Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver, Danoff, Bill
Back Home Again
Leaving, On a Jet Plane
Wild Montana Skies
Rocky Mountain High
Fly Away [Live]
Sing Australia
Annie's Song
Grandma's Feather Bed - John Denver, Connor, Jim
For You
I'm Sorry
Poems, Prayers and Promises
Is It Love?
In a Far Away Land
Rhymes & Reasons
Calypso
This Old Guitar
Whispering Jesse
Australian-only release featuring the legendary late pop/country singer captured in concert (Nov. 1994) during what turned out to be his final Australian tour. Included on the disc are 18 of his greatest, including his... more » best-known hits like 'Annie' s Song', 'Country Roads', 'Leaving On A Jet Plane', 'Rocky Mountain High' and 'Fly Away'. 2001 release.« less
Australian-only release featuring the legendary late pop/country singer captured in concert (Nov. 1994) during what turned out to be his final Australian tour. Included on the disc are 18 of his greatest, including his best-known hits like 'Annie' s Song', 'Country Roads', 'Leaving On A Jet Plane', 'Rocky Mountain High' and 'Fly Away'. 2001 release.
CD Reviews
Great Performance, Poor Production
Mark Delaney | Lyles, TN USA | 11/22/2001
(3 out of 5 stars)
"After listening to "The Wildlife Concert" and "An Evening with John Denver," one might guess that recording a live performance is a snap. It isn't, and regrettably this CD proves just how difficult it is. In this 1994 performance, John sings with passion and energy. The song selection is a good mix of his hits. However, the audio is muddy and "echoey," as though the recording engineer drew from the sound going out to the audience as opposed to using a direct feed. Buy this CD only if you are a) not very sensitive to sound quality b) Such a huge JD fan that you must own everything he did, or c) planning on listening to this CD only on that cheap player in your car."
A Wonder From Down Under
W. Foley | Canandaigua NY | 04/10/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As many people have asserted, John Denver sounded best when heard live in concert. I think this compilation, Sing Australia, is a fine example of that. Recorded in 1994 this CD offers a wide variety of John's most well loved songs. On this CD there are many superior renditions of his work. "Rocky Mountain High," is accentuated with a warm rich synthesizer, and the reverence and the majesty of the mountains is reflected in his voice. The song "For You" is sung with a slow heart felt poignancy, while "Poems, Prayers and Promises" wraps you in a comforting melodic blanket that reminds everyone what the truly meaningful things in life are. A favorite song of mine, "Rhymes and Reasons" is offered in prayer-like fashion with a timeless message of hope for these troubled times; "come and stand beside us, we can find a better way." John usually ended his performances with "Calypso" and the version offered here will create for the listener an experiential taste of being there at one of John's concerts. From beginning to end this entire CD offers you a glimpse into the excitement and connection, the joy and serenity, that you would feel at a John Denver concert."
Farewell, Australia
Patricia A. Cavanaugh | Lancaster, PA United States | 11/04/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Australian fans of John Denver expected him to tour there in November of 1997. Tragically, the tour never happened and they had to be satisfied with his 1994 tour. If *Sing, Australia* is any indication, they had a wonderful experience. I almost didn't buy this CD because there's nothing on it I didn't already have, or so I thought. Then I realized I didn't have "Sweet Surrender" in John's mature voice. For that reason, alone, I purchased it. It was worth it. This version is so rich and full and vibrant. Everything on the album is sung exceptionally, of course, but I could do without yet another version of the tired old "Back Home Again" and the other usual suspects. "In a Faraway Land," though, makes up for the others.
It's definitely worth the money."
OK - If you're a fan who wants everything by JD
Mike Schwartz | St. Louis, MO United States | 10/17/2001
(3 out of 5 stars)
"If you are looking for "live" John Denver, this is alright. Nothing to write home about. You'd be better off sticking to the re release of "An Evening With" or "The Wildlife Concert" or even "Greatest Hits Live." This is good, but I've heard better..all of the songs with a few exceptions have been released live one way or another. As good as this could have been, it feels like a soundboard mixing tape that was put to CD to take advantage of sales. You want a great "new" live recording, get his new Christmas Concert CD. Again, this one's OK, not great."
JOHN DENVER AT HIS BEST!
cocoproducer | Castle Rock, Colorado United States | 05/13/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"In one of his final Australian concerts, John Denver puts together a powerful performance. This was one of his only concerts released on CD and there is such emotion, it tugs the heart of those who endear his music. The now classic FOR YOU is a stirring rendition as John is obviously pouring his soul into the song. In other songs, like Grandma's Feather Bed, he is having fun with the audience and it is fun to listen to. Another classic, Rocky Mountain High brings John's mature vocal strength out as he even felt he was singing better than ever at the end of his life. This is sure to be a treasure by those who listen to John Denver not only for peace and tranquility and message...but also for fun. I am so grateful this was released, one of John's few LIVE releases. It's an awesome collection!"
Track Listings (19) - Disc #1