Remembering John Denver

[vifferman]

"Annie's Song" is a goodun to play on the guitar (one of the handful of songs I've bothered to learn, but probably wouldn't have, but for the guitar night class teacher covering it). It's a lovely song (despite apprantly taking him only 10 minutes to write!), but I always wondered how he could write such a beautiful song about someone then divorce her (or did she divorce him?)

[trustme]

Barry Manilow no wayyyy.

Partial to Neil Diamond,Glen Campbell was the classic guy to bring country to mainstream,along with JD,Kenny Rogers and others,but the others suck(country musos).

Yup, this guy is a total suck fest , no credibilty at all, unlike so much of that mass produced blow arse crap we would have to listen to now if we had suffered a total taste bypass
Kind of know what you mean though most c/w is shocking but there are some gems in the dross
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clq01TXQR0s

[Maha]

[Big Dave]

http://web.me.com/david_cohen_design...ound_Byte.html

[Bren]

well, theres a place for shite every where i suppose

What some call shite others call pure gold....What you like may be different to what I like, and I am glad of that because it leads to variety and choice, but please dont label what you dont like as shite!

the fact is - the man sold a shit load of records and wrote some bloody good songs. He did some top TV shows (Tonight show stand in, The grammys, christmas specials, even the muppet show). He was a experienced pilot, poet lauret of a state, hall of famer and a noted environmentalist. Yup - he had a bad patch with booze and drugs etc but he achieved a hell of a lot BUT mention him and many people go spaz as has been demonstrated here... I just think its very odd - he was amazingly popular and globally known...

My question is why? personally I think he gets a raw deal...

It all comes down to peer pressure...that is sad but is the bottom of it....

I like Glen Campbell and Roger Whittiker, I grew up with that music.
Also have a John Denver CD ...hes awesome

Mark,you have now risen in my christmas card list...

Barry Manilow no wayyyy.

Partial to Neil Diamond,Glen Campbell was the classic guy to bring country to mainstream,along with JD,Kenny Rogers and others,but the others suck(country musos)

And Tony, you have now fallen from my christmas card list

What is cool one day can be so uncool the next....I know i am showing my age here but lets look at Bucks Fizz....One day they are bigger than sliced bread, the next they fade into the musical Hades that is the sale bin at the local record shop...


John Denver was one of the great Troubadours of the 70s and 80s...I still love his music, along with a lot of other Country music

[Paul in NZ]

...I still love his music, along with a lot of other Country music

ohhhhh You should so come round one night and get on the turps ;-)

In the 70's there was not a flat in nz that did not have a copy of Hot august night..... (or dark side of the moon)

[Bren]

ohhhhh You should so come round one night and get on the turps ;-)

In the 70's there was not a flat in nz that did not have a copy of Hot august night..... (or dark side of the moon)

Not to forget the greats like Mike Oldfields Tubular Bells, and Meatloafs Bat outta Hell

My first album was Frankie Laine....and I have been mainly country ever since!!!

Used to love watching the Dolly Parton Show on tv and NZ's own "Thats Country"

[Maha]

ohhhhh You should so come round one night and get on the turps ;-)

In the 70's there was not a flat in nz that did not have a copy of Hot august night..... (or dark side of the moon)

I guess I have had Hot August Night on Cassette twice and now on CD....brilliant LP....''tree people, im singing for you too''.

Not to forget the greats like Mike Oldfields Tubular Bells, and Meatloafs Bat outta Hell

My first album was Frankie Laine....and I have been mainly country ever since!!!

Used to love watching the Dolly Parton Show on tv and NZ's own "Thats Country"

We have Tubular Bells here.
When I first met Anne, we talked about obscure music and I thought I had one CD that would take some beating...Mike Batt/Tarot Suite....turns out Anne had it on LP!
I think James Duece has it also?

Here is my favourite track from that album..

[Bren]

Thats a wee bit too 70s for my tastes Mark, but as far as folk music goes I do not think you can go far past Suzanne Vega and also Gillian Welch for good singer songwriters...

My favorite from Suzanne Vega, from her self titled debut album back in 1986 I think
The Queen and the Soldier


And Gillian Welch, Look at Miss Ohio from her album Soul Journey....fantastic album that one

[Banditbandit]

It may not be everyones cuppa, but it is one of the greats
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa3h3pnhg8s

That was definately one song I did not want to be reminded of ... Do NOT do that again ...

[Mom]

Thats a wee bit too 70s for my tastes Mark

Thing is, it had all sorts on it. The lyrics in this are fantastic.

[Scouse]

Thats a wee bit too 70s for my tastes Mark, but as far as folk music goes I do not think you can go far past Suzanne Vega and also Gillian Welch for good singer songwriters...

My favorite from Suzanne Vega, from her self titled debut album back in 1986 I think
The Queen and the Soldier
And Gillian Welch, Look at Miss Ohio from her album Soul Journey....fantastic album that one

+1 for Gillian Welch but you notice how David Rawlings hits the occaisional bum note he even does this on their albums

[Paul in NZ]

bwahahaha.... all started with john denver eh

[Pussy]

Love him or hate him.... he was a talented artist.

[Madmax]

His music was only marginally better than his airmanship.

shame he didnt take up flying sooner