One of the world’s best-known and best-loved performers, John Denver earned international acclaim as a songwriter, performer, actor, environmentalist and humanitarian. His music has spanned three decades, 30 albums, outlasted countless musical trends, and garnered numerous musical awards and honors. Today, millions of fans, old and new, enjoy the work of this extraordinary performer.
John Denver: A Song’s Best Friend is a touching look at the man and his legacy, focusing on his most famous songs, with background and insight from those closest to him. The program features interviews with his ex-wife Annie, producer and arranger Milt Okun, manager Hal Thau, conductor and composer Lee Holdridge, and band members Pete Huttlinger and John Somers.
In selections from his popular 1970s television specials, and rare footage from concerts including Sing Australia! (1984 and 1994) and Red Rocks (1973 and 1982), Denver performs cherished classics including “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” “Country Roads,” and “Rocky Mountain High,” as well as other beloved favorites including “Perhaps Love,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” and “This Old Guitar.”
Song List
The Eagle and the Hawk
Leaving on a Jet Plane
Country Roads
Aspen Glow
Calypso
Sunshine on My Shoulders
Annie’s Song
Rhymes and Reasons
Port of Amsterdam
Thank God I’m a Country Boy
Perhaps Love
Rocky Mountain High
This Old Guitar
A presentation of WLIW21 in association with WNET.ORG
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