In August 1973, “Elektra” label released “Valley Hi”, the fifth Ian Matthews album. It was recorded in 1973, and was produced by Michael Nesmith.

Personnel:

• Ian Matthews – vocals, guitar
• Michael Nesmith – guitar
• Red Rhodes – steel guitar
• Robert Warford – guitar
• Jay Lacy – guitar
• David Barry – keyboards
• Billy Graham- bass, fiddle
• Danny Lane- drums
• Byron Berline – fiddle, violin
• Terry Dunavan, Fritz Richmond – recording
• Robert Heimall – art direction
• Paul Slaughter, Bruce Atkins – cover art, photography

Track listing:

1. Keep On Sailing – Ian Matthews
2. Old Man at the Mill – traditional
3. Shady Lies – Richard Thompson
4. These Days – Jackson Browne
5. Leaving Alone – Ian Matthews
6. Seven Bridges Road – Steve Young
7. Save Your Sorrows -Ian Matthews
8. What Are You Waiting For – Randy Newman
9. Propinquity – Michael Nesmith
10. Blue Blue Day – Don Gibson