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As a lifelong John Denver fan, I am always looking for good, new music to listen to by JD. I grew up playing his songs, as a matter of fact, he basically taught me how to play! The world lost a great singer/songwriter in October of 97.I am pretty dismayed over all of the compilation cds available now. they keep repackageing the same 12 songs, putting a different picture on the cover and rake in more money. its getting very old! about live at sydney opera house. recorded while he was down under for a series of concerts, and a tv special. I have a bootleg of the tv concert and it should really be released on dvd, because it is JD during his most powerful and prolific time. great backing band, a few new songs, and a super performance. I saw him on the same tour while he was in the states. the cd is slightly abridged but is a very good concert. I have always said that he was the best live performer I have ever seen and heard, and I have played professionally and mixed sound for over thirty years. the eagles are just about as good, but still can't match his enthusiasm. This cd of course has all the hits, performed very well, and is mixed and recorded very well, not quite as good as an evening with JD, but pretty close. annies song is particularly good.calypso is a little more waltz like than the original, and that makes it a little harder to enjoy, I think this tour included his first live performances of that tribute to mr cousteau. If you are a fan, or just want a good live performance to add to you collection, this is a very good one. I am very happy with it, and have already added it to my playlist on my mp3 player! I really do wish that the powers that be would release more live video of John and his music, there has to be lots of it out there somewhere, and it would be a fitting tribute to his life and music to get it out. I am pretty sure it would sell in huge quantities because he was just that good live. I remember him having one or two tv specials a year that were really good including a nice christmas one in a dome in colorado. its time these were released again, instead of the same 12 songs on the latest greatest hits package. buy live at sydney opera house, and enjoy the man and his music. I will, forever.Read full review
He had a powerful way of hitting on many issues that we often forget and/or igore these days. He already had insights years ago that we are facing today and it is hard to deny that now. If you take a look at his past song lyrics and the issues he try to share and relay to the world of what is happening around us and how things need to be fixed, who knows what would become of today if things has been paid attention back then? Other songs are great for other romantic and much more. Too many goods to say anything bad. He has such wide variety of songs that stretch horizons of all kinds he sings about.
Product and sounds and songs are perfect
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I thoroughly enjoyed this CD. The sound quality is amazing and John is his usual entertaining self. A great buy!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought this copy as a gift for my dad. I've enjoyed mine for the last few years. It's a live recording which usually means the album sucks, right? NO, not this one! The recording is awesome and so are the songs! I recommend this for anyone!
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