John Denver Songs Ranked

Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career with folk music groups during the late 1960s.  Starting in the 1970s, he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists. By 1974, he was one of America’s best-selling performers, and AllMusic has described Denver as “among the most beloved entertainers of his era” Here are all of John Denver songs ranked.

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20. It Amazes Me (I Want to Live, 1977)

“Fabulous lyrics and musicianship. John sings with palpable feelings. Truly miss him. His music is timeless & always joyful to listen to.”

19. This Old Guitar (Back Home Again, 1974)

“I have always loved this song, it seems to speak the truest heart and soul of John Denver, and those of us who have ever expressed our deepest feelings through musical instruments (like the guitar) can truly relate to where this testimonial song is coming from….“This Old Guitar”

18. Shanghai Breezes (Seasons of the Heart, 1982)

“This song has such a beautiful message. His most meaningful song of the 80’s. I always figured this to be my favorite Denver song but looking at some of the other songs he’s done, i know that isn’t the case.  And somehow the nostalgia factor of this overshadows the song itself.”

17. The Eagle and the Hawk (Aerie, 1971)

“My Favorite.. short and sweet. Gets it said and moves on. How can you not soar with those majestic birds when you hear this song? Amazing song great bass and inspiring guitar solo”

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16. Looking for Space (Windsong, 1975)

“It is my all time favorite song and I think it’s the best. Love this song, reminds me of someone very special in my life.”

15. Fly Away (Windsong, 1975)

“One of the best songs on the best album that he did .don’t get tired of listening to it….if John does have a masterpiece it’s windsong”

14. Follow Me (Take Me to Tomorrow, 1970)

“By far the most underrated John Denver song. Fantastic lyrics and melody. I cannot believe it doesn’t get more love! It is so powerful that I sang this song to my wife at our wedding.”

13. Poems, Prayers and Promises (Poems, Prayers and Promises, 1971)

“Poems, Prayers and Promises” is not so famous but this song is very nice and its folk arrangements are subtle and refined. If you too are a fan, you will not want to be missing this song from your collection.”

12. Back Home Again (Back Home Again, 1974)

“Outside of the few foot stompers and folky country songs, most of the material on BACK HOME AGAIN is mostly on the mellow side with soft acoustic guitar without any percussive accompaniment with he main focus on DENVER’s sometimes hard-to-swallow vocal style.”

11. Goodbye Again (Rocky Mountain High, 1972)

“I like this song more than when I heard it long ago! I like an awful lot of John Denver’s songs. Classic artist and song. To bad he’s gone. His music would ring true in this decade.”

10. Sweet Surrender (Back Home Again, 1974)

“This song is straightforward, harmonically uncomplicated — and unbelievably beautiful to listen to. With a simple major-key harmony, it can grab your attention and keep it all the way through. Basically, the song is about living in the present and enjoying life as it comes to you.”

9. Rhymes and Reasons (Rhymes & Reasons, 1969)

“This album has been one of my favorites. His younger voice is strong and you can feel his passion. Always nice to listen to something from before the age of “recipe for success” music that all sounds the same. You are not forgotten John”

8. I’m Sorry (Windsong, 1975)

“This song is so honest. When your heart is broken, you can list all the things you did wrong, but ultimately you feel sorry for yourself.”

7. Leaving on a Jet Plane (John Denver Sings, 1966)

“I have always love listening to John Denver. His music is wonderful. His voice is beautiful. His songs are easy to do if you are practicing Sign Language because they are slow and clear.”

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6. Sunshine on My Shoulders (Poems, Prayers & Promises, 1971)

“Once again, a lovely song from John Denver – one of my favorite artists. Redoing my daughters paper scrapbook to an Excel version was a joy when adding music and songs we used to sing in the car from place to place. Since my daughter nickname is ‘Sunny” it was an added bonus to fade the photo’s in and out to the background music of John Denver!”

5. Calypso (Windsong, 1975)

“I think this is the one John Denver song that no one else could cover simply because they don’t have the ability. His vocal is amazing.”

4. Thank God I’m a Country Boy (Back Home Again, 1974)

“I love the fiddle a ton, he really plays it really well are whoever does it. Then he sings very well to it, in a sort of folky way like sing along the fire type of thing. Then to add to it that traditional country type thing.”

3. Annie’s Song (Back Home Again, 1974)

“You fill up my senses like a night In a forest, like mountains in springtime, like a walk in the rain, like a storm in the desert, like a sleepy blue ocean. Come let me love you, Come love me again. These lyrics are beautiful, heartfelt, and poetic. Absolutely Pure Genius!”

2. Rocky Mountain High (Rocky Mountain High, 1972)

“Rocky Mountain High” is just such an earnestly positive bit of ecologically-friendly airy hippie didactic, selling a real evocation of the transcendence you can get from nature. It’s one of those odd pop singles that can make me all kinds of weepy if it hits me at the right time.”

1. Take Me Home, Country Roads (Poems, Prayers & Promises, 1971)

“I just love this song, it’s an all time classic. I remember hearing it as a young child and it’s amazing that so many people still listen to it to this day. It not only connects to the older generation but the young generation as well.”