JOHN DENVER TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS REACTION 

This song makes me cry every time 😢

John Denver was just special.

In March 2014, Country Roads became one of the four official state anthems of West Virginia. It is my favorite John Denver song.

He's got a great song called "Calypso" about a ship exploring aquatic life. Very moving song.

John was such a huge talent. His voice so pure. He did so many good songs beautiful songs and many big hits in the 70s. Sadly tragically taken from us far too soon. ♥️♥️🎼🎶🎶🇨🇦🇨🇦

I'm from west virginia.. this song sings to my soul, a call home

I once met Mr. Denver briefly while working the load out for a show he performed back in the mid 90s, and all I have to say is if you think he seemed like a good person through listening to his music - well, he was quite possibly the most genuine, humble and kind human I've ever met. As he was leaving after the show, he personally thanked all of us for our hard work and handed each of us a tour shirt from a pile he had in his arms. He had the kindest eyes - ones that saw into your heart. RIP Mr. Denver.

John Denver is great.... I consider him folk /country. His songs are very beautiful and pretty wholesome...... you don’t get a lot of that these days.

Annie’s Song and Sunshine on my shoulders 😊 also Fly Away with Olivia Newton John 👌🏼

*Sunshine On My Shoulders* is my Fav. song by Denver.

Rocky Mountain High by John Denver you should definitely listen to. 👍

Poems, Prayers, and Promises.

He built a house in the mountains of Colorado and lived there for most of his life. He explored nature extensively: Canada on horseback, the ocean aboard the Calypso with Jacques Cousteau. John's song Starwood in Aspen was about his home in Colorado and is just beautiful--well worth a listen.

John's "Annies Song" is the most beautiful song you'll ever listen to.

CALYPSO is one of his later songs and is absolutely beautiful!

The man who became John Denver graduated high school in Ft Worth, Texas- about as far away from the mountains as possible. I think he found his heart’s home when he went to Colorado and changed his name to Denver. Give Rocky Mountain High a listen.

This man had such a silky smooth voice. The Carpenters had several TV “Specials” in the 1970’s John Denver was always one of their guests. You will love “Annie’s Song”. 😊🌺✌️

Sunshine on my shoulders

He had a number of great ones, Thank God I'm A Country Boy, Sunshine On My Shoulders, Rocky Mountain High, all songs you'd like I'm sure.

John Denver wrote Annie's Song about his wife while he was taking a sky lift up a mountain....it is a beautiful love song

There were times, after my mother died, when I could cry each time, listening to this song, especially those lyrics !!! John Denver, another great artist, died too young.

This song was originally intended for Johnny Cash. Husband and wife team, Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert wrote the song initially. Taffy is the lady you hear in the background (Actually both Bill and Taffy are singing in the background). They met up with Denver and played the song for him. When he found out it was going to be sold to Johnny Cash, he insisted he wanted the song instead. The song still needed a bridge so, he helped them finish writing the song with a bridge and he recorded the song himself.

I grew up with John Denver. Such great music especially today.

As John would say Far-Out!

Rocky Mountain High still gets me misty eyed even after all these years.

In my openion this is the most beautiful song he ever did.

The female backup singer is Taffy Nivert of the Starland Vocal Band. You may have heard of their hit song, Afternoon Delight. In fact I believe she may have co-written the song with him.

Rocky Mountain High was another big hit, of course along with Annies Song.

I live in WV and this is now one of our state songs! We love it!! Great reaction to a great song!

