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John Denver - Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits US VERSION The legacy of beloved late entertainer John Denver will be experienced as never before, when BMG Strategic Marketing Group releases John Denver Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits, a comprehensive best of collection of his most popular work.
John Denver Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits will feature 20 tracks, including 10 Billboard #1 hits such as "Sunshine On My Shoulders" "Annie's Song" and "Fly Away." It also includes favorites such as "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "Leaving On A Jet Plane," and "Rocky Mountain High." These are the original recordings, newly remastered from master tapes for optimum sound quality. The album was coordinated in cooperation with longtime manager Hal Thau. The 20-page booklet included in John Denver Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits will feature never-before-seen photos of the late entertainer and comprehensive liner notes written by longtime Rolling Stone contributing editor David Wild and a song-by-song commentary with personal stories by longtime producer and friend Milt Okun.
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Boxes Unlimited First of a limited series entitled "Country Roads", this handcrafted box measures 11" x 14" and features a 6" miniature acoustic guitar, hat, glasses, treasured pictures and much, much more. What makes this so unique is a musical movement inside that plays one of JD's all time favorite hits "Take me Home, Country Roads." This creation absolutely brings back a lifetime of memories of this artist and is a must for all John Denver fans.
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Center Theatre Company “Almost
Heaven” October
2 through February 15, 2004 "Annie's
Song," "Sunsine on my Shoulder" and "Rocky Mountain
High" were only three of the songs that swept away Denver audiences
during the 2001-02 season. Almost Heaven proved Denver audiences
loved their "Country Roads" boy. And now, DCTC director
and artistic associate Randal Myler bings John Denver back in a
brand new production with added songs and a new cast. Only 28,000
cheering fans saw our world premiere production; thousands more
were turned away. Did you get your ticket to Heaven? Encore! John Denver's hit song Sunshine On My Shoulders is making another debut--this time as a picture book for children with an audio CD of John's magical song. Complementing the simple but profound lyrics--"Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy"--are delightful illustrations, which makes a compelling new presentation of a great song. The illustrator, Christopher Canyon, portrays a little girl and her father with a guitar playing in wildflower-filled meadows, enjoying each other's company while a cat and a variety of cute wildlife creatures look on. "If I had a day that I could give you / I'd give to you a day just like today." Joy and peace are palpable in the light-hearted watercolor art. Sunshine On My Shoulders is the first in a series of children's books based on the songs of John Denver, intended to bring Denver's heartfelt, envionmental themes to children. "If I had a wish that I could wish for you / I'd make a wish for sunshine all the while." The California-based publisher specializes in children's nature-awareness books. Other great Denver songs, including "Country Roads Take Me Home," "Windsong," and "Anciet Rhymes" are scheduled to follow. Canyon, an award-winning illustrator of children's books and a long-time fan of Denver's music, created a story in which a daughter shares a very secial day with her fater (who resembles John Denver). "This beautifully moving song of love, givig, sharing and appreciation is truly a song for anyone, of any age, in any thoughtful reationship," Canyon, of Columbus, Ohio, says. "I envision Sunshine On My Shoulders not only for children, but as a family picture book to be shared together. Adults who first fell in love with this song in their youth now have children and grandchildren of their own. Sunshine will appeal to story group times at schools and libraries, as well as parents and grandparents lullabying their children to sleep at bedtime." The book was licensed by Dawn Publications from Cherry Lane Music Company of New York. Jim Bell, consultant to Cherry Lane Licensing, envisions Sunshine On My Shoulders as "the first of many wonderful picture books using lyrics of great songs. The direct yet elegant language of Denver's lyrics are particularly appropriate for picture books meant to be shared by children and their parents." The project is the brainchild of Sandy Ferguson Fuller, children's liteary agent of Alp Arts Co., in Golden, CO. Prior to John Denver's tragic death in 1997, she conceived the idea of bringing John's spirit to children through picture books, and now has pursued it to fruition. As she says, "'It's about time' to share John's beautiful words and personal vision via picture books." Hal Thau, John Denver's long-time personal manager has enthusiastically supported the project. He states: "This Sunshine picture book offers an opportunity to reach a new, young audience - and lay the foundation for them to rediscover this song in later years with a heightened appreciation and awareness of its beauty." The 32-page full-color book is available in paperback and hardcover editions; the latter includes the musical score plus a CD with Denver performing the song, along with another short song that Denver wrote, "The Music Is You." John Denver was much moe than an entertainer. He was also a director an supporter of over 22 environmental organizations including the National Wildlife Federation, Save The Children, the Cousteau Society, Friends of the Earth, and the Human/Dolphin Foundation. He co-founded the Hunger Project and created PlantIt 2000, now renamed Plant-It 2020, an organization that has already planted one million trees. Yet his special talent was communicating feelings through lyrics and music. Glenn Hovemann, editor and co-publisher of Dawn Publications, notes that Denver knew how to paint vivid pictures with words. "It is our hope at Dawn Publications to bring John's inspiration to children of all ages." Sunshine
On My Shoulders The
Bronx to Broadway (A Journey in Show Business) For
ordering information, please call Hal Leornard Publishing at 1-800-637-2852,
or order at Amazon.com Denver Gets His Due John Denver Catalogue Receives Upgrade: “Greatest Hits” Now at Nine Million Washington, June 1, 2001 – RCA Records added a whopping 19 million units to the catalogue of the late John Denver during a complete audit of his catalogue. Leading the pack was “John Denver’s Greatest Hits” which had been previously certified gold in 1973 and now jumps to an astonishing nine times platinum according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). “Not really country, and not quite rock and roll, John Denver was one of the first crossover artists and a true pop superstar.” Said RIAA President and CEO Hilary Rosen. “John was one of America’s greatest songwriters and we’re glad to see that he is getting some long overdue recognition.” Other titles that were included in the upgrade were “An Evening With John Denver,” “Back Home Again,” “Rocky Mountain Christmas,” “Rocky Mountain High” and “Windsong” which after previously being certified gold were all certified both platinum and double platinum. “Greatest Hits, Vol. 2” was certified double platinum (up from platinum status) and two titles received their first RIAA certifications as “Rocky Mountain Collection” reached both gold and platinum status and “Greatest Hits, Vol. 3” was certified gold. In total, Denver’s cumulative U.S. sales have reached 32.5 million. Songs of the Century John Denver’s song, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has been selected by the Recording Association of America (RIAA) for their new project “Songs of the Century”. This project, funded by the National Endowment of the Arts and the RIAA, will bring a selection of 365 songs, albums and cast recordings into 10,000 American schoolrooms through a curriculum developed by Scholastic in cooperation with the RIAA and the Library of Congress. AOL Time Warner will also be providing online samples of the curriculum through its daily school service. The song was chosen by an elite panel comprised of 1,500 teachers, journalists, students, artists, music industry executives and politicians. The final selections are quite formidable and eclectic, ranging from Ashford & Simpson to Elvis Presley! “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is one of seven Cherry Lane titles that “made the cut” as the most historically significant “Songs of the Century”. |
