America - You Can Do Magic (Official Music Video)

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  • čas přidán 16. 07. 2019
  • REMASTERED IN HD!
    Official Music Video for You Can Do Magic performed by America.
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    Facebook: / americaband
    Instagram: / americaband
    Twitter: / americaband
    Website: www.venturahighway.com
    #America #YouCanDoMagic #Remastered
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  • @Jammieex
    @Jammieex Před 13 dny +122

    Who’s listening to this masterpiece in 2024?

  • @MarkWG
    @MarkWG Před 21 dnem +47

    The 1970s and 1980s would have not been complete without America. This song is an 80's classic. So many memories of my very early 20's. Timeless music. The music artists of today will never come even close to this perfection.

  • @user-nr2yh9lo5s
    @user-nr2yh9lo5s Před 2 měsíci +85

    America should have been given with far more recognition. My favourite band!!! I do hope songs like these stand the test of time..

  • @CareyHarris-zg5pm
    @CareyHarris-zg5pm Před 2 měsíci +105

    Thank God for another beautiful day🥳🔮

  • @Madziolza95
    @Madziolza95 Před 8 měsíci +568

    This is one of the most innocent songs I've ever heard, pure magic

    • @YahYesh777
      @YahYesh777 Před 8 měsíci +7

      Practicing magic will send you to hell, it aint so innocent however great song :D

    • @renjii1758
      @renjii1758 Před 8 měsíci +31

      @@YahYesh777dude your taking it too far it’s not literally meaning u can do witchcraft it’s just a supplemented word to make the song flow better

    • @dogperday
      @dogperday Před 8 měsíci

      @@renjii1758 I don't know. I like the song too, but Samwise might be more right than wrong. Take a quick look at the band "Coven," which also came out of Laurel Canyon just like these pretentious pretty boys.

    • @geerterri
      @geerterri Před 7 měsíci +4

      @@dogperday They got together at an Air Force Base in the U.K. not Laurel Canyon.

    • @frankpeter6851
      @frankpeter6851 Před 7 měsíci +2

      ​@@YahYesh777
      Especially when you hypnotize with those eyes

  • @starflord
    @starflord Před 8 měsíci +687

    I think it’s one of the best songs ever created. It can be heard in a loop, easy to sing, neither too slow nor too fast, it speaks of love on several levels of reading, and more than anything: it is timeless.

    • @Ariovistus1
      @Ariovistus1 Před 8 měsíci +15

      Abolutely!

    • @AgnesVivarelli
      @AgnesVivarelli Před 8 měsíci +20

      I agree, when people sang and no “voice correction” pure raw feel good music from 70’s!

    • @deathknight1239
      @deathknight1239 Před 8 měsíci +20

      It is magic

    • @Frenchblue8
      @Frenchblue8 Před 7 měsíci +10

      Well put 👍
      (by the way Happy Halloween, it's October 31st 2023! 🎃)

    • @danielacalfapietro8727
      @danielacalfapietro8727 Před 7 měsíci +10

      Allora non sono la sola ad ascoltarla in loop. Mi fa piacere ❤️

  • @spell-boundlb3426
    @spell-boundlb3426 Před 7 dny +7

    How can anyone not LOVE this song⁉️🤔🎤🎤🎤🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁 "2024" and I still Love it❣️ Great music and great lyrics..✌🏽😎🎧

  • @SK-ho5dj
    @SK-ho5dj Před 5 měsíci +514

    Lost my dad at 9 years old, this was one of the songs that he would play on the radio when we would drive together. I miss you dad ❤️ ❤️❤️

    • @bruceanglais7584
      @bruceanglais7584 Před 5 měsíci +11

      He obviously had great taste...Much love to you

    • @MaryChairez-sn9wj
      @MaryChairez-sn9wj Před 5 měsíci +6

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 3:48

    • @a.bsantos6517
      @a.bsantos6517 Před 5 měsíci +8

      My condolences friend

    • @XPHALCON
      @XPHALCON Před 4 měsíci +2

      Blessings & Cheers! from Muskegon, MI

    • @jjzendejas5630
      @jjzendejas5630 Před 4 měsíci +7

      Keep the good thoughts in your heart of him and he will always be with you 🙏💪👊🌞

  • @Dead-Ball-Situation
    @Dead-Ball-Situation Před 2 lety +421

    Seriously, the 80's had music that took you somewhere I can only describe as a kind of paradise.

  • @99oildrops
    @99oildrops Před 3 lety +728

    As a 26 year old who just discovered this song today... Holy heck, I'M HOOKED!!

  • @abhijitsreenivas2801
    @abhijitsreenivas2801 Před měsícem +49

    Heard it for the 1st time today May 2024. It’s real magic, real music , real people.

    • @mikeyerian2562
      @mikeyerian2562 Před 14 dny +1

      I was 7 when I first heard this song when it came out, heard it on the radio a couple of years ago and my whole world came flooding back. It's a great song.

  • @JohnShields-xx1yk
    @JohnShields-xx1yk Před 14 dny +5

    16 in 1976 you could always count on these guys coming up with emotionally uplifting songs on the radio back then.

  • @daniellelewis943
    @daniellelewis943 Před 9 měsíci +185

    The innocence of this video brings me so many
    wonderful memories of the 70’s.
    I loved this band back in the day.

    • @socorroquinchochavez5859
      @socorroquinchochavez5859 Před 4 měsíci +3

      No literal sus letras,buenaza❤❤❤

    • @James-xf6ov
      @James-xf6ov Před měsícem +3

      True this particular song was from 1982

    • @daniellelewis943
      @daniellelewis943 Před měsícem +2

      Yes I remember seeing this video on MTV in the 80’s but the most memorable songs were from the 70’s in high school for me 💕

    • @djjames604
      @djjames604 Před měsícem

      I love this song that god I got to live and be young this era!!

