Ep. 54 - John Denver | Last Days Podcast

John Denver -- one of the most successful singer-songwriters of the 70s -- tragically died in a plane crash in 1997 off the coast of California. Despite his untimely death, Denver's musical legacy continues to resonate with timeless hits like Take Me Home, Country Roads and Annie's Song, which remain cherished anthems to this day. But perhaps his most lasting impact on the music industry came in the form of his powerful testimony on behalf of artists facing mounting censorship forces in Congress.
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[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

The saddest days of my musical life. Such a tragic loss of an amazing talent and inspiration. God rest his soul.

[@stephaniedavis9225]

He's been my favorite since I was 9. Still love his music. R.I.P.

[@amandal4739]

A talent that will never be replaced...I sorted my parents with tickets when he came to the uk..

[@PelvisPresley420]

John Denver's Music is Heavenly

[@Me20241]

you can't beat John Denver music when you need things to be calm...lol Thanks TMZ

[@polamidget1926]

Who doesnt love John Denver. So sad. His songs will live on forever....Great Talent gone too soon

[@PelvisPresley420]

So many awesome songs this man made for us

[@georgemaherjr2290]

It’s quite sad actually when someone passes away and they bring up their past. The worst parts of ones past. People can recover from things, people can become better. Just because someone does things like drinking or whatever, doesn’t mean they are wasted at every moment. You all shouldn’t bring up his past, you should celebrate the legacy he left.

[@sketchley80]

Agreed! And if folks read his autobiography and listened to interviews 1995 until his death and speeches he did for Windstar... JD was in a real "growth mindset" and making great change. Admitting to mistakes and wanting to do better. I applaud the man for that. We'll never know the immense pressures and being pulled in endless directions. Bless his soul and we need to remember all the GOOD he left us and gave to the world! ❤

[@DateMike22]

RIP John Denver 🙏🏼.

[@PelvisPresley420]

If a bad Denver song exists..... I have not heard of it yet

[@sketchley80]

❤ exactly

[@glasshalffull8471]

Its spooky he wrote the song I'm leaving on a jet plane dont know if i'll be back again.

[@user-ux4mm3si3s]

❤yo sigo siendo du fan,y no me imprta su vida privada es mi cantsnte de contry muduc❤