Archives: 2004 Guest Book Entries

This is a greeeeat site. I'm an avid fan of America for ages and I can't say enough how interesting this website is.

More Power.

I am trying to fing the Spanish version of Sister Golden Hair? It used to be available in the GHits LP across Latin America.

I didn't grow up with great music like America, I'm still going to school and it seems as if all they listen to is rap. I LOVE Horse With No Name, and I Need You. They are some of my all time favorite songs! You are right, we don't get music like that now-a-days. Looking forward to seeing America in concert!

i think America are ace got so much talent! don't get music like that now-a-days!!!

Dewey & Gerry, I met you at the Keswick, you were interested in seeing the photo's I shot. I don't know how to get them to you, they're some good picture. E-mail me to let me know where to send how to send them to you. And please if you use any of them, please give me the credits. Thanks Your FAN, C. Nicholas Vinson

We saw you last Christmas in Bethlehem and loved it so when you came to Reading we saw you at the Sovereign Center and it was even better. So in the summer we took an overnight trip to see you with Three Dog Night at the Delaware State Fair. What a concert you give! I was hoping to get to Keswick but couldnt make it. Please come back to this area soon!!!

Have loved AMERICA ever since I can remember!

Great time at the Keswick!! Thanks so much. Warm and friendly. One of my favorite bands since boarding school. Helped relieve the loneliness to some degree. Of course, love the song "Lonely People" and "Sister Golden Hair" How lucky to have the opportunity to have "grown up" with this band. Try my best to bring peace and compassion to others - I am still glowing from the inspiration I received last evening. Regards. Hope to see you again someday.

Ruth Eckerd hall was rocking, Florida needed to rock out after Ivan. Frances, and Jeanne we needed a great night out and we all got that on Thursday night as the Clearwater venue was a great place to be.
I have called America my Favorie band for 25 years and this was my
first time to see them. My seat was Up close and I was in Heaven.
Poco was a hit that night as well.
May you always play my favorite of all times ' Sister Golden Hair'. God Bless each of you .

One of my favorite bands of all-time. I've seen America in concert probably 10 times. The latest was in Peachtree City, Georgia back in June of 2004. Outdoor venue, perfect weather, no opening act, and 3 songs into the show Gerry Beckley announced that since they were just notified that the show was a sell-out, they were going to play the "long" show. At least 30 songs were performed that night, some I hadn't heard in years. Several obscurities and a great version of the Beatles "Nowhere Man". They're playing right here in Clearwater, Florida on October 14 about 3 miles from my house and I can't wait to see them again. Also can't wait for the new DVD to become available. May you guys perform forever!

Dear fellows,
can you tell me anything about planned america concerts in europe/germany. We miss them so much.

Hi Steve, (and all here at AFGB), It took me a while to post this, been real busy, just wanted to tell Steve that I got the opportunity to see Crosby, Stills, and Nash in Tulsa on Aug. 30th. What a great concert!! I was actually less than 20 feet from both David Crosby and Steven Stills (too bad I couldn't yell loud enough to get their attention..security right next to me, brow-beating me). Anyway, GREAT concert!!! Have always been fan of theirs as well as "our boys", Gerry and Dewey!! Later, Kelly

America is my favorate group since I was in high school until now. the music are very good and meaningful. I love to see the concert of the group.

I was listening to the Greatest Hits CD that came out a few years
ago, and was directed to this website. Great stuff! I love reading
about the songs. I also like how the Dewey and Gerry are staying
in touch with their fans and sharing a lot of information.
I am starting to appreciate America more now. I must say
that I have recently been listenint to TIN MAN over and over
and over again!! I just never get tired of it! And at the
other end of the timeline, Ive been listening to PARADISE
quite a bit too!

PLEASE COME TO UK

A very unique Band. I saw them for the first time here in Panama right
after the Sept. 11, 2001. I wish to see them again including Dan Peek.
Let us know when wiil be available the new DVD from Australia.

Been a die-hard fan and collected cassettes and now cd's and vcd's Hope you had a great day!

