#Dan peek leaves america free

So until the old normal returns, I am going to share a song I listen to that helps me escape the current state of things, if only for a few minutes each day. Music has always been my refuge and watching those beautiful Italians singing to each other from their balconies reaffirmed my belief that music is the answer. I know we are in a serious situation, but I need a break from the gloom, doom and bullying by way of hoarding. I am just sharing what I love and how I am coping with you. Original source unknown.)Īmerica: “ A Horse With No Name” (1972, written by Dewey Bunnell). Under the cities lies a heart made of groundĪmerica circa 1972 (L-R): Dewey Bunnell, Gerry Beckley and Dan Peek. “ The ocean is a desert with it’s life underground

#Dan peek leaves america free

And thankfully in that decade it was free of the ill advised man-bun. Why? He had the longest hair & that was important currency in the 1970’s. I must admit while all three members of America were attractive, Bunnell was my favorite. It was also nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1973. The track went to #1 for three weeks in the spring of 1972. Peek died in 2011 but left the band in 1977.īunnell is the writer & singer of several of the band’s hit songs including “Ventura Highway” ( Day 61), “Tin Man”, “Sandman” and today’s song, their first hit, from the group’s self-titled debut album. Before the pandemic Bunnell was still making records & playing live shows with Buckley. In 1973 they won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist & by 1974 they were working with esteemed record producer George Martin. Their first record came out in 1971 & brought the band instant success. He met his two bandmates & fellow air force brats, Gerry Buckley and Dan Peek, when all three were in high school together overseas & formed the group in 1970.

He was born on Januin England, his mother’s native country & his father’s place of deployment as a member of the U.S. Today we celebrate the 69th birthday of Lee Martin “Dewey” Bunnell, one third of the band America that defined the simple elegant beautifully constructed soft rock sound of the 1970’s. And if this helps anyone else, even better. So until a more normal semblance of life returns, I am going to share a song I listen to that helps me escape the current state of things, if only for a few minutes each day.

It is my refuge, the most comforting part of my life & the one thing I consistently count on. Still, music is something that will never change for me. I know we are still facing a serious situation but a new year gives us hope for the new days, seasons, opportunities & moments ahead. But in addition to protecting your physical wellness, what are you doing to stay mentally healthy today? Hope you are all well and continue to stay that way during this global health crisis we are facing.