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Seasons of the Heart

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For any serious fan of John Denver's voice and music, this CD is a special treasure. Here Denver takes his usual emotional tour of his state of mind, the state of his personal relationships, and the way he is looking at and experiencing the world over a period of time in which he tours the Orient. The beautiful result is this cycle of beautifully sung and arranged and well-integrated songs. From the opening moments of "Seasons of the Heart", through "Shanghai Breezes" to the end strains of "Without Love", this is a thoughtful, emotionally-expressive, and very intelligent oral symphony, and it is a tribute to John's mature talents that it is still "out there" and spinning on in so many places. He is still with us,and for some of us his loss will always be felt, but he is especially present with this wonderful CD. Far out!

I recently purchased this CD and have played it endlessly. I have been a John Denver fan since his career began. With the exception of It's About Time , I have always enjoyed John's music.
At one point, later in his life , John commented on how he was just learning how to sing . The songs about the mountains and the ocean have always been John's signature . Other than Annie's Song , little is said about John's songs about life and love .
This album is a complete expression of John's psyche . With John's marriage ending , the death of his father, and the decline of his ability to top the charts, he is definately reaching deep into his soul . Perhaps Love ( without Pavoratti ), Seasons of the Heart , and Relatively Speaking are three of my favorites . Opposite Tables is John experimenting with a new sound . I have not been too pleased with John's experiments with different sounds, but John hit the mark with this album .
Anybody who says that John Denver was just a fad , or that he was not a serious artist with real talent , should listen to this album with an open mind . Probably his best studio album ever .

I believe this to be John Denver's best album since "Windsong", easily outclassing the other post-"Windsong" works (even "Spirit"). This is no surprise, since so much (good and bad) that the artist experienced at a turning point in his life is portrayed here. The same sort of profound personal experience stands behind his other great albums...which demonstrates the old point that artists (writers, musicians, composers) really do have to suffer greatly (or experience great joy) in order to produce great art.

Many of the tracks on this album deserved greater airplay than they got...but by then, the world was changing around John, becoming more cynical, sensual and hell-bent for leather. But here again, John managed to capture the spirit of the age around him without succumbing to its nastier tendencies. His shoes will be difficult to fill, if indeed the public would accept someone who could at this time in history.

After wandering for five years in search of a new sound, JD goes back to writing and singing a nice collection of tunes. Some of this material reflects his recent travels to distant lands, especially the delightful Top 40 ballad "Shanghai Breezes." Other standout tracks include "Islands", with the fragrant tropical tradewinds blowing through my mind as I listen, and "Opposite Tables", a medium-speed soft rocker with some great backup vocals by Denver himself. That one is a political plea for an end to the cold war, which was still plaguing the world at that time. A couple of sunny, laid-back pop tunes with irresistable melodies and artistic production work also got my attention: "Dreams" and "Relatively Speaking."

The songs here are fresh and different from most of his previous albums, and John puts his unmistakeable stamp of quality on all of them. If pressed to find fault, I could only say that "Heart To Heart" goes on a little too long at the end, and I miss the kind of songs that JD does better than anybody, namely, nature songs. But how can I complain, when he explores new territory with the style and confidence of one who's been there before?

This is an indispensible addition to any collection of 80s pop music.

The CD was one of my favorites. Things change and what is true today may not be true tomorrow. It may not feel the same even though I'veplayed it a 100 times, I always find sometning new,some new meaning or thouht. If I wear tis CD out I'd order a new in a heart beat.

An incredible collection of songs that truely touch the heart. John was an incredible songsmith who composed many beautiful songs none better than what he penned on this CD. Classic !!!

Let me start by saying,this is his greatest c.d. of all time. I've been a fan for ages and he has never made a c.d. like this....

The CD was one of my favorites. Things change and what is true today may not be true tomorrow. It may not feel the same even though I'veplayed it a 100 times, I always find something new, somenew meaning or thought. IfI was to wear this one out, I'd definetly replace it.

I have owned this on LP and now on CD and believe it to be one of his finest works. His music and lyrics show a level of maturity that surpasses previous works. The title cut, Seasons of the Heart, along with Shanghi Breezes, exude emotion, as they express the pain of his divorce from Annie. For serious fans who prefer the softer side of John Denver, it is a must!

This cd is a must for any John Denver fan..or someone who has just discovered his music..it truly represents what John was all about..With Seasons of the Heart we understand the pain of divorce;the beautiful Heart to Heart..two hearts touching as one..What One Man Can Do is pure John Denver..reminding us that one good man/woman can change the world..and make it work again..this song renews my faith when its feeling battered..Perhaps Love..what a lovely song.."if i could live forever, and all my dreams come true..my memory of love would be of you.." Children of the Universe touches on the plight of hungry, needy children all over our world..something that John cared deeply about..I love this man's music..his gift to us..thank you sweet music man..i will keep your message in my heart forever..If you buy this cd you will be uplifted and better for it..