3614 Jackson Highway cover

3614 Jackson Highway

Cher · 1969

73 min · 23 tracks · folk rock · house · pop rock

A soulful amalgamation of folk-rock and pop, infused with heartfelt emotion and rich instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing through emotions
  • heartfelt moments of reflection
  • intimate listening with friends
  • early morning coffee vibes
  • soulful storytelling in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party anthems

Where this album fits

Themes
Southern soul landscapes· personal transformation· post-Beatles introspection
Career context
Released in January 1969, '3614 Jackson Highway' was Cher's first solo album after her partnership with Sonny Bono began to wane. This transitional phase saw her exploring a more personal sound, distancing herself from the commercial pop hits that had dominated her early career. It marked a significant step towards her artistic independence and experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Madonna· Diana Ross· Kylie Minogue
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Music from Big Pink by The Band — Shares rich instrumentation and a soulful, introspective approach to storytelling.
Dusty in Memphis by Dusty Springfield — Combines heartfelt emotion with a Southern soul vibe and lush production.
Blue by Joni Mitchell — Explores personal transformation and introspection through intimate songwriting and folk influences.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 For What It's Worth 2:22
  • 2 (Just Enough to Keep Me) Hangin' On 3:18
  • 3 (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay 2:41
  • 4 Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You 3:08
  • 5 I Threw It All Away 2:49
  • 6 I Walk on Guilded Splinters 2:32
  • 7 Lay, Baby, Lay 3:36
  • 8 Please Don't Tell Me 3:36
  • 9 Cry Like a Baby 2:46
  • 10 Do Right Woman, Do Right Man 2:46
  • 11 Save the Children 2:54
  • 12 Easy to Be Hard 3:45
  • 13 I Believe 3:56
  • 14 Danny Boy 5:21
  • 15 Mama Look Sharp 3:34
  • 16 It Gets Me Where I Want to Go 3:11
  • 17 You've Made Me So Very Happy 2:44
  • 18 Yours Until Tomorrow 2:52
  • 19 The Thought of Loving You 2:25
  • 20 The First Time 3:25
  • 21 Chastity's Song (Band of Thieves) 3:09
  • 22 Chastity's Song (Band of Thieves) (Stereo album version) 3:06
  • 23 Superstar 3:07

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