About The Song
There’s something in John Denver’s voice that irks no one and attracts everyone. His uniquely talented voice captures the hearts of all ages. No one can deny the fact that at least one of his songs was heard (but I doubt if it’s only one).
From a happy song to a sad tune to a nostalgic one, Denver simply is one of the great artists that we have lost too soon. This song of Denver definitely exudes the feeling of nostalgia. “Back Home Again” is one of his songs that pierces my heart, and I wish I’d be back home again.
Released as a single from his album of the same name in 1974, “Back Home Again” peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in November of that year. It was Denver’s fifth Top 10 hit on the pop chart. In addition, the song topped both the adult contemporary chart (for two weeks) as well as the country music chart (for one week). The single was certified a gold record by the RIAA. The song won a CMA Award for Denver in 1975 in the category “Song of the Year”; he was also named “Entertainer of the Year” at the same ceremony, prompting country pop singer Charlie Rich to light the envelope on fire after reading that Denver had won in an apparent insult to Denver’s musical style and image.
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There’s a storm across the valleyClouds are rolling inThe afternoon is heavy on your shouldersThere’s a truck out on the four laneA mile or more awayThe whining of his wheels just makes it colderHe’s an hour away from ridingOn your prayers up in the skyAnd ten days on the road are barely goneThere’s a fire softly burningSupper’s on the stoveIt’s the light in your eyes that makes him warmHey, it’s good to be back home againSometimes this old farm feels like a long-lost friendYes, and hey, it’s good to be back home againThere’s all the news to tell himHow you’ve spent your timeWhat’s the latest thing the neighbors say?And your mother called last FridaySunshine made her cryYou felt the baby move just yesterdayHey, it’s good to be back home again, yes, it isSometimes this old farm feels like a long-lost friendYes, and hey, it’s good to be back home againAnd all the time that I can lay this tired old body downTo feel your fingers feather soft upon meThe kisses that I live for, the love that lights my wayThe happiness that living with you brings meIt’s the sweetest thing I know ofJust spending time with youIt’s the little things that make a house a homeLike a fire softly burningSupper on the stoveThe light in your eyes, it makes me warmHey, it’s good to be back home againSometimes this old farm feels like a long-lost friendYes, and hey, it’s good to be back home againHey, it’s good to be back home again, you know it isSometimes this old farm feels like a long-lost friendHey, it’s good to be back home againI said, hey, it’s good to be back home again