A year after his last album, John Denver returned with 'I Want to Live,' a collection of songs that found him in a more reflective mood. The album's lead single, "I Want to Live," reached the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.
- The album was produced by Gary Real, a frequent collaborator of Denver's. The album reached #71 on the Billboard 200 chart. It was Denver's first album with RCA Records after leaving the label in 1974.
- The album was released on November 1, 1977, by RCA Records. It was produced by Gary Real and features a mix of original songs and covers. It reached #71 on the Billboard 200 chart and #6 on the Top Country Albums chart.
- The album features the single "I Want to Live," which became a moderate hit for Denver, reaching #36 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album itself peaked at #71 on the Billboard 200 and #6 on the Top Country Albums chart. It was Denver's first album released on the RCA label after a brief stint with another label.
John Denver was an American country and folk singer-songwriter who penned and performed songs about nature, love, and loss. By 1977, he had achieved a string of successful albums and singles, and was a household name in popular music.
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