| Summer | ||||
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| Released | 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1991 | |||
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| Length | 57:10 | |||
| Label | Windham Hill, Dancing Cat | |||
| Producer | Howard Johnston, Cathy Econom, and George Winston | |||
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Summer is the sixth album of pianist George Winston and his fifth solo piano album, released in 1991. It was reissued on Dancing Cat Records in 2008.
The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on January 15, 1992. [2]
All tracks are written by George Winston, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Living in the Country" | Pete Seeger | 3:51 |
| 2. | "Loreta and Desirée's Bouquet" (Part 1) | 4:04 | |
| 3. | "Loreta and Desirée's Bouquet" (Part 2) | 3:28 | |
| 4. | "Fragrant Fields" | Art Lande | 4:01 |
| 5. | "The Garden" | Dominic Frontiere | 3:07 |
| 6. | "Spring Creek" | Philip Aaberg | 4:08 |
| 7. | "Lullaby" | Steve Fergeson | 3:25 |
| 8. | "The Black Stallion" | Carmine Coppola | 3:49 |
| 9. | "Hummingbird" | 5:07 | |
| 10. | "Early Morning Range" | 2:59 | |
| 11. | "Living Without You" | Randy Newman | 6:01 |
| 12. | "Goodbye, Montana" (Part 1) | 2:14 | |
| 13. | "Corrina, Corrina" | Traditional; arr. by George Winston | 4:24 |
| 14. | "Goodbye, Montana" (Part 2) | 3:11 | |
| 15. | "Where Are You Now" | 3:36 | |
| Total length: | 57:10 | ||
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 [3] | 55 |
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