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.
Windsong | ||||
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Released | September 19, 1975[1] | |||
Recorded | July 1975 | |||
Studio | RCA's Music Center of the World, Hollywood, California | |||
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Length | 42:48 | |||
Label | RCA Victor | |||
Producer | Milton Okun | |||
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Singles from Windsong | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Rolling Stone | (mixed)[3] |
The Village Voice | C−[4] |
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.
All tracks composed by John Denver; except where indicated
Weekly charts edit
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Year-end charts edit
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[16] | Gold | 20,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[17] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |