Amie” is a song by the American country rock group Pure Prairie League. The song initially appeared on the band’s 1972 album, Bustin’ Out. It was subsequently released as a single in 1975, after it gained popularity as an album cut.
History
The song was written by Craig Fuller and was originally recorded by the band on their 1972 album Bustin’ Out, but was not released as a single until 1975, following a suggestion by critic and Patti Smith Group guitarist Lenny Kaye at an RCA release party after gaining popularity on college and commercial radio stations as an album cut. Its airplay led RCA Records to re-sign Pure Prairie League after having previously dropped them.
Critical reception
In his book Music: What Happened?, musician and music critic Scott Miller described the song as “quintessentially 1972” and “lovely.” Mike DeGagne of Allmusic called it “a charming little country-pop tune” and “their most memorable,” praising its melody and Craig Fuller‘s lead vocals. Rock historian John Einarson, citing the song’s “lilting harmonies and subtle acoustic playing,” called it “a classic of the country rock genre.”
