Back Home Again [Original recording remastered, Import]

John Denver | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 1, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered, Import
• Label: Bmg Japan
• ASIN: B000666QXI
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,078,765 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Back Home Again

2. On the Road

3. Grandma's Feather Bed

4. Matthew

5. Thank God I'm a Country Boy

6. The Music Is You

7. Annie's Song

8. It's Up to You

9. Cool an' Green an' Shady

10. Eclipse

11. Sweet Surrender

12. This Old Guitar

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

John Denver could never smirk. It wasn't in him. And while looking back from the perspective of the jaded, cynical '90s makes Denver seem even more anachronistic, it must be admitted that he always told the truth as he saw it, no matter how awkward and painful such truths might seem. By the time of 1974's Back Home Again, Denver had written the bulk of what would be his canon. Here he delivers "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and his earnest, cornpone imagery ensures that to most he is never taken seriously again. Denver's knack for melody, however, never abandons him and tracks like "This Old Guitar" and "Sweet Surrender" benefit from his gentle ear, no matter how simplistic his sentiments. --Rob O'Connor

Product Description

24 bit digitally remastered re-release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific Album By John At The Apex Of His Career!, October 8, 2000

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Barron Laycock "Labradorman" (Temple, New Hampshire United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back Home Again (Audio CD)

This album was released when John was at the apex of his popularity, and the songs on this album served to propel him firmly into the stratosphere. From the comical "Thank God I'm A Country Boy' to the incredible smash hit "Annie's Song", John Denver showcases his incredible talents here. Denver almost single-handedly began the outdoor backpacking, hiking, and orienteering movements by popularizing the idea of nature as an important element in modern life, and more than a few of the young babyboomers, like John, were more than ready for the kind of unconventional intimacy with nature he sang about so effortlessly and so elegantly. From "Sweet Surrender" to "This Old Guitar'", Denver's songs soar in their description of the beauties of a simple and natural life and in being close to the "great wide-open'.

Denver also does an unusually good cover of "Grandma's Feather Bed", written by a friend by usually identified with Denver himself. Indeed, the simple and well arranged acoustic blast of infectious energy and sweet simplicity that was John Denver is here in spades, whether it be in original songs like "Matthew" or with covers of others' work, the kid who had adopted the majesty of Colorado for his setting and his inspiration sings simply, sentimentally, and superbly about the simple pleasures and undying verities of a homespun and simple life well lived. My special favorite here is "Back Home Again", and I always wondered why it (and also "Matthew") wasn't a bigger hit for John. Hearing John sing in his youthful enthusiasm about what turns him on is still a rare treat. This one has weathered the years with all its energy and beauty intact. I love this album, and I think you will too. Enjoy.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving to mainstream, November 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Back Home Again (Audio CD)

This is the album that made JD world famous, and although more mainstream than "Poems" or any of the preceding albums, it contains not a single bad track. The imagery is strictly US countryside, but it gained an international appeal. No other album (except maybe "An Evening with" which contained the same material) ever sounded like this again. Not a pinnacle of JD 's works but the best known and a great one to listen to. "Sweet Surrender" was never bettered.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars john denver, July 24, 2000

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laurel - See all my reviews

This review is from: Back Home Again (Audio CD)

When I first asked my mom if she had any old John Denver LPs she simply laughed, and said that his music was much to country for what I would like. however, I found my way to the library, and didn't regret it.

This is one of John Denver's best, to say it in the most basic form. His voice has never been so beautiful, the lyrics never so heartfelt. It is so pure, just what music should be. It reminds us that somewhere in our busy lives of late-night meetings at work and violence in the papers every day, that there is still good in the world, if we just except it, and let it into our hearts.

Never thought that you'd hear that coming from one of those "cynical-generation-Xers" did you? I can tell you personally that while some people may call it sappy, or sacharine, it is a truely beautiful album. Even though listen to all different styles of music, i hold John's very close to my heart, and I'm sure you'll do the same.