Why this album works
- Best for
- reflective nostalgia during road trips steady pacing for relaxed afternoons melodic harmonies for sing-alongs
- Context
- By the time 'History: America's Greatest Hits' was released in November 1975, America had already achieved significant success with their earlier albums, particularly their self-titled debut and 'Hat Trick.' This compilation album encapsulates their rise during the early to mid-1970s, showcasing their most popular tracks and solidifying their status as prominent figures in the soft rock genre.
- If you like
- folk rock
History: America's Greatest Hits is an album by America, released in 1975. Melodic folk rock harmonies weave through reflective lyrics, evoking a sense of nostalgia and Americana. The album became a commercial success, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart and eventually being certified Platinum by the RIAA. It features several of America’s biggest hits, including ‘A Horse With No Name’ and ‘Sister Golden Hair,’ which have remained staples of classic rock radio, influencing generations of artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does History: America's Greatest Hits sound like?
Melodic folk rock harmonies weave through reflective lyrics, evoking a sense of nostalgia and Americana. Rooted in folk rock.
What makes History: America's Greatest Hits by America notable?
The album became a commercial success, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart and eventually being certified Platinum by the RIAA. It features several of America’s biggest hits, including ‘A Horse With No Name’ and ‘Sister Golden Hair,’ which have remained staples of classic rock radio, influencing generations of artists. By the time 'History: America's Greatest Hits' was released in November 1975, America had already achieved significant success with their earlier albums, particularly their self-titled debut and 'Hat Trick.' This compilation album encapsulates their rise during the early to mid-1970s, showcasing their most popular tracks and solidifying their status as prominent figures in the soft rock genre.
Who is History: America's Greatest Hits for?
History: America's Greatest Hits works well if you're into reflective nostalgia during road trips, steady pacing for relaxed afternoons and melodic harmonies for sing-alongs.
How many songs are on History: America's Greatest Hits?
History: America's Greatest Hits has 12 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Horse With No Name Standout 4:07
- 2 I Need You 3:05
- 3 Sandman 4:08
- 4 Ventura Highway Standout 3:22
- 5 Don’t Cross the River 2:31
- 6 Only in Your Heart 3:12
- 7 Muskrat Love 3:05
- 8 Tin Man 3:28
- 9 Lonely People 2:28
- 10 Sister Golden Hair Standout 3:20
- 11 Daisy Jane 3:08
- 12 Woman Tonight 2:22
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