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 "How Can I Leave You Again" – 3:07 "Tradewinds" – 3:17 "Bet on the Blues" (Tom Paxton) – 3:50 "It Amazes Me" – 2:35 "To the Wild Country" – 4:31 "Ripplin' Waters" (Jimmy Ibbotson) – 3:56
Side two "Thirsty Boots" (Eric Andersen) – 4:35 "Dearest Esmeralda" (Bill Danoff) – 3:29 "Singing Skies and Dancing Waters" – 4:01 "I Want to Live" – 3:45 "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 Chart (1977–1978) Peakposition Australia Albums (Kent Music Report) 16
Year-end charts Chart (1978) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 40
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