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. Andy Powell, "Connor’s ‘Grandma’s Feather Bed’ almost wasn’t recorded", The Gadsden Times, June 2, 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2017
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.
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
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1974–76)PeakPosition Australia Albums (Kent Music Report) 2
Year-end charts Chart (1974) Position Australia Albums (Kent Music Report) 13 US Billboard 200 90 US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 10 Chart (1975) Position Australia Albums (Kent Music Report) 25 New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) 18 US Billboard 200 4 US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 1 Chart (1976) Position Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) 42
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