![]() It’s as if they’re the final piece to the puzzle ending in an utterly timeless, unforgettable piece of music which I find myself returning to often. Little is known at this point about the death on Sunday (July 24) of Dan Peek, co-founder of the band America, who left the group in 1977. Of course, the 3 way harmonies cannot be forgotten. Dan Peek, Co-Founder of America, Dead at 60. Dewey Bunnell’s soft vocals compliment the song perfectly, gliding beautifully over and in between Gerry Beckley and Peek’s harmonising leaping licks. In a live performance from 1975, guitarist Dan Peek is seen playing a twelve string which explains the beauty of the ‘full’ sound of the guitars. The 3 acoustic guitars are largely to thank for creating such a warmth to the song. I can picture myself sat in an open topped car, feeling a warm, but gentle breeze as I drive along an empty road, into the sunset. Something I love about this song is that I feel it’s a perfect ‘driving’ song. When listening to Ventura Highway, I’m transported to a warm 70s summer’s evening. If I can create a complex, vivid story and/or environment for a song in my mind’s eye, I know I have found a good song. It is the first song I knowingly listened to by the band and was instantly captivated by the beautiful, unforgettable acoustic guitar lick and the soft, harmonising vocals. An American Band By: Dan Peek Xulon Press / 2004 / Paperback Write a Review In Stock Stock No: WW679292 'An American Band,' the America Story, tells the story of the formative years of AMERICA, Dan's personal road to success in music and the turbulent times that followed, leading ultimately to his spiritual awakening. Dan released his second album, 'Doer of the Word', in 1984 and had a few additional hit songs on the contemporary Christian music charts. Ventura Highway is the opening track to the band’s second studio album Homecoming. Peek wrote an autobiography called 'An American Band: The America Story', which specifically focused on his years as a member of America and his personal spiritual journey. ![]()
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