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Looking Through a Tear

John Farnham · 1970

41 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · soft rock · adult contemporary music

A tender tapestry of soft rock melodies and heartfelt lyrics that capture youthful longing and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • youthful introspection and longing
  • gentle melodies for quiet evenings
  • heartfelt lyrics for personal reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • wanting fast-paced excitement
  • preferring standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in July 1970, 'Looking Through a Tear' was John Farnham's debut solo album following his early success with the band The Seekers. At this point, Farnham was transitioning from group fame towards establishing his identity as a solo artist, setting the stage for his later commercial success in Australia.
Stylistic neighbors
Richard Marx· Michael Bolton· Air Supply

Tracklist

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

  • 1 One 2:49
  • 2 I’ve Been Rained On 2:22
  • 3 Mirror of My Mind 2:15
  • 4 The World Goes Round and Round 3:55
  • 5 All Night Girl 2:06
  • 6 You’re Breaking Me Up 2:28
  • 7 Two 2:29
  • 8 Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head 4:42
  • 9 Looking Through a Tear 3:40
  • 10 Visions of Sugarplums 2:12
  • 11 What Can I Do 2:43
  • 12 In a Moment of Madness 2:48
  • 13 Ain’t Society Great 2:34
  • 14 1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero 3:58

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