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In 1972, my BFF and I went to our first concert --- John Denver. Because we were only 15, we had to have my parents drive us to the city to attend. They dropped us off and picked us up afterwards. On the way home, my dad (God rest his soul) complained about the various bands and their music. We sat silently as he went on. Suddenly, John Denver came on, singing this very song. Dad listened for a moment, then told us "This is the is what you should be listening to." That's when I said, "Dad, that's who we just saw." There was a brief silence, then he quietly said, "Oh." End of lecture. Lisa and I struggled not to laugh. The concert, by the way, was fabulous.
Sunshine on My Shoulders, Leaving on a Jet Plane, Back Home Again, Rocky Mountain High, Thank God I'm a Country Boy, Grandma's Feather Bed. The 70's and early 80's were a great time for ballads and one-man shows. This music just puts you in a great place mentally.
I laugh every time I hear Grandma’s Feather Bed because if I remember correctly he was a guest on the Muppets once and did that song with all of the chicken muppets and others around him.
Leaving on a Jet Plane... the one recorded on the - Midnight Special with Mama Cass.... also the one that they do not cut out her remarks short remarks of going across college campuses and seeing too many who lost faith to vote in that volatile anti-Vietnam era that went on and on. She said to get out and vote.... does not matter whom you vote for.... Think that is the election that Nixon won his 2nd term that would then be cut short.
The absolutely love this song in pubs in Scotland and London. There are actually a bunch of RU-vid videos showing people in pubs when this song comes on. It's hysterical.
54yr old Aussie,grew up on heavy metal, heard that song as a teenager, all I could think of was, wow, what a beautiful song. The result, don’t judge a song by genre. If a song is good, it’s good.
@@TooOldToCare-kl3co first gig in 81, aged 15 - ac/dc, but my Da liked JD, Elkie Brookes and more that soaked in. When they were recording the population years ago, I called John, to fill up my census.
20 years ago when I got married in a (very) traditional Thai wedding in Thailand, the DJ played not one but 2 John Denver songs and all 125+ Thai guests sang along in English. It's really amazing how GOOD music trancends not just cultures and distance, but brings a smile to the faces of very different people.
@@kimblemedley768 Beautiful composition. His rendition of Calypso at the Wildlife Concert was amazing. It showed his music, his guitar and his voice at their best.
At 70, I'm a huge John Denver fan. I still listen to him every day. I saw him in concert every time he came near my home. I've stood in line, in the drizzling rain for 14 hours to get tickets. I own every album.
I’m 52 and my mom is 82, she mentioned a bunch of artists she saw when she was young! Including seeing John Denver twice!! I would hope that when the day comes that when she passes away that at her funeral someone, or me and my siblings, would sing THIS song or Back Home Again for her! I’m getting teary thinking about it too! It’s a couple of powerful songs!! I will be crying singing it too!!!
@David_Theisen My daughter, who is a musician and singer, she a music teacher. She knows to play John Denver for me when I pass. I even want Grandma's Feather Bed, it's a part of my family history.
When I was in the Navy, doing the one med cruise that I was deployed on, when the ship finally turned and headed home, The Captain had "Country Roads" played over the ships speaker system. The whole ship was singing after 6 months of being away for home.
John Denver was one of the greatest songwriter/musicians of all time. There was never a lane for folk music after the early 70's, so he bounced between soft rock and country and was never accepted by either. He was mocked constantly for his kindness and demeanor, but will forever be remember for his timeless classics.
It was all downhill after "Calypso", not even the Muppets could save him...the generation that grew up on folk revival was aging out of interest in new music, and with Sandy Denny spiraling out of control and Joni Mitchell moving on to other styles, there were none of the great talents left to keep pushing things on.
Back in the day, there was a singer, actor, TV personality named Perry Como. He recorded for 44 years with RCA. 44 YEARS! He had a weekly television program for DECADES, as well as holiday specials and he sang in every one of them. You could say he was the Mr. Roberts of music. He received loads of Emmys and Grammys, loads of gold/platinum…whatever…records, and every award you could ever think of. When John Denver was beginning his career he had an opportunity to speak with Perry Como. John asked him what was the secret to his years of phenomenal success. Perry Como said, and you can see this at the end of this video, “I never record a song that people can’t sing to.” John Denver, who wrote most of his own music, followed Perry Como’s advice. And it worked…I bet we all were singing by the end of this video.
As a military brat yourself, you can appreciate this. JD was an Air Force brat. This song in part is about finally finding a place that feels like home when you grow up without a real one.
Marylander here! Western MD . WV has some beau areas ! But it is a very, very, poor RED state! I love my BLUE state of MD! We have the Appalachian mountains, Chesapeake Bay, and the Eastern ShoreOcran City , and Assateague Island State seashore and National Park! Also Southern MD! 🤗🥰🤗⚓️⛵️⚓️🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
John Denver was also a military child. I lived in the same house and community for my entire childhood. I can imagine that it would be difficult having to always go to new schools. As an adult, I have found that home is where I make it.
