Remember the seventies, when the charts were filled with classic
songs such as “A Horse With No Name”? Now Gonzo Multimedia has released
worldwide the Christmas album from the band who had that international
hit, America, featuring ten familiar Christmas songs and three original
songs. With Andrew Gold (another name from the seventies) as producer
and multi-instrumentalist, fans of seventies pop music will enjoy this.
The set opens with “Winter Wonderland,” which even reminds us of their
biggest hit with its arrangement. Other tracks here also provide
reminders of their hits.
The year 2018 marks
the 48th Anniversary of America. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and
Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate Dan Peek) met in high school
in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top
of the charts on the strength of their signature song “A Horse With No
Name.” America became a global household name and paved the way with an
impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1
single. Forty plus years later, these friends are still making music
together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless
sound.
From their formative years, America has
been a band capable of transcending borders with its uplifting music and
positive message. Embracing a rainbow of divergent cultures, America's
audiences continue to grow, comprising a loyal legion of first, second
and third generation fans, all bearing testament to the group's enduring
appeal. “I think that the ingredients of the America sound are the
basic fundamentals that translate internationally,” explains Beckley.
“The Italians are huge fans of dance music, but they also love a ballad -
they're romantic at heart. It's the same in the Far East. A lot of
times in these countries, we see people singing along, and they don't
really know what the words mean. Music is truly the international
language.”
If you enjoy America's seventies
classic hits, you will love America's “Holiday Harmony.” As a Christmas
album alone, it is undoubtedly one of the very best.
Holiday Harmony - Collector's Edition
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