Swans Against the Sun
Appearance
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Released | 1976 | |||
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Length | 41:22 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Producer | Bob Johnston | |||
Michael Martin Murphey chronology | ||||
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Swans Against the Sun is the fifth album by American singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey. The album features performances by John Denver, Charlie Daniels, and Willie Nelson, and peaked at number 44 on the Billboard 200.[2][3]
Track listing
[edit]- "Swans Against the Sun" (Murphey) – 3:52
- "Renegade" (Murphey, Shaw) – 6:11
- "Rhythm of the Road" (Murphey) – 2:10
- "Pink Lady" (Murphey) – 4:56
- "Mansion on the Hill" (Fred Rose, Hank Williams) – 2:57
- "Dancing in the Meadow" (Murphey) – 3:28
- "Temple of the Sun" (Murphey) – 3:52
- "Buffalo Gun" (Murphey) – 3:19
- "Wild West Show" (Murphey) – 3:12
- "Natural Bridges" (Murphey) – 3:10
- "Seasons Change" (Clark, Lewis) – 4:15[2][3]
Personnel
[edit]Music
- Michael Martin Murphey – vocals, guitar, mandolin, piano, banjo, harp, harmonica, autoharp, arranger
- John Denver – guitar, vocals
- Richard Dean – guitar
- Steve Weisberg – guitar
- John Goldthwaite – guitar
- Jerry Mills – mandolin
- Mickey Raphael – harmonica
- John McEuen – banjo, dobro, fiddle, slide guitar, violin, guitar
- Charlie Daniels – fiddle, guitar, violin, vocals
- Jac Murphy – harpsichord, piano, synthesizer, arranger
- James William Guercio – bass
- Michael McKinney – bass, vocals
- Harry Wilkinson – drums, percussion
- Earl Palmer – drums
- Tracy Nelson – vocals
- Jeff Hanna – vocals
- Willie Nelson – vocals
Production
- Bob Johnston – producer
- Tony Martell – executive producer
- Larry Cansler – arranger
- Jeff Guercio – engineer
- Vic Anesini – mastering
- Don Hummell – paintings
- Ron Coro – art direction[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Allmusic review
- ^ a b c DeGagne, Mike. "Swans Against the Sun". Allmusic. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Swans Against the Sun". Discogs. 1975. Retrieved May 24, 2012.