Quote Originally Posted by Robert-The-Rambler
I like it better than the original because John just sings that much better. I do miss half of the Starland Vocal Band singing backup in Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert. I didn't really discover John Denver until I was in my late 20s so yes I can understand that teenagers think they need to listen to "cooler" music. But I think now in my somewhat demented manor that a guy singing as well as John could probably have gotten laid on a nightly basis if he so desired to be that kind of creep. Hell half of his material seems to be apologizing for bad behavior. Both I'm Sorry and Annies Song are showcased on Best Of.
Funny you mention the Starland Vocal Band as technically that is the first LP I owned. Given as an X-Mas present to me by one of my cousins. I never found the need to own LP's given my older brother's collection. IIRC Bill Danoff co-wrote "Country Roads". He had roots in the DC area and another ex of mine was good friends with him and his wife for awhile.