The Wild Places is an album by the American musician Dan Fogelberg, released in 1990.[1] Fogelberg's tour in support of the album included talks from The Wilderness Society about the preservation of nature.[2]
The Wild Places | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1990 | |||
Genre | Soft rock | |||
Length | 52:04 | |||
Label | Full Moon/Epic | |||
Producer | Dan Fogelberg | |||
Dan Fogelberg chronology | ||||
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"Bones in the Sky" is a tribute to Georgia O'Keeffe.[3] "Lovers in a Dangerous Time" is a cover of the Bruce Cockburn song.[4] Fogelberg considered The Wild Places to be a concept album about the environment and ecology.[5]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [6] |
Calgary Herald | B[7] |
Chicago Tribune | [8] |
The Calgary Herald called the album "a heartfelt, sincere recording with lots of pleasing melodies."[7] The Chicago Tribune praised "Lovers in a Dangerous Time", but concluded that "everything else should be avoided unless you're wearing crystals while riding in an elevator."[8]
All songs written by Dan Fogelberg except as indicated
Album – Billboard (United States)
Year | Chart | Position |
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1990 | The Billboard 200[9] | 103 |
Singles – Billboard (United States)
Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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1990 | "Rhythm of the Rain" | Adult Contemporary | 3 |
1991 | "Anastasia's Eyes" (album cut) | Adult Contemporary | 32 |