Back Home Again (John Denver album)
1974 studio album by John Denver
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.
Side two Title Writer(s) 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
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
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^ 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 .
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^ "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 .
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