My John Denver Playlist

I thought it would be interesting to make a playlist so that I can listen to one of my favorite artists chronologically through the four decades he had as a recording artist. I learned so much from listening to John Denver in order for the first time ever: he stayed so true to his voice as a poet and campfire guitarist his whole career. From the first album to the end of his life, the songs remained about what was most important to him: nature and love …and more nature. It’s really inspiring, and it makes me miss him. Enjoy the playlist!

1. “Rhymes & Reasons” (Rhymes & Reasons, 1969)
2. “Follow Me” (Take Me To Tomorrow, 1970)
3. “Aspenglow” (Take Me To Tomorrow, 1970)
4. “Poems, Prayers and Promises” (Poems, Prayers & Promises, 1971)
5. “My Sweet Lady” (Poems, Prayers & Promises, 1971)
6. “Take Me Home, Country Roads” (Poems, Prayers & Promises, 1971)
7. “Sunshine on My Shoulders” (Poems, Prayers & Promises, 1971)
8. “Fire and Rain” (Poems, Prayers & Promises, 1971)
9. “Starwood in Aspen” (Aerie, 1971)
10. “Everyday” (Aerie, 1971)
11. “City of New Orleans” (Aerie, 1971)
12. “Friends with You” (Aerie, 1971)
13. “The Eagle and the Hawk” (Aerie, 1971)
14. “Rocky Mountain High” (Rocky Mountain High, 1972)
15. “Mother Nature’s Son” (Rocky Mountain High, 1972)
16. “For Baby (For Bobbie)” (Rocky Mountain High, 1972)
17. “Goodbye Again” (Rocky Mountain High, 1972)
18. “Farewell Andromeda (Welcome To My Morning)” (Farewell Andromeda, 1973)
19. “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” (Back Home Again, 1974)
20. “The Music Is You” (Back Home Again, 1974)
21. “Annie’s Song” (Back Home Again, 1974)
22. “Sweet Surrender” (Back Home Again, 1974)
23. “This Old Guitar” (Back Home Again, 1974)
24. “I’m Sorry” (Windsong, 1975)
25. “Fly Away” (Windsong, 1975)
26. “Calypso” (Windsong, 1975)
27. “Windsong” (Windsong, 1975)
28. “Come and Let Me Look in Your Eyes” (Spirit, 1976)
29. “Like a Sad Song” (Spirit, 1976)
30. “Thirsty Boots” (I Want To Live, 1977)
31. “I Want To Live” (I Want To Live, 1977)
32. “It Amazes Me” (I Want To Live, 1977)
33. “Wild Montana Skies” with Emmylou Harris (It’s About Time, 1983)