I had the pleasure of seeing John Denver in a small concert in Louisville Kentucky shortly after the Album "Poems, Prayers, & Promises" came out. It was in the fall of 1971 & my wife and I were newly married. The concert was held in an old movie theater & was not well publicised on the radio. I had been listening to the album since it first came out so I convinced my new wife to go with me. When we arrived there were hardly any people in attendance. Our seats were in the 2nd row center. By the time John came out to perform there were only about 300 people in the entire theater. After he did a couple of songs, he came down to the edge of the stage and sat on the edge & talked to the "crowd". He said he wasn't disappointed because this made the concert more "intimate". He then invited all the people in the distant "cheap seats" to come down front and just pretend he was performing in their living room. It was perfect! It was the best concert I ever attended. He sang a couple of songs just sitting on the edge of the stage, then moved to a stool & played every song from the new album & a bunch of others. He was funny, charming, and genuine. I was a John Denver fan forever after.
My wife and I saw John at the Saenger in New Orleans, shortly after "Calypso" was released with Oliva newton John's haunting background vocals. John came out wearing a Hawaiian print shirt and white pants. He had no band with him, only a few guitars and a reel to reel deck. When he sang "Calypso" he played the reel to reel which had Olivia's background vocals on it. It was a simple, no frills concert which felt like John was singing only to us, even thought the Saenger was jammed packed. Truly a concert to remember...beautiful sweet memories.
Everytime I see a sniper of him I miss him even more. We lost such a shining star that day. His voice and his spirit is sorely missing in today's world... desperately.
It is so great that he traveled and took his kids with him. No one does that anymore. He was literally the last dad ever to do that - including me to be honest! Thank Jesus for John Denver!
Can you imagine one of the singers now being able to just grab a guitar, sit in the interview seat and sing this good!!! Don’t think it could happen.. his voice was just so pure... 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Diana, the ones who are grabbing guitars and singing appear to be novice musicians, but the 15 yr olds that make up the audience they don’t know any better, if they did they would be gonzo
John Denver honestly was a song's best friend! A brilliant lyricist, composer/arranger, musician, multi-instrumentalist who loved the earth with passion that very, very few people possess. He was a huge advocate for animals/animal rights and cared greatly for the environment. It isn't so much that he spoke out about the things he was passionate about but he didn't just talk the talk....he walked the walk and proved it constantly!! We lost an incredible human being when he passed away. Lucky for us, he left his music and his charities with us. He was one-of-a-kind for sure! His voice is so strong and pure...I never get tired of listening to him sing, His perfect pitch and vocal control are on a completely different level. May he RIP.
John Denver was truly one of a kind -- so relatable to everyday people. One might say he had both the Midas and the common touch. I truly miss him. Such a gift to both music and humanity, and a wonderful role model for people in the public eye. I wish we had more like him nowadays.
@@2bigbufords Do you think she or ANYBODY does not know he is dead? I believe she means he is STILL here in his fan's hearts and he and his music REMAINS something this country can be proud of giving to the world. Why do people always have to use any opportunity to upbraid and insult genuine expressions of love?
I dare anyone to name another singer that has a crystal clear voice as John Denver. You can understand every word he sings. I guess we all have our favorite song of his, mine was “Matthew”.
John Denver wrote songs based on compassion, and feelings. He wrote songs from the heart. I watched him perform in person, and was quite impressed. Sadly he passed away tragically and his legends still lives on in the works of accomplishments that he has succeeded quite successfully in life. He will always be in our hearts, and in our minds as we journey onwards in life.
John Denver had a kind and sensitive heart that could not survive long in such a complicated and stressful World. Rest in peace John and God bless your family and everyone
Oh Ny God I was the only sophomore in H.S. that had a crush on John Denver in 1974 lol... I Iwas listening to him and now why I see he is a prophet>>>Oh my God I am listening now @ HeSaw the future in the early 80-s ITS ABOUT TIME long live JOHN DENVER..
