Swans Against the Sun
1976 studio album by Michael Martin Murphey
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Studio album by Michael Martin Murphey | ||||
Released | 1976 | |||
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Length | 41:22 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Producer | Bob Johnston | |||
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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
- "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
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
- ^ 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.
External links
- Michael Martin Murphey's Official Website
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- Geronimo's Cadillac (1972)
- Cosmic Cowboy Souvenir (1973)
- Michael Murphey (1974)
- Blue Sky – Night Thunder (1975)
- Swans Against the Sun (1976)
- Flowing Free Forever (1976)
- Lone Wolf (1978)
- Peaks, Valleys, Honky Tonks & Alleys (1979)
- Hard Country (1981)
- Michael Martin Murphey (1982)
- The Heart Never Lies (1983)
- The Best of Michael Martin Murphey (1984)
- Tonight We Ride (1986)
- Americana (1987)
- River of Time (1988)
- Land of Enchantment (1989)
- Cowboy Songs (1990)
- Cowboy Christmas: Cowboy Songs II (1991)
- Cowboy Songs III (1993)
- Sagebrush Symphony (1995)
- The Horse Legends (1997)
- Cowboy Songs Four (1998)
- Acoustic Christmas Carols: Cowboy Christmas II (1999)
- Playing Favorites (2001)
- Cowboy Classics: Playing Favorites II (2002)
- Cowboy Christmas III (2002)
- Live at Billy Bob's Texas (2004)
- Heartland Cowboy: Cowboy Songs, Vol. 5 (2006)
- Buckaroo Blue Grass (2009)
- Lone Cowboy (2010)
- Buckaroo Blue Grass II (2010)
- Tall Grass & Cool Water (2011)
- Campfire on the Road (2012)
- Red River Drifter (2013)
- High Stakes (2016)
- "Geronimo's Cadillac"
- "Wildfire"
- "Mansion on the Hill"
- "Cherokee Fiddle"
- "What's Forever For"
- "Still Taking Chances"
- "Love Affairs"
- "Don't Count the Rainy Days"
- "Will It Be Love by Morning"
- "Disenchanted"
- "Radio Land"
- "What She Wants"
- "Carolina in the Pines"
- "Rollin' Nowhere"
- "Fiddlin' Man"
- "A Face in the Crowd" (with Holly Dunn)
- "A Long Line of Love"
- "I'm Gonna Miss You, Girl"
- "Talkin' to the Wrong Man" (with Ryan Murphey)
- "Pilgrims on the Way (Matthew's Song)"
- "From the Word Go"
- "Never Givin' Up on Love"
- "Route 66"
- "Big Iron"
- Discography
- Ryan Murphey
- Rio Grande Band
- Pat Flynn