  • @vincentaguihon1934
    @vincentaguihon1934 Před 3 lety +2254

    Dear whoever is reading this, we don't know each other and there is a strong possibility we might never meet, but I wish nothing but the best and happiness for you ❤️🤙

  • @NYCRocks
    @NYCRocks Před 2 měsíci +55

    You can do magic, you can have ANYTHING that you desire!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @HerculesCoronaBorealis
    @HerculesCoronaBorealis Před 3 měsíci +143

    This group is absolute MAGIC! They transcend

    • @Jay1bad1
      @Jay1bad1 Před měsícem +1

      You can do Magic They Taught us

  • @moonlover6042
    @moonlover6042 Před rokem +521

    One of the great classics that never gets old.

  • @82394forrest
    @82394forrest Před 3 lety +508

    America is one of the best bands period. Real musicians.

  • @trich119
    @trich119 Před 2 měsíci +35

    Always loved this song. Went to Vegas last summer and this was played in almost every casino. Now I can't stop listening to it. These dudes are legends,

    • @markthrasher6770
      @markthrasher6770 Před 2 dny

      The "magic" theme aside..... songs like this is the vibe Vegas had in the 80's. And everything pop 80's in America had kinda a resort hotel and lounge digital banner sign HBO/VHS Special kinda vibe to it 😁 Vegas became a contender to Hollywood in the 80's

  • @watsonwanderer8306
    @watsonwanderer8306 Před 2 měsíci +25

    I agree with most of comments here; they portray an aura of love and warm in a sometimes stone cold world.

  • @karanmachendranath7162
    @karanmachendranath7162 Před rokem +561

    I'm 27 and I went to see them live yesterday in Tunica, Mississippi. Man they've still got it. Opening it with "Tin Man" and closing it with "Horse with no name". just wow!!!!!! We used to listen to them in a Radio speaker back in India with my brothers and seeing them live yesterday was just the dream man!!!. Probably me and my friend were the only one's in our 20's when the whole crowd was 50,60+ lol. The beer was good and so was the music!!!!!

    • @christinebethencourt6197
      @christinebethencourt6197 Před rokem +26

      How lucky you are !! They were, are and will be te best ever with Hall & Oates 🤷‍♀️ i pity young people of your generation with the c………nowadays music

    • @pamelakain4879
      @pamelakain4879 Před rokem +11

      Awww you are so lucky!!

    • @PeterBaker-kl5yp
      @PeterBaker-kl5yp Před rokem +16

      @@christinebethencourt6197 you mean "music" where the C fell off the front (RAP) Kids today have no idea.

    • @ns8644
      @ns8644 Před rokem +13

      Coming from India and like you listening to these gems on radio...I can feel your feel when you watched them live 🙂..stay blessed

    • @wsfwsf1497
      @wsfwsf1497 Před rokem +6

      You are so lucky!!!!

  • @gigiarmany4332
    @gigiarmany4332 Před 3 lety +421

    This song AND "horse with no name" are the epitomies of the perfect song..this band was magic 👍🏽❤❤❤❤❤

  • @fabianestrada9810
    @fabianestrada9810 Před 5 měsíci +87

    This song... like a lot of classics...ages better than fine wine

  • @DeeganGroene
    @DeeganGroene Před 3 měsíci +134

    I know I'm kind of late, but this is when people made REAL music

    • @Jeff-xy7fv
      @Jeff-xy7fv Před 3 měsíci +1

      People still make real music today. It's called bluegrass!

    • @TheMapkiss
      @TheMapkiss Před 3 měsíci +7

      Better late than never. I'm late to the party too but a song like this is timeless and can be complimented any time!

    • @wininspn
      @wininspn Před 3 měsíci

      People have never stopped making real music. Genres are constantly developing, but we have an increasingly vast catalog of music available to choose from.

    • @yoshie8706
      @yoshie8706 Před 3 měsíci

      It's never too late yo. Welcome 😊

    • @daniellelewis943
      @daniellelewis943 Před měsícem +1

      YES !!!!

  • @threemooseqateers9689
    @threemooseqateers9689 Před 3 lety +5039

    The 1.2k dislikes are from people who can’t do magic

  • @helenedarvalics5511
    @helenedarvalics5511 Před rokem +525

    This Song will never get old to me.. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

  • @sandrahawes-lx7gj
    @sandrahawes-lx7gj Před 3 měsíci +21

    I always come back to listen to this beautiful song ❤

  • @dmc1093
    @dmc1093 Před 2 měsíci +20

    You cant beat true talent, not regurgitated music , original and magical music each song has a message , love these guys from an 80s lady, they will never age and their message will always ressonate ...

  • @user-sb5ti8hx6c
    @user-sb5ti8hx6c Před 8 měsíci +497

    Timeless CLASSIC! Listening to it in 2023 and it still sounds so great!

    • @melissarichardson9126
      @melissarichardson9126 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Did you know that the guy in the stripe shirt died

    • @marybillups8901
      @marybillups8901 Před 6 měsíci +4

      No! I did not know that! 😢

    • @cw2256
      @cw2256 Před 6 měsíci

      No, that is Dewey Bunnell and he is very much alive. The one who died was Dan Peek. @@melissarichardson9126

    • @tlaw8992
      @tlaw8992 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Yes and all you can do is smile when you hear this while riding down the highway

    • @Daniel-nr2uf
      @Daniel-nr2uf Před 5 měsíci +3

      Can’t help but love it.

  • @lauco9044
    @lauco9044 Před 3 lety +600

    Too bad this band was so underrated nowadays. However, for those of us who like good music, it will always be among the best.

    • @aaronevangelista3712
      @aaronevangelista3712 Před 3 lety

      Yep

    • @debbiegarner870
      @debbiegarner870 Před 2 lety +5

      you are so right.

