Best Songs Of John Denver - John Denver Greates... File

(1972): An ode to Colorado and his most famous tribute to the wilderness.

: Includes "revisionist" recordings that were more polished than his early versions.

: A melancholic 1981 hit that marked a slightly different, more mature sound. Best Songs Of John Denver - John Denver Greates...

: A delicate look at heartbreak that reached #1 on the Hot 100 and Country charts in 1975.

: Featuring backing vocals by Olivia Newton-John, this was one of his biggest hits during his mid-70s peak. Essential Albums for Collectors (1972): An ode to Colorado and his most

: His first #1 hit, capturing a sense of pure optimism.

: A defining early track that Denver considered the "heart and soul" of his rise to fame. : A delicate look at heartbreak that reached

These "Big Three" are essential listening and often serve as the foundation for any greatest hits collection: