John Denver's Last Public Performance
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- Опубліковано 3 січ 2015
- What this is is video of John Denver's last public performance, Oct 5 1997, before being killed exactly a week later. This was in Corpus Christi, TX at the Selena Auditorium. I used to work for a station back then and was one of several allowed in to shoot just the first 2 songs. His people warned us NOT to shoot continuous, only to roll for about 20 seconds, then stop 10. I ignored them and rolled straight. When one of the guys noticed I had done so, they kicked me out halfway into the second song.
The first song is Boy From The Country. Amazon is the second.
Bear in mind that this was shot on just one audio channel (the "nat sound" mic) so it isn't in stereo. It was shot for quick editing purposes so there are a variety of shots to facilitate quick editing (wide, medium, tight).
So, enjoy while you can before some other greedy company pops up to ruin this unique, wonderful piece of history.
One last thing. I DID try to offer this video to John's family back in the early 2000's. I contacted someone through his official site who stopped corresponding with me when I offered them the video. Years later, when this video was originally up on here, a friend of the family contacted me and said John's mother had just died several months prior and she wished she had know about this sooner and shown her before she died. She thanked me for putting up for those who would appreciate it. And that is why I am doing this. Not for $ from ads or clicks or anything. To simply share it with those who love John Denver. Salud!
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I'm 71, this man's music has lived in my soul. He kept me alive through my USMC days, he brought me through some times that most folks wouldn't ever understand....this ole Montana country boy. Love you John, I pray you are singing for the LORD!
I,am still miss him❤
Thank You for your Service to our country 🇺🇸 God Bless 🙏
I'm 76. I listen to John more than ever. His voice and message restore my soul.
God bless you! John was a special man. I love him.
@@leeanntrain8835. . . And , as with all of those who can fully … ‘ s e e ‘… he was both attacked and derided about , just what - e x c t l y - he was making clear. And now, 50-plus years later ( as with others aside from Mr. Denver from, and before, his time) so many are esposing the self-same ‘directions’ or more accurately - ‘requirements’ to . . .
‘ S a v e t h e E a r t h ‘.
My dad was a DJ in the 1970s. He brought home the John Denver album where John was holding his hat and smiling. The first time I played it I was forever hooked. Never got to attend a concert. I could sit for hours with a coffee cup in my recliner and listen to him. Beautiful voice and creative artist.
So we'll said the best hope you are with Jesus john you bought a lot to this world with your songs
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Saw him once. Loved this man and his music!
In these days of discontent in our world, I find solace in John’s music.
I’m a 61-year-old male and I still get chills when I hear John sing. Such a powerful beautiful voice. Boy from the country, I think has to be my all-time favorite song that John Denver performed. I got to see him back in about 1980 or 81 I believe at the universal amphitheater. George Burns opened the show. Good times, good times.
There never was and never will be another musician and poet like John Denver. Your legacy lives on John. I still grieve your passing, and your music is a part of me forever.
John was "far out " to say the least.
No never. I loved him
Yes, and I feel the same way. I loved his music & felt devastated when I heard he had died. So sad….
I do too
My thoughts and feelings exactly. 😢❤️😢
My first experience with John was in 1964-65, when he worked at Ledbetters in West L.A.. what a voice, personality and a friendship I enjoyed every time I went to the club. I miss his live voice, but I have every recording he ever released. Miss you very much, John. R.I.P. 🎶
It's so neat that you got to take in those earlier performances that he wrote about in his book.
Lucky you!
So strange how most of us go through life not knowing that one week from now we could be gone. Live everyday like it's your last! John Denver is the sound of my youth. Rest in peace John. ❤️
And ask GOD for forgiveness.
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@@artmcpharlin6730Yes
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Very nice Juan ❤
I get all goosebumps and misty eyed when I hear John Denvers voice. I fell in love with this beautiful, gentle, nature loving man many moons ago. And will never tire listening to his songs over and over - John you will always be with those of us who love and feel your beautiful emotions. Always in my heart. 😍💝😍💝😍💝🙏
Thank you so much, rest in peace John Denver, l will Carry you with me as long as I can.
I agree.
I love and miss JD forever too❤
I saw him on a short tour just before his crash. I was so sad when I heard the news. John Denver was an amazing songwriter, singer, conservationists & humanitarian. He was truly a soul who was greater than the sum of the many talents he possessed.
We did not lose John Denver, he will always be with us with his unending stories of life, love, nature, wildlife, human being through his music.
Yes so true... and he told us so in his song "Autograph"'.