    • @buckrogers6581
      @buckrogers6581 Před 2 lety +5

      Too bad your musical knowledge is so crap!! (with all due respect). This band was huge!!

    • @mattsavage3258
      @mattsavage3258 Před 2 lety +6

      It wasn't underrated at all. If anything, it was overplayed on the radio. I dare say it was overrated (although I do like this song!).

    • @williambandyk327
      @williambandyk327 Před 2 lety +1

      @@DJKinney U have a point but when compared 2 Elton John, America's DEFINITELY UNDERR8D!!!!!! I base it on their similar musicals styles & chart success. Since the MAJORITY of America's members r from England (& the fact that America & Elton John r classified as "soft rock/pop", America was the far superior talent but Elton John got the accolades. There4, the term "underr8d" RE: America is very accur8 indeed.

  • @DebbieWalter-rh5fs
    @DebbieWalter-rh5fs Před 12 dny +8

    I don’t know magic but I love America

  • @edgarfrank5712
    @edgarfrank5712 Před 5 měsíci +56

    This band was underated because they were clean cut, well dressed, apolitical, not into pot, LSD, controversial relationships, etc, etc.

    • @mikedavidrivera
      @mikedavidrivera Před měsícem +4

      Yeah but check out the 40 MILLION VIEWS, Underrated, not really.

    • @randyarnold4696
      @randyarnold4696 Před měsícem +5

      America Did Music the Right way.

    • @randyarnold4696
      @randyarnold4696 Před měsícem +4

      ❤🇺🇸💙⚾️

    • @keniagold144
      @keniagold144 Před 8 dny

      Muchos grupos contemporáneos o solistas, saltaron al Boom por un solo tema y después no consiguieron otro hit... América tiene varios temas buenos❤

  • @KOHF34
    @KOHF34 Před 4 lety +3581

    It’s a crime that America isn’t in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

    • @markserour9115
      @markserour9115 Před 4 lety +223

      Neither is Kansas and that is the crime of all crimes.

    • @toddwieland7664
      @toddwieland7664 Před 4 lety +80

      They are in mine..this whole album comes out of my dashboard weekly

    • @toddwieland7664
      @toddwieland7664 Před 4 lety +91

      @Cheslie well, they couldn't make it sunday cause they got so damned depressed

    • @porkfied
      @porkfied Před 4 lety +21

      @@toddwieland7664 Good one,lol.Great material.

    • @cockshield
      @cockshield Před 4 lety +67

      Yeah, but the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in America. Just saying!

  • @Dave-cv1th
    @Dave-cv1th Před 8 měsíci +185

    These guys had a warm, magic way of their own. It never gets old, and helps me feel better about aging out!

    • @Laidengizer011
      @Laidengizer011 Před 7 měsíci +8

      I can easily say that the best thing about being old right now is that we got to experience the late 20th century. It'll just never be beat in terms of exciting new entertainment. Especially music.

    • @Dave-cv1th
      @Dave-cv1th Před 6 měsíci +4

      I'm in their age group, so if they can rock on, so can I.

    • @lucimarbaiano1462
      @lucimarbaiano1462 Před 6 měsíci

      ❤❤

    • @JoleneSailer
      @JoleneSailer Před 5 měsíci +4

      @@Laidengizer011 The 60's and 80's. America, especially this song just is so beautiful how they are in sync with vocal's and body movements. What also makes them stand out is they are innocently being HOT! Much Blessings to them and family!

    • @Laidengizer011
      @Laidengizer011 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@JoleneSailer What about the 50s, 70s and 90s?? Still some great new stuff there.

  • @deborahmann2926
    @deborahmann2926 Před měsícem +12

    The intro is pure magic……you know darn well when you cast your spell.

  • @CarlosFernandez-no2sb
    @CarlosFernandez-no2sb Před 29 dny +7

    I was in Quito 🇪🇨😃 at Casa de la Cultura during the 90s listening the wonderful concert. This tune, Ventura Highway and close with A horse with no name.... They spoke some Spanish and it was SO good memories.... Love América 🇺🇸

  • @robertogonzales8649
    @robertogonzales8649 Před 3 lety +692

    Yes it's sad that America didn't get the recognition they deserved. Ask anyone they will tell you that they are a part of our childhood memories.

  • @user-rs8zb1tu5i
    @user-rs8zb1tu5i Před 7 měsíci +28

    The main singer with the glasses and dimples is very sweet.

    • @KingOFuh
      @KingOFuh Před měsícem +1

      Gerry Beckley says, "Thank you"

  • @brewc2355
    @brewc2355 Před 3 měsíci +85

    How can a song like this have dislikes?? Cmon man!

  • @michaelleroy9281
    @michaelleroy9281 Před 3 měsíci +636

    Who's here in 2024 with one of America's best from 1982?

  • @FernandoSilva-fs8uw
    @FernandoSilva-fs8uw Před 3 lety +43

    "A heart of stone can turn to clay", "whit a word you dry my tears". This guys were the best poets of his time.

  • @rhondahoward1928
    @rhondahoward1928 Před rokem +468

    This song takes me back to the late 70s when skating rinks were popular. Makes me think of sun and wind blowing through my hair...I love this song!

    • @MrPizza063
      @MrPizza063 Před rokem +36

      this song was released way back in 1982

    • @vonbee22
      @vonbee22 Před rokem +6

      Love it! 🛼

    • @veganvocalist4782
      @veganvocalist4782 Před rokem +4

      I would looove to run a business like that ;D Skating is so much fun especially to music Rhonda

    • @MrWierchawsky
      @MrWierchawsky Před rokem +2

      What a pretty breathtaking woman ,hello my darling ?

    • @citygirl5705
      @citygirl5705 Před rokem +11

      Spent 4 weeks at #8 on Billboard in 1982.

