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Product Details

  • Audio CD (July 28, 1998)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Warner Bros
  • ASIN: B00000AOQ4
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #226,618 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Miniature
2. Tin Man
3. Another Try
4. Lonely People
5. Glad to See You
6. Mad Dog
7. Hollywood
8. Baby It's up to You
9. Old Man Took
10. What Does It Matter
11. In the Country

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Unavailable on CD in the U.S., this is a foreign pressing oftheir top five 1974 album featuring the top five hits 'Tin Man' & 'Lonely People'. 12 tracks total. A Warner Brothers release. George Martin produced & arranged the album. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This album and Homecoming are a tie for second place, April 5, 2003
By Joseph Townsend "the rake" (Hattiesburg, Ms. USA) - See all my reviews
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This is the perfect blending of America with george Martin and the result is a very fine album that has aged well. The lush string orchestration will remind many folks form my era (the 1960's) of the Beatles. But George Martin had to have something to work with didn't he, and I don't think he would have taken on this new band in the 1970's unless he felt there was something there that was worth his efforts. Sure, everyone loved Tin Man and Lonely People, but this album has so much more. Another Try is one of the very best songs the group ever perfomed, and Glad to See You features George Martin's fine orchestration. Mad Dog, Old Man Took and Hollywood are fine songs. I'd personally rate this as a tie with their second album right behind their first. I also like Hearts and Hideaway, but this one is a little better, in my opinion.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of Their Best, July 5, 2000
By Michael Butts (Martinsburg, WV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Holiday (Audio CD)
Who else but American can typify the easy go lucky flavor of the seventies. Bright, melodic tunes; cryptic and interesting lyrics; and a sense of harmony. Truly these guys were overlooked by many as just a folk group who sang a stupid song about a horse with no name. Aw, shucks, guys. You weren't listening. This album is one of their finest. "Tin Man" "Ol Man Took," "Hollywood," "Lonely People" are prime examples of good solid writing and an understanding of what their audience wanted. I always found them refreshing---always interesting---and I still listen to their albums. Great music for a summer party!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the best America album, September 18, 2003
By Mark Campbell (Weatherford, TX United States) - See all my reviews
"Holiday" is the only album I ever bought while just rummaging around a record store. While at UT-Austin, the LP was being played at a shop on the Drag and every cut caught my ear. I purchased it on the spot. The two successful singles ("Tin Man" and "Lonely People") are the least consequential tunes on the album. "Another Try" is terrific and I courted my wife with "Baby It's Up to You." George Martin's influence is felt from the opening cut, the beautiful/haunting "Minature" one of the best instrumentals ever. This is the America album to own; I think it's superior to any "Greatest Hits" compilations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A forgotten treasure from the 70s!,
This was legendary Beatles producer, Sir George Martin's first collaboration with America. America brought in Martin to handle production after the disappointing commercial... Read more
Published 21 months ago by A Fan

2.0 out of 5 stars A Mediocre album from a great folk band
I first became familiar with the works of America when I bought the album The Definitive America (the greatest hits collection) and remember loving the acoustic folk-rock... Read more
Published on March 14, 2007 by Tnahpellee

5.0 out of 5 stars After all these years this one is still worth the $$$$.
Of all the albums released by America, Holiday still withstands the hands of time. Though only producing 2 hits (Tin Man and Lonely People) it's still worth the listen. Read more
Published on January 4, 2006 by Lone Wolf

5.0 out of 5 stars DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST AMERICA ALBUMS WORTH HAVING
When I first heard this album on oldest my brother-in-law's turntable, this was some of the best music that I ever heard. Read more
Published on December 31, 2004 by TIM LUCERO

3.0 out of 5 stars Three and a half actually
First of all I like it, but there are times I want to bang my head into the wall for just that reason. Read more
Published on July 28, 2004 by booboo bear

4.0 out of 5 stars Lost Treasure!
This was one of the few albums I really wanted on CD but could not find. I even had Tower Records try to order an import, and they failed -- miserably! Read more
Published on January 16, 2004 by Jason P. Gold

5.0 out of 5 stars Some of George Martin's best work!
It is a crime that it took so long for this CD to be released in the US! It was a big hit in 1974, sold a million copies, and has some of legendary Beatles producer, Sir George... Read more
Published on September 3, 2003 by A Fan

4.0 out of 5 stars Take Me With You!
America didn't change their sound appreciably after beginning work with George Martin, although naturally they became more polished. Read more
Published on June 28, 2000 by mooncraft

4.0 out of 5 stars Very haunting melodies, but somewhat melancholy.
I've been an America fan since their classic first album. Several fine albums have come from them since but have not been quite as dynamic and moving as their initial release... Read more
Published on September 7, 1999 by Rds

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!
Soft rock at its best! Their first collaboration with legendary Beatles producer George Martin. The album is very nicely done and was a big hit in 1974. Read more
Published on October 21, 1998

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