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John Denver & The Muppets - A Christmas Together

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"Back by popular demand!" reads the blurb. In a manner of speaking, perhaps. Having lost my original copy of this book years ago, I was elated to see it in print again. Upon its arrival, however, I was extremely disappointed to find this edition significantly altered from its earlier counterpart. I've been a performing folk musician for more than half my life now, and I no longer find sheet music necessary. In fact, it was not for the sheet music that I purchased this folio, but for the gorgeous color production stills appearing in the old version. Much to my chagrin, this wonderful material had been omitted from the new collection, the blurb's claim of "great color photos" notwithstanding. Furthermore, those of you who were interested in this book for its musical content should be aware that these are not authentic transcriptions, nor is the entire body of selections from the former collection included. I can recommend the current edition to the John Denver completist only.

I've always loved the John Denver Muppets Christmas CD (8-track the first time I heard it). It's great fun to have the piano book. I've especially loved playing "The Christmas Wish." I'm not a great pianist but I sure enjoy it and this book was just that perfect easy to easy/moderate level...I can play the songs but it's a bit of a challenge to play them well. Gives me something to practice.