I loved his voice and I thought he had so many talents. also, I believe he was a wonderful human being. He died too soon. Many of us still miss him and always will.
In my humble opinion, John Denver must rate as one of the best singer/songwriters/& musician in the 20th century. R.I.P. John , & thank the Lord for D.V.D'sl .
@@michaelschonberger1506 yes he was. He did so much good. I read that future generations will know him more for his environmental work than his singing. I hope it makes them listen to his music.
Only singer I ever saw in concert whose voice was as good live as on his recordings - I saw him perform five times between 1974 & 1994. Beautiful singer and beautiful person. God, he could sing a love song.
He sounded the same because the recording industry did not destroy actual vocal performers with auto tune and pitch correction! Now everything the music industry touches today including decades past reissued music is retuned and pitch corrected by no talent tin ear hard of hearing music engineers!
Having been raised in a Los Angeles suburb, John Denver helped me appreciate the mountains and wilderness. Too bad he had to leave us at such a young age.
We went to a concert of his at red rocks during this Tour . He put on 3 nights of concerts . The last night we were there , he had sent his band on ahead to the next stop on the tour and did the whole concert with just him and his 12 string guitar . It was a amazing . Didn’t feel cheated at all . Just beautiful!
Both hands are very busy on the guitar in all of these beautiful performances. Playing and singing busy lyrics is such a testament to his amazing unique talent. 🥰
I wish it were possible to turn the tides of time back and bring this wonderful singer and song writer back to life. His music is still just as meaningful and powerful as it was when he was alive. Don't mind admitting that I still miss him.
I miss John Denver MUCH more, but I know what you mean about the current late night talk show hosts. There are VERY FEW people I'd care to see on a talk show nowadays, anyway.
I go back far enough to remember when Johnny Carson had black hair. Never really watched the Tonight Show; just happened to run across it late night from time to time. But, I've got friends who never missed an episode, even when Carson retired and Leno and company took over.
your comment sure makes me sad..to think as I get older, and all the good ones who have gone before. We were privileged to live in a gentler time Jo Penny
I sure miss John Denver. I followed his whole illustrious career. I thank him for all the memories I made in my life with him singing background. I miss him dearly🧡
I fell in love with John Denver when I first heard his voice. Then I discovered that he wrote the song "leaving on a jet plane" which was the anthem of every kid raised in a military family. John Denver was an Air Force brat which teaches you how to move politely among people of different nationalities, stand up straight, have a firm handshake & respectfully call people sir.
I was very lucky to get to talk with John. He is exactly the way he seems. He is the real deal. He is just as nice in real person as he appears in the media.
Ive heard that too. My friend picked him up at the Des Moines airport. He said he was super nice. Thar's good to know. Genuine guy. I love him for his honesty and how much he cares about the world and everything that is on it!
I heard he was nice and genuine My friend drove a limo and picked him up at the Des Moines Airport. Said he was the nicest guy. Not stuck up at all!! He had such a clear and beaitiful voice.
Simply the best... as an artist and humanitarian. Not a fake or insincere bone in his body. John Denver cared for his fellow man, planet, and the well-being of all living things. He is greatly missed by everyone who appreciated the gift of his amazing talent and the class he displayed, on stage and off.
The morning it was announced on the news that he had been killed, I cried like a baby, I felt like I had lost a family member. His music is a gift that I will always cherish.
Leta Branch - “Country Roads” & “Sunshine on My Shoulder” are my favourite John Denver songs. I cannot believe that pianist have never heard of “Country Roads” !!
Not to detract from the conversation about the amazing and beautiful John Denver, but I was thrown out or Pat O'Briens with a few friends. We had a couple too many hurricanes and I tried to join the piano player playing bass and he didn't care for that while a friend of mine hopped up and stage and said he was "cutting a rug" maybe it was the same piano player.
At 13:18 mark, John talks about the food in China. He recalls hearing stories about dogs etc. Fast forward to 2020, all hell has broken loose as those stories have spawned a world wide pandemic. What a gifted person who is sadly missed but his music lives on forever.
