Little America, a four piece outfit from Los Angeles, cranked out two of the best AOR albums of the eighties: The self titled "Little America", which had the top-ten hit "Walk On Fire", and their second album, "Fairgrounds", which also yielded a top-ten track "Where Were You".
Signed to Geffen in late 1985, the band began recording in the Spring of '86, and released "Little America" in February of 1987. The immediate success of "Walk on Fire" surprised the label, and Geffen regrouped and stepped up the promotion on it. An extensive U.S. tour followed, though sales suffered in some regions of the country because despite many packed houses, there wasn't sufficient (or in some cases, any) product in the stores.
Nevertheless, "Little America" sold nearly 100,000 units. The band was particularly big in the midwest , and caused quite a stir in Dallas, thanks to Little America's biggest fan, KTXQ's Redbeard.
The second album was not to fare as well. Though the material was as strong (the band felt) as the tracks on the first album, things were starting to unravel. Due to some internal strife at Geffen, the band was dealt a new A & R person, who immediately removed several of the band's favorite songs from the album. "Fairgrounds", released in Winter 1989, did yield a top-ten hit "Where Were You", but didn't sell well, and the band was dropped. RCA quickly showed interest, but Mike decided to leave, wanting to pursue his own musical direction.
The members of the band continue to be good friends, and frequently exchange ideas over the phone, though they live in different cities. Last we heard, Mike wants to get the band back together, and the guys are into it, logistics and time permitting.
Thanks Guys. I don't know it, but you helped raise me. Little America was always on que in the deck. The whole Clemson University Sailing Team thought you were the shiz. Still loving it. Thanks again.
Thanks for adding me to your friends list . I think you guys are great and should get back together . One of the most over looked and underated bands . Fuck Geffen recs they blow anyhow .
Hey guys and thanks for the add! This is gonna sound strange but I have been trying to find out who sang the song "Walk On Fire" and the song itself for years! Love your music and I was able to order your 1st and 2nd CD together remastered. Can't wait to get it!
just dropping by to say hello. I just saw your video for "walk on fire" for the first time on you tube by the universal group. To bad they dont allow you to post video on our pages.
Hey thanks for the add! I used to be friends with Andy and John back in the day - met when they played The Brewery in Raleigh NC. Hoping to catch up with them again.
Boy was i surprise today.I went to ITUNES to buy videos and music for my ipod and to my surprise i found "Where were you" video for 1.99. I didnt even know u guys had a video for that song. i Like the video.Any video for "walk on fire"
ALRIGHT!Great band. I actually have both cds plus thanks to mr andy logan i have his solo cd and also very thankful for the best of little america he send me. Those cds are great and on my ipod.
HEY THANKS FOR THE ADD!!!!!!! I`VE BEEN TRYING TO TRACK DOWN THE LITTLE AMERICA CD EVERYWHERE. I HAD THE ALBUM WHEN IT CAME OUT, BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT GOT STOLEN. I JUST ORDERED IT THOUGH THROUGH AMAZON.COM.
