First Time Hearing John Denver - Rocky Mountain High Reaction - A TRULY UNIQUE STYLE OF MUSIC! 

Beautiful song! John Denver was a gifted singer songwriter & actor. He had so many great hits in the 70's-80's. Some of his signature songs were "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Grandma's Feather Bed", "Fly Away", "Leaving On A Jet Plane", "Poems, Prayers & Promises", "Annie's Song", "Calypso", "Sunshine On My Shoulders" etc. John appeared in several films & television specials during the 70's-80's, including the 1977 hit "Oh, God!", in which he starred alongside George Burns.

"He was born in the summer of his twenty-seventh year; coming home, to a place he'd never been before." That's why John made the big bucks, that's some good stuff.

This was not about drugs. Its a story of a young man who is swept up in the awesomeness of nature n the wonder of how God and nature fits in this too fast paced world. John was so refreshingly different. Most all his songs were peace inducing. My fave is GOODBYE AGAIN. Its like he is trying to figure out how his music side conflicts with his home life. Poems, prayers n promises, This old guitar, country roads, The EAGLE N the HAWK IS AMAZING!! SO MANY GREAT HITS AND A HANDFUL OF DUETS WITH MAMA CASS ELLIOT N OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN. Annie's song, sunshine on my shoulders. A rabbit hole of huge hits. Taken from us way to soon. R.I.P. John!!!

John Denver was always an environmentalist. Back in the day, there was a show on every week about a marine biologist/researcher named Jacques Cousteau that opened our eyes to the wonders of the seas. I think it was called "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau". Cousteau's research vessel was called "Calypso" and John Denver wrote a song about it, not surprisingly called, "Calypso". It would be a great reaction song. It's kind of a seafaring ditty if you will.

John was a national treasure. Gone far too soon. He has a lot of hits to check out.

John was a natural born singer/songwriter/poet. Amazing lyrics! He always wrote about real things and real emotions. This song is about his experience when he moved to Colorado and how it affected him. He was also a dedicated conservationist and ecologist. He sailed with Jacques Cousteau on the Calypso and wrote some songs about it. RIP John-taken from us much too soon. PS-Fire raining from the sky is a meteor shower.

His most iconic song is probably 'Country Roads." "Annie's Song" was played at a lot of weddings for a while. "Sunshine on my Shoulder" is another great song from him.

John passed in 1997. He was the best and left a void no one will ever be able to fill😢

Great reaction. John died in 1997 after selling over 33 million records. One of my favorite all time songs was “Annie’s Song,” which he wrote on a ski lift in about 10 minutes. It is a beautiful love letter to his then wife Annie. It was number 1 in the UK and US. RIP John.

I love that even before you listened tot he song you got that the "high" is being in nature, and the feeling you get. That is exactly what John meant in his song. He always fought against censorship.

John Denver loved nature and the outdoors. His song called"Calypso" is dedicated to the 60's & 70's sea explorer, Jacques Cousteau. Bautiful song.

His live performance was the greatest musicianship I ever witnessed. 'Annie's Song', 'Poems, Prayers, and Promises', 'Rhymes and Reasons', and 'Sunshine On My Shoulders' are a few of my favorites of the 200+ songs he wrote. Peace.

He died in 1997 not '77, and it was a day I'll never forget -- I cried for hours. He was a masterful and incredibly influential singer/songwriter who had a huge hand in building the environmental movement and he was the reason I learned to play a 12-string guitar. He had a strong influence on me both personally and musically. He was so unique and his songs will forever live on. He was also a pretty decent actor and did a fantastic humorous turn in the film "Oh, God!" (a really fun movie worth watching). Thank you for responding to his music; I wish more reactors would.

Annie’s Song is one of the most moving love songs from any era, IMO. And covered by some excellent singers as well. Well worth a listen.

'Country Roads' is a song that sticks with you for life, every time as an adult you set off to visit your family or childhood friends.I'm 57 and I still think of it now driving to see my elderly parents

I can’t believe you’ve never heard of John Denver. You really are living under a rock. He died in 1997 and gave the most beautiful music to the world.

“Talk to God and listen to the casual reply”. …”I know he’d be a poorer man if he never saw an eagle fly”…What a great way to express one’s love of nature and satisfaction with one’s life. More John Denver, please.

He had the purest voice. He sang with a folk group in college and then went solo. Don't ever remember not liking a song by him. I could listen to him all day.

I think John's great appeal is that he wrote about things everyone relates to, or WISHES they could. Thanks for your reaction.

He has lots of beautiful songs. Sunshine, it’s so good to be back home again, thank God I’m a country boy, Annie’s song, country roads, take me home, and my all-time, favorite poems, Prayers, and promises. Plus many many more.

"Talk to God, and listen to the casual reply." There's a lot of wisdom in that line.

You will never regret going down the John Denver rabbit hole. He has so many outstanding songs.

An NFL game was played in Germany. They played “Country Roads” over the loudspeaker and the whole stadium sang along.

I'm a rocker at heart, but love John Denver., especially the song Calypso.

You guys are going down a rabbit hole. Keep listening to him, he's just amazing and will bring tears to your eyes❤️❤️

So nice to see John Denver being reacted to! One of the most comforting voices ever!

John died in a plane crash back in 1997. "Thank God I'm A Country Boy", "Take Me Home Country Roads", "Calypso", and "Anne's Song".

He actually died in a plane crash in 1997, when his experimental plane's tanks were not switched (for whatever reason). Very sad. I miss him. Thank you for this.

Crystal clear voice. Wonderful musicality. Great storyteller. That’s John Denver.

Reminds me of driving to Colorado every winter to go skiing. As soon as we crossed the Colorado state line, my dad would put this song on. It's a classic for a reason.❤❤❤

His name is actually Duesseldorf but he changed it to Denver because he loved Colorado

He had a beautiful voice. I agree with whoever said he was/IS a national treasure. I call it folk music.

I love John Denver and I love the environmental statements in the song; tearing the mountains down to bring in a couple more, more people more scars upon the land, being a poorer man for never seeing an eagle fly. ❤

John Denver was the first concert I ever went to. There were 16000 people just chilling out and singing along. He was very popular back in the 70's. "Annie's Song", written for his wife and "My Sweet Lady" became popular wedding songs. Some of my favorites are "This Old Guitar" and "Back Home Again".

John Denver was one of the few artists that I was able to see live. He was such a humble simple man even on stage! The fans were so respectful; you could hear a pin drop until the last note of every song! Then after the applause it would get silent again as he got ready for the next song. Loved your reactions! 😊❤

Loved John Denver, he can make you smile, cry, laugh, cannot come up with enough words to praise him !

He always same live - He was definitely one of a kind. There will never be another like John Denver. Writer, singer, excellent guitarist and some acting. He was a great performer especially live.

AHHHHH. MY era.... He had several big hits that has survived over several decades... One that is a MUST HEAR is "Annie's Song" There is an older video available so that you get the whole meaning of the song. It was writtne to about and for his wife. It's definitely one to have on your watch list.

One song not mentioned here is, "Thank God I'm a Country Boy." It's done live and it's wonderful. You'll both fall in love with it on first listen.

He passed in 1997 in a tragic plane crash. He built the plane himself with a do-it-yourself package.

He is one of my favorites. His voice is so comforting.

His most iconic work was "Country roads take me home"

Many options but ANNIE'S SONG is a MUST!

Hi, and another great reaction. John Denver wrote songs about the environmental and personal issues affecting his life and surroundings. Much of his back catalogue takes you out of youself when listening, giving great emotion and escapism. Sunshine on my Shoulders is another such song, and will stay forever in my soul. RIP John, and safe flights.

A bottle of wine and good friends and John Denver. Some great nights during the early 70's while in college.

In the late 60s early 70 I rented a home in Signal Hill Calif My landlord was John's Aunt who lived next door .Went to light the BBQ and heard John playing He used to hide out there when on tour For a day

John Denver was one of the artists that inspired me to pick up the guitar 50 years ago this year. The first song I learned was "Take Me Home Country Roads". My older brother's guitar was always in the living room and we had music books including a John Denver book so I learned the song using the chord diagrams. Now, 50 years later, I still play some JD including with a duet partner I've had for 33 years. We play, "Goodbye Again", "This Old Guitar" and John's version of a cover he did called, "Today". It's a deep rabbit hole but well worth pursuing.

Leaving on a Jet Plane and Take Me Home, Country Roads were anthems for service members leaving loved ones and returning home to them.

This was actually my very first favorite song. Even as a child it seemed to have a special significance to me and as I grew older it meant more and more to me, and even today it still speaks to me. It can be interpreted differently but for me it's the "high" of just being with nature itself. John was a naturalist and loved the pureness of untouched mountains and the country. Even if you do not react to his other songs, I highly suggest that you do look into them.

John Denver is one of very artists I will stop what I am doing, listen to the music and lyrics. Saw him twice in concert, the crowd knew and sang along to every song.

He was here in Green Bay, Wi. about a year before he died and my mom took me to see him. In his early 50's then and man he could still hit those high notes with such ease. What a loss. Hit a lot of people hard when the news hit.

John is very diverse in his catalog. From this iconic song, to Annie's Song to The Eagle and The Hawk, Eagles and Horses, A Song for Two Lovers, to Calypso which is a tribute to the great Jaques Cousteau. And hundreds in between. Not all were big hits, but not a bad one in the bunch. Saw him on stage twice and he sounded exactly like the studio. Even on a large stage, he made one feel as though he was singing just to you. Amazing artist, hone too soon. RIP John, you are greatly missed!

John was one of the highest selling recording artists of the 1970s. He's a legend. So many great songs. This sing, Country Roads, Annie's Song, Calipso and Sorry were among his greatest hits.

How have you never heard of John Denver??? OMG! One of my faves. This is my fave song. 🌏✌️

I saw him in concert in 1986 about 6 months after the Challenger had exploded and he wrote a song about it , When I tell you I wept from that moment on until the end of the concert ! What an honor it was to see him live and up close ! 🙏 RIP John ✌️

Mr. Denver. A true LEGEND .He be a poorer man if he never saw an eagle fly

This song makes me think of my mom. She loved this song and would play this a lot.

One of my all-time favorite songs from the 70's. (greatest era in music, in my opinion). RIP Mr. Denver. Gone way too soon.

Pure Americana folk legend. I love John Denver. You can listen to him anywhere and just get a vacation in your mind. Thanks for the insightful comments Best reaction couple in the business 😉

I saw Denver live in 1974. Been to so many rock shows ,blues showsbut John Denver did the best concert I ever saw to this day .

The 70's were ripe for Singer/Songwriter music, and it's some of the best ever recorded. John Denver, Billy Joel, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Cat Stevens, to name just a few, all wrote profound music that is really the backbone of the 70's music legacy. "Annie's Song" and "Take Me Home, West Virginia" would be great follow-ups to this one if you get the chance. Enjoy your marshmallows!

Growing up in the 60& 70's my dad was never really into music, he just called them hippies, i.e., The Beatles, etc., but he loved John Denver. My mom loved him too. Such a sad, tragic ending.

As someone who lives in Colorado, everyone needs to lay their eyes upon it once.

I could listen to John Denver all day long and not get tired of his voice and his lyrics. And can't forget him being in the movie "Oh God" with George Burns and Terri Garr.

This song is the state song of Colorado. Another of his hits, "Country Roads" is the state song of West Virginia.

I love John Denver. Sings about real things feel good songs. The getting high around the campfire was being high on life family friends or high altitude and lack of oxygen. I've been to Colorado and I get used to it. I loved the song Mathew.

Lot of people say "Country Roads Take Me Home" is his most iconic song , but this is the one I think of when someone mentions John Denver

John Denver always brought a spiritual vibe to his music, similar to Cat Stevens.

How nice that you’ve discovered this level of musical grace & soul, it’s so rare these days.

He had many hits!!! Very talented person!!!! You need to do more of his songs!!

It's always fun to watch people experiencing John Denver for the first time.

“Take Me Home Country Road”, “Annie’s Song” (his feelings about his wife put to music), “Thank God I’m a Country Boy”, and “Calypso” should be the next John Denver songs on your list. His catalog is substantial, so these are good starting songs. I like “Matthew”. It is another personal story song for him. And knowing the truth of his words in it, add “Toledo” to your list. His music and spirit were the sound and start of a post-Vietnam social movement for many Americans coming to terms with what they had just experienced. A similar movement will arise in the US in the next 5-10 years, so it will be exciting to see who will pick up his baton and carry it forward. This is a HUGE departure from what you say you use to listen to in music.

I love John Denver, one of my mum's favourites so grew up listening to him, you WILL know 'Take Me Home Country Roads'...such a clear and beautiful voice, try and catch him live, sounds just the same

He lost the friend but he kept the memories...... Lovely. Love love love John Denver.