Here I am closing my eyes again
Trying so hard not to see
All the things that I see
Almost willing to lie again
I swear that it just isn't so
It just isn't me
We are never alone
Even though we'd like to be...
Then I go and open my eyes again
Love in your eyes is the thing
That I'd most like to see
I'd be willing to die again
To know of a place and a time
That it always would be
To be always with you
And you always with me
This is my autograph
Here in the songs I sing
Here in my cry, in my laugh
Here in the love that I bring
To be always with you
And you always with me
Say a prayer and
Open your heart again
You are the love and the life
That we all need to see
Always willing to shine and then
Peace on this earth is the way
That it always can be...
To be always with you
And you always with me
This is my autograph
Here in the songs that I sing
Here in my cry, in my laugh
Here in the love that I bring
To be always with you
And you always with me
Songwriters: John Denver
Autograph lyrics © Reservoir Media Music, Chrysalis One Music Publishing Group Ireland, My Pop S Songs, Dino Park Publishing, Jd Legacy Publishing
Agreed, because we're still on here watching him and he pleases us.
Agree, he will always be a wonderful person, entertainer and a kind soul
He lives
I love John Denver. I loved him from the first song that I heard him sign. So calming and his music will live forever. Beautiful! We need more of him today.
Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan... Stay Safe!
John did, does, and
will always get me through the bad days. He was a joy!
I was just thinking this myself today. I live such a complicated life, no one can know. But he gets me thru’ just as he always did decades & decades back.
I am so emotional watching this. I have loved him since the first time I heard his voice almost 50 years ago. He was my first crush that I never quite got over. I know he's making beautiful music in Heaven.
Ahhhh, Gibson. Your name equates to John Denver’s first guitar given to him by his Grandma. It was a Gibson F hole jazz guitar. Go figure. But, that’s the one he learned on as a young boy.
John is still alive. That plane crash on october 12 1997 was a set up!
I've footage of him talking and singing a protest anti Bill Gates vaccin song. If you hear that voice, you immediateley recognize him!
No doubt about IT
John Denver en several other "dead" famous people are planning the world to show how bad things are in the world. Soon they will show up!!!!
And no, i'm not a crazy fool. Nothing seems what it looks like!
Think of my words when you'll Found out 💋
The best singer ever...
Rest in Peace
His music defined the longings of my youthful soul. I just loved his music so much. I cannot believe he is gone, so long ago. I depended on him to express who I was or wanted to be.
John Denver was a great story teller.. and he told them best with a guitar and a song. One of the few one-man-bands I know that could hold an audience. Bless his heart.
Hello 👋 Rhona. How are you doing ? Hope are you fine. Im Scott Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from . You seem like a real country girl
Johns talent's were so amazing. He never gets credited as a guitarist but his guitar playing and his voice was all that was needed to fill an auditorium. John lived a short life giving so much joy to people even when he was sad.
His talents and equally his presence filled auditoriums. I had the privilege of seeing him perform live once in Pittsburgh, near the end of his life, and I'll never forget it. I felt like he reached out and touched me, singing to me directly. What a gift.
I saw him at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh February 14th, 1997 before his tragic accident. Saw him a few times in concert. Was the Best!
@@billpuhljr1073 Good memories I am sure.
But it probably blew your mind when you heard of his crash.
Yes, he was truly amazing, as a songwriter, singer, guitarist, performer, and actor. There was a time back in the 1970s when he was one of biggest stars around, with hit singles and albums, TV shows, movies, and covers of his songs by other artists. But this concert is how I enjoy John Denver the most: just him, his guitar, his voice and songs, and his rapport with the audience. Such pure and magical artistry.
never got to see this incredible talent live and i was 11 when he died, (i still remember watching the Today show segment that following Tuesday morning two days after he died and i was just stunned and just kept looking at the shots of the rescue boat and just thinking, "no way, it wasn't that bad. it was just a small glitch. i'm sure he's fine".) i just couldn't process it.") and again, at the time i was only 11 but i knew and could sing Annie's Song, Country Roads and Rocky Mountain High spot on. he was one of my biggest inspirations to pick up the guitar and now im working towards an EP because of inspirations like him! Thank you John for your voice, your talent and your never ending inspiration! You are loved and missed still and your music forever lives!
This is beautiful. There will never be anyone who can touch his talent.
Oh my, there is but one other. But they’re two of a billion! The other is still alive.
@John Woods Can you make a comment without being nasty? I have my opinion, you have your opinion. If being an asshole to some random stranger on a YEAR old comment makes you feel good, seek help. Immediately.
Went to his first concert in Sydney Australia brilliant.
