Swans Against the Sun

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

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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.

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

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

External links

• Michael Martin Murphey's Official Website