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1975 studio album by John Denver
Windsong is the ninth studio album recorded by American singer-songwriter
John Denver , which was released in September 1975. Denver's popularity was at its peak by this time.
The album contained the songs "
I'm Sorry " and "
Calypso ," which comprised a two-sided hit for Denver in the fall of 1975. "Looking for Space" was dedicated to
Werner Erhard , "Two Shots" to Michael P. Shore, "Fly Away", featuring the backup vocals from Olivia Newton-John, and "Calypso" to
Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau and all those who served on his ship, Calypso .
Track listing
All tracks composed by John Denver; except where indicated
Side one
"Windsong" (Denver, Joe Henry) – 3:57
"Cowboy’s Delight" (Bob Carpenter, David James Holster) – 3:05
"Spirit" (Denver, Joe Henry) – 3:33
"
Looking for Space " – 3:56
"Shipmates and Cheyenne" (music: Denver; lyrics: Joe Henry) – 3:22
"Late Nite Radio" (
Bill Danoff ,
Taffy Danoff ) – 2:44
Side two
"Love Is Everywhere" (music: John Sommers; lyrics: John Denver, Joe Henry, Steve Weisberg, John Sommers) – 3:30
"Two Shots" – 3:29
"
I'm Sorry " – 3:29
"
Fly Away " – 4:08
"
Calypso " – 3:32
"Song of Wyoming" (Kent Lewis) – 3:19
Personnel
John Denver – vocals,
6 and 12-string acoustic guitars
Hal Blaine – drums, percussion
Dick Kniss – double bass
John Sommers –
banjo , acoustic guitar,
mandolin ,
fiddle , backing vocals
Steve Weisberg – electric and acoustic guitars,
pedal steel guitar , electric and acoustic
dobros , backing vocals
Byron Berline – mandolin, fiddle on "Love is Everywhere"
Mary Ann Duffy – vocals on "Late Nite Radio" and "Love is Everywhere"
Olivia Newton-John – backing vocals on "Fly Away"
Jesse Ehrlich – cello on "Windsong"
John Ellis – oboe on "Windsong"
Jimmie Fadden – harmonica on "Song of Wyoming"
Lee Holdridge – arranger, conductor
Technical
Kris O'Connor – production assistance
Mickey Crofford – engineer
Acy Lehman – art direction
Albert MacKenzie Watson – cover photography
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
^ Brodsky, Greg (June 4, 2022).
"John Denver: From Pop Singer to Country Boy in 10 Songs" . Best Classic Bands .
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Windsong at
AllMusic
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Rollingstone
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Christgau, Robert (December 22, 1975).
"Christgau's Consumer Guide" .
The Village Voice . Retrieved November 27, 2016 .
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Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 87.
ISBN
0-646-11917-6 .
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"Dutchcharts.nl – John Denver – Windsong" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
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"Charts.nz – John Denver – Windsong" . Hung Medien. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
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"Official Albums Chart Top 100" .
Official Charts Company . Retrieved November 8, 2021.
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"John Denver Chart History (Billboard 200)" .
Billboard . Retrieved July 19, 2021.
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"John Denver Chart History (Top Country Albums)" .
Billboard . Retrieved July 19, 2021.
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"Top Selling Albums of 1975 — The Official New Zealand Music Chart" .
Recorded Music New Zealand . Retrieved November 8, 2021 .
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"Jaaroverzichten – Album 1976" (in Dutch).
Dutch Charts . Retrieved November 8, 2021 .
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"Top Selling Albums of 1976 — The Official New Zealand Music Chart" .
Recorded Music New Zealand . Retrieved November 8, 2021 .
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"Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1976" . Billboard . Retrieved July 19, 2021 .
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"Top Country Albums – Year-End 1976" . Billboard . Retrieved July 19, 2021 .
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"Australian Gold" (PDF) .
Cash Box . November 15, 1975. p. 50. Retrieved November 15, 2021 – via World Radio History.
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"Australian Gold" (PDF) .
Cash Box . November 15, 1975. p. 50. Retrieved November 15, 2021 – via World Radio History.
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