  • @Fenderfan1975
    @Fenderfan1975 Před měsícem +43

    Whoever you are, if you’re listening to this, you have a very good taste in music! 🤗❤💯👍

  • @priscilaalves2200
    @priscilaalves2200 Před 3 měsíci +18

    Magic!! 🤩🤩👏🏻👏🏻

  • @tracyseymour7553
    @tracyseymour7553 Před 3 lety +413

    This song reminds me of my late husband Adam. Missing him everyday... 1965-2016

    • @swatterbirdwatts6680
      @swatterbirdwatts6680 Před 3 lety +27

      I hear you. Lost my younger only brother. 1979-2002. It's weird this music brings me back to when I had a brother. So sorry for your loss. God bless you.

    • @kimberlykuda2207
      @kimberlykuda2207 Před 3 lety +24

      It reminds me of my mom. She passed on in 2017. She loved this song. I was young but I loved it then and still. Great song 🎵

    • @netgutmat3580
      @netgutmat3580 Před 3 lety +10

      All most my ege Im still listening to this beatyfull melody for you an your great Man¡!

    • @abatree3103
      @abatree3103 Před 3 lety +11

      God bless you sorry forma you loss

    • @tracyseymour7553
      @tracyseymour7553 Před 3 lety +4

      @@swatterbirdwatts6680 Thank you

  • @chetp8423
    @chetp8423 Před 3 lety +107

    Late 1970's at the town pool in a small midwest American town on a warm summer day, America playing on the pool speakers for the teenage lifeguards. I was around 10 years old and the summer seemed long - no school in sight, there was nothing but the pure freedom of childhood and summer play, tomorrow and the next days would be the same, as far as my youthful eyes could see. I can remember that feeling of blissful freedom, but I will never experience it again. This band and a few others are tangled up in those good memories.

    • @animaljustice7774
      @animaljustice7774 Před 2 lety

      Niiice

    • @larrydavid6575
      @larrydavid6575 Před 2 lety

      Can you name the other bands? Would love to get some recommendations

    • @chetp8423
      @chetp8423 Před 2 lety +6

      @@larrydavid6575 Thanks for the invite to walk down memory lane. Let's see... I remember Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, Paul McCartney and Wings, Heart, Aerosmith, Jimmy Buffett, REO Speedwagon, Steve Miller Band, the Who. The 70's were great for pop music. Since then its been a horror show, imho. Cheers!

    • @davidclifton1390
      @davidclifton1390 Před 2 lety +1

      Well summed up. The late 60s - 70s were surreal and the music was as well.

    • @davidclifton1390
      @davidclifton1390 Před 2 lety +1

      @@larrydavid6575 - try the Eagles. They were similar

  • @Jolers63
    @Jolers63 Před měsícem +12

    DAMN!! These handsome hunks can sing and melt your heart. Amen

    • @Jolers63
      @Jolers63 Před měsícem +1

      Sorry for @SK-ho5dj
      Sad for your loss of your Dad. Now, just you listen, your Dad would want the utmost of happiness for you. Listening to the quiet.

    • @FranciscoAnguiano-li1dk
      @FranciscoAnguiano-li1dk Před měsícem +1

      Asta magia con esas bonitas rolitas en las disco inolvidables tiempos 70

  • @wildbutterflytiedye
    @wildbutterflytiedye Před 4 měsíci +19

    *This song IS magic! Such beautiful harmonization and heartfelt singing.Perfection*

    • @MrWierchawsky
      @MrWierchawsky Před 4 měsíci +1

      What a pretty and most fascinating woman ,hello my darling ?

    • @wildbutterflytiedye
      @wildbutterflytiedye Před 3 měsíci +1

      *The song is just so pretty.I'm from Illinois*@GrillDavid-01

    • @wildbutterflytiedye
      @wildbutterflytiedye Před 3 měsíci

      *I had a great day! I was able to spend time shopping with my daughter and grandson.Then came home and listened to great music with the hubby*@GrillDavid-01

  • @tradewindsonthebay8667
    @tradewindsonthebay8667 Před 3 lety +373

    Just 5 guys on a stage with guitars and drums, no fancy clothes or fancy anything but yet this is one of the best bands to ever exist! there are so many from this era but these guys are way up in the top and best of the best!

  • @RoRaiRaIz
    @RoRaiRaIz Před rokem +2471

    Anyone here thinks they should be inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? they've been snubbed for a very long time , I think they deserved such recognition

    • @gregh7400
      @gregh7400 Před rokem +62

      Yes. A long time ago.

    • @justiceryan6215
      @justiceryan6215 Před rokem +66

      IT'S A TRAVESTY,THEY WERE ONE OF THE BEST GROUPS OF THE 70'S TO MID 80'S , HOPE THEY MAKE IT!!

    • @lucy661000
      @lucy661000 Před rokem +13

      ❤️

    • @salsasoul4112
      @salsasoul4112 Před rokem +44

      America should've been inducted at their inception. Lol! One of the first bands I remember hearing in my life. They're the heartbeat of the soundtrack of life ❤️

    • @frankdambra6028
      @frankdambra6028 Před rokem +1

      @@gregh7400 is.

  • @Aaron-rc9kf
    @Aaron-rc9kf Před měsícem +3

    So glad I had songs like this when I was growing up and not the absolute garbage (lyrics and otherwise) presented to kids today.

  • @KevinRook-ge3vm
    @KevinRook-ge3vm Před 3 měsíci +6

    Anyone who dislikes this trailblazing song that never gets old does not know music!!! Some people just do not understand it’s these groups and songs that set the music world on fire at the time !! Angelia Denise you can do magic ! You transformed my entire life with your magical love!! I love you !!

  • @anonymoose9907
    @anonymoose9907 Před 3 lety +129

    This is one of my favorites songs from the many thousands that I have heard across 55 years of living. Also there is something about this video that is so attractive to watch. A fine group of musicians and singers who look like real men who create world class music.

