“Starwood in Aspen” is another song in John Denver’s extensive list of “sad to be on the road” compositions that started with “Leaving on a Jet Plane.” I don’t know if any other artist wrote more songs lamenting the traveling life–I could probably reel off a dozen titles here without thinking too hard. It’s a tough life, I’m sure, and I guess he was conflicted about it, but he certainly used his experience as a creative springboard.