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Autograph

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Audio CD, February 26, 2009
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Track Listings

1 Dancing with the Mountains
2 The Mountain Song
3 How Mountain Girls Can Love
4 Song for the Life
5 The Ballad of St. Anne's Reel
6 In My Heart
7 The Wrangell Mountain Song
8 Whalebones and Crosses
9 American Child
10 You Say That the Battle Is Over
11 Autograph
12 Dance Little Jean
13 On the Wings of an Eagle

Product details

  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.62 x 4.92 x 0.4 inches; 3.84 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ SBME SPECIAL MKTS.
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2009
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 47 minutes
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 4, 2010
  • Label ‏ : ‎ SBME SPECIAL MKTS.
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003FBNJ1S
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 98 ratings

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2001
    I first heard this album in 1982 when I really fell in love with John's music. I was 19 then, and even though I had liked his music as a kid, it wasn't till that year when I really got into all of his music. His career was on the wane but that was a reflection of the changing tide of the music scene as a business, not on John as an artist. This is one of his best works. So it saddened me to learn that this album did not recieve the comercial success that it deserved.
    Even John's attempt at a song with a disco theme "Dancing With The Mountains" comes off as authentic with out being glitzy. But the best songs on the album, in my opinion, are the songs dealing with Alaska. John was not just a troubadour for Colorado, but for anywhere man was abusing nature. Alaska was his home away from home. "Whalebones & Crosses" is simply a masterpiece. Musically it is complex, not to be tackled by an acoustic guitar alone. It has mulitple key changes and vocally it challenges a singer in a way only John could meet. John re-recorded "Wrangell Mountain Song" from the "Spirit" albulm and I don't think this version is a as good as the other. But it is still a great song. His cover of David Mallett's tune "The Ballad of St Anne's Reel" is a stand out. You will be transported to that "tiny little town on fair Prince Edward Isle" and the signature fiddle playing that graces the song between the verses will stay with you long after the song is over. One of the bonus tracks "On The Wings of An Eagle" is a personal favorite of mine. It fits with the theme of the Album. Why RCA or John left it off the LP in 1980 leaves me scratching my head wondering. One negative remark is the other bonus track, "Dance Little Jean". The Dirt Bands version is more energetic and polished. John's version seems tired and lack-lusterd and like he was only going through the motions on this one.
    One last note, and it is just personal whim of mine, I think this album is mistitled. The album was intended to be John's signature to the people, he hated signing autographs - too impersonal. But the tittle track is ok, and thats it - just ok. The song "American Child" is a more powerful piece and signifies what this album is about, and therefore, I think that would be a more appropriate tittle for this CD.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2022
    LP came packaged well and shipped as stated.
    Other than the 5 skips (stated in overview that it was not the best quality LP) it was good sound.
    Came with the original jacket and sleeve.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2022
    You just can't beat a John Denver CD - this one is wonderful! Brought back so many memories! I was a little skeptical with buying it used, but it was in great shape and plays beautifully! Thank you!
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
    For fans great remastering
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2005
    My wife and I picked up a cassette copy of this album on our way to California from New York. For years we played it until it broke and CDs were the new thing. But this album didn't get released right away and I thought I would never hear it again. Well it's on CD now and it is one of Denver's best ones. It is filled with the usual songs of nature that made John Denver so popular. His version of How Mountain Girls Can Love stands up to any bluegrass group out there. The two bonus tracks are not just some cheasy tracks that were laying around but are gems themselves. If you like John Denver then you need to pick up this CD and sit back and enjoy!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2012
    Beautiful music and words. What else would one expect from John Denver! I especially liked On the Wings of and Eagle and intend to play it at a very special moment in my life. It means so much to me after my own "Mountain Man" died in September. I want this song played when we send his ashes over his favorite mountain in Pennsylvania. I am so glad that technology lets us keep the memory of this great man alive. There is a sadness to some of the songs but that reflects his journey. Go with God John!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2013
    This album mainly focuses on Alaska. Again, you can feel John's passion for the beauty of the land, the beauty of the wildlife and loving life in general. Can also feel his disdain for the whale hunters. Beautiful album, very original. Its a shame many people think John was just a drunk pilot, but I suppose that was the picture his enemies wanted to paint of him. All the fans know better. You are not forgotten John and your messages over the years still ring true. PEACE.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2014
    JD has been my favorite performer since the 80's. I'm building my collection of his music on CD and am so pleased to get this one. Yes, it is one of his great CD's and a lot of the songs are not his "Greatest Hits" or "Essential" discs, so this is a good one to have. Still miss the man and his music.
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  • D. R. O.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
    Reviewed in Germany on October 29, 2024
    Bin großer Fan, war alles toll, nur das Cover ist nicht das Original von der LP
  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2018
    Beautiful songs from my youth....it was refreshing to hear them all again.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful in every way as is all John Denvers songs ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2016
    wonderful in every way as is all John Denvers songs and music beautifully sung by the most wonderful man on the planet John has the most exquisite voice in the world and no other person can sing as well as he can , I love every part of him and listen and watch him day and night and Love him with all my heart.Paula.xxx
  • salmaso.antonio
    5.0 out of 5 stars cd ok
    Reviewed in Italy on January 5, 2014
    Tutto come previsto - qualità del prodotto e i termini della spedizione in linea agli accordi presi con l'ordine dei acquisto.
  • Amazon カスタマー
    4.0 out of 5 stars 隠れた名アルバム
    Reviewed in Japan on February 13, 2015
    ジョン・デンバーはベスト盤を何枚かを持つ程度でした。ですから初期のころの名作は知っていたのですが、Autographなる無名ではありますが心にしみる地味な名曲があることを知りこのアルバムを購入しました。結果は大満足です。あまり知られていない作品やあまり売れなかった作品の中にも、このような名アルバムがあるのだと痛感します。初期の自然を賛美した曲から、人間の内面を表現した曲へと少しずつ作風が変化しているような気がします。それらの曲からは彼独特の優しさがにじみ出ており、アルバムタイトルの「Autograph」や「In My Heart」、「Song for life」などは、決して大ヒットするような曲ではないかもしれませんが、心温まる優しい歌で名曲だと思います。他にも「Dancing with the Mountains」や「Wrangle Moutain Song」などの乗りのいい曲もあり、バラエティーに富んだお気に入りのアルバムとなりました。星を4つにしたのは、歌詞がないから。洋盤だと仕方ないのでしょうか。彼がどんなメッセージを曲に込めたのかを知れたらよかったのにと思います。