Not unfamiliar with the music of John Denver by any means, I was amazed listening to the radio the other night to hear this song. How did I get to be as old as I am without ever hearing one of the most practically perfect songs ever written? The lyrics are uncomplicated and not profound, but they are woven together with a light and delicate musical arrangement and sung in the crystal clear voice that only John Denver possessed.
See the sunlight through the pine
Taste the warm of winter wine
Dream of softly falling snow
Winter’s gold, Aspenglow
As the winter days unfold
Hearts grow warmer with the cold
Peace of mind is all you know
Winter’s gold, Aspenglow
Aspen is a life to live
See how much there is to give
See how strongly you believe
See how much you may receive
Smiling faces all around
Laughter is the only sound
Memories that can’t grow old
Winter’s gold, Aspenglow
Aspen is a life to live
See how much there is to give
See how strongly you believe
See how much you may receive
See the sunlight through the pine
Taste the warm of winter wine
Dream of softly falling snow
Winter’s gold, Aspenglow
Unable to find an online player that would play the full length song, I resorted to a YouTube video. Listen especially to the music. It’s divine.
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January 3rd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Okay! Colorado winters are not so bad when you put it THAT way….John Denver way. Doesn’t he have the greatest voice? Listening to his singing puts everything right (smile). Thanks for sharing such a beautiful post – musically and visually! LOVE IT!
January 3rd, 2009 at 9:18 pm
It’s almost magical, isn’t it? I listen to this song and I think that this is how the snow makes me feel all the time! Even if I’m not drinking winter wine, or appreciating the profound lovliness that is Aspen!!!! Glad you enjoyed it!
January 9th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Yes very enjoyable. John Denver is great. And I love the “winter wine” and the snow.
January 9th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
I could listen to this song all day long I think, again and again, and it would only make me happier each time!
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