The background vocalists have also done an excellent job. And from 00:07, you’ll hear the sound of snapping fingers very clearly. If you listen closely (From 00:08 onwards), you’ll hear the sound of someone clapping their laps for providing the bass of the song. Did you do that? Now we’re talking! Well, seeing that now you’re in the mood, let’s pick up from where we left. And John Denver is right there, in front of you, with a guitar on his lap and he’s singing to everyone, doesn’t it? Imagine the cool night sky, the synchronized noises by the crickets, the dewy grass you’re sitting on, and the warmth radiating from the campfire. Feels like you’re on the countryside, sitting round the fire, roasting marshmallows.
Close your eyes, clear out all your thoughts, and just sit back and listen to this song with all your heart and soul. Alright, now I want you to do me a favor. John Denver starts with (What I know is) the perfect chocolate melting vocals at 00:07. The song starts with dual acoustic guitars, one playing the role of the rhythm and the other tuned to a slightly higher frequency, for making it sound as the lead guitar. This is going to be tough one! Well, wish me luck! Review: What can I say? This song has EVERY single ingredient a Country song needs! That typical country accent (And a heart melting voice), mellow acoustic guitar playing in the background, and lyrics that make you want to run away from home forever and settle down in some quiet countryside permanently. No ‘Stairway To Heaven’ dual meanings here! This song tells us about a man’s desire to go back to his hometown, viz. What it tries to convey to us: It’s a really simple song to decipher. the Studio Version, having a duration of 3 Minutes 8 Seconds. There is just one version of this song, viz. The official release date, however, is April 12th, 1971. The song was actually written by the trio John Denver, Taffy Nivert and Bill Danoff, and initially recorded by John Denver. It is also the iconic song for West Virginia travels.
Undoubtedly his best song, (It’s also his signature song) it went on to peak at Number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
History:“ Take Me Home, Country Roads” (Or simply, “Country Roads”) is a song from John Denver’s 1971 album Poems, Prayers And Promises (It was actually first released on 30th December, 1970).
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