Rocky Mountain High cover

Rocky Mountain High

John Denver · 1972

37 min · 12 tracks · country · folk rock · traditional folk music

A celebration of nature’s beauty infused with warm melodies and heartfelt storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • celebration of nature's beauty
  • steady progression through seasons
  • warm melodies for reflection
  • ideal for sunny afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer fast-paced listening

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 15, 1972, 'Rocky Mountain High' was John Denver's fourth studio album and marked a pivotal moment in his career. Following the success of his previous album, 'Poems, Prayers & Promises,' this record further solidified his status as a leading voice in folk music, showcasing his evolution as both a songwriter and performer.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Jim Croce· Gordon Lightfoot

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rocky Mountain High 4:40
  • 2 Mother Nature's Son 2:28
  • 3 Paradise 2:14
  • 4 For Baby (For Bobbie) 2:58
  • 5 Darcy Farrow 4:23
  • 6 Prisoners 3:39
  • 7 Goodbye Again 3:39
  • 8 Season Suite: Summer 2:51
  • 9 Season Suite: Fall 1:37
  • 10 Season Suite: Winter 1:35
  • 11 Season Suite: Late Winter, Early Spring (When Everybody Goes To Mexico) 4:00
  • 12 Season Suite: Spring 2:56

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata