I Want To Live

by

John Denver

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I recieved my introduction to John Denver back in 1972. He has and always will be an influentual force in my music and the music I listen to. I had forgotten how wonderful this ablum really was. I wore the grooves off the lp I had owned. John Denver's writing remains important to all of us who care not only about the world around us but also the people in it. "It Amazes Me" and "I Want To Live" are the two most powerful songs on this ablum. Both are poignant pieces of songwriting. If you are not familiar with Denver's music please take a gamble and get this recording. I promise you that you will not be dissapointed.

Sincerly,

David Heckmann

I'm a long time John Denver fan, but I'm a little surprised by the enthusiastic reviews for this album, which doesn't hold a candle to much of JD's other work. It sounds a bit like one of those albums put together with a few decent tracks and then padded with mediocre cuts which didn't make it onto other albums. JD's familiar trademark passions reach out in Singing Skies and Dancing Waters and To the Wild Country, but the rest of the material is pretty forgettable. An essential element of JD's appeal is his use of good songs and these are mostly missing here. If you're a big JD fan, this album will be a must for your collection in any case. However, if you're interested in this period of JD's music, I can recommend Windsong and Seasons of the Heart over this album.