A Horse with No Name

"A Horse with No Name" is a song by American folk rock trio America. Written by Dewey Bunnell, it was released on the Warner Bros. label, in late 1971 in Europe and early 1972 in the United States. The song was met with commercial success and topped charts in Canada, Finland, and the United States. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on March 24, 1972. The song was quickly added to a rerelease of the bands' debut studio album, America (original release January 1972). The song is a staple of the group's discography and one of their most popular.

"A Horse with No Name"
Single by America
from the album America
B-side
  • "Everyone I Meet Is from California"
  • "Sandman"
Released
  • November 12, 1971 (UK)
  • January 12, 1972 (US)
Recorded1971
StudioMorgan Studios, London
Genre
Length4:08
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)Dewey Bunnell
Producer(s)Ian Samwell
America singles chronology
"A Horse with No Name"
(1971)
"I Need You"
(1972)
Audio sample
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Licensed audio
"A Horse with No Name" on YouTube
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