Ventura Highway
America
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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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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.
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Release DetailsIt was released on November 4, 1972, and featured on their second album, "Homecoming".
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Chart Performance"Ventura Highway" became very successful, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
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Song AuthorsThe song was written by Dewey Bunnell, one of the bandmembers. His songs were known for their elusive, metaphorical lyrics.
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Inspiration Behind the SongBunnell 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.
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Artistic InfluenceThe 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.
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Distinctive FeaturesThe song is known for its distinctive twangy sound, created by Gerry Beckley's 12-string guitar introduction.
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Cultural Impact"Ventura Highway" has been covered by numerous artists and bands over the years, demonstrating its lasting influence and popularity.
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Awards and RecognitionThough 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.
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LegacyEven 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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