Back Home Again (John Denver album)
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Released | June 15, 1974 | |||
Studio | RCA's Music Center of the World, Los Angeles | |||
Genre | Country folk[1] | |||
Length | 38:08 | |||
Label | RCA Victor | |||
Producer | Milton Okun, Susan Ruskin | |||
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Creem | C+[3] |
Back Home Again is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter John Denver, released in June 1974.
The multi-platinum album reached the top position on the Billboard 200 and contained the hit singles "Annie's Song" (#1 pop, No. 1 adult contemporary), and "Back Home Again" (#5 pop, No. 1 AC, No. 1 country). In addition, the studio versions of "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and "Sweet Surrender" appear on this album.
The song "Grandma's Feather Bed" was written by banjoist Jim Connor, of the New Kingston Trio, based on a verse he wrote for his grandmother. Denver first heard Connor playing the song in 1968. Connor played on Denver's recording, and toured with the singer.[4]
The song "The Music Is You" is a bonus track on the 1998 reissue of Rocky Mountain Christmas.
On the cover, John is shown with his then-wife Annie Martell.
Track listing
All tracks written by John Denver, except where noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Back Home Again" | 4:42 | |
2. | "On the Road" | Carl Franzen | 2:33 |
3. | "Grandma's Feather Bed" | Jim Connor | 2:15 |
4. | "Matthew" | 3:43 | |
5. | "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" | John Sommers | 3:06 |
6. | "The Music Is You" | 1:26 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Annie's Song" | 2:58 | |
2. | "It's Up to You" | Steve Weisberg | 2:26 |
3. | "Cool an' Green an' Shady" |
| 3:07 |
4. | "Eclipse" | 3:41 | |
5. | "Sweet Surrender" | 5:29 | |
6. | "This Old Guitar" | 2:50 |
Personnel
- John Denver – 6 & 12-string acoustic guitars, vocals
- Buddy Collette – clarinet
- Jim Gordon – drums, percussion
- Hal Blaine – drums, percussion
- Jim Connor – banjo, harmonica, vocals
- Julie Connor – vocals
- Glen Hardin – piano
- Lee Holdridge – orchestral arrangements
- David Jackson – bass
- Dick Kniss – bass
- John Sommers – banjo, acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle, backing vocals
- Steve Weisberg – acoustic guitar, dulcimer, dobro, backing vocals, arranger
- Don Wardell – Executive Producer
- Uncredited – piano, harmonica and organ on "Back Home Again", piano on "The Music is You"
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[19] | Gold | 50,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[20] | Gold | 100,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[21] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ Okamoto, David (January 1, 1998). "John Denver". In Knopper, Steve (ed.). MusicHound Lounge: The Essential Album Guide. Detroit: Visible Ink Press. pp. 132–133.
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r5455
- ^ Christgau, Robert (October 1974). "The Christgau Consumer Guide". Creem. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ^ Andy Powell, "Connor’s ‘Grandma’s Feather Bed’ almost wasn’t recorded", The Gadsden Times, June 2, 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2017
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – John Denver – Back Home Again" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Charts.nz – John Denver – Back Home Again". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "John Denver Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ "John Denver Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 426. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1974". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 1974". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 427. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Top Selling Albums of 1975 — The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Recorded Music New Zealand. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1975". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 1975". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1976" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – John Denver – Back Home Again". Music Canada. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ "British album certifications – John Denver – Back Home Again". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ "American album certifications – John Denver – Back Home Again". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 14, 2022.