ECNETNews announces the release of 4 Hits & a Miss – The Essential Richard Swift, a comprehensive compilation celebrating the musical legacy of Richard Swift. Set to launch on November 1, this collection arrives more than six years after the talented producer and singer-songwriter’s passing. Featuring over 14 tracks, this album blends iconic hits with experimental pieces, including the previously unreleased track “Common Law,” illustrating the artistry behind the iconic National Freedom studio in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Richard Swift passed away on July 3, 2018, after a prolonged battle with alcohol addiction, which resulted in serious health complications. His influence reverberated throughout the music community, and his memory continues to be honored through numerous tributes, including a heartfelt tribute concert and a series of special releases.
Swift’s final solo album, The Hex, was released just two months after his death in September 2018. In 2021, posthumous releases featured previously unreleased comedic tracks, showing the diversity of Swift’s musical repertoire.
4 Hits & a Miss – The Essential Richard Swift Tracklist:
01 The Original Thought
02 Dirty Jim
03 Would You?
04 The Atlantic Ocean
05 Buildings in America
06 Broken Finger Blues
07 Common Law
08 Lady Luck
09 A Song for Milton Feher
10 The Songs of National Freedom
11 The Novelist
12 Ballad of You Know Who
13 Whitman
14 Walking Without Effort Theme
