Just a man, his voice, and a guitar. John Denver didn't need much else. No high-handed production or tricks of the studio. Just his raw, beautiful voice telling us about his life. I think the best songwriters write about what they know, which is why a lot of their songs are autobiographical. I miss this man to this day. Hard to believe it will soon be 30 years since we lost him.
If it's a love song you're looking for, one of my favorites has always been 'Annie's Song'. The song's inspiration was John's wife Annie. He mentioned in an interview that he came up with the lyrics while skiing down a mountainside. I can't help but think about the music we've missed out on because he passed away so young. God rest his soul.
mAN IF THAT DONT GIVE YOU GOOSE BUMPS my father sang this song to me when i was a kid one of my fondest memorys with him and my uncles playing john denver. Long gone days :(
That performance of calypso gives me chills. So much of his stuff does. Same with the Eagle and the Hawk. I hear my dad when I listen to John Denver. My dad loved him and I grew up on him. So after my dad passed 11 years ago and Mr Denver gets me every time
From "The Wildlife Concert"---"FOR YOU". / "Annie's Song", written after an argument with his wife, Annie. He went skiing, and while on the lift he wrote the song for her in about 10 minutes...
John is my favorite singer of all time! He created songs that just have a feeling to them that I haven't heard much like this! "Poems, Prayers, and Promises" is my favorite song (use either the Wildlife Concert version or An Evening with John Denver version!)! "Follow Me" is another great song and another one to try is "Rhymes and Reasons"! But you can't go wrong with anything JD!
Agree wholeheartedly. Have to do the versions recommended here regarding ‘Poems, prayers and promises”. I agree with this whole post in its entirety actually. Rhymes and reasons is just so incredible.Missing John.
I love John Denver! But I have never heard that song before! Thanks for sharing it! I love those Nostalgia type songs. This one was his nostalgia, but took us in like it was our own.
Such a sweet man and gave so much to others. He liked weed and nature. He was such an kind soul with an angelic voice. So sad when he died in a plane crash. Rip Sweet John ♥️. Thank you for playing this song. ✌️🎶❤️
It's a really touching piece you can see he's telling a true story and that he thinks back on his time in his life where the things he sings about happened to him
If love songs are your desire, check out “Annie’s Song” and “For You.” If you want to see his versatility check out the songs “Spirit,” “Rhymes & Reasons,” “Calypso” and “The Wings That Fly Us Home.”
Great reaction! You wondered if he did romantic songs... not the way you're thinking. In fact you've already reacted to the closest he had, Annie's Song. But if you pay attention to the lyrics, "Leaving on a Jet Plane" or "Shanghai Breezes" would qualify, I think... but the thing I feel about his music, is most of it was about love, even if he didn't always use that word. He had a love of life, and of his surroundings, and that came through in the lyrics. For his kids and for his fans. As someone else pointed out, he was an environmentalist and loved flying. In the 70's, he was one of the biggest artists going, but he didn't really change with the times and he lived long enough to become a caricature. As musical tastes changed, his work was sadly derided. So it's nice to see people today looking back at his music, and appreciating it for what it was.
I really love that you didn't keep turning the video off and talking a lot in between like so many do, you did not need to, it all showed on your face what you were thinking/feeling
Metaphor, of course it was. John's songs always had the power to take you to a better place. A place within yourself that you discovered in your mind and heart!
Please my good sir, consider the live version of my sweet lady from an evening with John Denver. It was a hit song, and you’ll soon see why. Just stunning.
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Grittier John songs...environmental....What Are We Making Weapons For (Let Us Begin), Ravens Child (video version), Amazon, It's About Time, Wooden Indian, The Harder They Fall, No One, Readjustment Blues, Prisoners, Eagle and the Hawk. Love songs, Follow Me, My Sweet Lady, All Of My Memories, For Bobbie, In The Grand Way, In My Heart, Seasons of the Heart, Thought of You, Falling Out of Love, Dont Close Your Eyes Tonight, A Wild Heart Looking For Home, The Gift You Are, For You, Annies Song. That's just the tip of the iceberg! 😄
Singing's a good gig if you're saying like him. Any place instruments really good too? I've seen and played piano too. Whose lyrics are rated g, but that's good. Anybody can listen to it
