Swans Against the Sun

Swans Against the Sun is the fifth album by American singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey released in late 1975. The album features performances by John Denver, Charlie Daniels, and Willie Nelson, and peaked at number 44 on the Billboard 200.^[2][3]

Swans Against the Sun
Studio album by Michael Martin Murphey
Released	1975
Genre	Country[1] country rock[1]
Length	41:22
Label	Epic
Producer	Bob Johnston
Michael Martin Murphey chronology
Blue Sky – Night Thunder (1975) Swans Against the Sun (1975) Flowing Free Forever (1976)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Track listing

1. "Swans Against the Sun" (Murphey) – 3:52
2. "Renegade" (Murphey, Shaw) – 6:11
3. "Rhythm of the Road" (Murphey) – 2:10
4. "Pink Lady" (Murphey) – 4:56
5. "Mansion on the Hill" (Fred Rose, Hank Williams) – 2:57
6. "Dancing in the Meadow" (Murphey) – 3:28
7. "Temple of the Sun" (Murphey) – 3:52
8. "Buffalo Gun" (Murphey) – 3:19
9. "Wild West Show" (Murphey) – 3:12
10. "Natural Bridges" (Murphey) – 3:10
11. "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

1. Allmusic review
2. DeGagne, Mike. "Swans Against the Sun". Allmusic. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
3. "Swans Against the Sun". Discogs. 1975. Retrieved May 24, 2012.

External links

• Michael Martin Murphey's Official Website