About The Song
“A Horse with No Name” is a song by American folk rock trio America. It was written by Dewey Bunnell and released on the Warner Bros. label in late 1971 in Europe and early 1972 in the United States. The song was the band’s first and most successful single, reaching the top of the charts in Canada, Finland, and the United States. The song has been remastered and re-released several times, including a 2001 remaster that was part of the album “The Complete Greatest Hits”.
The song’s lyrics describe a journey through the desert on a horse with no name, where the protagonist feels good to be out of the rain and can’t remember his name. The song’s meaning was rooted in escape from the drudgery of everyday life in the city. The song’s popularity was due to its catchy melody and the band’s unique vocal harmonies.