John didn’t need a sound studio and it’s high-dollar equipment to enhance his voice. He was absolute perfection all by himself. This unplugged performance is evidence of that. He was magnificently talented.
I always thought John was special. His songs were great and had a unique voice. I guess God thought the same thing so he took him home to sing for him.
BRILLIANT THE LATE GREAT JOHN DENVER HE WAS SO GOD GIFTED JUST A GREAT HUMAN BEING HIS MUSIC HIS WORDS HIS LOVE AND CONCERN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD NO ONE WILL EVER EVEN COME CLOSE JOHN R I P AMEN ❤️🌹👏🌍🇮🇪
In August of 1986 when I was a teenager, we were driving up Maroon Creek Road to camp at Maroon Lake. We passed by a blue Jeep Wrangler going the opposite way and my sister said the man driving it was John Denver.
John was not just a beautiful singer with a blessed talent to write songs but he was so genuine with a big heart. He had so many attributes that if everyone had the world would be a better place
Colorado is most def the most beautiful state.... I remember the first time I saw the Rocky Mountains. My friend and I were driving there and as we approached Denver I couldn't see anything and thought "Pfffttt...", and then BOOM, I started seeing them very faintly and they just grew and grew and grew.... Took my breath completely away...
Denver's interview is so natural and heart-felt. It's fun to just listen to the conversation, on top of his good performances. But you know what else? Johnny Carson... Great host and interviewer! And in all the breaks... THAT BAND! Holy cow. Nobody even mentions them, but they are really tearing it up in the commercial breaks. This was when real talent and entertainment were on television.
I loved JD so much but I just wanted to mention, and you may already know this, but John Denver actually hosted the Tonight Show a few times. You can find it on RUclips
His songs and his voice allways move me to tears. He was a normal person, but he had an angelic soul. RiP, John Denver, you sure touched my life. Thank you.
This was such a GREAT video to watch. It makes my heart very sad when I think about him not being here because he was such a strong influence on my life growing up. There’s nothing like playing his live album (LP) with all the audio artifacts. The CD copy of that album sounds perfect but the old LP is what drives the songs home for me. Namaste Brother John.
I have always loved John Denver. I used to play his records so much my parents would yell at me to stop & play some different music. Now I have several of his CD'S.
I grew up loving music there were few singer and bands mostly I liked certain songs but not the bands my family loved John Denver I loved most of all his music and anytime he was on TV I was right there in front. I learned to play guitar playing his songs the most . friends would kid me and a girlfriend I had calling us John Denver and Beth middler because of the songs we would sing . John sang in my key or I learned to sing in his I don't wich but I could hang with him most of the time there were few songs that I couldn't reach that key with him he had such range and carrying power now in my 60 I sound like a croaking frog but my love for his music still stands l love finding your post's his music still takes my back to my youth finding the beauty in songs and the memories of home
It's about time has me crying, that I had to write a comment. The Ukraine war, the over 300 mass shootings and it's only july in 2023. John Denver, you're so right, It's About Time." I miss you Mr. John Denver.🇺🇸😔
Don't want to ruffle any feathers, but I noticed 11 dislikes, which tells me that the general public knows absolutely nothing about good music. I'm not saying this because I'm a John Denver fan, because I don't own a single one of his recordings, however he was a talented "Artist" who sang, and wrote, with his heart and soul, and that's what great Artistry is all about. So John Denver fan or not, it's a no-brainer not to recognize this guy was a great artist. Furthermore, just because you don't like it, doesn't mean it isn't good. That's what the uneducated musical numb skull believes. If I like it, it's good, and if I don't like it, it sucks lol. But the reality is that you're no more qualified to judge music then you are to critique an open heart procedure, because you know nothing about either one. So to the 11 who couldn't appreciate this, it isn't about if you like the tune or not, because if you don't like the tune you don't have to listen to it or buy it. But since it's an artistic endeavor, why can't you just appreciate it and simply recognize it as good work just because you don't like it? You may not like liver, but your friend might, so does that make liver bad? I can appreciate the fact that my friends like liver even though I don't. So dislike all you want, but it's because you're uneducated listeners as opposed too deep thinking people who have the emotional depth to appreciate a man emoting from his soul. You're the kind of people that would give the Sistine Chapel a thumbs down, but give Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup can art a thumbs up, just because you like it lol I wouldn't classify myself as a John Denver fan, but I would say that the man was genuine and talented and I can appreciate these performances for what they are.... Heartfelt, genuine, and very well performed. So RIP Mr. Denver, because you graciously left a part your soul here for us in your music. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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I had the pleasure of seeing John Denver in a small concert in Louisville Kentucky shortly after the Album "Poems, Prayers, & Promises" came out. It was in the fall of 1971 & my wife and I were newly married. The concert was held in an old movie theater & was not well publicised on the radio. I had been listening to the album since it first came out so I convinced my new wife to go with me. When we arrived there were hardly any people in attendance. Our seats were in the 2nd row center. By the time John came out to perform there were only about 300 people in the entire theater. After he did a couple of songs, he came down to the edge of the stage and sat on the edge & talked to the "crowd". He said he wasn't disappointed because this made the concert more "intimate". He then invited all the people in the distant "cheap seats" to come down front and just pretend he was performing in their living room. It was perfect! It was the best concert I ever attended. He sang a couple of songs just sitting on the edge of the stage, then moved to a stool & played every song from the new album & a bunch of others. He was funny, charming, and genuine. I was a John Denver fan forever after.
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That's the J D that my wife & I befriended over 50 years ago, our friend forever. RIP John boy.
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What a wonderful story, you're so fortunate to have had the chance to have seen him. John Denver is one of my favorites. R.I.P. John Denver 🙏🏻💕
Saw him in concert. Tears on seeing this. Happy tears
I love that he always addressed Johnny as Sir.
Listen to this voice. All done live without autotune. Today's vocalist cannot hold a candle to this man.
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The moronic critics hated him. Thankfully his millions of fans, me included could care less what those idiots thought.
I miss him so much. He left us way too soon.
Simply THE BEST.
John Denver was bigger than his music, he was a complete personality that no wannabes of today can even aspire to imitate.
My wife and I saw John at the Saenger in New Orleans, shortly after "Calypso" was released with Oliva newton John's haunting background vocals. John came out wearing a Hawaiian print shirt and white pants. He had no band with him, only a few guitars and a reel to reel deck. When he sang "Calypso" he played the reel to reel which had Olivia's background vocals on it. It was a simple, no frills concert which felt like John was singing only to us, even thought the Saenger was jammed packed. Truly a concert to remember...beautiful sweet memories.
The world needs more people like John Denver.
I so agree! He was an American treasure. R.I.P John Denver 🙏
Everytime I see a sniper of him I miss him even more. We lost such a shining star that day. His voice and his spirit is sorely missing in today's world... desperately.
The world was so fortunate to have blessed with his wonderful voice and special spirit.
It is so great that he traveled and took his kids with him. No one does that anymore. He was literally the last dad ever to do that - including me to be honest! Thank Jesus for John Denver!
Can you imagine one of the singers now being able to just grab a guitar, sit in the interview seat and sing this good!!! Don’t think it could happen.. his voice was just so pure... 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Diana, the ones who are grabbing guitars and singing appear to be novice musicians, but the 15 yr olds that make up the audience they don’t know any better, if they did they would be gonzo
i actually worked on the tonight show set. he warmed up his voice for at least a half an hour before he went on.
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Novice??
John Denver honestly was a song's best friend! A brilliant lyricist, composer/arranger, musician, multi-instrumentalist who loved the earth with passion that very, very few people possess. He was a huge advocate for animals/animal rights and cared greatly for the environment. It isn't so much that he spoke out about the things he was passionate about but he didn't just talk the talk....he walked the walk and proved it constantly!! We lost an incredible human being when he passed away. Lucky for us, he left his music and his charities with us. He was one-of-a-kind for sure! His voice is so strong and pure...I never get tired of listening to him sing, His perfect pitch and vocal control are on a completely different level. May he RIP.