I have been a big fan of the group for 30+ years. I just saw them again on Sept 16th, 2004 in Topeka, Kansas and can't believe how great they sound. I hope they continue to do dates each year so we can continue to enjoy their outstanding talents.

Better late than never....Happy Birthday, Gerry!!!
Been a die-hard fan since the early 70's! Hope you had a great day!

The concert at the "ENCORE" fest in Milwaukee was just OUTSTANDING......loved every single minute of it. It was also nice of the guys to sign the CD's and albums for some of us fans. We thank you for being so very friendly. Looking forward to another concert.

Hey Dewey, It's OBE from O'Fallon, IL. Please ask Kelly, Vivian, Mom, & Dad or yourself to call me. Everyone moved and I lost touch. Hope to see you on Sept 17th at Pop's. Long time no see! Brian Obe
618-530-3445

I have alway loved the music of AMERICA! I grew up with it! I am working on a book about my life growing up in the early 70s in southern calfornia...it's titled ALLIGATOR LIZARDS IN THE AIR. Thank you for the inspiration!

WISH THEY WOULD PLAY SCOTLAND GLASGOW

i love your songs. brings back a lot of fond memories

America has been part of the most memorable years of my life. I was a fan from the beginning.

i love you guys. my favorite song is ventura highway and sandman. your indeed one of the greatest rock and roll bands ive ever heard

I'M CURIOUS MORE ABOUT THE TOM PEEK THAT GREW UP WITH THE BAND BEFORE JOINING THE AIR FORCE.

Have been a fan since the 70's.

a concert in dubai!....just wishing......

hy! who can tell me something about America's shows, again in Italy, in November?
thanks ;-D

happy holidays...

Hi Steve,
Hope your summer's going great! Same here. Keep in touch (as per our
correspondence a few weeks ago). Later, Kelly

Where can I get an America belt buckle?

My wife and I saw your show in West Virginia on friday, July 9th. We just want to say that it was great to see you gents play again. Dewey mentioned that you're in your 35th year as a band. That's fantastic. We hope to see you again, perhaps next year....??

Take Good Care

David & Tami Seretti

Long time fan of the boys and their music(1971) great to know they,re still making the magic work.
love to hear from anyone for a chat.

I went to the America concert out here in Layton, Utah. It was fantastic! The guys are still the amoung the best in the business. I've played and sung their songs for 30+ years and never get tired of it. I can't believe they are still doing so many concerts each year. Keep it up America, America loves you.

America's music has celebrated my good times with me and cried with me in low times since I was in Jr. High School. I am still a fan and have been to about 5 of their concerts, latest, Las Vegas House of Blues. My college mates and I met in Vegas from different parts of the country to see them and were not disappointed. The show was like being in a comfortable home. It was fabulous. We used to get together every Thursday night at a dorm room and listen to America for hours. We gave up on trying to figure out some of their songs. They meant something different to everybody. We discussed trying to define/capture the voices of Gerry and Dewey. The unanamous winners:
Gerry's voice is like a Megenta sunset in an endless horizon. Dewey's voice is like clean, pure and rich red earth in a non-charted place.

I'm a local producer and i want to get in touch with the manager, please email me if someboydy has any information

Great site!! We are a rock band from England that have just supported Bryan Adams on two dates of his latest World Tour. Check out our website at www.skechermusic.com for some great pix, videos and music downloads. Thanx

I love all your songs,my two favorites are 'INSPECTOR MILLS and ALL MY LIFE. they always play it on the radio. you're very popular here in the philippines. we'll be waiting for you here.keep writing those wonderful music..thank you!

regarding concert last night TURNING STONE CASINO: The Band - PAYNE BEACH loved the concert and include several of your songs when they play out. Check out www.paynebeach.com. Come to Rochester sometime - via the brand new FAST FERRY that travels from Rochester to Toronto.
See you soon....your #1 FANS from Rochester, NY

Please email us with America 2005 concert schedule ...so we can make vacation plans to see them. We dated and got married during the 70,s and it is my husbands all time favorite band. AMERICA FOREVER

I am a true fan of America and will be seeing them in concert on July 24th at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wa. My favorite song is "Tinman" with "Watership Down" coming in second. "Three Roses" is in my Top 10 also. Hope every America fan out there owns the America box set entitled "Highway". If not, ya gotta get it! To the Band Members of America "Keep up the GREAT tunes and see ya on the 24th!!"

