America’s Popular Song Rankings [2026]

A Horse With No NameAmerica1rank/position

A Horse with No Name

America is a folk rock band formed in London, known for a sound that evokes the breeze of the U.S.

West Coast.

After achieving major success in the 1970s, they released the single “A Horse With No Name” in 1972.

Depicting a traveler riding a nameless horse through the desert, the song captivates with its soothing, repetitive rhythm and arid atmosphere, and it’s also included on their debut album, America.

It topped the U.S.

charts in March 1972 and is also famous for being featured in the TV drama Breaking Bad.

Why not give it a listen when you want to step away from the noise of the city and spend a quiet moment? It’s an unfading classic that enriches time spent in silence.

Sister Golden HairAmerica2rank/position

America – Sister Golden Hair (Official Music Video)

A track by the acoustic group America, famous for ‘A Horse with No Name.’ It’s pop and easy to listen to throughout, with a somewhat nostalgic feel.

The slide guitar in the intro is pleasant, and just listening to it helps soothe everyday stress.

Daisy JaneAmerica3rank/position

America – Daisy Jane [w/ lyrics]

This song is one of the hits by the American trio America.

Its Japanese title is “Jane of the Daisies.” The lyrics are about a man who leaves town after breaking up with his lover, singing while thinking of her.

Perhaps his ex-girlfriend Jane had a daisy-like image.

Incidentally, the daisy is said to be Italy’s national flower.

Horse with No NameAmerica4rank/position

America – A Horse With No Name+Lyrics

One of the great American songs that was highly influential in Japan as a representative example of folk rock.

It reached number one on the Billboard charts.

With few chords and a simple arrangement, it’s indispensable as a practice piece for acoustic-oriented bands.

Lonely PeopleAmerica5rank/position

Lonely People – America

This is a song by America that gently accompanies the hearts of those who feel lonely while walking through a winter city.

Its gentle melody and warm chorus envelop the listener.

Released in 1974, it became a major hit, reaching No.

5 on the Billboard charts.

Carrying the message, “Even when you feel on the verge of failure in life, keep holding on to hope,” it is sure to resonate with anyone feeling alone.

When work or relationships are weighing you down, why not listen to this song? It will surely stay close to your heart.

The BorderAmerica6rank/position

America – The border

America is a band formed in 1970.

They debuted as a three-piece, but in 1977 one member left, and the remaining two—Jerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell—continued as a duo.

Their sound gradually took on a stronger AOR flavor, and their 1983 single “The Border” (Japanese title: “Nagisa no Border”) became America’s last hit on the U.S.

charts.

You Can Do MagicAmerica7rank/position

America – You Can Do Magic

This is a famous Western song from the United States by an artist known for a bright, smooth style centered on richly textured country sounds.

Its memorable melodic sense is outstanding, making it a track you’ll want to listen to on cloudy days.