I’m 82 and love this man and his music.. loved him for nearly 50 years.
I saw him in Austin in one of his very last shows and sitting close and center to stage. I was given a set of strings from one of his guitars he played that night. Thank you for this video, it's impossible to choose a favorite song but if forced, Amazon would be one of them❤️What a gift and presence he was to us, there are really no words.
I was there also.
John, those were beautiful days when you placed your musical footprint upon Earth, and called to her soul. Thank you for sharing this gentle depth with us. You will always have a place in my heart. Rest in peace.
Amen
He was so pure in his music. He inspired me to learn to play the guitar.
What a Gift he gave to all of us. His voice moves our spirits to soar. Nobody will ever top him.
Just found this. I'd been listening to John singing Calypso over the last week, and played it several times. Can't believe its over 20 years since the world lost this fabulous singer. His voice was like silk, and all his songs had such meaning. As a rock fan myself, I do believe that John was so worth listening to he was up there with the very very best of 20th century musicians. He is sorely missed.
Not many could sing like John..And play instruments..What a true gem..Sadly missed..
I miss your music, John. You and your songs will live on in our hearts. May they never be forgotten.
Soundtrack of my teenage years
Wow. Just 'found' this. He left us much too soon. Gone, but NEVER forgotten! And his music will live on....
Hello 👋 Charlotte. How are you doing ? Hope are you fine. Im Scott Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from . You seem like a real country girl
Every time I hear that voice, I get misty. He wrote and sang songs of substance. His lyrics had meaning for all of us; for the world. I miss him terribly. Such a loss.
Missed in Colorado
Exactly I agree 🏞️💛🎸
@@danellyas9913 I'm sure it's not the same there now.. 🏞️💛🎸 without John Denver.. I always have love him and his voice and music..he will always be remembered..
I think the same; a great poet who could catch the deep meaning inside every daily simple thing.
@@marcom.8114 Yes exactly!
How is it possible that one singer can so beautifully and passionately express and share the human experience like a bed time story to a frightened child on a stormy night in such a clear and simple a way that everyone can identify with it . . . . leaving us with this aching, empty feeling when the song reaches its end? John did it so well with this song, with Looking for Space, with Annie’s Song, with Take Me Home Country Roads, with How Can I leave You Again..... John had the divine gift to draw those loving and compassionate human feelings from deep within our spirit that are so often ignored, buried, and lost in the noise and troubles of modern society. We badly need him now but it seems we shall not see his like again.....
WhiteElfStar really love your comments
He was so a special man. He was a poet. He was often misunderstood. I think he was a bit sad.
So beautifully said. Thank you! I feel the same
Beautifully said. Thank You. 💟
WhiteElfStar Beautifully stated.
I saw his last concert in Baltimore in September 97''. His sound was impeccable. Aside from Tom Petty who also has a great live show, John never missed a beat. RIP John you will ALWAYS be missed.
A huge thanks for this. He launched my musical career which is still thriving. He has also been the motivation for my twelve string obsession which began when I was handed his twelve after a show he did. He let me play it for a few minutes and was so gracious and supportive of my playing that I went out and bought the same model guitar the next day. RIP John. You are greatly missed every day.
Thanks for sharing you personal story.
That's so cool.
My favorite all-time performer with a personality that cared. God bless John his family and his fans
John forever changed the texture and meaning of being alive. Through his music, there was beauty and magic in living. His presence was a life-changing event before he ever sang or played a note. John possessed intangible qualities and attributes that have forever changed the world we live in. All sentient beings, all manner of life, and the earth itself suddenly mattered and responded accordingly. All the stars, galaxies, and the whole of the universe have consciously shared in our happiness, joy, and loving memories of John's life.
Beautifully said. Thank you.
Miss you John...one in a billion !!!!!! Never will be another as awesome as you !
One in a billion means there's seven others like him. One's Rick Astley the meme legend, then...?
sotvomike - from the depths of my heart, I thank you for sharing this, his last performance. Hope you find pleasure in knowing that you're sharing this with people who fell in love with JD's songs and what he did to make the world a better place. There will NEVER be anyone quite like him. Singers/ song writers come and go but there'll always be one John Denver. Much health and happiness to you and yours Sotvomike. Sa long JD... you're missed every single second with each passing day. :(
Take Me Home, Country Roads / My FAVORITE song by John Denver.
My Sweet Lady & Like A Sad Song / 2 songs that are too hard and too sad to listen to. Such a loss. There will never be another singer like Mr. Denver. 😔
Still grieving the loss of this great writer, musician and singer. Condolences to his family.
