[.ca] Rocky Mountain High

Musical Paradise:
This is perhaps John Denver's most well-known record, primarily because of the big single, "Rocky Mountain High." While I do love this song, I believe that several other songs on the album deserve just as much attention. "Paradise," is an old song penned by John Prine, that fits perfectly into John Denver's favorite song subject matter - growing up in the country and feeling regret for our past environmental mistakes. "Prisoners," is a simple, but intense song about loneliness that can be interpreted to fit the outlook of the individual listener. All three of these songs give me chills. The beautiful thing about John Denver's most heartfelt songs (self-penned or not) is that each person hears something different and meaningful. This broad-based appeal to universal musical understanding is the mark of an artistic communicator. John Denver's body of work is certainly not above criticism, but he does deserve credit for carving out a very unique and valuable spot that no one else has been able to emulate.

Moving and Beautiful:
Obviously a classic. Simply incredible songs of love, discovery, spirtituality, emotion, hope, prayer, and release. I simply lose it every time I hear the title song; in my mind there are very few songs--in any genre--that pack the spiritual whallop, youthful environmental zest, and truthful observation that this song has. Listening to that song is like a prayer for me, and there is no doubt in my mind that John Denver was deeply divinely inspired when he wrote it. I don't get tired listening to it, I feel deeply rejuvenated and energized, full of life.

• Rocky Mountain High
• Mother Nature's Son
• Paradise
• For Baby (For Bobbie)
• Darcy Farrow
• Prisoners
• Goodbye Again
• Season Suite: Summer
• Season Suite: Fall
• Season Suite: Winter
• Season Suite: Late Winter, Early Spring (When Everybody Goes to Mexico)
• Season Suite: Spring