Starwood in Aspen
John Denver · The Music Of John Denver [2009]
It's a long time to hang in the sky
It's a long way home to Starwood in Aspen
My sweet Rocky Mountain paradise
Oh my sweet Rocky Mountain paradise
Springtime is rollin' round slowly
Gray skies are bringin' me down
I can't remember when I've ever been so lonely
I forgot what it's like to be home
Can't remember what it's like to be home
I think on my lady's sweet memories
I think on my children sweet smiles
I think on my home in Starwood in Aspen
All my friends and the snow covered hills
Oh my friends are the snow covered hills
Can I tell you I'm happy to be here
To share and consider this time
For I see here the shadows of changes
And a feeling of new friends to find
And I see here some new friends to find
It's a long way from this place to Denver
It's a long time to hang in the sky
It's a long way home to Starwood in Aspen
A sweet Rocky Moutnain paradise
Oh my sweet Rocky Mountain paradise
Starwood in Aspen
John Denver's "Starwood in Aspen" stands as a quintessential example of his ability to weave personal narrative with sweeping American landscapes. Recorded for his 2009 compilation, the track reflects the acoustic warmth and folk-rock sensibilities that defined his career. The song captures the essence of travel and nostalgia, characteristic of Denver's work which often celebrated the freedom of the open road and the quiet moments of reflection. Its melodic structure and gentle vocals invite listeners into a contemplative mood, reinforcing the artist's reputation for creating music that resonates with universal themes of home and journey. As part of his broader discography, the recording exemplifies the blend of traditional country and pop influences that made his music a staple of late 20th-century Americana.