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Rhymes & Reasons

John Denver · 1969

42 min · 16 tracks · country · folk rock · traditional folk music

A blend of folk melodies and heartfelt storytelling that captures the simplicity of everyday life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • thoughtful storytelling moments
  • short, reflective listening sessions
  • contemplative afternoon vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1969, John Denver was transitioning from a successful songwriter to a solo artist with his third album, 'Rhymes & Reasons.' This release followed his breakthrough hit 'Leaving on a Jet Plane,' establishing him as a prominent voice in the folk music scene and paving the way for his future commercial success.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Jim Croce· Gordon Lightfoot

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Love of the Common People 4:08
  • 2 Catch Another Butterfly 2:32
  • 3 Daydreams 2:55
  • 4 The Ballad of Spiro Agnew 0:18
  • 5 Circus 2:38
  • 6 When I'm Sixty-four 2:04
  • 7 The Ballad of Richard Nixon 0:06
  • 8 Rhymes & Reasons 3:18
  • 9 Yellow Cat 2:53
  • 10 Leaving on a Jet Plane 3:38
  • 11 (You Dun Stomped) My Heart 2:44
  • 12 My Old Man 4:37
  • 13 I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free 3:52
  • 14 Today Is the First Day of the Rest of My Life (Sugacity) 2:14
  • 15 Rusty Green 2:05
  • 16 Take Me To Tomorrow (early version) 2:45

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