John Denver: Why I Made It
Chris Charlesworth, Melody Maker, 27 March 1976
WITH THE SUNSHINE on his shoulders and the mountain water in his veins, John Denver is an enigma surrounded by moonbeams, a v friendly postman who delivers bliss and music to millions of Americans.
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