It's nice to know that there are still devoted America fans out there. Hope to see my guys in concert soon. I love you Gerry!!!

How can anyone not hear your music and not be a huge fan?! I saw your shows in Portsmouth, OH (2002) and just recently at Miami Meadows Park outside of Cincinnati (July 10, 2004). God, there is nothing better than being part of your true American experience when the sun goes down. I love it that you still play all your classics and throw a few surprises to mix it up a little. Just one request, next time you're anywhere in Southern Ohio, please consider playing "From A Moving Train," or anything else from the Human Nature CD. Sincerely, John.

Just saw the guys at a private party in Northeast harbor, ME. What a great show they put on. Many of the audience were young kids; it took them awhile to catch on. But catch on they did, and it was a great show and time for all.

I first heard your music while living in SoCal. "Ventura Highway" and "The Tin Man" always ease me through my blue days.

I live in Beautiful Vancouver BC now and I have to say that if you guys never come up here to do a concert, you'll have missed out
and sadly, so will all of us up here.

Me and my wife, Becky, are going to see America at the Turning Stone Casino on July 16th. We are in our twenties and my wife is a huge, huge fan. Her birthday is July 16th. Anyway she can get a happy birthday from the band. It would be a great thrill for her!!

I like your homepage. It’s great ,many informations.
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‘’ the best Elvis since Elvis ’’.
Their many performances speak for themselves: NLDA is Line Dance Show at it’s best.
NLDA targets at having Line Dance (which originally supported only Country and Western Music) mingled with other music styles such as Elvis music, pop music etc.
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If you want, you can sign our guestbook.

More Information about and contact to NLDA you get at: www.nlda.de or
E-Mail: linedancersnlda@aol.com

I happened on this site after typing in Ventura Highway for a search. It is good to know that this quality and respected band are still around and touring. Just thinking about their first albums, brings back very pleasurable and happy memories, when as a teenager, we used to have b-b-qs on the beach in Gosport (on the south coast) and played music all night with America being my favourite!! There is only one problem though, I have never seen them live. Are there any dates planned for the near future in the UK?

Deke XX

I am a huge fan of AMERICA since 1972 and I would like to receive an
autographed photo of the band.Kindly let me know what to get it.
Av. Ilha Enxadas,638 Rio de Janeiro RJ 21910-097 Brazil Thanks

I don't know if you are aware that when "Horse" was released in Australia, it was released as an EP. I bought the EP obviously for the hit but after hearing "Rainy Days" I just knew this group had depth and something that would set them apart from the others. The 23 or so CDs in my collection (replacing all my LPs) have given me so much enjoyment over the past 32 years. The reason for my writing this entry is that since reading the chat-line or mesage board, a few fans have delved into the "Dan should be back""Dan should be this or that". All I would like to say as a long-time America fan is thanks to Dewey and Gerry for keeping the group going and growing. Instead of reading and hearing about their past exploits, we can go out, buy a ticket and see them singing the songs we love, live. Dan's departure was sad but it didn't stop the heart and soul of the band going forward and I say that us, the fans, owe Dewey and Gerry a HUGE Thank-You. As I said,it might have been a Dan Peek song that cemented me as a fan but I'm that proud of the continuing achievements of my band. Bluey.

hi america, my name is joe, i am 10 years old. i love all your songs.my dad has your 1st album, he plays the songs for me. i learn the words from them. i wish you could come to texas in concert, so i can come and see you live. "horse with no name" is my favorite. keep on singing your music. by for now, your friend and fan, jojo ramey.