Yes, just gun advocates place him as being in the military himself as a sniper. That is untrue as he lost 2-toes in a lawn mowing accident and no record of him serving. His politics was not even close to what some promote and he served under the Carter admin and Clinton in anti-hunger activism and was against Reagan's stand on oil drilling in virgin wild areas etc. It reasons he might have moderated his views today... just was not what all them links trying to make him in part of them.... vs what he actually said and lived. I do not get it ... just type in John Denver and military service.... so many gun sights tout he was. His Father of course was and he did move all over when young.
He tells your story in "Montana Skies". It's about a young man who goes to the city and can't breathe and has to get back to open spaces. Its my favorite of his!
You had me crying! I remember hearing that song in Germany on AFN in Michigan and Texas and so many places just wanted to be back in Southwest Virginia. When my husband retired from the military and we left Colorado springs for our forever home literally in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia, this will always be my theme song. Oh you got me in my feels son! Had to say thank you again.
This song was released during the Vietnam war. It was a positive boost in the arm needed at the time about a guy's love for his home in the USA. There was a lot of protest at the time and many found John's music comforting.
You're spot on when you say his voice is "friendly". He exuded friendliness from every pore. I always loved his music, even when it wasn't considered "cool". I grew up in the country when it wasn't "cool". The country is the only place to be, and I wish I was back in it.
His song Poems, Prayers, Promises from this same concert would hit you hard given where you say you are in your life now. I know I can understand it better now that I am older. Enjoying your discovery of this wonderful storyteller.
I am from West Virginia. I was a touring musician for many years. West Virginia will always be home. We aren't at all like the stereotypes that we have been portrayed. If you are ever this way, give me a shout. I will show you around. Also since you have children, and a brand new daughter (congratulations) check out my friend, Dillon Carmichael's song, Son of A. You will like it. His current single Drinkin' Problems is top 20 right now. I enjoy your authentic reactions very much.
I absolutely love your state capitol building. It's gorgeous. I have a niece who lives in W.Va and my mom lived in Marietta just across the river from Parkersburg. Have been many times.
If I had to describe how I feel when listening to John Denver it would be "HOME"!! He had a way of making you feel warm and wrapped in emotion. These songs I listen to and remember my Mother and my dear sweet Brother who have been called home, Continue on your journey of discovering his music please
You encapsulated John Denver’s voice perfectly when you described it as “friendly and welcoming.’ Perfect! This song always makes me smile and feel happy inside.
Country Roads; I was born and raised in Detroit. I spent my first 49 years there. Shootings, car jackings, break ins. I moved to the country 23 years ago & never looked back. I love living in the country!!!
Great reaction! I was in a bar once while stationed in Germany in the 80's, and there was a lone singer with a guitar set up in a corner. He started singing this song and the WHOLE crowd started singing along with him. It brought tears to my eyes, as I am from the mountains of Virginia and was missing home so much.
Boy! Does this song ever bring back a memory. In grade school, our French teacher was a young fellow from Sherbrooke, Quebec. He would sometimes bring out his guitar to entertain us and this song was one of his favourites. So you have to imagine this song sung in a very thick Quebecois accent: "Take me 'ome, country road, to da place, h'ai belong. Wes' Virginia, montaine momma, take me 'ome, country road." Fun guy.
John is one of the best known and loved Folk singers! He's there, tight, with other Folk singers, bands, and songs. Honestly, BP, you'd have to dig hard and deep for a JD song that YOU won't like. If you're into clean oceans and saving that environment check out John Denver's song 'Calypso'. It's about the oceanographic research ship 'Calypso' that Jacque Cousteau used. In the official video for this song you'll see John on the ship with Jacque and diving off her. But again....find a John Denver song that you don't like and I've got a shiny, new nickel for ya 😊
My favorite version of this song is the viral video a few years ago with a classroom listening to John Denver, but the broadcast cut off, but the entire class of kids sang the second half of the song. Beautiful stuff.
My first "real" concert was John Denver in October 1972 in Madison, WI. His album "Rocky Mountain High" had just been released so he was just starting to get big. Some of the people and equipment hadn't arrived yet, including his opening act, but Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert were on a plane with John and they had some of their instruments with them, including John's guitar. They started the concert on time and it was almost 3 hours of the three of them entertaining us, just their voices with guitars and a banjo. No fancy production needed. The sign of a true entertainer is when they can adjust to circumstances and still put on a great show.
Yes to everything John Denver!! He was one of my mom's favorite artists! If u continue down this rabbithole, please do Poems prayers and promises, This old guitar and Annie's song! ❤🙏
I saw John Denver at The Cellar Door in DC in 1971. His backup band was Fat City. They later became Starland Vocal Band best known for “Afternoon Delight”!
I never saw him in concert but my mom did and she said he put on THE BEST show. He has some awesome songs you should do: 'Sunshine On My Shoulders', 'Annie's Song', 'Thank God I'm a Country Boy', ' Leavin On A Jetplane'. He has so many great songs.
My mom is MASSIVE John Denver fan, and I have heard this song for years. I love playing this tune while driving on the rural highways, seeing nothing but the blacktop for miles around. Almost nobody relaxes people with music better than John Denver. RIP Mr. Denver!
Was lucky enough to have seen him three times in concert. First concert I ever went to was him in Pittsburgh. First time I'd driven to a big city. There was some hootin & hollerin. It was so much fun. He was a great all around entertainer. Funny, talented, had his own quirky charm. He made you feel at ease and encouraged all to sing along. His Dad taught him how to fly. It was a passion of his. He died flying an experimental plane. The switch to change from one fuel tank to the other was in an awkward place to reach. His music lives on (in many countries) and is still popular today. To classify his music as folk/country is about right. Some songs a bit more one than the other. The song he wrote for his first wife, (Annie's Song) has some beautiful lyrics. Another huge hit is 'Sunshine On My Shoulders'. A perfect summertime song. 'Calypso' is a song about the ocean. Listening you get the feeling of being out sailing. My favorite of his is a short song that has a unque sound called 'The Eagle and the Hawk'. He has a long list of hits. Hope you take the time to check out some of them. John's music was different than everyone else's. There wasn't anyone who sounded like him before or since.
My favorite for decades. I think I will get back to him. John had his own tv show. He starred in others shows. He had some great Christmas shows in tv. Starred in a couple of movies, a couple of tv movies. a great singer and song writer. Great humanitarian. Pilot, outdoorsman...
You don't know where your home is your home is where your heart is your home is where your woman is your home is where your kids are at your home is where you make it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
If you know anything about Sports, West Virginia University plays this song after every home win. The team and the fans in the crowd all sing --- it's simply the best.
I love this song, John was such a talent. Home Free has done a cover of this song that I think would make John proud. John Denver lost control of his experimental aircraft and crashed into Monterey Bay on October 12, 1997.
Dude. He had a bunch of hits. I can not be in a shitty mood when listening to John Denver. Maybe give Annie's Song a listen. It's to me one of the purest, prettiest love songs ever done.
I enjoyed your reaction to 'Take Me Home' by JD. Your remarks on what home is, brought to mind a quote from my favorite poet and author, Robert Frost. “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.”
Oh iove what you said about his bouce being friendly! It's so true! There is warmth and kindness in his voice. It reflects his true nature as a human being. He cared deeply for himanity and the earth. ❤
Your home is where your family is. But he sure makes it feel like it should be West Virginia. He is an absolute Legend. Playing John Denver around a fire pit is heaven on earth.✌️✌️✌️
Love it when during karaoke everybody joins in for the chorus. He was three years ahead of me here in high school in Fort Worth, Texas. So happy that all ages still know John Denver!
After having attended a wedding in WV, the feeling in this song from my childhood was rekindled after seeing the ferocity with which the fellow attendees joined in every word of this anthem. Not my thing, but I get it. And I feel it and live it when I visit.
I was rocking in my cradle to John Denver!! My mom is a huge JD fan and I in turn also became one. Almost 50yo now and I still play his music for that nostalgic, warm, can't help but smile vibe he gives off. Sunshine on my Shoulders is a must listen.
John Denver was raised in the way you were, with a military father and lots of moving. When he found "home" it was the Rocky Mountains Have you reacted to Rocky Mountain High? Great song. Lots of good songs and lots of good listening available from John Denver. One of my favorites is Amazon.
This song is one that speaks to every one, from every nation, across every decade. It is universal and timeless. John Denver was a talent taken from us too soon but I cannot imagine our world without this song and I am grateful that he left it for us.
Friendly is a great word to describe John Denver's voice. He was a decent person and a nice guy. He made incredible music about life, love, hope and positive things.
I drove across the country to my first Air Force station in 1974. His music took me to places I loved as I drove and bring back memories! I saw the Rockies with his music in the background. Nothing like it!
Two of the male and female background singer/musicians are the cowriters Bill and Taffy Danoff, who sang on the original studio recording. In the End of the Innocence, Don Henley sang about "the same small town in each of us"; Country Roads keys into anyone one that has an attachment to "home" and a simpler time.
6 years ago I moved back to my country home. Built in 1907 I’m the 3rd family member to live in it. You feel a great responsibility to persevere and protect the home
I live in Hawaii... You can't beat the Weather. But there is no country around the Island of Honolulu. This is the Place that inspired the song by Joni Mitchell "Big Yellow Taxi" they paved paradise and put up a parking lot.
I'm an old man, and hearing this is like a return trip to a time when music -- and people -- were a little more relaxed and pleasant. Hope you'll listen to John's song Poems, Prayers and Promises. It's beautiful. As for genre, John Denver was a little bit country and a little bit folk -- but mostly he was just John Denver, a superstar who created a brand of music unlike any other.
I listened to this concert album every day of high school. John Denver is the gospel of my life! The song I real feel that you should listen to next is the the version of "This Old Guitar" from his TV special. He explains the story of his life with his guitar that his grandmother gave him and then sings an amazing rendition of the song, which puts in a tear in my eye almost every time he sings it. My other favorite song is "Poems, Prayers, and Promises."
