"I Want to Live" by John Denver

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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
  • Performance of "I Want to Live" by John Denver From John Denver's Montana Christmas Skies DVD. A classic Pro-Life message if there ever was one. You can hear all the children in the womb piling onto his vocal chords and crying out through his voice. Sometimes, John Denver even brings out the best in himself.
    While there are several renditions of "I Want to Live" posted on RUclips, this rendition from Montana Christmas Skies is one of the most special, perhaps the most special, which John Denver gave to us, as it is performed in the context of Christmas, where we have our attention on the Birth of the Christ Child, and without trampling too heavily upon some peoples contrary theology, he is highlighting an important truth, that just as the Baby Jesus cried out in the womb "I Want to Live" so too do all children cry out, as they all have the same destiny before them, as they all have the same potential within them. John Denver is clearly tapping into a Deep Inner Sense of Reality in this regard, as his voice rings with such a genuine and powerful expression of the intrinsic value of every child, no matter what the race, no matter what the culture.
    I am wondering if a woman on her way into an abortion clinic, if she could be persuaded to stop and listen to this video, when the video ended, and only the memory of it filled her heart, whether she would actually continue on into the abortion clinic.

Комментарии • 85

  • @Ive-i1g
    @Ive-i1g 5 месяцев назад +8

    I am constantly impressed by this man and musician! He was extraordinary, he believed what I believe! I love him!

  • @johndenverfan
    @johndenverfan Год назад +7

    25 Years Without John In The World Never Forgotten RIP John Denver Taken Far Too Soon Loved Around The World 🌏💔 Never Forgotten

  • @PALINSMITH
    @PALINSMITH 4 года назад +8

    And the cry of billions of unborn innocent children have the same hope.

  • @matts8668
    @matts8668 2 года назад +9

    Oh man this song hits me hard, my fight with cancer is finally over after three years and this song is beautiful!!!!

  • @quinnbrady7542
    @quinnbrady7542 6 лет назад +13

    My friend Adam Nelson favorite song and he lived by until yesterday. He past away from cancer but left behind a daughter and twin boys. He loved his children and enjoyed watching them grow up. This song helped him after his Brother past away as a teenager from cancer too. May we all live and help others and find peace. God Bless.

    • @jimlotus4428
      @jimlotus4428 4 года назад +1

      GEEZ LOTS OF CANCER GOING ON THERE .. NOT GOOD .. THEY NEEDED TO WATCH WHAT THEY EAT .. THIS WORLD IS MESSED UP BAD ..

  • @julenefisher6265
    @julenefisher6265 4 года назад +12

    We lost John much too soon. I was fortunate to attend his outdoor concert in the Rocky Mountains by Park City, Utah. Just him and his guitar--no band. On that perfect summer even as he was singing "Colorado Rocky Mountain High," an eagle appeared in the sky above us, soaring and floating on the mountain wind currents. It stayed with us through the lyrics, "I know he'd be a poorer man if he never saw an eagle fly," then left when the song ended. I like to think Mother Nature was thanking John for loving her and all her children.

  • @docinohio
    @docinohio 11 лет назад +32

    one of the most profoundly beautiful songs- words, song content, performance- all top notch: ".... we are standing all together.....on the threshhold of a dream...no more hunger, no more killing, no more wasting life away..." For those that believe, soon John, soon!!

    • @wendyhutchins
      @wendyhutchins 5 лет назад +5

      I love your comment!

    • @mrgetinge
      @mrgetinge 6 месяцев назад +1

      I agree with your comments on John D. Insights on why human BEINGs should “want to live” …in order “to give” for Beings blessed with health & food should “want to see, to know” others are hungry & suffering w/ ill health …
      to know we all have unique gifts to give
      ….”We are standing all together
      Face to face and arm in arm
      We are standing on the threshold of a dream
      No more hunger no more killing
      No more wasting life away
      It is simply an idea
      And I know its time has come”

    • @gracechan5562
      @gracechan5562 6 месяцев назад

      A truly wonderful song Thank you John Love John Denver❤

  • @mariemize6000
    @mariemize6000 5 лет назад +21

    This song got me through a lot of tough times as a child. John Denver wrote this song when he was serving on the President's Commission on World Hunger in the late '70's. He co-founded the World Hunger Project.

    • @julenefisher6265
      @julenefisher6265 4 года назад +3

      Thank you for the history of this song.

    • @vtgvideos955
      @vtgvideos955 2 года назад +1

      Yes thank you that's so cool to know

  • @melalgar2343
    @melalgar2343 3 года назад +18

    John Denver was a vessel of the Lord. Truly magnificent gift from God. Oh how he's missed. He was imperfectly PERFECT. Just what the Lord understands.