Thanks Gerry and Dewey for all the years of great music.

I'm still an America fan after all these years. I have some nice photographs from a few concerts in California (Humphrey's in San Diego and also Ventura 1995-96) and from a concert in Phoenix, AZ (1996). Maybe I can scan them and send them into the Website sometime. Thanks for the great music America!

What an excellent show at the Chevrolet Amphitheatre on 6/11/04!

I love being a Japanese fan of AMERICA.
Steve, how long do I have to wait for them?
I will learn English harder and harder!!
JAPAN is a one of beautiful countries too, I hope!!

America has often thought to tour Scotland and continues to hope for it to happen. Local promoters have to get it together first and then invite them. Scotland is among the most beautiful countries on planet Earth.

I would like permission to use the song Lonely people in a book that i am writing about myself. It really describes my life and i would be privildged to use it. thank you for your music.

Thanks for a truly smashing site. I've been an America fan for the best part of my life and remember the thrill of hearing their first album back in the seventies when I was still living in the UK. I reckon I just about wore my record player out listening to the follow-up, Homecoming. Being a guitarist I particularly like the chords section on your website!
I've just got hold of a Ventura Highway live CD - I reckon this is the King Biscuit concert of 82 with the tracks in a different order. It's brilliant!! What a joy to discover songs like Inspector Mills.
Keep on playing and touring you guys, we love you! Oh, and please come to Belgium, you'll get a great reception.

Seriously wanted to scream out "Lakenheath High School" tonight (4 Jun, Peachtree City, GA) but the opportunity did not present itself in your fabulous concert for us. Thank you from a guy (LHS '65) who has followed you for 30 plus years.

Les Dyer

very saddend that America have never thought to tour Scotland.The Secc Glasgow would be a wonderfull Venue

when is the best band in the world comeing to st.louis,it's already been to long,please find it in your heart to come here. thank you BIG LEE

excellent

I've finally got computerised. Followed your music from buying your first EP to "Homecoming" DVD. I met Dewey & Willie after a concert. Told Dewey about a Russ Ballard LP I had. Let you know, it's called "THE FIRE STILL BURNS" some good tracks on it, particularly the title track and "DREAM ON". Enjoyed all your concerts here, in particular at the Sydney Opera House. Anyway just wanted to say thanks. See you next time your Down-Under. Bluey.

OK!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm a great fan of America. Hope they come back too New zealand for another concert.

I have loved America since I can remember. I finally got to see them in Portland at the 2003 Summerfest. I can't remember ever having such a great time. Alot of good food music and unknown faces that felt like friends that day. Good times indeed. I hope they plan on another visit to Portland. I see they're having a show in Lincoln City later in the year. To see America in the outdoors enjoying the sunshine is the only way to see this AWSOME band!!!

I love"America." What else can I say

an OT, for Gerry, Dewey and Francesco Sanavio(remembering what was said at "valle Giulia", at the university, here, in Rome, last March...)
it would be fantastic to have all you here...

(Sorry if this OT will be not translated: I'll copy it as it is, from the website of the Council of Rome)

Simon & Garfunkel al Colosseo
Simon & Garfunkel, due cantanti che hanno fatto sognare intere generazioni, canteranno per la prima volta in Italia, di fronte al Colosseo. Dopo Paul Mc Cartney e Sting, il 31 luglio i due grandi artisti americani saranno ospiti della capitale per una serata di musica attesa dagli anni '60.
La data romana sarà, anche, l'unica occasione per vedere in Italia 'Old Friends Tour', la recente e trionfale tournée che negli Usa ha segnato il ritorno insieme dei due artisti dopo 20 anni, ma ancor più un concerto unico studiato e voluto proprio per questo speciale evento. Il concerto di Simon & Garfunkel sarà gratuito per tutti, così come quello di Paul Mc Cartney lo scorso anno e quello di Sting, ,organizzato da Cornetto Free Music Festival il prossimo 11 giugno. Ancora una volta si conferma l'impegno di favorire il maggior numero di giovani e di cittadini nella partecipazione a iniziative culturali e l'organizzazione è stata possibile grazie alla collaborazione tra il Comune di Roma e Progetto Italia.

germana

Great site. Saw them perform in Sydney 2 years ago. Anyone here have midi file of Inspector Mills?
Thanks

AMAZING SITE... WHAT BOUT A TOUR IN BRAZIL ?
WE HOPE YOU COME TO PLAY AMERICA BAND'S WONDERFUL MUSIC.
SEE YA.