John Denver’s name was read out as Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. when we graduated from Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth. (He charged his name to John Denver when he found his “soul home” in Colorado.) I didn’t know him real well, but when he hit the bigtime, I was incredibly proud to have known him (and I might have mentioned that to a few folks over the years. 😉 ) He became one of my very favorite musicians. I will always remember how devastated I was when I heard about his death. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from, if you can understand the lyrics, “Country Roads” is going to cause instant, incredible sad-sweet nostalgia and longing for the place(s) where your heart has been happiest that really felt like home and the people you have loved most, especially those you have lost. The sadness I feel is thinking of how peaceful I felt then and how much I miss the place and the loved ones and friends. My sadness comes not only from nostalgia for that place and time but also for from thinking of how much I have lost being away from it/them through the passage of time. There is a German word, gemütlichkeit, that doesn’t translate well into English. It is one of my favorite words, simultaneously conveying the ideas of a state or feeling of warmth, friendliness, good cheer, relaxation, serenity, comfort, cosiness, peace of mind, a sense of belonging and well-being, a calming and filling of the soul, a feeling that you are or were where and with whom you were meant to be. “Country Roads” instantly fills me with that wonderful feeling of gemütlichkeit anytime I hear it. Just an FYI: when John became a major artist, he really didn’t fit into any particular musical genre. He wasn’t folk enough for the traditional folk music crowd, he tended to be disdained by CW fans because he didn’t really fit the country music mold, and he sure wasn’t rock. And yet those who heard his music loved it, and his fan base grew exponentially. He created his own genre: John Denver. It was only then that folk, country, easy listening, and even soft rock embraced him and proudly claimed him.

i grew up as a rock and metalhead in the 60's and 70's and initially john denver did not do a lot for me at the time. but as a lot of things do he grew on me and now knowing he is not with us any more i tear up when i hear this song. he has gone home

I'm a Rocker who loves John Denver, and I suspect there are many more of us out there. This is an enjoyable song, but your next reactions for him should be one of these songs: "Rocky Mountain High" or "Annie's Song," which is one of the greatest love songs ever, or "Calypso," which was his fantastic tribute to the famed ocean explorer, Jacques Cousteau and the intrepid crew of his ship The Calypso.

He was a co- wrighter of county roads, he was born in New Mexico, air force brat who lived all over the world, ending up in Aspen Colorado as an adult.

John Denver wrote this song. It was his first big hit! Another song he wrote which was a big hit before this one was Leaving On A Jet Plane, which was given to Peter, Paul, and Mary.

John Denver wrote the song and everyone sings it. He was really a good song writer

I am a WV mountain mama. We love our state, it truly is our moto. Almost heaven. We all know it!

His uncle was my principal in jr high. I am still friends with his cousins. His birth name is Deutschendorf. He's an awesome singer. Blessed to be friends with his family!

Rocky Mountain High, Calypso, Annie's Song, to name a few. The man was a walking library of great tunes.

Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed. He had 33 albums and singles that were certified Gold and Platinum in the U.S by the RIAA,[7] with estimated sales of more than 33 million units.[8] He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, disdain for city life, enthusiasm for music, and relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, earning 12 gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Poems, Prayers and Promises", "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Calypso", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "Sunshine on My Shoulders".

John's Wildlife concert live has this song and many others. Just magnificent.

My home state. It’s now the state song. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

His music 🎶 is all over my play list.

Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert, who co-wrote this song with John Denver, are singing backup.

As Someone From West Virginia This is Basically Are National Anthem. Even Though The Song is About Western Part of Virginia. 😊

I'm a Texan through and through, but West Virginia has some of the most beautiful country roads. Definitely worth a visit!

Check out ‘Rocky Mountain High’, ‘Thank God I’m a Country Boy’, ‘Annie’s Song’, ‘Fly Away’, ‘Calypso’, ‘Sunshine on My Shoulders’...

John Denver's real name was Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. He was a U.S. Air Force brat, his father was and Air Force pilot and a rather famous test pilot and held several aviation world records. This is where John got his love of flying.

You need to hear a stadium full singing this at the end of a WVU football game. Awesome!

You can not experience John Denver's songs until you experience America and it's vast landscape it's unlike anywhere on this earth. That's what he wrote about.

I get such a good feeling when I listen to John Denver. This song takes me home....

The female vocalist in the background is Taffy Nivert. She was a co-writer of this song along with her then husband Bill Danoff and John Denver. It was originally was originally Massachusetts. it was the four-syllable name that he was hunting for and finally settled on West Virginia.

