Last Revised: 7 June 1999
The Purpose of this compilation is to provide a quick and easy reference to the "outside" projects that America has been involved in through the years. I don't "purpose" to know it all, and I gladly welcome additions to this list. I actually call this: America - Outside vocal projects and rarities. I'm putting this together for the fans who I feel are "completists" and want to try and add this material to their collection, if they can find it.
| Year | Song | Artist | Album | Notes |
| 1974 | There's A Place In The World For A Gambler | Dan Fogelberg | Souveniers | Gerry plays guitar and provides background vocals |
| 1975 | Simple Life | Dan Peek | Hearts (Japanese import only) | A Dan Peek song NOT produced by George Martin - never available before |
| 1975 | Get It Up For Love | David Cassidy | The Higher They Climb, The Harder They Fall (out-of-print LP) | Gerry provides background vocals |
| 1976 | Damned If This Ain't Love | David Cassidy | Home Is Where The Heart Is (out-of-print LP) | Gerry and Dewey provide background vocals |
| 1976 | On Fire | David Cassidy | Home Is Where The Heart Is (out-of-print LP) | Gerry and Dewey provide background vocals |
| 1976 | Take This Heart | David Cassidy | Home Is Where The Heart Is (out-of-print LP) | Written by Cassidy and Gerry - the liner notes of Cassidy's compilation note this as a "duet with America's Gerry Beckley" |
| 1976 | Gettin' It In The Street | David Cassidy | Gettin' It (out-of-print LP) | Gerry co-wrote this and plays piano |
| 1976 | Cruise To Harlem | David Cassidy | Gettin' It (out-of-print LP) | Gerry co-wrote this with Cassidy and Beach Boy Brian wilson - Gerry plays piano and does backing vocals |
| 1976 | I'll Have To Go Away | David Cassidy | Gettin' It (out-of-print LP) | Gerry provides background vocals (The LP "Gettin It" was released in Germany and Japan in 1976 but delayed in the U.S. until July of 1979. It was produced by both Cassidy and Beckley. In the 3/8/91 issue of "Goldmine" it reads: "This LP was basically a collection of outtakes and unfinished works that was first conceived during the sessions for the 2 preceeding albums. The LP was never properly distributed. According to Cassidy, only 10,000 copies were pressed.") |
| 1979 | The Star | Dan Peek | On This Christmas Night | Christmas song from the 1979 compilation - recently re-issued on CD |
| 1980 | Now That I Know | Matthew McCauley | Middle Age Crazy Soundtrack | Sung by Gerry Beckley and Lisa Del Bello |
| 1982 | The Last Unicorn, Man's Road, and In The Sea | Jimmy Webb | The Last Unicorn Soundtrack | Dewey and Gerry contributed 3 vocals to this animated childrens movie - has been available on CD as a pricey import |
| 1984 | Love Comes Without Warning | America | The Lonely Guy Soundtrack | From the movie featuring Steve Martin |
| 1987 | A Day Like Today | Chris Christian | Higher Ways (out-of-print LP) | Christian's duet with Gerry Beckley clocked in at about 5 1/2 minutes. A shorter version would later be released on Christian's LP "15 Best From 15 Years". The "shorter" version would also be slightly different as Gerry would sing an additional set of lyrics not heard on the original. While Christians "15 Best From 15 Years" is currently out-of-print, the "shorter" version can be found on another Chris Christian compilation called "The Producer". That was released in 1995 and also includes 2 Dan Peek tunes: "All Things Are Possible" and "Doer of the Word". |
| 1989 | The Man Behind The Man | Chris Christian | Focus (out-of-print LP) | Gerry figures prominently on the background vocals. The song is about former Dallas Cowboys coach, Tom Landry, who also says a few words at the end of this song |
| 1989 | Can't Fall Asleep To A Lullabye | America | Encore: More Greatest Hits | The version that was included on the "Encore" collection is longer than the version that came out in 1984 on "Perspective". Dewey sings an additional line of lyrics here. |
| 1990 | Sh-Boom | Baldwin and the Whiffles | Cry Baby Soundtrack | Baldwin and the Whiffles are really Gerry, Timothy B. Schmit, and Andrew Gold |
| 1990 | Mister Sandman | Baldwin and the Whiffles | Cry Baby Soundtrack | This time it's Gerry, Timothy, and Rachel Sweet |
| 1990 | Last Two To Dance | S. Giacobbe, S. Cutugno, and America | Single - not included on any album | This song was written by Italian artists and performed at the San Remo Song Festival on the Italian Riviera. America then wrote English lyrics of their own to the exsisting melody, called it "Last Two To Dance", and performed it at the festival. |
| 1995 | Without Her | Harry Nilsson | For The Love Of Harry: Everybody Sings Nilsson | Gerry Beckly, Robert Lamm, and Carl Wilson perform the Nilsson classic on this tribute CD |
| 1995 | Crying In My Sleep | Modern Folk Quartet | Highway 70 | Gerry handles the lead vocals on this song from Henry Diltz's band |
| 1997 | Weather With You | Tim and Neil Finn | Spirit Voices | This new interpretation of the Crowded House classic by the King's Singers features Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell as guest lead vocals. Gerry also plays the bass and accoustic guitars and the mandolin. Their good friend, Hank Linderman, plays the accoustic and electric guitars. |
| 1997 | Because They Can | Nelson | Gerry provides background vocals on 3 songs with Timothy B. Schmit | |
| 1998 | Every Summer With You | The Simpsons (co-written by Gerry) | Gerry provides harmony vocals, keyboards, and programming | |
| ? | Too Much To Dream | Marcus David | ? | Dewey Bunnell on lead vocal |
| ? | I Need You | Jeremy Jackson | ? | Jeremy Jackson sings a mild rap version of this classic with America |
| Year | Album | Notes |
| 1979 | All Things Are Possible | Gerry and Dewey sing on "Love Was Just Another Word" |
| 1984 | Doer of the Word | Gerry provides background vocals on the title cut |
| 1986 | Electro Voice | |
| 1987 | Crossover | |
| 1988 | Best Of | Compilation of above 4 LP's |
| 1989 | Light of the World | Marvin and Gentry with Dan Peek |
| 1999 | Bodden Town |
| Year | Album | Notes |
| 1994 | Stronger Than You Know | Peek helped produce the CD and co-wrote 3 songs; he provides background vocals on 2 of them |
| 1997 | Peace |
| Year | Album | Notes |
| 1995 | Van Go Gan | Dewey provides background vocals on "Sunrise Sunset" |
| Year | Album | Notes |
| 1997 | Heard | Several of these are live tracks from the early 70's and middle 80's. Most of the live tracks are from a 1972 New Years concert in Holland. "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" is an early 80's song. |
I'd like to thank Howard Lieboff and Steve Lowry for their input towards this project. Other fans may have additional titles to add to this.
Feel free to send your comments or questions to Steve O.
Last Revised: 7 June 1999