'Farewell Andromeda' was released in 1973, again produced by Milt Okun. The album reached number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified gold by the RIAA.
The song 'I'd Rather Be a Cowboy (Lady's Chains)' was a successful single, peaking at number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album also includes 'Please, Daddy', a song about child abuse that generated controversy.
The album's title refers to the Andromeda galaxy, reflecting Denver's interest in astronomy and nature. The cover art shows Denver in a mountainous landscape with a starry sky.