

Recorded by Denver in 1972 it is the title track of the 1972 album Rocky Mountain High and rose to No. 3 The album's cover photograph was taken at Slaughterhouse Falls. 4), propelled by the single 'Rocky Mountain High', and in addition reached no. It was written while Denver was camping in the Rocky Mountains during the Perseid Meteor Shower, expressing his love and wonder for his adopted state.ĭenver’s estate will be commemorating the anniversary throughout the year, including a special performance with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra on September 8th featuring audio and video of Denver himself and backed by members of his former band. 'Rocky Mountain High' is a folk rock song written by John Denver and Mike Taylor and is one of the two official state songs of Colorado. C 2 Rocky Mountain High is the sixth studio album released by American singer-songwriter John Denver in September 1972. Originally released on September 15, 1972, Rocky Mountain High was Denver’s first Top 10 album and is officially recognized as the second state song of Colorado as of 2007. It was written while Denver was camping in the Rocky Mountains during the Perseid Meteor Shower, expressing his love and wonder for his adopted state. and he doesnt really care, it keeps changin fast, and it dont last for long. And they say that he got crazy once and he tried to touch. He climbed cathedral mountains, he saw silver clouds below, he saw everything as far as you can see. The shadows from the starlight are softer than a lullaby. Pre-order and purchase exclusive merchandise. Originally released on September 15, 1972, Rocky Mountain High was Denver’s first Top 10 album and is officially recognized as the second state song of Colorado as of 2007. And the Colorado Rocky Mountain high, I’ve seen it raining fire in the sky. “In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, the beloved Rocky Mountain High album and song will be reissued on limited edition blue vinyl by Windstar Records and Secretly Distribution on September 16. His estate just announced that they plan to reissue the beloved record and title track on a limited edition blue vinyl in honor of the albums 50th anniversary:

He left yesterday behind him, you might say he was born again. Coming home to a place he'd never been before. The other is Where the Columbines Grow by Dr. Rocky Mountain High lyrics: He was born in the summer of his 27th year. If you’ve always wanted a vinyl copy of John Denver’s signature 1972 Rocky Mountain High album, now’s your chance to get your hands on one. Denver’s Rocky Mountain High, released in 1972, is one of Colorado’s two state songs.
