Whose Garden Was This cover

Whose Garden Was This

John Denver · 1970

37 min · 11 tracks · country · folk rock · traditional folk music

A reflective blend of folk and country, infused with poignant storytelling and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective moments of storytelling
  • short tracks for quick listens
  • wave-like emotional dynamics
  • nostalgic themes of connection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks high-energy experiences
  • prefers lengthy immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1970, 'Whose Garden Was This' was John Denver's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Take Me to Tomorrow.' At this point in his career, Denver was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the folk and country music scenes, gaining recognition for his heartfelt lyrics and melodic compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Jim Croce· Gordon Lightfoot

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tremble If You Must 1:26
  • 2 Sail Away Home 4:37
  • 3 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 3:57
  • 4 Mr. Bojangles 4:39
  • 5 I Wish I Could Have Been There (Woodstock) 2:31
  • 6 Whose Garden Was This 3:48
  • 7 The Game Is Over 2:27
  • 8 Eleanor Rigby 3:11
  • 9 Old Folks 4:59
  • 10 Golden Slumbers / Sweet Sweet Life / Tremble If You Must (version II) 4:30
  • 11 Jingle Bells 1:07

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