Horse With No Name

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About Horse With No Name

"A Horse with No Name" is a song written by Dewey Bunnell, and originally recorded by the folk rock band America. It was the band's first and most successful single, released in late 1971 in Europe and early 1972 in the United States, and topped the charts in Canada, Finland, and the United States. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of 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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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

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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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.
Lyrics
The 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.
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.
Song Creation
Dewey 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.
Title Controversy
The song was initially titled "Desert Song" but was later renamed to "Horse With No Name" for its release.
Misconception
Many 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.
Album Performance
The 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.
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.
TV and Movie Features
The song was featured in a number of TV shows and movies including "Friends," "Breaking Bad," and "American Hustle."
Cultural Impact
Despite 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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