Lana Del Rey, Take Me Home, Country Roads | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey shines on her cover of the John Denver classic, “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”

“Almost heaven, West Virginia / Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River.” Ah, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter 🎙 Lana Del Rey tackles a beloved John Denver classic with 🎵 “Take Me Home, Country Roads”. Denver penned “Take Me Home, Country Roads” alongside 🎼 ✍ Bill Danoff, and Taffy Nivert. In Del Rey’s hands, this country standard gets a simple, warm backdrop, with piano serving as the primary accompaniment for much of the song.  However, the bridge adds more instrumentation, including organ.  The biggest addition, however, are the backing vocals appearing toward the end, which sound utterly celestial.

That said, the focal point of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is the lead vocalist extraordinaire, Lana Del Rey. This song was tailor made for her.  Her signature, robust, smoky vocals sound superb.  Showing off her lower register, it is, nothing short of, a vibe.  The richness of her instrument is to be in awe of and envied. Given the distinctiveness and strength of her voice, Del Rey doesn’t need to do anything extra to the melody. Her pureness, coupled with the sanctity of the melody is enough. No, Lana Del Rey doesn’t break new ground with 🎵 “Take Me Home, Country Roads”, but she delivers a respectable, well-rounded cover, without question.

🎙 Lana Del Rey • 🎵 “Take Me Home, Country Roads” • 🏷 Polydor / Interscope • 🗓 12.1.23

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