Product ReviewsAn Evening with John Denver by Denver, John (CD, 2001)

His best album of ALL! This is pure HEAVEN!

I grew up with John Denver, bought all his albums in the '70s, and couldn't get enough of him. I also attended his concert in San Diego in 1977, and it was by far the best concert I've attended in my entire life. Though his first 'Greatest Hits' album is one of his all time best, this album is by far his best of all - you can't get better than this. Each song is the best recording of that song, EVER.

Lee Holdridge's outstanding orchestration really shines through on this album in particular, showcasing John's songs in a way that makes them even MORE beautiful, if that's possible. Listen to the gorgeous horns at the end of 'Rhymes and Reasons' right after John sings, "come and stand beside us, we can find a better way". Listen to the way the violins can make you literally see and feel the eagle soaring in 'The Eagle and The Hawk', the song that John has said he identifies with the most.

John's humility, love, sensitivity and spirit come shining through in this album, in his remarks, and his music. You can just hear and feel the love and joy he felt for us, the animals, and the earth. I dare you to listen to this without falling in love with him and everything he stood for all over again. I can't stop listening to it, but it also makes me miss him terribly.

John always had the ability to make me feel better when I was down, and just to make me happy in general. No John Denver collection would be complete without this album. It's quintessential John Denver at the height of his career, when he sold more albums than ANYONE ELSE that year (yes, ANYONE else!). His voice is at its strongest and most gorgeous, and really shines from beginning to end. Pay particular attention to the purity of it on 'Boy From the Country', and the power he can put behind those high notes on 'The Eagle and The Hawk'.

The only thing that could possibly make this album any better would be adding 'Calypso', but that's only because it hadn't been written yet.

You can't go wrong with this album - it's pure John Denver Heaven, capturing the complete essence of everything that was John Denver, and everything he stood for.

It's incredibly sad and unfortunate that he was taken so soon, and we will never have another John Denver again.Read full review...

An Evening of PURE ENTERTAINMENT, for the Entire Family

I first encountered this recording in the 1970's, when it was first released on 33 1/3 RPM Disk. Several of my friends and I enjoyed it so much, that we went to work the next morning humming the tunes, and some of us, even remembering lyrics. It is a CLASSIC. It gives a wonderful look into the life of this remarkable musician. We sense his musicality and his innate sense of humor for the simple, yet very important, aspects of life that are now, sadly, lacking in our times. Just "Grandma's Featherbed, Forrest Lawn, Saturday Night in Toledo, Ohio, are just a few of the songs that take a good, and humorous look at our lives back then. From these glimpses into our past, we can now find humour, understanding, and a good look at what might seem foolish to others, yet precious to us. I would recommend this album to everyone. The age should make no difference, as it still appeals to today. Just as we appreciate Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, Copeland, Dvorak, and many other great composers, who used music to speak of their times, John Denver did this in a "homey" manner that is still appealing, and still can give a us a good laugh. May more recordings of this nature be remastered to the CD format in order that a new generation may learn to appreciate heritage, good music, and good, clean FUN!!Read full review...

A Trip Down Memory Lane - John Denver At His Finest

I used to have this album as a kid, but lost it many, many years ago. I finally went ahead and purchased this CD once again. Wow, what a trip! Each cut is superb and John is definently at his best. John's personality really comes through during this concert that was recorded over a 7 day stand at the Universal Ampitheater in California. The band and orchestration is absolutely great and top notch. I think of the several musicians that were lucky enough to play for John, this band is the best! If you like live CD's, and if you like John Denver, or even if you don't, get this CD! You won't be sorry.Read full review...

VERY GOOD, Brings Back Old Memories!!

I remember at the age of 11-12 singing to this 8-Track in my parents living room, as if we were John putting on the concert, and now I have the CD's to relive that old memory!!

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An Evening With John Denver CD

I grew up listening to folk and country music. And John denver was my favorite. He wrote so many songs that struck a cord in me and left me feeling happy after hearing them. I originally had this album on 8 track tape. Over the years i would think of some of those songs from this album. and I needed to hear them again. I bid on a used set and was very pleased with the way the auction went and now I listen every thime I get a free moment or TV stinks. I just sit back close my eyes and listen. but what upsets me most is that John is gone. All I have left is recorded music to listen too. But the enjoyment is still there and probably will be for a long time.Read full review...

Love this cd!

I love this cd! It arrived in excellent condition and the sound quality is great!

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An Evening With John Denver

Great collection of John Denver songs on 2 cd's. The songs include:
1. "The Music Is You" - 1:02
2. "Farewell Andromeda (Welcome to My Morning)" - 3:40
3. "Mother Nature's Son" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) - 4:37
4. "Summer" (Denver, Mike Taylor, Dick Kniss) - 3:02
5. "Today" (Randy Sparks) - 4:40
6. "Saturday Night In Toledo Ohio" (Randy Sparks) - 4:08
7. "Matthew" - 3:42
8. "Rocky Mountain Suite (Cold Nights in Canada)" - 3:13
9. "Sweet Surrender" - 5:02
10. "Grandma’s Feather Bed" (Jim Connor) - 2:37
11. "Annie's Song" - 3:32
12. "The Eagle And The Hawk" (Denver, Mike Taylor) - 2:22
13. "My Sweet Lady" - 4:55
14. "Annie’s Other Song" - 3:05
15. "Boy from the Country" (Michael Martin Murphey) - 5:00
16. "Rhymes and Reasons" - 3:17
17. "Forest Lawn" (Tom Paxton) - 2:58
18. "Pickin’ the Sun Down" (John Sommers, Steve Weisberg) - 2:17
19. "Thank God I’m a Country Boy" (John Sommers) - 3:40
20. "Take Me Home, Country Roads" (Denver, Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert) - 3:17
21. "Poems, Prayers and Promises" - 4:40
22. "Rocky Mountain High" (Denver, Mike Taylor) - 5:04
23. "This Old Guitar" - 4:47

*BONUS TRACKS INCLUDE:

24. Intro/Saturday Night In Toledo, Ohio
25. Follow Me/Leaving, On A Jet Plane (Remastered)
26. The City of New Orleans
27. Zachary & Jennifer/For Baby (For Bobbie)
28. I'D Rather Be A Cowboy (Lady's Chains) (Remastered)

and finaly...

29. Amsterdam

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CD Evening with John Denver

Very good value for this double CD...good quality as well

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An Evening with John Denver

Being a child of the 60's, I sort of "grew up" with John Denver.
I was thrilled to see the CD offered on Ebay and be able to
purchase it. It's a classic live concert, excellent music
that brings back so many wonderful memories. Purchased the CD
to add to my collection, now that he is no longer with us, I'm
sure I speak for many in saying that we now treasure his music
even more. Love the music and the messages of how we (even
way back then) needed to heed the warnings and protect our
planet and our oceans. He was a visionary, which not many
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An Evening With John Denver

Great album made better by extra songs and remastering!

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