I_Want_to_Live_(album)

<i>I Want to Live</i> (album)

I Want to Live (album)

1977 studio album by John Denver

I Want to Live is the 12th studio album by American singer-songwriter John Denver. released by RCA Records in November 1977. The title song was dedicated to the "Hunger Project", of which Denver was on the board of directors.

Quick Facts Studio album by John Denver, Released ...

Critical reception

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The lead single was "How Can I Leave You Again", of which Record World said: "It moves slowly but with feeling, and is bound to be a favorite with female audiences of all ages this autumn."[2]

Track listing

All tracks composed by John Denver; except where indicated

Side one

  1. "How Can I Leave You Again" – 3:07
  2. "Tradewinds" – 3:17
  3. "Bet on the Blues" (Tom Paxton) – 3:50
  4. "It Amazes Me" – 2:35
  5. "To the Wild Country" – 4:31
  6. "Ripplin' Waters" (Jimmy Ibbotson) – 3:56

Side two

  1. "Thirsty Boots" (Eric Andersen) – 4:35
  2. "Dearest Esmeralda" (Bill Danoff) – 3:29
  3. "Singing Skies and Dancing Waters" – 4:01
  4. "I Want to Live" – 3:45
  5. "Druthers" – 2:43

Personnel

Technical
  • Kris O'Connor – production assistance
  • Mickey Crofford – engineer
  • Acy Lehman – art direction
  • Mark English – cover illustration

Charts

More information Chart (1977–1978), Peak position ...

References

  1. [1]
    https://www.allmusic.com/album/r5464
  2. [2]
    "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. November 19, 1977. p. 1. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  3. [3]
    Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 87. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  4. [4]
    "John Denver Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  5. [5]
    "John Denver Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  6. [6]
    "Top Country Albums – Year-End 1978". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2021.


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