Higher Ground
John Denver · 1988
42 min · 12 tracks · country · folk rock · traditional folk music
A warm blend of folk melodies and country storytelling that reflects Denver's love for nature and community.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- warm melodies for gatherings
- reflective moments in nature
- feel-good vibes of community
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of fast-paced tracks
- prefer complex, experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, 'Higher Ground' was John Denver's penultimate studio album before his passing in 1997. By this time, he had established himself as a prominent figure in folk and country music, iconic for hits like 'Take Me Home, Country Roads.' This album followed his earlier works that solidified his reputation, showcasing a more mature sound rooted in personal experience and social consciousness.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Jim Croce· Gordon Lightfoot
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Higher Ground 3:37
- 2 Home Grown Tomatoes 3:22
- 3 Whispering Jesse 3:05
- 4 Never a Doubt 3:45
- 5 Deal With the Ladies 1:40
- 6 Sing Australia 4:40
- 7 A Country Girl in Paris 3:49
- 8 For You 3:23
- 9 All This Joy 4:35
- 10 Falling Leaves (The Refugees) 3:40
- 11 Bread and Roses 4:04
- 12 Alaska and Me 2:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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