John Denver

In the late 60s, I heard the song, 'Ode To Billy Joe' by Bobbie Gentry. Some time later, I heard the song, 'Take Me Home' by John Denver. Bobbie Gentry's song reminds me of my Southern roots not far from the song's theme location in the Mississippi Delta. John Denver's song clearly paints the picture of a place to which I would like to return, if only it still existed. The name lives on, but the people are gone. The fields of corn and cotton remain but not the homes. John's tone is magical, and I am mesmerized by that country road. although my surroundings were not mountainous but near sea level, John still takes me home with his matchless lyrics.