Viva America!!

Hey, don't know if Gerry or Dewey read this, but if you do will you consider playing Muskrat Love at The Mohegan Sun? I'll be soooooooo happy!!!!!
Thanks

Great site, Great duo, one of the best shows I've seen, Thanks \Matt

Hey there you guys, I just wanted to say I love your music and I had no idea you were around still until a fan of your told me about this site/ I am hoping you guys come to Jacksonville Florida. I am only 22 but I love your music especially Horse with no Name.

i enjoy this place.

Hi,
It was not easy to find this homepage..but I found it , I am glad of it!! I do like America since over 30 years, but I never had the chance to see them live. I hope that the will visit germany soon, but more in the northern part!! I want to see them! Would be great meeting them. Doris

Is America still touring? I'd love to get them into my club, The Escape Sports Bar and Grill in Fox River Grove, Illinois. I've been an America fan for years, I have the king biscuit live cd and it's awesome, if you have any contact info for the band, let me know! Thanks!!

By the way, if there are any nice ladies in the Chicago area, drop me a line !!

Daniel Eppolito - The Escape

Hi i am ash, i am from the band emily and stu were referring to. that is one horny bass, and just think it will be going to emily. shes as hot as the bass so just imagine that. a dude with ure bass!!!!
cheers

i am the bassist from the band as emily refered to!!!

we are in love with that bass as she said!! its soooo beautiful, we've got to have it!!

cheers
stu

I'm in a band n me n our bassist are IN LOVE wit da sparkly purple bass. Cud we a)have it b)buy it off u or at least c)know where it came from?!?!?!?!? Pleeeease
thank you so much
emily

just wondering,I'm going camping soon is there any chance of a new album pleeeeeeese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Has anyone listened to that new group, the Thorns? If you listen
closely, this trio almost sounds like a splice between America and
Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Anyone agree? If anyone listened to that song on their self-titled CD, "I Can't Remember", the similiarity between them and America is uncanny. But, of course, there is only ONE America, right?!!!!!

Love all your music You can do magic

I have been trying without success to find an address to WRITE to to join the America Fan Club - I do not have a computer - I am just borrowing this one. Please can you put on your web site a paper address to write to and when are America coming to England please?
Thanks

Great, great, great, great shows in Milan and Genoa as well (...maybe too short?)!
I loved Flame of Mind performace too.
Thank you guys. I hope we won't have to wait too lomg to see you again!!!

Hi guys, im from Frame of Mind we were the support band for America on all the Italy dates & just want to say what an amazing time we had over there, the guys were great too, very laid back & down to earth, was so cool doing the 'Horse with no Name' encore with them too!

Great concert in Virginia (6/3/03). America actually opened for Chicago for the first time that night. They played one set before Chicago played two. It was an unseasonably cold, rainy night and I sat in a back row with a great view. Thank you WBIG 100.3 for the free tickets!

grandi e mitici America !!!!
chi volesse foto del concerto a Genova mi scriva pure
ciao a tutti

Tanks America for your amazing show in Milano.Great great performance!!!

Dear Gerry and dewell, thank you very very very much, for your FANTASTIC performance in Acireale. It was an amazing saturday night!!!!The horse with no name runs (and strikes) again!!!! CIAO!!!

I was at the Olympiall in Paris to see América, it was a wonderfull concert !
Go classic rock go .....

I've been a fan for over 30 years. Can't wait until they make their next recording.

