The song shot to number 1 on the Billboard 100, staying there for three weeks, and would go on to be certified platinum. Also included is the band’s iconic hit “A Horse With No Name.” Released in 1971, “A Horse With No Name” was the band’s first and most successful single. Songs included in this exciting new partnership encompass a number of the band’s biggest hits written by Beckley and Bunnell such as “Sister Golden Hair,” “Ventura Highway,” and “Tin Man.” All three of these songs would spend weeks on the top 10 of the Billboard 100, “Sister Golden Hair” hitting the number one spot. The multi-million-dollar deal also includes several re-records that encompass some of the critically acclaimed band’s biggest hits, as well as certain name and likeness rights. The deal, which was announced today, will see Primary Wave acquire Gerry Beckley’s and Dewey Bunnell’s rights in the America music catalog. New York, NY (January 12, 2022) – The music publishing catalog of the legendary and award-winning rock band America is the latest acquisition for Primary Wave Music. One of them was called America, an iconic band which was born that year by three guys who could write great songs and sing them in perfect harmony.” – American Songwriter But some great things happened that year too. “A lot happened in 1970, and much of it wasn’t great. “A HORSE WITH NO NAME” AND “VENTURA HIGHWAY” INCLUDED IN THE DEAL ARE SOME OF THEIR BIGGEST HITS SUCH AS THE DEAL WILL SEE THE DYNAMIC PUBLISHER ACQUIRE A STAKE IN THE LEGENDARY BAND’S MUSIC CATALOG, AS WELL AS CERTAIN NAME AND LIKENESS RIGHTS
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