Billboard Cd Reviews: John Fogerty, Queen Latifah (reuters)

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:08:49

rd.yahoo.com - Reuters - NEW YORK (Billboard) - Creative plural notwithstanding, John Fogerty was the Blue Ridge Rangers on his 1973 solo debut, adopting the fictitious band moniker as a means of swinging back at writer's block and Creedence Clearwater Revival's flameout -- but not so much on the sequel, "The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again." For this warm set of 11 country-time covers (including a track from his 1986 album, "Eye of the Zombie"), Fogerty turns to his speed-dial list of superstars. He recruits Bruce Springsteen for a gallop through the Everly Brothers' "When Will I Be Loved?" and the Eagles' Don Henley and Timothy B. Schmit for Ricky Nelson's age-appropriate "Garden Party." Elsewhere, Fogerty is accompanied by folks like Buddy Miller and Kenny Aronoff. Not surprisingly, Fogerty settles into his country surroundings with a self-assured grace, especially on John Prine's melancholy "Paradise," Jerry Gillespie's "Heaven's Just a Sin Away" and even on John Denver's "Back Home Again."

John Denver's 'rocky Mountain High' Named Second Colorado State Anthem

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:47:46

starpulse.com - Late country star John Denver's Rocky Mountain High was yesterday named the second official anthem for the state of Colorado, the singer's adopted home.

The song, which became a hit for the tragic musician in 1972, now stands alongside the original Where The Columbines Grow, which has been the state anthem since 1915.

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Billboard Cd Reviews: John Fogerty, Queen Latifah (reuters)

John Denver's 'rocky Mountain High' Named Second Colorado State Anthem