    • @liseanepadilhathives2087
      @liseanepadilhathives2087 Před 3 lety +1

      I love this band

    • @emilymalden3310
      @emilymalden3310 Před 3 lety +1

      I hear you, I was 15 when this came out. Time really blows by!

    • @ReinaCatracha
      @ReinaCatracha Před 10 dny

      Wow, my sentiments exactly! I thought what a nice group of man's men, masculine, clean, handsome and talented.

  • @rw8733
    @rw8733 Před 8 měsíci +64

    Sometimes, simple is best. No gimmicks, just a great song. Best wishes from England 🇬🇧 👏

  • @emilyhays6458
    @emilyhays6458 Před 20 dny +3

    Oh man, an oldie but a goodie. ❤

  • @user-cw3xs9kt1k
    @user-cw3xs9kt1k Před měsícem +61

    I'm here in 2024. America was one of the all-time wonderful bands of the 70s

  • @jamiemcwilliams4503
    @jamiemcwilliams4503 Před 10 měsíci +66

    Love this song so much. My ex husband sent me this link, reminding me that I used to sing it to my son when he was a baby on the changing table. When I used to say 'You can do Magic" I used to say "Bing Bing," in a high voice and he would giggle and giggle. A beautiful memory... unfortunately, he was killed in April 2002 at the age of 20. I always wanted to recreate this memory with my grandchildren. We'll see...hopefully soon now that my daughter has found her forever love. ❤️

    • @bobmoore20
      @bobmoore20 Před 9 měsíci +9

      ❤ beautiful story. sorry for your loss

    • @nomadrat
      @nomadrat Před 8 měsíci +5

      ❤️🙏❤️

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 Před 7 měsíci

      mag8c item sperl vring o8ver back top you on the magic vine shop

    • @robertcoveney5459
      @robertcoveney5459 Před 7 měsíci +7

      Amazing but sad story and yet here we all are. Yes America has music unlike any. It's nice to see ya some positive through just a song to get through....God bless ya🙂

    • @pecc26
      @pecc26 Před 7 měsíci +3

      ​@@bobmoore20Thank you so much. He was the sweetest guy ever. Made a great deal happen in his memory.

  • @norriscain2835
    @norriscain2835 Před 3 měsíci +6

    This was my very best America song. You can do magic." I have their music collection and continue to play it.. Outstanding band America 😊

  • @DavideVitoTelesca
    @DavideVitoTelesca Před 2 měsíci +15

    Amazing ❤...21 april 2024
    This song is awesome, beautiful sound
    ❤️🇮🇹🇺🇸❤

  • @Christie-gp2cy
    @Christie-gp2cy Před 3 lety +1316

    Their music was magic, pure and simple. No pyrotechnics, no screaming, no dirty lyrics. God, I wish we could go back to that great time.

    • @themetalhead1463
      @themetalhead1463 Před 3 lety +23

      Fuck yeah!

    • @olgafit176
      @olgafit176 Před 3 lety +19

      Best time ever!!!

    • @gigiarmany4332
      @gigiarmany4332 Před 3 lety +22

      It is a great song💥💖, but if you're talking of the entire time of the 80s ,THEN yeah there were lots of screaming, yelling,dirty lyrics going on in that time period by the metal bands & rappers ,so it wasnt a simpler time ,just a cooler music genre, like cool jazz & funk or classic...beautiful tune though👍🏼💓

    • @hotpopcorncake
      @hotpopcorncake Před 3 lety +8

      I listen to those song. But I consider this safe space music..

    • @eduardo0796
      @eduardo0796 Před 2 lety +20

      Well, they do say "darn" in this song.

  • @rhondamoore9842
    @rhondamoore9842 Před rokem +141

    Still one of my favorite bands of all time.

    • @MrWierchawsky
      @MrWierchawsky Před rokem +2

      What a pretty breathtaking woman ,hello my Beauty ?

    • @factsoverfeelingspam2220
      @factsoverfeelingspam2220 Před rokem +1

      @@MrWierchawsky what a breathtaking scammer😂⬆️

    • @kubenpillay2279
      @kubenpillay2279 Před rokem +2

      agree.. Rhonda is gorgeous.. ❤

    • @factsoverfeelingspam2220
      @factsoverfeelingspam2220 Před rokem

      @@kubenpillay2279 Rhonda is a bot. Rhonda is not real.🤦🏼‍♀️

    • @mikedoctor3224
      @mikedoctor3224 Před rokem

      Hello fans of America VEVO, I'm sorry for writing you here 😊 hope you don't mind,I was here when I saw your beautiful profile and I decided to write with you 🥰🤝

  • @garymathena2125
    @garymathena2125 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Great song, one of the best. From a time when you could understand the song and it wasn't about violence, no profanity and the music made you feel good.

  • @timhorne425
    @timhorne425 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Only America can produce such a brilliant piece of art.

  • @thomasmarthinussen8978
    @thomasmarthinussen8978 Před 3 lety +35

    Sadly, this would prove to be Americas only Top 10 hit during the 80s. They ruled the 70s and deserved more recognition for their 80s output. Thankfully they're still touring and are today held in high regard as masters of Soft Rock!

    • @mrconancat
      @mrconancat Před 3 lety

      I'd consider them lucky to pull this off in the 80s

    • @emilymalden3310
      @emilymalden3310 Před 3 lety

      Are they all still living?

    • @thomasmarthinussen8978
      @thomasmarthinussen8978 Před 3 lety +2

      @@emilymalden3310 America were originally Dan Peek, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell. As a trio they would score several hits between 1972 and 1977. Dan Peek left the band in 1977 and America continued on as a duo, Beckley and Bunnell, and they would release several albums between 1979 and 1985, still only one single, You Can Do Magic became a big hit. The other players in this video were their backing band, both on record and in live settings. Beckley and Bunnell has kept going and are still active in 2021, although there's been 10 years since their last album. Dan Peek became a successful Christian contemporary artist but sadly died in 2009. America is a great band, in fact one of my all time favourites!