What an American treasure John Denver was. Greatly missed, R.I.P. John Denver 🙏🏻
In 2020 still missin John 😪❤️❤️💔💔
And 2024
John Denver was truly one of a kind -- so relatable to everyday people. One might say he had both the Midas and the common touch. I truly miss him. Such a gift to both music and humanity, and a wonderful role model for people in the public eye. I wish we had more like him nowadays.
Talent sent from God.
John Denver is a national treasure.
Yes he "Was" our national treasure...he is dearly missed!
JD always will be!!
I suggest you do some research
@@2bigbufords Do you think she or ANYBODY does not know he is dead? I believe she means he is STILL here in his fan's hearts and he and his music REMAINS something this country can be proud of giving to the world. Why do people always have to use any opportunity to upbraid and insult genuine expressions of love?
I dare anyone to name another singer that has a crystal clear voice as John Denver. You can understand every word he sings. I guess we all have our favorite song of his, mine was “Matthew”.
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Karen Carpenter; I understood every word, ever, she sang.
Haha . There are DOZENS of singers like that , especially back then ... ... but harder to find these days ...
Probably Nat King Cole
John Denver wrote songs based on compassion, and feelings. He wrote songs from the heart. I watched him perform in person, and was quite impressed. Sadly he passed away tragically and his legends still lives on in the works of accomplishments that he has succeeded quite successfully in life. He will always be in our hearts, and in our minds as we journey onwards in life.
Shanghai Breezes here with just guitar and vocal sounds so full and resonant. Incredible full sound he creates with no band needed.
John Denver had a kind and sensitive heart that could not survive long in such a complicated and stressful World. Rest in peace John and God bless your family and everyone
I suggest you do some research
Thats alright. He was very special
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I came down the aisle to Annie's Song & have sung it for weddings myself. I lovevitm
All JD needed was his voice and a 12-string guitar. What a talent!
Agreed
FooBar Maximus you say that guy not qualified to judge him but you are? 🤔
Amen Henry, he was the best!!
Too right mate. John was gone far too soon. ❤
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Oh Ny God I was the only sophomore in H.S. that had a crush on John Denver in 1974 lol... I
Iwas listening to him and now why I see he is a prophet>>>Oh my God I am listening now @ HeSaw the future in the early 80-s ITS ABOUT TIME long live JOHN DENVER..
I loved his voice and I thought he had so many talents. also, I believe he was a wonderful human being. He died too soon. Many of us still miss him and always will.
In my humble opinion, John Denver must rate as one of the best singer/songwriters/& musician in the 20th century. R.I.P. John , & thank the Lord for D.V.D'sl
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I totally agree! He was so talented!!! Hes an angel in heaven A great man
@@michaelschonberger1506 yes he was. He did so much good. I read that future generations will know him more for his environmental work than his singing. I hope it makes them listen to his music.
Yes. And his melodies are the most flowing and memorable. Check out his album called 'Spirit'
Only singer I ever saw in concert whose voice was as good live as on his recordings - I saw him perform five times between 1974 & 1994.
Beautiful singer and beautiful person. God, he could sing a love song.
He sounded the same because the recording industry did not destroy actual vocal performers with auto tune and pitch correction! Now everything the music industry touches today including decades past reissued music is retuned and pitch corrected by no talent tin ear hard of hearing music engineers!
He dont need a Band. Just him and his guitare.
Having been raised in a Los Angeles suburb, John Denver helped me appreciate the mountains and wilderness. Too bad he had to leave us at such a young age.
We went to a concert of his at red rocks during this Tour . He put on 3 nights of concerts . The last night we were there , he had sent his band on ahead to the next stop on the tour and did the whole concert with just him and his 12 string guitar . It was a amazing . Didn’t feel cheated at all . Just beautiful!