"Diamonds in my ears." What a beautiful way to express it.

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes I think...? Country Roads. Another version of a beautiful song ❤️

John was pretty good at acting too. He had a leading role in “Oh, God !” in 77’, starring with George Burns. It was a good movie thanks to the always- clever writing of Carl Reiner. He was really a big star back then !

John Denver was born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. on December 31, 1943, in Roswell, New Mexico (a town now famous for UFO sightings). He changed his stage name to "John Denver" because someone told him that "Deutschendorf" wouldn't fit on a marquee. His first big song release was in 1969 with Peter, Paul, and Mary's "Leaving on a Jet Plane," but only as a songwriter. He later released his own version of it after he was more successful. In 1971, he released this song, and it went to #2 on the billboard charts. He followed it up with "Rocky Mountain High" -- which to me is a hymn -- along with his other hits "Sunshine on My Shoulder," "Annie's Song", "Thank God, I'm a Country Boy," and "I'm Sorry") leading to three #1 albums in a row. This man is a national treasure in the US, and there are very few people who dislike his music, here. Even people who aren't really country music fans acknowledge that John Denver's music is special.

John Denver was an accomplished pilot. He got his love of flying from his father who was a famous US Air Force test pilot. He died doing what he loved in a plane crash.

Brother you were right about diamonds in your ears. This is a classic. Love and peace to you.

Song best when heard ,sung at any WV event when thousands song along with every word.

Fly Away, John & Olivia Newton John is just a breath-taking song. John loved nature. It's why he became a huge environmentalist.

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The people of West Virginia love this song, it is almost like a anthem to them.

My mother's parents were both from WV, from families who have lived there since the late 1600s-early 1700s, and it is really beautiful there. If you go there as a tourist, there are some lovely national parks and state parks to visit, and kayaking on the river(s) is exhilarating, but best done with a local guide. It gets very snowy in winter, but summers are really nice there. I've always loved this song both because of its connection to my ancestral home and because of the moonshine bit of the song - my great grandfather actually went to prison for bootlegging moonshine in WV during prohibition. And John Denver was a favorite of mine from a very young age. I was a senior in university when he died in that plane crash, and I still remember that day like it was yesterday. RIP.

When younger and doing the dinner dishes with my older sisters we would sing this, I sang the harmony.

Sunshine on my Shoulders , Toledo Ohio, Grandma’s Feather Bed, Thank God I’m a Country Boy, & Mathew

My favorite by Denver is " Rocky Mountain High"!

Rocky Mountain High is another amazing song from him and it’s about the majestic Rockies here in my gorgeous home state of Colorado.

As a native West Virginian, this song has special meaning to me. I actually tear up whenever I hear it. John Denver was a hugely talented man who has a devoted following of fans, all this many years since his untimely death. "Calypso" is another very special John Denver song. I hope you will consider reacting to it. Thank you for the great reactions. I really enjoy your channel.

This song brings back so many memories. I grew up in a family of migrant workers. We traveled from state to state picking whatever fruit or vegetable was in season. But we always came back home to Louisiana. As we got closer and closer to home, my sister, brother and I would sing this song, replacing West Virginia with Louisiana. We sang until we crossed the Louisiana state line.

Hi Harri, you should listen to Annie’s Song by John Denver. It’s a great song. Love all the work you put into your videos.

You should check out his song “Calypso” it was written in honor of Jacques Cousteau’s boat, my god it’s a gorgeous song, lol

This song is now West Virginia’s state song,or one of them anyway.🥰John is one our greatest singers

John had a way about him that everyone loved. It lead to him actually starring in the Oh, God films with George Burns. Lovable guy.

This is John Denver's song And is the anthem of West Virginia Univ, home football and basketball games when they win the whole stadium sings along. One of the best college traditions in America

Actually, John Denver (John Deutschendorf Jr.) was born in Roswell, New Mexico. He adopted Colorado as his home state and spent much of his life in Aspen. He died at age 53 in a plane crash in California near Monterey Bay and his ashes are scattered there.

The female voice is Taffy Nivert and her husband Bill Danoff is also on backing vocals. They're from the Starland Vocal Band. They were signed to John Denver's record label. The Starland Vocal Band had a big #1 hit with "Afternoon Delight."

this song came out in the 70s, so its more than45 years old!

Hi Harri, the back ground vocals are Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert, they co wrote the song with John, Bill and Taffy started the song ,John helped them finish it. Wonderful song. Take care buddy. 🙂

Being from West Virginia I can tell you the scenery in West Virginia is beautiful. Would never live any place else

This is like the first song my son remembers. I sang it many many times when he was very young. He sang the "mountain mama" part every time. Old memories.

Annie's Song ..is a terrific tune .....my favorite Denver tune .....and I liked them all ..

John Denver from from Lubbock Texas. He moved to Colorado and it seemed that he was originally from Colorado. West Virginia is a drive through state for me getting to the east coast. Some crazy steep grades for miles. One grade going down the mountain with your car picking up speed naturally feels like you are flying. This song hits home when I travel abroad. It reminds me of the USA.

This is probably the most popular song in the world- people from every country know this song. I'm serious. Sometimes they know it by another artist- but they all know Country Roads!

Please do John Denver ANNIE SONG ! and THANK GOD IM A COUNTRY BOY...Live ! Note ,i think that shuffling sound was some pocket change they jingled when the song was recorded.

West “By God” Virginia! Such a wonderful song about a beautiful place.

Our family used to take holiday trips that took us through the country roads of West Virginia. This song was perfect for it!

Yes Harri, this is the power and clarity of John's voice and the way he paints pictures with a song. This is the very reason why he is my favorite musical artist of all time. RIP John, you are truly missed!

I saw a Yellow Man concert on tv from New York maybe 25 years ago. He was very good. Yep, "Annie's Song" is the way to go next.

Fav. is "Back Home Again" - "Calypso" after being with J. Cousteau - & with P. Domingo, "Without Love" - His first time hearing a hit song of his was on the radio & sung by Peter Paul & Mary, "Leaving on a Jet Plane."

Dear Harri, a true Jewel is „Perhaps Love“ by John Denver & Placido Domingo (Live 1988). You will love it ❤️& ☮️ from Germany

One of his songs can be heard in a current TV commercial for Colorado tourism.

John was not from WV. After high school in Ft Worth, John went to Lubbock at Texas Tech U where he learned to perform. He started playing in local band venues, fraternity parties and the golf country clubs with a few local highly skilled musicians who helped him hone his skills.

I saw John Denver at a relatively small venue in the late '80s. It was just him and his guitar. I've never, before or since, seen a single person make so much beautiful music.

John wasn’t from nor did he grow up in West Virginia....he had two friends who wrote the chorus but struggled with adding more lyrics....John finished the lyrics.....I have a t-shirt I bought in WV “Almost Heaven.....West Virginia”.....I saw John in concert 25 or 30;times, saw him in concert 2 months before he died......his music is a rabbit hole you want to go down.....John was a brilliant writer and performer.

Everyone should visit West Virginia at least once during their lives. It's sublimely beautiful.

I love me Yellowman! His country roads is very nice. So glad you found John Denver. I enjoy seeing my favorites through the eyes of people just discovering them. Awesome reaction.

I grew up in WV and now live far away from that wonderful place. This song chokes me up every time I hear it. JD is not from WV but he is definitely an adopted son of the Mountain State and much loved. This song is played and sung by fans after every WVU home football and basketball victory. "Cue Country Roads" is a well known phrase in Morgantown, WV

This song gets me emotional

Can anyone drive through beautiful West Virginia without this song going through their minds or even singing it?? John Denver was such a gift and so very talented!

I remember when I was a kid seeing him on "The Muppet Show" singing, "grandma's featherbed" while the puppets jumped up and down on a big bed. Such fun! 🤸🏾‍♀️

Great song..You have to hear Calypso..WONderful