Farewell Andromeda - JOHN DENVER***

I'd Rather Be A Cowboy (Lady's Chains)/Berkeley Woman/Please Daddy/Angel From Montgomery/River Of Love/Rocky Mountain Suite (Cold Nights In Canada)/Whiskey Basin Blues/Sweet Misery/Zachary & Jennifer/We Don't Live Here No More/Farewell Andromeda (Welcome To My Morning)

Farewell Andromeda from country-rock singer songwriter John Denver was rather less successful than his other albums from this period, probably due to the lack of a hit single. It includes songs relating to the great outdoors and environmental concerns. (US:16)

“This album was released when John was at the apex of his popularity, and the songs served to continue his ride into the stratosphere. From the wry and yet poignant I'd Rather Be A Cowboy to the incredible smash hit Farewell Andromeda, John Denver showcases his incredible talents here. He was instrumental in firmly fixing the younger generation's sights and sensibilities upon the outdoors in general and on environmental issues in particular.”

“This has the unique feel of a real folk album, every track smoothly introduces the next, and John is right on target with each of them. John opens with a riveting performance of one of his finest compositions, I'd Rather Be A Cowboy. As the album continues you are treated to a wide variety of great tunes, from a cover of John Prine's Angels From Montgomery to the album's closing title track Farewell Andromeda. What separates this album is John's relaxed set of folk songs. You get the feeling that he is singing just for you. This is what he would play if he were with you in the mountains on a picnic.”

“Here you will find all that made John Denver and his music special, his love of nature and the environment and his knowledge of the human condition, without the sappy sentimentality that marred too many of his later albums.”

“The material is a real departure from what he usually records. There is a John Prine song in there, a Christmas song, a song about the Canadian Rockies, and it all fits together to form a relaxing, interesting record. I highly recommend Farewell Andromeda to any John Denver fan. It's different, and you'll be playing it over and over, just as I have.”

“Here's my guilty pleasure. I think Angel From Montgomery is the single best track JD recorded. It's a revelation, song and singer, that still knocks me out.”