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The River of Love

Don McLean · 1995

34 min · 11 tracks · folk rock

A warm blend of reflective folk melodies and heartfelt storytelling that captures the essence of love and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • heartfelt storytelling about love
  • warm melodies for cozy settings
  • short tracks for easy listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy music
  • prefer dynamic, varied structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1995, Don McLean was an established folk-rock artist, having achieved fame with hits like 'American Pie'. 'The River of Love' marked his return to the studio after a five-year hiatus, showcasing his continued evolution as a songwriter and performer in the genre. This album comes in the midst of a career that had seen ups and downs, yet McLean remained a respected figure in American music.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Simon & Garfunkel· Cat Stevens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The River Of Love 3:08
  • 2 You're My Little Darlin' 3:29
  • 3 If I Hadn't Met You 3:52
  • 4 Better Still 4:01
  • 5 You Got A Way About You, Baby 3:54
  • 6 Angry Words 3:19
  • 7 This Little Girl (Daddy-O) 3:12
  • 8 Planet Noise 0:19
  • 9 From A Beautiful Star 3:36
  • 10 Little Cowboy 1:50
  • 11 My Love Was True 3:52

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata