John Denver & Plгўcido Domingo In Studio - Perhaps Love (1981) -

The recording of is a landmark crossover collaboration between American folk singer John Denver and Spanish operatic tenor Plácido Domingo . Originally written by Denver as a personal reflection on his failing marriage to Annie Martell, the song became the title track of Domingo's gold-certified crossover album. Production & Studio Background

: Despite initial skepticism from promoters, the song gained traction after a major Philadelphia radio station began playing it every hour. Buying Guide: Finding the 1981 Recording Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The recording of is a landmark crossover collaboration

: The collaboration was initiated by producer Milton Okun , who suggested pairing the "odd couple" voices—a country-style tenor and an operatic tenor. Buying Guide: Finding the 1981 Recording Go to

Perhaps Love Placido Domingo and John Denver Vinyl Record 12" LP 1981 The lyrics use natural metaphors—ocean

Denver wrote the song in early 1981 while separated from his wife, Annie Martell. The lyrics use natural metaphors—ocean, fire, thunder—to describe love as both a place of shelter and a source of conflict. Annie Martell later stated this was her favorite song written by Denver.