The Green World

The Green World is the fourth studio album by American folk music singer-songwriter Dar Williams, released in 2000.

The Green World
Studio album by Dar Williams
Released	August 22, 2000
Genre	Folk
Length	42:42
Label	Razor & Tie
Producer	Stewart Lerman
Dar Williams chronology
Cry Cry Cry (1998) The Green World (2000) The Beauty of the Rain (2003)

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While writing songs for the album, Williams incorporated her ongoing interest in religion into the process. One particular inspiration was the book Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler.

"Calling the Moon" was covered by Richard Shindell on the album Somewhere Near Paterson.

Track listing

All songs written by Dar Williams

1. "Playing to the Firmament" – 3:53
2. "And a God Descended" – 4:15
3. "After All" – 4:48
4. "What Do You Love More Than Love" – 3:17
5. "Spring Street" – 4:52
6. "We Learned the Sea" – 2:34
7. "I Won't Be Your Yoko Ono" – 3:38
8. "Calling the Moon" – 5:02
9. "I Had No Right" – 3:25
10. "It Happens Every Day" – 3:53
11. "Another Mystery" – 3:03

Personnel

• Dar Williams – acoustic guitar, vocals
• Steve Holley – drums
• Rob Hyman – organ
• Graham Maby – bass guitar
• David Mansfield – violin, string arrangements
• Billy Masters – electric guitar
• Doug Plavin – percussion
• Steuart Smith – guitar, accordion, Wurlitzer, electric sitar
• Jane Scarpantoni – cello