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Earth Songs
''Earth Songs'' is the twenty-first studio album by American singer-songwriter John Denver released in June 1990. At the time of its release, it was only available by mail order and at John Denver's concerts. With the exception of tracks 7, 8, and 14 which are new songs; every other track on the album are new versions recorded specifically for this album. Each of those tracks are indicated with the name and year of the album on which they were first released. Tracks 7 and 8 were also released later in the year on The Flower That Shattered the Stone. Track listing All tracks were composed by John Denver unless indicated. Side one # "Windsong" (John Jarvis, Joe Henry) ('' Windsong'', 1975) # "Rocky Mountain Suite (Cold Nights in Canada)" ('' Farewell Andromeda'', 1973) # "Rocky Mountain High" (Denver, Mike Taylor) (''Rocky Mountain High'', 1972) # " Sunshine on My Shoulders" (Denver, Dick Kniss, Mike Taylor) ('' Poems, Prayers & Promises'', 1971) # "The Eagle and the Hawk" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Denver
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American Country music, country and Folk music, folk singer, songwriter, and actor. He was one of the most popular acoustic music, acoustic artists of the 1970s and one of the best selling artists in that decade. AllMusic has called Denver "among the most beloved entertainers of his era". Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he wrote himself. He released 33 albums and singles that were certified Gold and Platinum in the U.S by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with estimated sales of more than 33 million units. He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, disdain for city life, enthusiasm for music, and relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and Adult contempo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunshine On My Shoulders
"Sunshine on My Shoulders" (sometimes titled simply "Sunshine") is a song recorded and co-written by American singer-songwriter John Denver. It was originally released as an album track on 1971's '' Poems, Prayers & Promises'' and later, as a single in 1973. It went to No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in the U.S. in early 1974. Song history Denver described how he wrote "Sunshine on My Shoulders": "I wrote the song in Minnesota at the time I call 'late winter, early spring'. It was a dreary day, gray and slushy. The snow was melting and it was too cold to go outside and have fun, but God, you're ready for spring. You want to get outdoors again and you're waiting for that sun to shine, and you remember how sometimes just the sun itself can make you feel good. And in that very melancholy frame of mind I wrote 'Sunshine on My Shoulders'." The song was slightly remixed for single release, with the addition of strings and woodwinds to enhance the background of the song. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calypso (John Denver Song)
"Calypso" is a song written by John Denver in 1975 as a tribute to Jacques-Yves Cousteau and his research ship, the '' Calypso.'' It was featured on Denver's 1975 album '' Windsong.'' Released as the B-side of " I'm Sorry", "Calypso" received substantial airplay, enabling it to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. After "I'm Sorry" fell out of the #1 position, "Calypso" began receiving more airplay than "I'm Sorry," thus causing ''Billboard'' to list "Calypso" as the new A-side, starting the week ending October 11, 1975. Hence, "Calypso" is itself considered a #2 hit on the Hot 100. John Denver was a close friend of Cousteau. ''Calypso'' was the name of Cousteau's research boat that sailed around the world promoting ocean conservation. This song features the sounds of ship bells, which is heard in the instrumental introductions before both two verses, in which Milton Okun's orchestral arrangement, featuring strings and winds, are heard mimicking the sounds of the oceans and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Autograph (album)
''Autograph'' is the fourteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter John Denver, released in February 1980. Track listing All songs written and composed by John Denver, except where noted. 2001 CD bonus tracks were recorded at the same sessions in 1979. Personnel *John Denver – vocals, 6- and 12-string guitars *Hal Blaine – drums, percussion *James Burton – electric and acoustic guitars, dobro *Emory Gordy Jr. – bass, mandolin *Glen Hardin – keyboards *Jim Horn – reeds *Herb Pedersen – banjo, electric & acoustic guitars *Russell Powell - bass *Denny Brooks – acoustic guitar *Danny Wheetman – mandolin, harmonica *Renée Armand-Horn, Denny Brooks, Herb Pedersen, Danny Wheetman - backing vocals *Lee Holdridge - orchestral arrangements Production *Producer – Milton Okun *Recording Engineer – Ed Barton *Assistant Engineers – Ralph Osborn, Tchad Blake, Andrew Clark, Andy Todd & Randy Pipes *Recorded At – Filmways/Heider Studios, Hollywood, Californi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Want To Live (album)
''I Want to Live'' is the twelfth studio album by American singer-songwriter John Denver. released by RCA Records in November 1977. The title song was dedicated to the "Hunger Project", of which Denver was on the board of directors. Critical reception The lead single was "How Can I Leave You Again", of which ''Record World'' said: "It moves slowly but with feeling, and is bound to be a favorite with female audiences of all ages this autumn." Track listing All tracks composed by John Denver; except where indicated Side one # "How Can I Leave You Again" – 3:07 # "Tradewinds" – 3:17 # "Bet on the Blues" (Tom Paxton) – 3:50 # "It Amazes Me" – 2:35 # "To the Wild Country" – 4:31 # "Ripplin' Waters" (Jimmy Ibbotson) – 3:56 Side two # "Thirsty Boots" (Eric Andersen) – 4:35 # "Dearest Esmeralda" (Bill Danoff) – 3:29 # "Singing Skies and Dancing Waters" – 4:01 # " I Want to Live" – 3:45 # "Druthers" – 2:43 Personnel *John Denver – vocals, guitar *James Burton � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back Home Again (John Denver Album)
