For any serious fan of John Denver's voice and music, this CD is a special treasure. Here Denver takes his usual emotional tour of his state of mind, the state of his personal relationships, and the way he is looking at and experiencing the world over a period of time in which he tours the Orient. The beautiful result is this cycle of beautifully sung and arranged and well-integrated songs. From the opening moments of "Seasons of the Heart", through "Shanghai Breezes" to the end strains of "Without Love", this is a thoughtful, emotionally-expressive, and very intelligent oral symphony, and it is a tribute to John's mature talents that it is still "out there" and spinning on in so many places. He is still with us,and for some of us his loss will always be felt, but he is especially present with this wonderful CD. Far out!

I believe this to be John Denver's best album since "Windsong", easily outclassing the other post-"Windsong" works (even "Spirit"). This is no surprise, since so much (good and bad) that the artist experienced at a turning point in his life is portrayed here. The same sort of profound personal experience stands behind his other great albums...which demonstrates the old point that artists (writers, musicians, composers) really do have to suffer greatly (or experience great joy) in order to produce great art.

Many of the tracks on this album deserved greater airplay than they got...but by then, the world was changing around John, becoming more cynical, sensual and hell-bent for leather. But here again, John managed to capture the spirit of the age around him without succumbing to its nastier tendencies. His shoes will be difficult to fill, if indeed the public would accept someone who could at this time in history.

The CD was one of my favorites. Things change and what is true today may not be true tomorrow. It may not feel the same even though I'veplayed it a 100 times, I always find sometning new,some new meaning or thouht. If I wear tis CD out I'd order a new in a heart beat.

Let me start by saying,this is his greatest c.d. of all time. I've been a fan for ages and he has never made a c.d. like this....

I have owned this on LP and now on CD and believe it to be one of his finest works. His music and lyrics show a level of maturity that surpasses previous works. The title cut, Seasons of the Heart, along with Shanghi Breezes, exude emotion, as they express the pain of his divorce from Annie. For serious fans who prefer the softer side of John Denver, it is a must!