I Want to Live (album)

I Want to Live is the twelfth studio album by American singer-songwriter John Denver. released by RCA Records in November 1977. The title song was dedicated to the "Hunger Project", of which Denver was on the board of directors.

Critical reception

The lead single was "How Can I Leave You Again", of which Record World said: "It moves slowly but with feeling, and is bound to be a favorite with female audiences of all ages this autumn."

Track listing

All tracks composed by John Denver; except where indicated

Side one

1. "How Can I Leave You Again" – 3:07
2. "Tradewinds" – 3:17
3. "Bet on the Blues" (Tom Paxton) – 3:50
4. "It Amazes Me" – 2:35
5. "To the Wild Country" – 4:31
6. "Ripplin' Waters" (Jimmy Ibbotson) – 3:56

Side two

1. "Thirsty Boots" (Eric Andersen) – 4:35
2. "Dearest Esmeralda" (Bill Danoff) – 3:29
3. "Singing Skies and Dancing Waters" – 4:01
4. "I Want to Live" – 3:45
5. "Druthers" – 2:43

Personnel

• John Denver – vocals, guitar
• James Burton – guitar
• Renée Armand – vocals
• Hal Blaine – drums
• Mike Crumm – vocals
• Chuck Domanico – bass
• Michael Lang – keyboards
• Herb Pedersen – vocals, banjo, guitar
• Lee Ritenour – guitar
• Lee Holdridge – orchestral arrangements

Technical

• Kris O'Connor – production assistance
• Mickey Crofford – engineer
• Acy Lehman – art direction
• Mark English – cover illustration

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References