Released 43 years ago this November
It's About Time
John Denver · 1983
43 min · 10 tracks · country music
A reflective blend of folk and pop melodies, infused with heartfelt lyrics and Denver's signature warm vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wild Montana Skies — This track captures Denver's love for nature and storytelling, blending vivid imagery with a haunting melody that showcases his lyrical prowess.
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It’s About Time — The title track reflects a contemplative state, addressing themes of change and time with sincerity that resonates throughout the album.
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Hold On Tightly — This opener sets the tone for the album, combining uplifting melodies with messages of perseverance and hope that are central to Denver's artistry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- warm atmosphere for cozy evenings
- melodic journey through nostalgia
- heartfelt themes of love and
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks Denver's return after a decline, showing continued artistic expression.
- Themes
- Montana landscapes· personal reflection· 1980s musical revival
- Career context
- It's About Time was released in 1983, marking John Denver's return to the music scene after a period of declining commercial success. This album came nearly a decade after his peak with albums like 'Rocky Mountain High' and represented an effort to revitalize his career amidst changing musical tastes in the early 80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Jim Croce· Gordon Lightfoot
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hold On Tightly 4:27
- 2 Thought of You 4:03
- 3 Somethin’ About 3:46
- 4 On the Wings of a Dream 5:03
- 5 Flight (The Higher We Fly) 3:22
- 6 Falling Out of Love 4:58
- 7 I Remember Romance 5:20
- 8 Wild Montana Skies 4:04
- 9 World Game 4:57
- 10 It’s About Time 3:42
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Flag
James Taylor
Shares reflective melodies and heartfelt lyrics, evoking a similar warmth and introspection.
High Country Snows
Dan Fogelberg
Combines folk-pop melodies with themes of nature and personal reflection, akin to Denver's style.
Summertime Dream
Gordon Lightfoot
Features lush storytelling and a warm acoustic sound, resonating with Denver's heartfelt approach.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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