They sounded great, wonderful harmonies, beautifully intertwined voices and expert musicians backing them up. I especially enjoyed when John joined them, his clear, pure tenor sounded so lovely.
My mother introduced me to the trio and I have always adored John Denver. It still makes me cry to think he is gone and lost to us forever more. Thank goodness he left us with his music. As for the trio, one of the greatest things I have loved about them is their humor and sense of whimsy, but also their respect for social issues. I may be wrong but I don't see the same sort of humor and respect in today's musicians (for the most part).
Was always a fan of folk music, Kingston Trio, Limeliters, and of course the Chad Mitchel Trio. Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to attend any of their concerts. But a couple of years ago I had the honor to met Chad in my home town. Great person.
During my first stent in Collage (62-65) I loved folk music and watched Hootenanny whenever I could. A few years later when I was in Viet Nam, some of the guys had a little band and rewrote some of the songs: I LAID AROUND AND PLAYED AROUND THIS OLD TOWN TO LONG became I LAID AROUND AND PLAYED AROUND BLACKHORSE BASECAMP TOO LONG and WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL became SOUTH XUAN LOC CATHEDRAL, By the time I got back to collage in 1968 the folk music craze was just about over. Frank Werker
What you did was understandable. Chad was and is a tremendous talent. If I had not met John at that time I might have felt the same but to meet him was to know he someday would be superstar.
My first time hearing this song was sung by the Searchers. I was a bit young to have awareness of the Mitchell trio, although I always loved Chad And Jeremy
I had no idea that John Denver's history went back so far. Can't stop crying. I was so very fortunate to have seen him in concert - the last concert held at Olympia Stadium in Michigan, many, many years ago.
I was early fan of CMT and then at Cellar Door when John Deutschendorf joined them....DENVER and found he was an AF brat like ME. Too bad he died so young. Saw the CMT last year in Bethesda and they were sooooo fine. Give one shivers to hear their harmonies.
Interesting - the first song is Ian Tyson's "Four Strong Winds". It was the FIRST song of the 100's that he wrote (and continues to write). Recently rated in the top 6 most influential songs in Canadian history.
It was called "For Bobbie" on the album (I still have the album). I couldn't understand him when he said the title in this video. Did he really say, "For Baby"?
this is great keep up the rare post of jd my idol I have not seen some of the great rare stuff that u post keep up these great posts I have been wanting to see this clip for some time thanksd for posting my idol jd keep up the great posts!
I love John Denver!And his voice kept getting better,But this is Really GREAT! Can any one tell me if you can buy this meeting? I sure would like to have it.I listen to him every day,His music helps my heart calm from hurting from my problems.R.I.P.John you are sorely missed!
The trio got their start at my alma mater, Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. If I'm not mistaken they were encouraged by some of the Jesuits to go pro.
Just a fubulous song with great harmony..... oh the folk era of the late 50's & 60's just can't be beat ... The seekers with Judith Durham, Chad Mitchel, The New Christy Minstrels... just to name a few .... what an era, what a sound .... if only we still had it today.... John Denver ... you are truly a treasure and greatly missed, along with Judith Durham your music means so much to me....
When Chad Mitchell left and John Dusseldorf joined (Before he copped the named "Denver,") They were NEVER called the Chad Mitchell trio. The Chad was dropped, and they became "The Mitchell trio."
You can see them Dec. 5 at the Big Bear ski resort north of San Bernadino when they do a benefit concert to raise money for a new church for Father Joe Frazier.
Yes, can you remember "Can't Wait Til You're Governor, Lurleen," "Either You're A Congressman or Not (Adam Clayton Powell)," the " I Vas Not A Nazi Polka" and Mike's solo of the song about Canada the name of which I could never remember but his singing of it I will never forget.
I don't know how in the world I never saw this till now (mid-2023). Why is it only two songs? At the very least I'd have wished to hear solos from all of them. Joe Frazier's performance of "Moon of Alabama" is a masterpiece, as is Chad's "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out." I never liked the Trio as much after Chad left, as John's voice, although strong and appealing, didn't blend with Mike's and Joe's voices as well as Chad's had. I saw the original Trio once before Chad left, and saw Chad perform solo three times (went to one show twice) after that, all while I was in high school. It still surprises me that Chad didn't make it as a solo performer - he was outstanding.
My first time hearing this song was sung by the Searchers. I was a bit young to have awareness of the Mitchell trio, although I always loved Chad And Jeremy