''Back Home Again'' is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter John Denver, released in June 1974. The multi-platinum album reached the top position on the ''Billboard'' 200 and contained the hit singles " Annie's Song" (#1 pop, No. 1 adult contemporary), and " Back Home Again" (#5 pop, No. 1 AC, No. 1 country). In addition, the studio versions of "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and " Sweet Surrender" appear on this album. The song "Grandma's Feather Bed" was written by banjoist Jim Connor, of the New Kingston Trio, based on a verse he wrote for his grandmother. Denver first heard Connor playing the song in 1968. Connor played on Denver's recording, and toured with the singer. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aerie (album)
''Aerie'' is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter John Denver. It debuted on the Billboard 200 album charts on December 4, 1971, hitting No. 75. The song "The Eagle and the Hawk" was the title theme music to an ABC documentary of the same title starring both Denver and noted conservationist Morlan Nelson. This documentary is in storage at ABC, but it has not been repeated nor released by ABC. Denver's piloting skills in sail planes was shown. Track listing Personnel Musicians *John Denver – 6- and 12-string guitar, vocals, arrangements *Kenneth Boaz – vocals *Gary Chester – drums, percussion *Eric Weissberg – banjo, fiddle, pedal steel guitar * Paul Griffin – piano, organ *Richard Kniss – bass, arrangements *George Marge – woodwind *Paul Prestopino – banjo, dobro, guitar *Al Rogers – percussion * Mike Taylor – guitar, dobro, arrangements *Toots Thielemans – harmonica *Paula Ballan – vocals *Diane Kniss – vocals *Turnpike Tom � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poems, Prayers & Promises
''Poems, Prayers & Promises'' is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter John Denver, released on April 6, 1971 by RCA Records. The album was recorded in New York City, and produced by Milton Okun and Susan Ruskin. ''Poems, Prayers & Promises'' was Denver's commercial breakthrough, and contains several of his most popular songs, such as "Poems, Prayers, and Promises", " My Sweet Lady", "I Guess He'd Rather Be in Colorado", "Sunshine on My Shoulders", and "Take Me Home, Country Roads", which would become one of Denver's signature songs. "The Box", which concludes the album, is a poem by Kendrew Lascelles illustrating the futility of war. The album peaked at number 15 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Track listing Personnel * John Denver – guitars, vocals Musicians * Gary Chester – drums * Bill Danoff – vocals, guitar * Dick Kniss – double bass * Taffy Nivert – vocals * Frank Owens – piano * Mike Taylor – acoustic guitar * Eric Weissberg Eric We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Kniss
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American country and folk singer, songwriter, and actor. He was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the 1970s and one of the best selling artists in that decade. AllMusic has called Denver "among the most beloved entertainers of his era". Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he wrote himself. He released 33 albums and singles that were certified Gold and Platinum in the U.S by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with estimated sales of more than 33 million units. He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, disdain for city life, enthusiasm for music, and relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and adult contemporary, earning 12 gold and four platinum albums with his sign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rocky Mountain High (album)
''Rocky Mountain High'' is the sixth studio album released by American singer-songwriter John Denver in September 1972. It was his first US Top 10 album (no. 4), propelled by the title single, and in addition reached no. 11 in the UK and no. 1 in Canada. The album's cover photograph was taken at Slaughterhouse Falls, Rio Grande Trail, Aspen, Colorado. Reception In July 1972, ''Record World'' called the single 'Goodbye Again', "a sad, gentle ballad that threatens to become a standard along the lines of 'Leaving on a Jet Plane. In September of that same year, ''Record World'' commended the single "Hard Life, Hard Times (Prisoners)" for its "good use of counterpoint towards the end." William Ruhlmann of ''AllMusic'' wrote of ''Rocky Mountain High'' that, "Though Denver still couldn't figure out how to fill out an entire album without covering his betters (in this case, old favorites the Beatles and John Prine), he and his steady backup musicians, bassist Dick Kniss and guitarist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Folk Rock
Folk rock is a fusion genre of rock music with heavy influences from pop, English and American folk music. It arose in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom in the mid-1960s. In the U.S., folk rock emerged from the folk music revival. Performers such as Bob Dylan and the Byrds—several of whose members had earlier played in folk ensembles—attempted to blend the sounds of rock with their pre-existing folk repertoire, adopting the use of electric instrumentation and drums in a way previously discouraged in the U.S. folk community. The term "folk rock" was initially used in the U.S. music press in June 1965 to describe the Byrds' music. The commercial success of the Byrds' cover version of Dylan's " Mr. Tambourine Man" and their debut album of the same name, along with Dylan's own recordings with rock instrumentation—on the albums '' Bringing It All Back Home'' (1965), '' Highway 61 Revisited'' (1965), and '' Blonde on Blonde'' (1966)—encouraged other folk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
