young, who was initially mistaken as the song's composer due to its similar style to his work.
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AchievementIn 1972, "A Horse with No Name" earned a gold disc awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America for hitting a million copies in sales.
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RevivalIn 2012, almost forty years after its original release, the song re-entered the UK Top 40 charts after being used in a TV commercial.
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Accolades"A Horse with No Name" was ranked number 64 on Billboard's Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs list.
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