Take Me Home, Country Roads and Other Hits

The very essence of John Denver is presented on this album of his most famous compositions. Leaving On A Jet Plane and Goodbye Again are different in that they deviate from his well-known pastoral style and are moving on a more personal level. One can just about smell the pure country air on songs like Take Me Home Counry Roads, Starwood In Aspen and Rocky Mountain High. Denver's talent for the soaring, inspiring melody is enhanced by his poetic gift. Although Denver is not considered one of the more profound songwriters, he definitely made a valuable contribution. As an exponent of melodious folk pop in the bucolic vein, he was superb. The only big hit missing here is Annie's Song. This album is all you need if you just want his most memorable songs.