The world discovered America in 1972, when a nameless horse began its gallop across the international airwaves. If this sounds like some sort of fairy tale, it seemed like one for the young musicians who harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of this song.

"A Horse With No Name" made the band called America famous in the United States, Europe and beyond, leading the way for an impressive string of hits to follow.

Slightly more than a year after launching their group, Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek were riding high, thanks to a sound that mixed rock, pop and folk elements to instantly appealing effect.