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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing through emotions heartfelt moments of reflection intimate listening with friends
- 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.
- If you like
- folk rock, house, pop rock
3614 Jackson Highway is an album by Cher, released in 1969. A soulful amalgamation of folk-rock and pop, infused with heartfelt emotion and rich instrumentation. The album is notable for its ambitious covers of classic songs, showcasing Cher's vocal versatility and emotional depth. Despite its lack of commercial success at the time, it has since been recognized as an influential work in her discography, paving the way for future artists in the folk and rock genres. Critics have revisited this album, acknowledging it as a precursor to the singer's later successes in diverse musical styles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 3614 Jackson Highway sound like?
A soulful amalgamation of folk-rock and pop, infused with heartfelt emotion and rich instrumentation. Rooted in folk rock and house.
What makes 3614 Jackson Highway by Cher notable?
The album is notable for its ambitious covers of classic songs, showcasing Cher's vocal versatility and emotional depth. Despite its lack of commercial success at the time, it has since been recognized as an influential work in her discography, paving the way for future artists in the folk and rock genres. Critics have revisited this album, acknowledging it as a precursor to the singer's later successes in diverse musical styles. 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.
Who is 3614 Jackson Highway for?
3614 Jackson Highway works well if you're into wave-like pacing through emotions, heartfelt moments of reflection and intimate listening with friends.
How many songs are on 3614 Jackson Highway?
3614 Jackson Highway has 23 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 3:07
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