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 "Swans Against the Sun" (Murphey) – 3:52 "Renegade" (Murphey, Shaw) – 6:11 "Rhythm of the Road" (Murphey) – 2:10 "Pink Lady" (Murphey) – 4:56 "Mansion on the Hill" (Fred Rose, Hank Williams) – 2:57 "Dancing in the Meadow" (Murphey) – 3:28 "Temple of the Sun" (Murphey) – 3:52 "Buffalo Gun" (Murphey) – 3:19 "Wild West Show" (Murphey) – 3:12 "Natural Bridges" (Murphey) – 3:10 "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 References External links Michael Martin Murphey's Official Website 1976 albums Michael Martin Murphey albums Albums produced by Bob Johnston Epic Records albums