Both hands are very busy on the guitar in all of these beautiful performances. Playing and singing busy lyrics is such a testament to his amazing unique talent. 🥰
Such a talent, such a beautiful voice...
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Boom, on a dime, sings perfect. Thanks for your amazing gift, John.
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I wish it were possible to turn the tides of time back and bring this wonderful singer and song writer back to life. His music is still just as meaningful and powerful as it was when he was alive. Don't mind admitting that I still miss him.
Denver had absolute control over his voice. Amazing
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He said he had a lot of trouble with his voice over the years. The same with Dolly Parton. We didn't notice though did we?
Saw him several times over the years and never heard such a strong voice in a live performance as his was.
@@tennsmoothie where're you streaming from?
Such a pure, clear, beautiful tenor.
I don't know who I miss more, John Denver or actual entertaining late night talk show hosts.
I miss John Denver MUCH more, but I know what you mean about the current late night talk show hosts. There are VERY FEW people I'd care to see on a talk show nowadays, anyway.
I go back far enough to remember when Johnny Carson had black hair. Never really watched the Tonight Show; just happened to run across it late night from time to time. But, I've got friends who never missed an episode, even when Carson retired and Leno and company took over.
Jo Penny - so true, there’s not a talk show these days I find entertaining - they’re all political propaganda outlets.
your comment sure makes me sad..to think as I get older, and all the good ones who have gone before. We were privileged to live in a gentler time Jo Penny
We need John Denver today. Late night I can do without.
I sure miss John Denver. I followed his whole illustrious career. I thank him for all the memories I made in my life with him singing background. I miss him dearly🧡
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Can't help but Love this man ~~ John
I was able to see him three times in concert. Three of the highlights of my life.
I fell in love with John Denver when I first heard his voice. Then I discovered that he wrote the song "leaving on a jet plane" which was the anthem of every kid raised in a military family. John Denver was an Air Force brat which teaches you how to move politely among people of different nationalities, stand up straight, have a firm handshake & respectfully call people sir.
John was such a humble person. He was so good. Johnny was a great host. Thank y'all.
John and I share the same birthday. His music pulled me out of a bad time in my life. I am eternally grateful to him. God Bless
Me too.
I was very lucky to get to talk with John. He is exactly the way he seems. He is the real deal. He is just as nice in real person as he appears in the media.
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what an honor. I would have loved to know him and work with him. What a talent and what a loss
@@weshunter_musicman John broke my heart,....what's up? You wanna talk later?
Ive heard that too. My friend picked him up at the Des Moines airport. He said he was super nice. Thar's good to know. Genuine guy. I love him for his honesty and how much he cares about the world and everything that is on it!
I heard he was nice and genuine
My friend drove a limo and picked him up at the Des Moines Airport. Said he was the nicest guy. Not stuck up at all!! He had such a clear and beaitiful voice.
What a talent, his voice and songs always touch the heart!!
Rick Schuler.
Simply the best... as an artist and humanitarian. Not a fake or insincere bone in his body. John Denver cared for his fellow man, planet, and the well-being of all living things. He is greatly missed by everyone who appreciated the gift of his amazing talent and the class he displayed, on stage and off.
Very well said.
The morning it was announced on the news that he had been killed, I cried like a baby, I felt like I had lost a family member. His music is a gift that I will always cherish.
I love him
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Well,Thank you from one super fan to another. ❤️
gone too soon and a voice for the ages..rest well good sir John Denver those of us who know your voice miss you
What a voice he just had a way to make you feel good about your self
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Great talent miss John Denver Greatly
Now 2024. Still missing John.
All I know is that I really miss Joh. Denver. Had every album he ever made. My favorite was Poems, Prayers and Promises. Still my favorite!
The man was awesome! I was at Pat O’Briens in New Orleans in 1972, and the piano man never heard of ‘Country Roads”.....imagine
Leta Branch - “Country Roads” & “Sunshine on My Shoulder” are my favourite John Denver songs. I cannot believe that pianist have never heard of “Country Roads” !!
