It has been 17 years since folk/country artist John Denver
died tragically in a plane crash. He will always be remembered not just as a
musician, but also as a song writer and an excellent storyteller. The country
boy put his feelings into lyrics in his songs and entertained his fans for many
years. Here are 10 of his best songs that will be treasured forever.
“Thank God I’m a Country Boy”
As one of the most well-known John Denver songs, “Thank God
I’m a Country Boy” has become a classic. It was included in the album Back Home
Again in 1974. It was written by John Martin Sommers, but Denver made it come
alive as he always did.
“Rocky Mountain High”
You could tell just how much he loved the mountains when he
sang this one. He had always said that he found joy in the Rocky Mountains and
he made Colorado his home because he loved it so much. Denver, along with Mike
Taylor, wrote this tune in about nine months and has become one of his best
songs.
“Annie’s Song”
This wonderful love song was written by Denver to his wife
at that time and of course, her name was Annie. He wrote the song in just a few
minutes as he rode on a ski lift. He said that the scenery was so beautiful
that he wrote down his feelings that he couldn’t seem to contain and those same
feelings he had for his wife. The song stayed at number one on the music charts
for two weeks and was also considered the 25th top song of 1974.
“Sunshine on My Shoulders”
This particular song was written by the singer as he was
thinking about spring on a gloomy day. Just as the song reveals, he wrote it as
he thought about how good the sunshine would feel when spring finally arrived.
Many people can certainly relate to that feeling at the end of a long winter.
“Take Me Home, Country Roads”
This popular song was written by Bill Danoff and Taffy
Nivert, but the song was originally supposed to be sold to Johnny Cash.
Fortunately, John Denver heard the song and told his co-writers that he wanted
to record it and put it on his 1971 album, Poems, Prayers, and Promises. It
became one of his most treasured recordings.
“Calypso”
Jacques-Yves Cousteau and his ship named Calypso was honored
by John Denver in music. He wrote the song in 1975 and it was included on his
album Windsong. The two men were said to be close friends.
“Fly Away”
Windsong also featured the song “Fly Away.” It was written
by the country boy himself, but he also had a little help from a friend on
background vocals. Songstress Olivia Newton-John can be heard singing softly
along with Denver.
“My Sweet Lady”
This sweet tune is so simple but it tells of a strong love
story. He sings about the bond between a couple and the love they have for each
other. This is another signature John Denver song that showed how he truly felt
about his lady.
“I’m Sorry”
This 1975 ballad was basically an apology put into music. It
was included on the album Windsong. It has become a favorite among his fans
because of the meaningful lyrics that stand out.
“The Eagle and the Hawk”
His moving tribute to these two birds who soar high above
the mountains almost make listeners soar just as high. That is what made John
Denver so appealing is that he spoke to people and had a way of making his
stories come alive. There have not been many musicians who can do that as well
as Denver. This song is short, but it certainly speaks loudly.
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