About the song
“John Denver – Annie’s Song” is one of the most beloved and enduring ballads in the history of American folk and country music. Released in 1974, this beautiful love song was written by John Denver himself and was inspired by his then-wife, Annie Martell. Denver composed the song in just ten minutes while riding a ski lift in Aspen, Colorado, capturing the overwhelming feeling of love and gratitude he felt for Annie.
“Annie’s Song” is featured on Denver’s album “Back Home Again,” which further solidified his status as a leading artist in the 1970s music scene. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart and featuring other hits such as “Back Home Again” and “Sweet Surrender.”
Upon its release, “Annie’s Song” quickly climbed the charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Its success was not limited to the United States; the song also topped the charts in the United Kingdom, making it one of Denver’s most internationally successful singles.
The song’s lyrics are a poetic expression of love, comparing the feelings of joy and contentment to the beauty of nature. Lines like “You fill up my senses like a night in the forest” and “Like a storm in the desert, like a sleepy blue ocean” illustrate the depth of Denver’s emotion and his ability to convey those feelings through vivid imagery.
For many older listeners, “Annie’s Song” is a nostalgic reminder of a time when music was filled with heartfelt emotion and sincerity. Its timeless melody and heartfelt lyrics continue to resonate with audiences, making it a popular choice for weddings, anniversaries, and other celebrations of love.
Whether you are a longtime fan of John Denver or discovering his music for the first time, “Annie’s Song” offers a moving and intimate listening experience. It is a testament to Denver’s talent as a songwriter and his ability to touch the hearts of listeners with his music. This song remains a quintessential love ballad, cherished by fans around the world for its simplicity, beauty, and emotional depth.
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Lyrics
You fill up my senses
Like a night in a forest
Like the mountains in springtime
Like a walk in the rain
Like a storm in the desert
Like a sleepy blue ocean
You fill up my senses
Come fill me again
Come, let me love you
Let me give my life to you
Let me drown in your laughter
Let me die in your arms
Let me lay down beside you
Let me always be with you
Come, let me love you
Come love me again
Let me give my life to you
Come, let me love you
Come love me again
You fill up my senses
Like a night in a forest
Like the mountains in springtime
Like a walk in the rain
Like a storm in the desert
Like a sleepy blue ocean
You fill up my senses
Come fill me again