    • @thomasmarthinussen8978
      @thomasmarthinussen8978 Před 3 lety +1

      @@emilymalden3310 Just in case you're not familiar with the band here's some info: America basically were a close harmony Folk Rock trio inspired by Crosby Still and Nash and hit the big time with their first single on Warner Brothers, the now classic A Horse With No Name. Although they would would score a couple of follow up hits in 1972/1973, things really went into the stratosphere when they got Beatles producer George Martin to produce their albums, starting with Holiday in 1974 and Hearts in 1975. Massive hit singles like Sister Golden Hair and Lonely People made America arguably the equal of The Eagles in term of commercial and artistic impact. Things begun to go sour in the late 70s, after losing Dan Peek to religion and the music climate was changing as well, moving away from the Soft Rock of America to New wave and Disco inflected music. Still they were a popular touring ensemble and would get a comeback hit in 1982 with You Can Do Magic, a more hook laden synth popper. More or less not a functional concern in the mid/ late 80s, Beckley and Bunnell resurrected America in the mid 90s and have been relaxing albums sporadically ever since. As a touring band, they're massively popular and they're first class artists, singers and songwriters, writing more or less every song they record themselves. Their to date latest album Back Pages, however, consisted of 12 cover songs and it's a fine album. God bless America! The band, that is!

    • @thomasmarthinussen8978
      @thomasmarthinussen8978 Před 3 lety +1

      @@emilymalden3310 I'm a huge 60s/ 70s poprock fan and I would like to point you to my favourite artist of all time, Gilbert O'Sullivan. Are you familiar with him? An English/Irish pop artist who was one of the biggest pop stars between 1970 and 1975. Hits such as Alone Again Naturally, Clair and Get Down were all charttopper either in Britain or America. He blended Beatle esque pop songcraft with music hall sensibilities and wrote some unique songs! He's still going strong in 2021!

  • @Doobie1975
    @Doobie1975 Před rokem +185

    Great song, I remember the part where they sing "and if I wanted to, I could never be free" really got to me, I miss the days when pop music sounded like this, I consider 1975 to 1984 to be the best era of pop music

  • @chrisevans8330
    @chrisevans8330 Před 6 měsíci +24

    Wonderful song. Thank you so much. Happy Holidays to everyone!

  • @MatteoSpelta-sb4sj
    @MatteoSpelta-sb4sj Před 29 dny +1

    Eravate parecchio speciali per me avete accompagnato la mia celebre infanzia con i vostri fantastici ed fantasmagorici brani eravate insuperabili di un'altra categoria allo stato puro sul serio a me voi avete fatto anche parecchio sognare e tanto anche spero solennemente di risentirvi un bel giorno ok ciao america!!!😊😊

  • @theoarsman1
    @theoarsman1 Před 2 lety +171

    This was magic, nobody makes such beautiful and melodious music anymore.

    • @johnmccay9815
      @johnmccay9815 Před rokem +2

      I love the manic Psychotic way you bring it baby.

    • @irysbrassens1239
      @irysbrassens1239 Před rokem +4

      surrely, kisses, from France.......... And LOVE

    • @mddell58
      @mddell58 Před rokem +2

      And, with NO
      auto-tune crap! 👍

    • @saranilsson4901
      @saranilsson4901 Před rokem +1

      "You Can Do Magic" is a song by singer-songwriter Russ Ballard that was recorded as a 1982 single by folk rock duo America from their album View from the Ground.

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 Před 7 měsíci

      yes they do ausyun amd ally baióy cidey

  • @daveparsons589
    @daveparsons589 Před 6 měsíci +48

    My favorite America song of all time is "Horse with No Name," about the foray in the desert. This song is number two for me. What an AWESOME GROUP with timeless appeal!

    • @whoohooles123
      @whoohooles123 Před 6 měsíci +5

      Ventura Highway is up there too !

    • @daveparsons589
      @daveparsons589 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Absolutely Agreed buddy! @@whoohooles123

    • @unassailable6138
      @unassailable6138 Před 4 měsíci +2

      What about Tin Man? America's finest song, they were very prolific.

    • @nicholasjolt6200
      @nicholasjolt6200 Před 3 měsíci

      My favorite America song is "You Can Do Magic." The runner up is " Daisy Jane."

    • @daveparsons589
      @daveparsons589 Před 3 měsíci

      @@nicholasjolt6200 YES! Daisy Jane's a good one for sure as well Nicholas! Cheers.

  • @allansacatropez7470
    @allansacatropez7470 Před 2 měsíci +6

    I just discovered them and they are just pure magic. Amazing.

  • @treyayim2581
    @treyayim2581 Před 4 měsíci +3

    This song was only presented to me within the past year but it’s quickly become one of my favourite songs ever. Only 30 years of age myself and this song makes me happy in ways today’s music never could. Love to America 🇺🇸

  • @sergior.393
    @sergior.393 Před 2 lety +345

    "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our brother and beloved drummer of 41 years.
    "Willie (Leacox) was an integral part of the America family and we cherish the time that we shared with him through this crazy journey."
    Rest easy, Willie Leacox. Your drumming was excellent. 🙏🏽

    • @woodykelleher9253
      @woodykelleher9253 Před 2 lety +10

      WTF?! OH, MAAAAN!!! He was live in MT in 2000!

    • @marilynsnider8183
      @marilynsnider8183 Před 2 lety +14

      Rest In Peace, Willie. You're gone now, but will never be forgotten.

    • @vaquera9368
      @vaquera9368 Před 2 lety +12

      He lived in Stockton Ca! I live close to there. Sad of his passing. He was still young only 74 years old.

