Tribute to John D: Take Me Home: Amazon.ca: Music

1. The Eagle And The Hawk - Bonnie Prince Billy

2. Follow Me - The Innocence Mission

3. Poems, Prayers, And Promises - Rachel Haden

4. Fly Away - Red House Painters

5. Around And Around - Mark Kozelek And Rachel Goswell

6. Looking For Space - Hannah Marcus

7. Matthew - Granfaloon Bus

8. Annie's Song - Sunshine Club

9. Whispering Jesse - James Hindle

10. Leaving On A Jet Plane - Tarnation

11. Back Home Again - Low

12. I'm Sorry - Red House Painters

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4.0 out of 5 stars perceptive, respectful, moody, May 21 2003

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Ellen Etc. (Northern California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tribute to John D (Audio CD)

I liked John Denver's music when it was first out, through the years of mockery, and now after his death. Not in a kitsch way either, I just like most of what can be called his sappy and positive songs. After he did the est training (for you youngsters, est was a late 1970s-era enlightenment weekend seminar), he was the butt of jokes, personal and media, but I continued to listen to his music. And my husband Eric is even worse; we're old folkies (in our mid-40s) and he would sing John Denver tunes at our music circles. "Who wrote that?" people would ask admiringly, then feel they had to sneer when they heard it was John Denver tune. We hosted a John Denver song night when he died, all John Denver tunes, all evening. We mourned his death. Positive people are often looked down on as being Pollyanna-ish, but I tell you, having upbeat, loving people in one's life -- people who aren't afraid to swoon over the pleasure and mystery of life despite our overwhelmingly negative and superficial culture -- is a blessing.

That said, I also like a lot of contemporary music too, and I love this collection. It's moody and emotional and personal. I admire what the artists have done with Denver's songs. I hear the songs anew and appreciate them all over again.

Rachel Haden's playful rewrite of "Poems, Prayers, and Promises" is brilliantly executed, and Hannah Marcus does a dark "Looking for Space" that I found quite effective. "The Eagle and the Hawk" is a spare rendition, austere even, that highlights Denver's songwriting ability.

I mark this CD down a star because of the interminable version of "Fly Away" by Red House Painters, 6+ minutes of jangly guitar noise, out of place on an otherwise atmospheric and delicious disc. However, their finale tune, "I'm Sorry," shows that they do understand both the sentiment and the songwriting of John Denver. I'm glad this isn't a mocking "tribute" to a dead Pollyanna, but rather a tender and insightful homage.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, May 8 2003

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This is a beautiful album . I purcahsed this CD exclusively for "Poems,Prayers, and Promises"sung by the TALENTED Rachel Haden (That Dog,The Rentals, & Jimmy Eat World). But to my delight the rest of the album turned out well. Fans of Death Cab for Cutie, Belle & Sebastin, Matthew Sweet, and indie rock will be able to enjoy the lyrics of John Denver set to the sweet voices of Rachel Haden, Rachel Goswell, and James Hindle.This album is one that is perfect for rainy days and days where you need comfort.

This album is a good introduction to John Denver.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST FOR ALL MUSIC LOVERS!, April 13 2002

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I have loved john d. for years. This is unusual for a Guy who's main musical preference is hard core punk, but knowone can honestly say that john d. isnt one of the best song writers ever. This cd not only captures his spirit, it takes his masterpieces and ads a modern touch to them, which should appeal to youth, spreading what all john denver fans already know!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good intent... a nice hearing.
I am a lifelong Denver fan, and have been sad for so many years that this man doesn't walk with us anymore. Read more

Published on Mar 2 2001 by dacylynn

1.0 out of 5 stars A Crying Shame... I'm Sorry John!
John Denver has left us. It is a great, great loss. He was arguably one of the greatest American songwriters. Read more

Published on Feb 21 2001 by Rick Mester