Loved you guys since you started, (my dad bought me your first album)!!!! but maybe I'm missing a little information....Whatever happened to your original "Ventura Highway" album? and why isn't it listed in your discography???? Thanx KEEP ROCKIN' GUY

guys, your great....i'm 45 and on my first airplane ride ha ha i listened to america....thanks to your sexy voices i was not afraid...thand you for that. your wonderful......

Been a fan since the 70's. Saw you at Cal Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles in 2002. Hope you will play there again this year(2004)because I'll be there or perhaps you will play somewhere in California that will be close to Paso or San Fran. Have a great picture I took on that beautiful summer evening in 2002 in Paso Robles that I had enlarged and is hanging on my wall. Your web-site is very good. Thank you so much.

America are coming as far as Paris but not to the U.K.? Unfair! I haven't got a passport, what am I meant to do? Surely England isn't that far away?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

great site, well done

really nice place to meet you.

non vedo l'oraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! finalmente....you're back! fantastic!

I am the happiest woman in this. finally the 16th of march America will be in Italy. it's the concert of my life.My life will bright more. Nothing has mre value for me. My heart, you make my life beats faster. Im counting the days. Thanks

Q. Why did Dan leave the group and is there a chance of him ever rejoining the group?

Went to the concert 2/7 at Gulfstream Park and really enjoyed it (as I did last year).

good prom songs: "Muskrat Love" (America) & "Strange Magic" (ELO)

Saw America in Perth on January 17th, have been a fan since listening to Parents "History" LP as a child. The concert was so wonderful, I didn't want it to end. The harmonies and fantastic musicianship always move me. Thanks guys, hope to see you again in WA!

Saw the guys play at the concert hall in Melbourne on the 25th Jan.This was the seventh time for my wife and I.Once again they were brilliant,in fact I think it was the best I have seen them play.My highlight was Gerry performing All my life solo on guitar.Thanks America.

some of the greatest acoustical guitar and harmony i've heard.
not to forget the lyrics, which stick to you during good and bad times. Thanks for inspiring my friends and myself in playing guitars.

Just saw America in concert in Melbourne, Australia on the 25th January 2004, after a life time of being a fan, and it was a wonderful experience. Thanks for the memories, guys!

I had 2 tickets for the October, 2002 concert at Cain's Ballroom in
Tulsa, Ok. Was looking forward to attending this event, but missed it due to major back surgery. I have been a fan of America since early 70's, and to miss this concert was very disappointing to say the least! Wish I'd found this site sooner...but very glad it's here!
Maybe someday, America returns to Oklahoma!!!

Where can I find the cassette for AMERICA's Greatest Hits. Is is this sol in mailc order.

I love your music for such a long time, it is so nice to hear you

thanks for you help..by the way really great site...

this is a great website... I'm glad I found this. I'm just wonderin' if you have the lyrics or if you know where can I get the lyrics for Forevermore. I love that song and I would greatly appreciate any info.

Hi All - huge fan - anyone know(if it's available) where I could by piano music sheets on America - remember moons ago my brother had a "history" type book for piano - thanks

I have been listening to America since their first LP in 1971, I have collected all their LP's and know I have all their CD's. I never get tired of listening to their fabulous music.
Unfortunately living in such a small place I don't think I will ever see them perform live.
So PLEASE produce some more of your great music so at least I can hear it.

Love this group...Hope they tour this way in 2004!

Hi everyone..been a fan since the first album..never seen the lad's playing live,but have them on DVD from a show they did in the 70's for German T.V. GREAT STUFF..also a big fan of Stephen Bishop,who the lad's worked with on 'She's a Runnaway' back in the late 80's..can anyone tell me if they have a more up to date 'LIVE' Show I can get my hands on..Hope you all have a 'HAPPY AND PEACEFUL NEW YEAR'..Your's in Music..Jimmy

Hi America-Team,
I think it´s time to return to Germany!
After 1995 and 1999 it would be great to hear you once again live on stage!
Hope to see you soon!

Love your fabulour music. Why aren't you coming to do Concerts in the UK during your 2004 tour?