    • @uwuzawuwuzaw5191
      @uwuzawuwuzaw5191 Před 2 lety +1

      cool 😎😘

    • @JOHNWLOUCKS
      @JOHNWLOUCKS Před rokem +8

      A wonderful drummer and true pro ! I loved the way he and David would really lock it down when they played live.

  • @djjess9553
    @djjess9553 Před 7 měsíci +291

    America is very underrated!!!!! One of my favorite bands....it's just a statement..what's up with all these personal shots at me? I love this band.. literally have them on my personal playlist w bands like bread .england Dan ..Paul Davis..firefall...taking personal shots at ppl for there statement or opinion is overrated 😂 have a good day ' America'

    • @annemcintosh2568
      @annemcintosh2568 Před 5 měsíci +9

      Absolutely right - definitely underrated ...... their discography is amazing and Maybe they didn't wreck hotel rooms on tour, flash their junk at women, or get into fights!!!!

    • @MsMars.
      @MsMars. Před 5 měsíci +6

      @djj: Geez where were you during their peak popularity and by whose standards are they underrated? America in the 70s was definitely NOT underrated. Their music was ubiquitous and they were lauded for their unique sound. ❤❤❤

    • @juliapoblete2146
      @juliapoblete2146 Před 4 měsíci

      Me too

    • @kimberly-gm9nq
      @kimberly-gm9nq Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@MsMars.❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @kimberly-gm9nq
      @kimberly-gm9nq Před 4 měsíci +2

      37 million views.

  • @user-jq1qv6lq4z
    @user-jq1qv6lq4z Před 3 měsíci +6

    This band is one of my favorites from the 70s still today

  • @EverywhereAtOnce801
    @EverywhereAtOnce801 Před měsícem +3

    It's amazing listening to a time when humans were making music.

  • @bradtdarius
    @bradtdarius Před 3 lety +47

    America !! "A Horse With No Name" and "You Can Do Magic", "Sister Golden Hair "....💥💥💥
    Also can't forget "Tin Man" and "Muskrat Love". My teen and early 20s were blessed with music like this. Was never ashamed to tell anyone I loved this stuff 😍

  • @i94yeh2p
    @i94yeh2p Před rokem +533

    Masterpiece! Nobody makes music that lasts anymore. Kids, this is what actual talent sounds like. 😁

    • @desmondmorrison7317
      @desmondmorrison7317 Před rokem +14

      I know today’s Music is just trashy Old School Music is the best

    • @Richard-Allen
      @Richard-Allen Před rokem +19

      excuse me I'm 13 and love this soft rock music from late 70's early 80's about 79-82 this is my favorite song my dad introduced it to me he grew up in a great time he graduated in 1981

    • @billgonzales8978
      @billgonzales8978 Před rokem +3

      Amen to that

    • @Laidengizer011
      @Laidengizer011 Před rokem +9

      It's more of a cheap, disposable product these days. Just another commodity to be churned out as quickly and easily as possible.

    • @Laidengizer011
      @Laidengizer011 Před rokem +4

      @@Richard-Allen Your dad graduated the year I was born. I've recently had a bit of a focus on the time period you referenced. A little wider though. But the early 80s was the last time we were really quaint and old fashioned like that. Before things got more modern and digital and flashy in the 80s. The Jackson Browne, Robbie Dupree sort of days.

  • @elsantaclarenoausente5263
    @elsantaclarenoausente5263 Před měsícem +7

    The thing is: MAGICK IS REAL and exists in the real world! with magick we can do almost ANYTHING and reshape our reality.

  • @neptunusatalanta2330
    @neptunusatalanta2330 Před 6 měsíci +16

    Timeless music!

  • @thom8536
    @thom8536 Před rokem +329

    This song is truly magic!

  • @kak3r0o
    @kak3r0o Před 4 lety +331

    Make AMERICA Great Again. We need this type of music nowadays. 😀

    • @margaretortiz7855
      @margaretortiz7855 Před 4 lety +11

      I fell in love with him. I mean I fell in love with his music!!!

    • @kak3r0o
      @kak3r0o Před 4 lety +8

      @@margaretortiz7855
      Me too. I fell in love with the music

    • @margaretortiz7855
      @margaretortiz7855 Před 4 lety +2

      I don't even know you. Don't be creepy!

    • @kak3r0o
      @kak3r0o Před 4 lety +11

      @@margaretortiz7855
      What you talkin about?

    • @mfrerkes
      @mfrerkes Před 3 lety +7

      You know darn well, when you cast spell, you'll get your way, when you hypnotize with your eyes, a heart of stone will turn to clay.
      NOBODY WRITES SO ELOQUENTLY LIKE THIS ANYMORE!!!

  • @JorgeVergaraV.
    @JorgeVergaraV. Před 2 hodinami

    Pure music from the full 80's,
    cheerful, fun and very prolific too.
    She reminds me of a rich female in her 40s that I met at a gym (I was 33). That woman was unforgettable, and she had a lot of money.
    Thank you so much
    Dr. JLVV

  • @cesarebizzarri1176
    @cesarebizzarri1176 Před 3 měsíci +5

    The beautiful music goes on over the time ❤

  • @grantchow13
    @grantchow13 Před 3 lety +306

    Incredibly underrated band of the 70-80's

  • @805livin4
    @805livin4 Před 3 lety +66

    Thank you Mr Flores(my 3rd grade teacher) not only did you not give up on a bunch of low life’s that came from bad backgrounds but you also introduced many of us including myself to great music. I will never forget and will forever appreciate what you did for me and my brother

    • @r.marian6277
      @r.marian6277 Před 2 lety +1

      What a wonderful post! I am a teacher as well so this is extra special for me. I am sure you and your friends had a positive impact on Mr. Flores as well.