I had a chance to hear him live at an outdoor park. He did a free concert for donations. He gave his time and devotion to supporting wildlife and parks and natural wildepark. And raising awareness of preserving nature. He made beautiful music. If you can find it look for old footage of him and his film crew up in the mountains and him with his guitar running down a hill side with a bear running after him. The song is "How to you say hello to a Grizzly bear". Also, he did Christmas Specials with the muppets for television. Great stuff. He was an avid outdoorsman and friend of wildlife. His music is very family oriented and warm and inviting. I miss his presence. I was also fortunate to see another good soul Robin Williams perform in our city maybe 18 months before he died. It was a special time for myself and my husband. Great memories. ❤

The imagery in this song fills your mind. I'll never forget my first trip to the Colorado Rockies. They took my breath away . . .

John is renowned in the music world. My favorite song of his is Annie's Song. It is a very beautiful love song written for his wife in just 10 minutes while sitting on a ski lift. He was a prolific songwriter & singer.

Your reaction is spot on….peaceful. His songs were always very calming to me. ❤😊

Have been lucky enough to see John in concert a few times. Brilliant song writer,singer and comedian! ❤

Country Roads is prolly my fav. John Denver was just an amazing artist... My sister and I would be washing and drying dishes and singing Annie's Song... great memories... especially because I've lost my sister.. we were little girls then. But John's music was mostly folk music to me...

In my opinion you can hear the full range of John Denver's style and range of capabilities in his Ode to the sea explorer - Jaques Cousteau --- "Aye Calypso" The Calypso was the research ship of Jaques Cousteau (co-inventor of the aqualung) .There was a TV series. John said the chorus wrote itself in the first 15 minutes he was on board ship. Then it took a couple years to write the verses. To me, that piece of music soars. I get the same vibe listening to the Overture to Flying Dutchman

Brings back great childhood memories. John Denver was played literally everywhere I went back in the 70's growing up in rural Ohio.

I like how you said that John's music makes you feel at peace. I have long felt that his songs, and this one especially, make me feel CONNECTED - to everything. Great reaction, thank you so much for sharing.

Beautiful song... reminds me of being a kid in dads car. Legend john denver.

You guys should do “Annie’s Song” next, which was a hit and written for his wife. “Or Country Roads”, or “Leaving On A Jet Plane” 🙂 They are all so good it’s hard to choose lol. John truly had one of the purest, most beautiful voices ever.

In addition to being a great artist he was also just a great guy who is to fondly remembered by his family and all who knew him. He is greatly missed.

I heard this song probably a thousand times. Never really struck an impression for me. Then once, a few years ago, I made the effort to actually *listen* to it. OH MY GOD!!

Rocky mountain high refers to the beautiful peace that nature brings to the soul

The song is autobiographical in nature. The person he is singing about is himself.

He was an amazing songwriter, as well as an accomplished guitarist, playing both six-string and twelve-string guitars. His vocals were naturally higher pitched, with a strong voice. I saw him do a show in the Cow Palace arena near San Francisco years ago. He stayed, playing and singing for over 1 ½ hours without stopping for a break. His backing instrumentalists came and went, but he never left. He wrote “Annie’s Song,” a love song for his (later to be ex) wife Annie. It is one of his classics. After his death Annie was asked which was her favorite John Denver song. She said that people would probably think it would be “Annie’s Song,” but said that her real favorite was “Perhaps Love,” which was recorded as a duet with opera tenor Placido Domingo. If you want to feel your heart ripped out by beauty and emotion, just listen to one of my personal favorites… “Seasons of the Heart.”

The world is a better place because of John Denver.

He has many hits and glad I grew up listening to him on the radio back in the day!

A Beautiful & Powerful Recording...😊 👍 I saw John Denver LIVE about 1980 in La - Guess What - He sounded JUST As GREAT Live as On Record...! Singer, Musician, & Brilliant Song Writer...! A GREAT Artist Gone Much TOO SOON...! -70SomethingGuy

He was so good - That voice; so soft yet so powerful. If you really want to hear him sing, try "Sunshine On My Shoulders", it's a real experience. Thank you both for this one.

I love John Denver. An American friend took me on a road trip into Colorado last year, and as we crossed the state border we put this track on and sang along. So good! 🙂

John Denver was a true artist and an incredible person.

This song and the John was a legend amongst legends. You need to react to many more of his great tunes like Country Roads, Calypso, Looking For Space, Annie’s Song. and many dozens more!

There is a duet with Placido Domingo , an opera singer, called Perhaps Love. It is my favorite John Denver song and worth a listen for sure.

The words to this song are as beautiful as the melody. Its as perfect a song as I can think of.

You will never regret listening to John Denver. I have a wonderful 3-disc album of his greatest hits. Country Roads is my favorite, but I love them all!