Not to detract from the conversation about the amazing and beautiful John Denver, but I was thrown out or Pat O'Briens with a few friends. We had a couple too many hurricanes and I tried to join the piano player playing bass and he didn't care for that while a friend of mine hopped up and stage and said he was "cutting a rug" maybe it was the same piano player.
First concert was with my Father when I was 10 years old at Hara Arena in Dayton Ohio, 43 years ago. Timeless...
At 13:18 mark, John talks about the food in China. He recalls hearing stories about dogs etc. Fast forward to 2020, all hell has broken loose as those stories have spawned a world wide pandemic. What a gifted person who is sadly missed but his music lives on forever.
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John didn’t need a sound studio and it’s high-dollar equipment to enhance his voice. He was absolute perfection all by himself. This unplugged performance is evidence of that. He was magnificently talented.
Such a talent, I listen to his albums all the time. Taken from us way too soon. Imagine the songs we have missed. RIP John.
I always thought John was special. His songs were great and had a unique voice. I guess God thought the same thing so he took him home to sing for him.
BRILLIANT THE LATE GREAT JOHN DENVER HE WAS SO GOD GIFTED JUST A GREAT HUMAN BEING HIS MUSIC HIS WORDS HIS LOVE AND CONCERN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD NO ONE WILL EVER EVEN COME CLOSE JOHN R I P AMEN ❤️🌹👏🌍🇮🇪
In August of 1986 when I was a teenager, we were driving up Maroon Creek Road to camp at Maroon Lake. We passed by a blue Jeep Wrangler going the opposite way and my sister said the man driving it was John Denver.
John was not just a beautiful singer with a blessed talent to write songs but he was so genuine with a big heart. He had so many attributes that if everyone had the world would be a better place
Colorado is most def the most beautiful state.... I remember the first time I saw the Rocky Mountains. My friend and I were driving there and as we approached Denver I couldn't see anything and thought "Pfffttt...", and then BOOM, I started seeing them very faintly and they just grew and grew and grew.... Took my breath completely away...
greenbeagle13 - That is why I LOVE living in the White Mountains in NH - seeing Mount Washington & the Presidential Range every day is AWESOME.
What an amazing entertainer
Denver's interview is so natural and heart-felt. It's fun to just listen to the conversation, on top of his good performances. But you know what else? Johnny Carson... Great host and interviewer! And in all the breaks... THAT BAND! Holy cow. Nobody even mentions them, but they are really tearing it up in the commercial breaks. This was when real talent and entertainment were on television.
Yes! I don't even watch TV anymore.
I loved JD so much but I just wanted to mention, and you may already know this, but John Denver actually hosted the Tonight Show a few times. You can find it on RUclips
John Denver simplesmente um ser humano especial .
He was such a beautiful soul!
Still missing JD!!
Very beautiful song. I know he isn't here with us now , thank God we still can hear music and. Amazing voice.
I luv this guy. Always have.
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An amazing man and voice...sadly missed, This Old Guitar was once my theme song, introduced me to my wife...
His songs and his voice allways move me to tears. He was a normal person, but he had an angelic soul. RiP, John Denver, you sure touched my life. Thank you.
Still miss JD, always will.
Mine too. His concerts were always great. He was open and honest . I love him
I loved John Denver
This was such a GREAT video to watch. It makes my heart very sad when I think about him not being here because he was such a strong influence on my life growing up. There’s nothing like playing his live album (LP) with all the audio artifacts. The CD copy of that album sounds perfect but the old LP is what drives the songs home for me. Namaste Brother John.
Wow. What an amazing singer.
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I loved his smile and openess with and about everybody n everything . I just LOVED JOHN DENVER... miss him so!!💖💖💖
11 /c FFC
My favorite song from that album.
What a joy to see these shows again. Thanks so much for posting these for all of us. What a gift!
Shanghai Breezes my favorite song he sanged on the show❤❤❤❤
All I can do is say thank you.
he was a great singer
What a beautiful voice.
