Since 1971, America (the band) has produced an enviable string of classic tracks that are Top 40, as well a a number of deeper album tracks. Earlier, Capitol Records released a 6CD Box with all of the band’s studio and live sets issued from that label. However, America was originally signed to Warner Bros Records, from which they issued their well-known eponymous debut.
2019 is the band’s 50th Anniversary, and Rhino Records is delivering a nice 3CD set filled with the band’s best known tracks as well as a few demos, live cuts, and a radio edit. In addition, to appease the radio-only America fan, Rhino will also release a 16-track CD with just the hits. The 3CD set will be called The Collection, while the single CD is being called Golden Hits. Both sets will share the same cover design.
On July 12, watch for both sets to arrive. There’s sure to be enough of whatever pleases you as an America fan in the set you choose to get.
The Collection (50th Anniversary) – America
CD1:
01 A Horse with No Name
02 I Need You
03 Sandman
04 Here
05 Rainy Day
06 Three Roses
07 Riverside (Live on Old Grey Whistle Test)
08 Children (Live on Old Grey Whistle Test)
09 Everyone I Meet Is from California (Single Version)
10 Ventura Highway
11 To Each His Own Head and Heart
12 Don’t Cross the River
13 Only in Your Heart
14 Cornwall Blank
15 Till the Sun Comes up Again
CD2:
01 Hat Trick
02 Muskrat Love
03 Green Monkey
04 Submarine Ladies
05 Molten Love
06 It’s Life
07 Rainbow Song
08 She’s Gonna Let You Down
09 Tin Man
10 Another Try
11 Lonely People
12 Hollywood
13 Baby It’s up to You
14 Old Man Took
15 Mad Dog (Demo)
CD3:
01 Midnight
02 Sister Golden Hair
03 Daisy Jane
04 Woman Tonight
05 Old Virginia
06 Company
07 Today’s the Day
08 Amber Cascades
09 Watership Down (Alternate Mix)
10 Letter
11 God of the Sun
12 Political Poachers
13 Sarah
14 Are You There
15 You Can Do Magic
16 Sergeant Darkness (Demo)
17 Ventura Highway (Early Take 4)
18 Sister Golden Hair (Demo)
19 A Horse with No Name (Live)
Golden Hits (50th Anniversary) – America
01 A Horse with No Name
02 I Need You
03 Sandman
04 Don’t Cross the River
05 Ventura Highway
06 Only in Your Heart
07 Muskrat Love
08 Tin Man
09 Lonely People
10 Daisy Jane
11 Woman Tonight
12 Sister Golden Hair
13 Today’s the Day
14 Amber Cascades
15 God of the Sun
16 You Can Do Magic
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