"Like a Storm in the Desert"

[deemoyza]

John Denver was my dad's favorite singer, so I practically grew up listening to his music. And while his catalog includes so many great songs ("Rhymes and Reasons" and "Perhaps Love" are some of my personal favorites), I've always absolutely loved "Annie's Song." It's a perfect combination of simple but evocative lyrics and a lovely, delicate melody that soars dramatically at points.

It's hard to think it could get better than the original, but sung in Vienna Teng's gorgeous voice, it becomes nearly transcendent.

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💕That last chorus.💕

I am in love.

Comments

[rionaleonhart]

I never knew that song was called 'Annie's Song'! That's a lovely version; it's so well suited to Teng's style. Thank you for sharing it!

[deemoyza]

You're very welcome! :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[runicmagitek]

Oh this is gorgeous 😭💕 thanks so much for sharing!

Also I love hearing about the music others grew up with because of their parents. My mom tells me of the dance parties I had with myself in the living room as a toddler while she played early 80s pop and classic folk tunes. Definitely something to cherish 🥰

[deemoyza]

Glad you liked it!

And the bitty!Runic dance parties sound so cute! :D I know a lot of us go through a phase where we reject a lot of what our parents like, but looking back, we've sometimes got to admit that they had good taste! :)