Name: America 50 - The Collection
Brand: America

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

0603497852192

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Black

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Format detail

25 Track Double LP Set.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-07-12

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

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Standard:20

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

America

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

Rhino

America is a legendary folk rock band that has been captivating audiences for over five decades. Formed in London in 1970, the band consists of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek. Their harmonious vocals and intricate guitar work have become their signature sound.
With timeless hits like "A Horse with No Name," "Ventura Highway," and "Sister Golden Hair," America has achieved international success and garnered numerous accolades throughout their career. Their music seamlessly blends elements of folk, pop, and rock, creating a unique and captivating sound.
Known for their introspective lyrics and melodic hooks, America continues to captivate fans with their live performances. Whether performing their classic hits or showcasing new material from their extensive discography, America's concerts are an unforgettable experience filled with nostalgia and musical excellence.

Rhino Records, also known as Rhino, is a renowned music label that was established in 1973 by Richard Foos. Starting as a record store in Westwood California, Rhino quickly gained recognition with its first successful release "Go To Rhino Records" by Wild Man Fischer in 1975. The label's early logo featured "Rocky the Rhino" and focused on novelty, surf, local new wave bands, and reissues of out-of-print records from other labels.

Under the guidance of Bill Inglot for production, Ken Perry for mastering, and A&R team Gary Stewart and James Austin, Rhino expanded its catalog to include a wide range of reissues by the mid-1980s. The label underwent a logo redesign during this time period to simply "Rhino". In 1984, Rhino released its first CD and became known for manufacturing high-quality CDs made by Sanyo (1984-85) and various manufacturers from Japan or Switzerland thereafter.

In 1985, Rhino entered into a distribution deal with Capitol Records which lasted until 1992. This partnership allowed access to Capitol's back catalog and led to the release of reissues of old Capitol albums. Additionally, EMI and Rhino acquired the Roulette family of labels in 1989. As their deal with Capitol came to an end in 1992, Time-Warner offered an opportunity for growth. Half of the label was sold to Time-Warner

America celebrates its half-centennial this year with America 50: The Collection, which follows the iconic Grammy-winning band to the top of the pop charts, across musical eras, and deep into the hearts of innumerable fans. Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek began in 1970 as a young, wide-eyed trio that parlayed the runaway success of their #1 single A Horse With No Name into a string of hits in partnership with legendary producer George Martin.

Fans embraced the group for simply being themselves: three gifted singer-songwriters with a love of soaring melodies, close harmonies, and honest expression. In the collection’s liner notes, Bunnell says: “There wasn’t any contrivance in what we did.” Beckley adds: “We didn’t start out with some grand plan – it just turned into a soundtrack for so many people’s lives. That’s something that I treat with great respect.”

3CD - The 50 Track CD set brings the core of America’s recorded legacy together with choice rarities like an early studio recording of Ventura Highway, a live performance of Riverside, and an unreleased demo for the #1 hit Sister Golden Hair. All of the band’s Top 10 singles are included here: Horse With No Name, Ventura Highway, Tin Man, Lonely People and more.

America 50 - The Collection

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