Description
America – Holiday / Warner Bros. Records Audio CD 1995 / 7599-27501-2
UPC 075992750127
Product Details
- Label: Warner Bros. Records – 7599-27501-2
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Europe
- Released: July 3, 1995
- Genre: Rock
Overview
Holiday is the fourth studio album by the American folk-rock band America, originally released in June 1974. This 1995 CD release continues to showcase the band's signature blend of harmonious melodies and introspective lyrics. Produced by George Martin, famed for his work with The Beatles, this album marks the beginning of a fruitful collaboration between America and Martin that spanned seven consecutive albums.
Achieving commercial success, Holiday reached No. 3 on the Billboard album chart and was certified gold by the RIAA. The album features the iconic singles "Tin Man" and "Lonely People," both of which topped the adult contemporary charts and remain staples in the band's discography. Other tracks like "Baby It's Up to You" and "Another Try" have also gained enduring appreciation on FM radio playlists.
Track Listing
- Miniature
- Tin Man (Written by Bunnell)
- Another Try (Written by Beckley)
- Lonely People (Written by Peek)
- Glad to See You (Written by Peek)
- Mad Dog (Written by Beckley)
- Hollywood (Written by Bunnell)
- Baby It's Up to You (Written by Beckley)
- You (Written by Peek)
- Old Man Took (Written by Bunnell)
- What Does It Matter (Written by Beckley)
- In the Country (Written by Peek)
Key Credits
- Producer, Arranged By: George Martin
- Engineer: Geoff Emerick
- Engineer [Tape Operator]: Peter Henderson
- Bass, Keyboards, Guitar: America
- Drums, Percussion: Willie Leacox
- Art Direction, Design: Gary Burden
- Photography By: Gered Mankowitz
Notable Achievements
- Chart Success: Reached No. 3 on the Billboard album chart.
- RIAA Certification: Certified Gold in the US.
- Singles:
- "Tin Man" peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard singles chart and No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
- "Lonely People" peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard singles chart and also hit No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
