The 1982 album "View from the Ground" found America continuing their career on Capitol Records, leaning into a more polished, AOR-friendly sound than their earlier work.
- The album was produced by America with frequent collaborator duties shared by Earle Mankey and Jeffzar, and recorded at the Record Plant in Sausalito.
- The single "The Book of Dreams" was a modest hit, reaching number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Guitarist and vocalist Gerry Beckley and drummer Dewey Bunnell were the only original members remaining in the band by this recording.
America is a Grammy-winning rock band formed in London in 1970. The trio is best known for its smooth vocal harmonies and folk-inflected rock sound. In 1982, the band was at a transitional point, having recently moved to Capitol Records and looking to re-establish their commercial success.
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