John Denver - The Unplugged Collection

UK compilation for one of the most popular recording artists of the 1970s. 16 of the country-folk singer/songwriter's best know songs, recorded mostly acoustic. Tracks, 'Annie's Song', 'Perhaps Love', 'Dreamland Express', 'Rocky Mountain High', 'Seasons Of The Heart', 'Whispering Jesse', 'Take Me Home, Country Roads', 'For You', 'Windsong', 'Leaving On A Jet Plane', 'I'm Sorry', 'Back Home Again', 'Sunshine On My Shoulders', 'Thank God I'm A Country Boy', 'Christmas For Cowboys' & 'Love Again'. Album Description

John Denver takes you home

According to the web site for the John Denver World Family, this album goes by several names: "Love Again," "The Unplugged Collection," or "A Celebration of Life." Whatever you call it, this recording, coming in his 53rd year, is mature, beautiful, and will spoil you for the recordings from his 20's and early 30's. By 1996 he had lived a lot of life, and it shows in this version of old favorites. A real gift to JD fans worldwide. June 14, 2008

This CD sucks

This CD is terrible -- by far the worst I've ever heard from John Denver or anyone else. February 26, 2008

Not quite his greatest hits...

Although this contains many of John Denver's classics, they aren't the hit recordings, and many songs aren't hits but simply other classics, all re-recorded. If you like John Denver's stuff, I'd recommend this just about as much as his Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits album, both are excellent retrospectives. I got this one pretty cheap, and I love it. I do recommend getting the hits eventually, but if you see this, it's well worth the six or seven bucks it'd cost to buy it. August 7, 2007

Stick to the originals

I'm a big Denver fan, but the original recordings to me were near perfect. I purchased this because everyone gave it such rave reviews. Yes, his voice is strong, but it also seems more forced - like he was trying to prove how well he could sing. Several of the recordings reminded me of someone trying to sing them in a choir, with vibrato and vocal tricks.

Call me stubborn, but I think that only seriously serious Denver fans need this cd in their collection. If you like comparing one recording to the other, then by all means, buy it. If you want memories, stick to the originals. June 19, 2007

best of the best

For those of us who like to hear mostly voice on our music, this is the CD to own. John's voice shines through crystal clear. I own every john denver album, CD, DVD, and tape that exists and this is by far my very favorite! January 4, 2007

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