A. I try to sing and play listening to John is a humbling experience.😥
I miss Johnie Carson!!
I have always loved John Denver. I used to play his records so much my parents would yell at me to stop & play some different music. Now I have several of his CD'S.
LEGEND 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
I grew up loving music there were few singer and bands mostly I liked certain songs but not the bands my family loved John Denver I loved most of all his music and anytime he was on TV I was right there in front. I learned to play guitar playing his songs the most . friends would kid me and a girlfriend I had calling us John Denver and Beth middler because of the songs we would sing . John sang in my key or I learned to sing in his I don't wich but I could hang with him most of the time there were few songs that I couldn't reach that key with him he had such range and carrying power now in my 60 I sound like a croaking frog but my love for his music still stands l love finding your post's his music still takes my back to my youth finding the beauty in songs and the memories of home
I saw JD twice. He gave 2 of the best shows I ever saw. An incredible songwriter and singer and guitarist
Incredible talent. Great voice consistency even with the high notes.
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You too
Adore his music always ...
Rick Schuler.
You were so right John, the Rockys are like Heaven on earth, wish you were still here, miss you so much.
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Being gone from home as much as he was put a strain on his marriage as many performers and athletes have also experienced.
Love his music! Real person and a great Dad.:-)
As a serious song writer .... JD was a corner stone to my inspiration.... Forever thankful
What a man!..well done for finding all these M
Johnny Cash is a national treasure.
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The man can sing
love JOHN DENVER
me too and I must have about 12 or 13 of his music albums by now
It's about time has me crying, that I had to write a comment. The Ukraine war, the over 300 mass shootings and it's only july in 2023.
John Denver, you're so right, It's About Time."
I miss you Mr. John Denver.🇺🇸😔
such a true gentleman, anyone notice how John focuses the conversation on Carson , in as much he is there as the guest?💞
Man to have that talent! What a gift.
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I got to shake Johns hand at the Cellar Door in the 70's.Loved his music since 1969.
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Never had an opportunity to meet him
But I am a huge fan
Two great men right there
Don't want to ruffle any feathers, but I noticed 11 dislikes, which tells me that the general public knows absolutely nothing about good music.
I'm not saying this because I'm a John Denver fan, because I don't own a single one of his recordings, however he was a talented "Artist" who sang, and wrote, with his heart and soul, and that's what great Artistry is all about.
So John Denver fan or not, it's a no-brainer not to recognize this guy was a great artist.
Furthermore, just because you don't like it, doesn't mean it isn't good. That's what the uneducated musical numb skull believes.
If I like it, it's good, and if I don't like it, it sucks lol.
But the reality is that you're no more qualified to judge music then you are to critique an open heart procedure, because you know nothing about either one.
So to the 11 who couldn't appreciate this, it isn't about if you like the tune or not, because if you don't like the tune you don't have to listen to it or buy it.
But since it's an artistic endeavor, why can't you just appreciate it and simply recognize it as good work just because you don't like it?
You may not like liver, but your friend might, so does that make liver bad?
I can appreciate the fact that my friends like liver even though I don't. So dislike all you want, but it's because you're uneducated listeners as opposed too deep thinking people who have the emotional depth to appreciate a man emoting from his soul.
You're the kind of people that would give the Sistine Chapel a thumbs down, but give Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup can art a thumbs up, just because you like it lol
I wouldn't classify myself as a John Denver fan, but I would say that the man was genuine and talented and I can appreciate these performances for what they are....
Heartfelt, genuine, and very well performed.
So RIP Mr. Denver, because you graciously left a part your soul here for us in your music.
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I AGREE MY DARLING....HE WAS A MARVELOUS ARTIST............✨😇🕊️🥀🌈🙏🏻💞💞💞🙏🏻
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Geeze, kinda long comment
YES.......HE IS STILL WITH US.......🙏😇🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏💚❤💙💜
Well you know we have some damm stupid people in this world and we have people that have a heart and a brain that works right .