3614 Jackson Highway
Cher · 1969
73 min · 23 tracks · folk music
A soulful exploration of diverse covers that blend folk, rock, and pop with Cher's distinctive voice weaving through each track.
Top tracks — play these first
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For What It's Worth Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay — Cher's rendition adds a haunting quality to this classic, allowing her emotive vocal delivery to shine against the minimalist arrangement.
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Do Right Woman, Do Right Man — This track showcases Cher's ability to convey deep emotional gravity, transforming the song into a powerful anthem of female empowerment.
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Superstar — Cher's interpretation imbues this song with longing and vulnerability, highlighting her unique ability to connect with poignant lyrics.
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
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a shift in Cher's sound, exploring personal themes and diverse styles.
- Themes
- Southern soul landscapes· personal transformation· post-Beatles introspection
- Career context
- By the time '3614 Jackson Highway' was released in January 1969, Cher had already established herself as a pop sensation with her previous hits. This album came after her first solo record, 'Believe', showcasing a shift towards more introspective and roots-oriented material amidst the evolving landscape of 1960s music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Diana Ross· Kylie Minogue
Tracklist
- 1 For What It's Worth Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Music from Big Pink
The Band
Shares rich instrumentation and a soulful, introspective approach to storytelling.
Dusty in Memphis
Dusty Springfield
Combines heartfelt emotion with a Southern soul vibe and lush production.
Blue
Joni Mitchell
Explores personal transformation and introspection through intimate songwriting and folk influences.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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