Higher Ground cover

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

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