  • @lindaclark-gy1pk
    @lindaclark-gy1pk Год назад +5

    I will love john denver and his music the rest of my life
    Linda Clark

  • @sparklesthecat6507
    @sparklesthecat6507 2 года назад +15

    This song is dedicated to my friend Billy who died from covid-19 he was a beautiful spirit who loved everyone. This song is for you Billy ✌❤

  • @brianfarrelly7757
    @brianfarrelly7757 11 дней назад

    It is said that “the one” will come again, with a message to all humanity, if this is true, then he indeed came again in the form of John Denver

  • @connorjeffery4525
    @connorjeffery4525 6 лет назад +16

    My mom and dad have been obsessed with John Denver literally forever then i started to listen to it and realized what they were talking about its amazing what music can do to you.

  • @seamusberen
    @seamusberen 5 лет назад +8

    MISSING ME SOME JOHN DENVER. Some critics think Denver had passed his peak by 1979, but this performance shows he was still at his best in 1991. Great vocals, no autotune, great message. Tell me, which singer today performs as well? He was a great man, and I was missing him tonight. Go with God, John.

  • @derrickcuevas6071
    @derrickcuevas6071 Год назад +3

    John Denver all over again. Rip John Denver Henry John deutschendorf

  • @teenut7024
    @teenut7024 5 лет назад +21

    One of the most emotional songs I have ever known. Through music, long live John Denver. 💞💗💞

  • @titan8300
    @titan8300 12 лет назад +21

    What a talent........what a voice.....a true music legend

  • @kamyarzojaji3526
    @kamyarzojaji3526 2 месяца назад

    Thank you Mr. Denver for sharing your gift with us… rip

  • @skiss3327
    @skiss3327 5 месяцев назад +1

    Voice for the children... ❤

  • @nicolavivarelli4127
    @nicolavivarelli4127 6 месяцев назад +2

    For me? A beautiful masterpiece..... Thanks John..from Italy 🇮🇹🇺🇲

  • @margaretwalker8422
    @margaretwalker8422 Месяц назад

    The world needs to listen to his words x and act on them x

  • @jasonhitch660
    @jasonhitch660 7 лет назад +15

    I sure do miss his music. Lucky, we have RUclips.

  • @raulbernido3102
    @raulbernido3102 2 года назад +2

    It makes my tears go down from the depthness of this song how humanity worth to give the best of it..

  • @EagleArrow
    @EagleArrow 2 года назад +5

    Beautiful song. Thank you John! 🎵🎶💚💙His voice and writing talent is a gift from God. Share his music and the other great singers and song writers from pre 1990s, so the younger generations can hear true gifts of songs and music. ✌

  • @clemensholl9335
    @clemensholl9335 6 лет назад +4

    Who dislike John don't know good music

  • @lexandeluv
    @lexandeluv 15 лет назад +7

    John Denver has always been one of my favourite country singers and guitar players.

  • @user-ce4el4jb5n
    @user-ce4el4jb5n 6 месяцев назад +1

    this truly a great song a tribute to the Indians nations for all their suffering through the years and not to mention great vocal, timeless music you never get tired of also great Christmas TV specials in the 70's still listening and enjoying

  • @gregoriorinon5304
    @gregoriorinon5304 11 дней назад

    John Denver I learned many song from him my favorite I want to live

  • @jojoalngag3680
    @jojoalngag3680 7 лет назад +18

    I really loved john denver ...specially his songs cause its meaningful to us.....we want to live and loved each other...cause its god gift to us our life......Rip ..john denver...

  • @veronicaperricone5777
    @veronicaperricone5777 3 года назад

    I will never understand why God took him from a world that desperately needs him!!💖🙏😪

  • @argienene5086
    @argienene5086 Год назад

    I want to live woww so beautiful and full of message to each of us. I am a cancer survivor i want to live and share the goodness of the Lord. Thank you Lord for another chance to live 😇😇😇

  • @erikapetiet8443
    @erikapetiet8443 5 лет назад +7

    Such a great voice!

  • @tecnolover2642
    @tecnolover2642 6 лет назад +7

    Amazing singer! That vibrato!

  • @donnasilva46
    @donnasilva46 Год назад +1

    This song always makes me put things into perspective. One of my all-time favorites. Love you JD.

  • @MrMattmcclain
    @MrMattmcclain 3 года назад +5

    Beautiful message.

  • @peggentle6882
    @peggentle6882 3 года назад +3

    I think of all the unborn babies who never get the chance to live, grow, run, play, share, give, and love when I hear John sing this song. Abortion is an evil that must be stopped. An innocent child who grows in the womb has the RIGHT to be born and live out his/her life. If the mother doesn't want the baby, she should let someone adopt her/him. It is a sin to kill a child and deny that child the right and joy of living.

    • @mumofbrunodog
      @mumofbrunodog Год назад

      I believe they will get to do all of those things in the heavenly realm, no matter which stage in their life they passed. And equally not all children born into this earthly life have the simple privilege of doing those things of which you write. How many children have never known safety and joy. I’m sure it’s never that black and white.

  • @stanfisher5220
    @stanfisher5220 Месяц назад

    We need this song .

  • @kimmeehan6516
    @kimmeehan6516 3 года назад +1

    a very simply message, shame we as humans wont allow that to happen

  • @karenwilliams3140
    @karenwilliams3140 8 месяцев назад

    I misss him sooooooo much❤

  • @MickeyJeroen
    @MickeyJeroen 12 лет назад +7

    Beautiful!!

  • @AgelessPassions
    @AgelessPassions Год назад +1

    One of my favorite songs!

  • @leonidaaquino1364
    @leonidaaquino1364 Год назад

    John Denver is God's instrument to share love, faith, hope and show strong will power to encourage every human being to be/do good. i will always love his songs that brings peace and appreciation.

  • @mystarling2123
    @mystarling2123 2 года назад +1

    I loved him much!

  • @txsuzyq5655
    @txsuzyq5655 3 года назад +1

    Miss this guy and his music

  • @raulbernido3102
    @raulbernido3102 2 года назад +1

    A good song reminding us how to be a good human and be good to every one🙏

  • @paulwragg6765
    @paulwragg6765 3 месяца назад

    Life is worth living.😁

  • @raquelf.1962
    @raquelf.1962 3 года назад +2

    A very touching song!

  • @garybone1516
    @garybone1516 3 года назад +3

    Awesome voice .

  • @marvindenver67
    @marvindenver67 3 года назад +3

    Awesome

  • @michaelmcgrath9933
    @michaelmcgrath9933 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful man,beautful voice, absolutely a poet x

  • @gloriaertel5964
    @gloriaertel5964 2 года назад

    Beautiful, loving, caring and precious..John Denver.......Love.

  • @diosdadolactuan7428
    @diosdadolactuan7428 Год назад

    I missed this voice.

  • @pickerman4
    @pickerman4 15 лет назад +6

    This is awesome! Great addition to the many John Denver video here on RUclips. Such wonderful lyrics and of course performance. Thanks!
    ~George~

  • @PraiseHolyTrinity
    @PraiseHolyTrinity 5 лет назад +2

    my angel leads me to make a cover for this song...so inspirational, powerful and beautiful song.....I love you John Denver, RIP....ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO JOHN DENVER, O LORD AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HIM. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. AMEN. THANK AND PRAISE ALMIGHTY FOR EVERYTHING!!!!!

  • @michaelmcgrath9933
    @michaelmcgrath9933 2 года назад

    This man is a Saint priod xx

  • @charliejones9483
    @charliejones9483 Год назад

    Magnificent!!

  • @deborahrohl848
    @deborahrohl848 3 года назад +1

    John what would you do with the crap going on now.Rip.we love you and yr msgs

  • @viajesatravesdeltiempo
    @viajesatravesdeltiempo 6 лет назад +1

    Buena Jhon Lenon

  • @sharigriffin6378
    @sharigriffin6378 3 года назад +1

    🛎ThanK YoU sO much fOr thiS💥🕊

  • @Hannahorse715
    @Hannahorse715 14 лет назад +3

    this is a great video can u post the version of wild montana skies from this video thanks in advance if u can!!

  • @sharigriffin6378
    @sharigriffin6378 3 года назад +1

    🛎✨🎼❣️😮✨🕊

  • @intouch8789
    @intouch8789 3 года назад +1

    😪

  • @lianecornils6603
    @lianecornils6603 Месяц назад

    This song is dedicated to my ex dr that told me find a new dr. 😏. Sure doc. Whatever you say. ✝️

  • @PALINSMITH
    @PALINSMITH 4 года назад +1

    Every baby has the right to live. How many Barbra Streisands and Wolfgang Mozarts have the evil ones murdered?

    • @julenefisher6265
      @julenefisher6265 3 года назад +1

      War, famine, disease are but a few of the murderers that have taken our children from our arms.

  • @zumzaide7979
    @zumzaide7979 5 лет назад +1

    Music of yesteryears are gold...today's r all trash!

  • @twalsh8396
    @twalsh8396 Год назад +7

    Pro-life? Really? Why do you turn a song like this into your own political statement?--it's completely unfair to John. This song is talking about the terrible things that we do to the children who are already born, the way that so many of them live in hunger and poverty, and we do almost nothing to help them. You prove the classic line: You're against abortion, but once a child is born, they're on their own. That's not pro-life; it's simply pro-birth. This is not a song about "the children in the womb"--rather, it's a song about the children who are here already, suffering from neglect and abuse.

  • @davehshs651
    @davehshs651 5 лет назад +2

    There would be no hungry, ragged children in America if everyone cared as much about the welfare of actual children as they do about the welfare of fetuses.

  • @francinesmith4018
    @francinesmith4018 Год назад

    This song has nothing to do with abortion, pro or con. It is tied in with John's work fighting hunger around the world and his anti-war views, knowing how children are affected by those conflicts. It's spurred by images like those of starving Ethiopian kids, or children in war torn countries.