One World | ||||
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Released | June 1986 | |||
Length | 43:30 | |||
Label | RCA Records | |||
Producer | Roger Nichols Milton Okun – Executive Producer | |||
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One World is the nineteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter John Denver. Released in June 1986, this was Denver's final studio album for RCA Records. The singles released from this album were "Along For The Ride ('56 T-Bird)" and "Let Us Begin (What Are We Making Weapons For)/"Flying For Me." "Let Us Begin" was later re-recorded in Russia with Alexander Gradsky. "Flying For Me" was written in honor of the passengers aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
All tracks composed by John Denver; except where indicated
Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report) [2] | 90 |
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