    • @rustyshackleford1114
      @rustyshackleford1114 Před 2 lety

      When I was in the fourth grade, my teacher would hit me in the head with a metal chalk holder, lol.

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 Před 7 měsíci

      màster chef girl friñd 3 grad first day schol got ebfeamént rubg

  • @Carlos00762
    @Carlos00762 Před 14 dny +1

    One of the best songs of the 1980s

  • @paullegge4137
    @paullegge4137 Před 5 měsíci +18

    What a classic song love it ❤

  • @FFab-DD68
    @FFab-DD68 Před 3 lety +215

    Today's music airwaves is desperately lacking in this type of music. Music that is raw, melodic, emotionally uplifting, and resonates with our feelings.

    • @BrentLabasan
      @BrentLabasan Před 2 lety

      check out Mayer Hawthorne - Crime

    • @RobertJones-ux6nc
      @RobertJones-ux6nc Před rokem +8

      Heck today music most lacks anything good in it, musicians who lack any talent except the ability to scream in to a microphone or cuss and call that good music.

    • @williampride6008
      @williampride6008 Před rokem +1

      perhaps not so much with the younger on average though listener's yes, they may see as well as we just individually and more.

    • @samycascadelapaix8289
      @samycascadelapaix8289 Před rokem

      . . . check out Alizee or Joyce Jonathan. . .quality music has a universal sound. . . you don't have to speak or understand French. . .but you, if you are open to new sounds, can sense and feel the pure magic in the next generations and their transcending music that will blow away stuff from the 20th century. . just wait a decade or so. . .(the comments above are IMHO) & the fact that historically all music evolves, changes & progresses into new sounds & genres by observing & practicing the previous generations works AND then thru hard work, some luck & inner inspiration from their selves or their friends take music to the next level. . . have faith that things WILL improve & get better. . .the BEST is yet to come. . .

    • @yipperskipper
      @yipperskipper Před rokem

      Oy Vey!

  • @user-wr3dl8kh6w
    @user-wr3dl8kh6w Před 3 měsíci +3

    ❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉As a United States citizen living in NZ this song reminds me of the times i studied at home and in Switzerland. William. ❤❤😂😂🎉🎉🎉

  • @lilylee5924
    @lilylee5924 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Love this song in my teens! Brings back so many memories.Still love this song!

  • @EpicLebaneseNerd
    @EpicLebaneseNerd Před 2 lety +177

    in 1991, i was looking in my mom's old stuff , i found a tape and this song was in it, fell in love with it without even knowing anything about the band, not even the name....still love it in 2021.

    • @santamara
      @santamara Před 2 lety +10

      🥰 Your Mom has great taste in Music.!😍

    • @williampride6008
      @williampride6008 Před rokem +1

      how cool is school again hope it never ends just gets better like it has and like you are experiencing every breath

  • @simoneemigh7250
    @simoneemigh7250 Před 8 měsíci +73

    Oh my goodness...I just heard this song for the first time ever!!! And I can't stop! That's such an awesome song ❤

    • @JoleneSailer
      @JoleneSailer Před 8 měsíci +1

      Young pup!

    • @JoleneSailer
      @JoleneSailer Před 8 měsíci +1

      It's pretty "cool".

    • @SMicheels
      @SMicheels Před 8 měsíci +2

      Welcome to the club. I love America.

    • @cocoaorange1
      @cocoaorange1 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I heard it way back in the day as a teen in the 80's.

    • @franksmalls6467
      @franksmalls6467 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Not only this one try the tin man great album ❤

  • @jceja87
    @jceja87 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Looks and sounds like they are playing directly from Heaven ✨

  • @javierbarbieri7039
    @javierbarbieri7039 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I had the privilege to see them face to face in a concert here in Lima back in 1994. Simply awesome and unforgettable !!

  • @davidkoplitz1969
    @davidkoplitz1969 Před 3 lety +77

    I forgot how good this song was and still is. The lyrics are very clever. This music is beautiful. Thank you Men.

  • @RC_31
    @RC_31 Před rokem +34

    the 80s were the golden years of music! PERIOD!

  • @SloopyDog
    @SloopyDog Před 5 měsíci +5

    THIS SONG IS MAGIC.🤠

  • @AngryMike808duh
    @AngryMike808duh Před 2 měsíci +2

    Timeless perfection! When you finally see them, you KNOW there's no doubt, pure magic

  • @zghani2410
    @zghani2410 Před rokem +176

    REAL music with REAL instruments! It's simply FANTASTIC!

    • @reinerdxb
      @reinerdxb Před rokem +11

      CORRECTION: It's Magic 😉

    • @ghaeros
      @ghaeros Před rokem +1

      @@reinerdxb bwahaha

    • @stephend9899
      @stephend9899 Před rokem +3

      Forever an awesome song, vocals, and beats!

    • @squirrelbutler2119
      @squirrelbutler2119 Před rokem +1

      @illuminator777 Nope.

    • @squirrelbutler2119
      @squirrelbutler2119 Před rokem

      @illuminator777 Oh, little man, did I disturb your imaginary world where Magic and Magick are different?
      Little man, hush now.
      Adults are talking.
      Hush

  • @coolcat6303
    @coolcat6303 Před 3 lety +447

    America did some Magic when they wrote this great song.

    • @MichaelCorreya
      @MichaelCorreya Před 3 lety +2

      Hope their Magic works now 🙂

    • @charlottemartinez9602
      @charlottemartinez9602 Před 3 lety +15

      Russ Ballard wrote it!!!

    • @geerterri
      @geerterri Před 3 lety +9

      They didn't write this song. Russ Ballard wrote it.

    • @chuckbaranoski4788
      @chuckbaranoski4788 Před 3 lety

      @@geerterri Yes, you needed to clarify it!. They sang it, maybe better than magic Russ!

    • @thinker17171
      @thinker17171 Před 3 lety +3

      2020 for the lonely people American as apple pie