Homecoming is the second studio album by the American folk rock band America, released in November 1972. This album solidified America’s position in the music industry, building on the success of their self titled debut album America. The band’s harmonious vocals and acoustic guitar work are prominent throughout the album, creating a signature sound that blends folk and rock influences. Homecoming was a commercial success, reaching #9 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The single Ventura Highway”” was particularly successful, becoming one of America’s most recognizable songs, known for its distinctive guitar riff and evocative lyrics about nostalgia and freedom and a staple of 1970s rock radio.