Released 50 years ago
Spirit
John Denver · 1976
60 min · 17 tracks · country · folk rock · traditional folk music
A heartfelt blend of folk melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke the beauty of nature and human connection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- heartfelt reflections on nature
- introspective moments of connection
- ideal for peaceful afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, 'Spirit' marked John Denver's transition into a prominent pop figure after his breakthrough with 'Rocky Mountain High' in 1972. This album followed his commercial peak, showcasing a more reflective side of his songwriting while continuing to strengthen his appeal as a folk icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Jim Croce· Gordon Lightfoot
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come and Let Me Look in Your Eyes 3:50
- 2 Eli's Song 4:02
- 3 Wrangell Mountain Song 3:13
- 4 Hitchhiker 3:14
- 5 In the Grand Way 3:44
- 6 Polka Dots and Moonbeams 3:11
- 7 It Makes Me Giggle 3:18
- 8 Baby, You Look Good to Me Tonight 2:49
- 9 Like a Sad Song 3:45
- 10 San Antonio Rose 2:44
- 11 Pegasus 3:23
- 12 The Wings That Fly Us Home 4:17
- 13 Whose Garden Was This 3:48
- 14 The Game Is Over 2:27
- 15 Eleanor Rigby 3:12
- 16 Old Folks 5:01
- 17 Medley: Golden Slumber / Sweet Sweet Life / Tremble If You Must (version II) 4:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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