His performing was incredible. Effortless and pure. He's a top 10 performer in my book.
The man was true artist. Highest level of respect from me.
Adam Youdell 
Absolutely! Was the best.
Sara Goddard
Beautiful and inspirational words and music.
I wish I could go back in time and say "don't get in that Long Eze". Ah, such is life. John Denver was a true gentleman. His love still shines through today. What a man.
I got to see JD twice in Pittsburgh. People who've never seen him live may not know...this cat had a voice that from 30 feet away (fourth row, floor seats) could rattle the fabric of your shirt. I'm talking tenor power!! Incredible performances, and I miss him to this day. The world truly needs more concerned artists like this, rather than the Hollywood morons who think their unsolicited opinions on everything from politics to morals is so important. Truly, The world is a lesser place with the likes of John Denver. RIP John.
Sadly, Hollywood kicked God out long ago. From what I've heard, John loved our Father and our Savior. All who trust in Christ will enjoy this wonderful man's music again.💖
How sad that I was too young and living too far away to have the chance to see his live performance before he was gone..
May his soul rest in peace.
David Schmidt Amen, brother.
Saw him live in London UK October 1982...right up front lol.. amazing performer.
He ceretainly had a powerful diaphragm and the lung capacity to go with it. I gave up cigarettes six years ago after smoking for 30 years, and singing John's songs has helped heal my lungs.
To quote from the documentary about him, "John represented America at its best and healthiest." I can't imagine my childhood without his songs, his music, or his voice.
I agree , I couldn't believe when he passed. The world has been somewhat empty since he left for another world. thanks for the video.
YEP
best of the best
I Love John Denver and His Music it was a very sad day whenever his plane crashed a tragic event and a great talent taken to soon. Rest In Peace John Denver You are Missed Along With Your Music
Me neither
Every time I listen to his music it makes me cry because he was a beautiful soul with the most beautiful voice and there will never be anyone like him. His fans will always love him and the time I saw him in concert was the best day of my life I shall remember it always. May JD rest in peace and I know he is still singing in heaven God blessed him with the talent to entertain all his fans!
R.I.P John Denver ! You´ll never be forgotten as person and musician !
The Boy From the Country sounds like his autobiography. ❤️😓 What an incredible voice and spirit.
I saw him live in concert five times, sadly he never sang this song which is one of my all time favourites of his.
Boy From the Country was written by Michael Martin Murphey
What a freaking magnificent voice!!!
I saw him in concert in the early 1990's. His voice was so beautiful, full of color, it quivered, such a marvelous gift. He wore a flowered shirt and a gold chain, and played the piano at Canada's Wonderland. I will never forget it.
Thank you so much for posting this special video! I was blessed to have been able to connect with JD personally.. and was backstage at his concert in Austin the previous night on October 4, 1997 with him. He was actually the happiest I had ever seen him and had been backstage a few times after initially meeting him backstage at the amazing Wildlife Concert! And got to go both nights to that incredible event! :-) But this is awesome.. to have your posting of his very last concert.. thank you so much! And if anyone out there ever knows if the Wildlife Concert outtakes have ever been released, especially as videos, I'd love to know it! He redid a few songs several times, including Darcy Farrow recorded 3 times, with some funny remarks being made throughout.. all people who loved John Denver would love to see those moments! Thanks again! :-)
John Denver .. nature ?.. given us all what is really worthwhile in life ? .. see For the good times cover Albert Croak on youtube .. Kathys song cover and other videos with more to come ? All the best Karen.
I was a fan of JD, but had never heard this song. Talk about insight into the world’s future conditions!! I cried, had to watch & listen 3X. He was a gift to the world - and sometimes, the good....they die young. Thank you fir this post. 💕💕
Hello 👋 Anne. How are you doing ? Hope are you fine. Im Scott Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from . You seem like a real country girl
As a #PrivatePilot I am still reeling from how he left us. I will love him forever. #JohnDenver
God bless you for this - 54 yr old English dude still has tears in his eyes at John's voice
me too
Jeff Ebdy me too....
Jeff Ebdy I hope you still are in 2020. I love his songs since I was a teenager. Let's carry on listening to his songs 🎹🎸
Me tooo tears for John Denver❤💖💘❤💘💘💘
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*HUGE TALENT NO AUTOTUNE HERE*
I heard that John Denver had 'perfect pitch'. He didn't need no damn autotune..!!
marbleman52
Sad that auto-tune was ever invented. Shame on that inventor.
WOW! His last concert! Thank you for your persistence in taping as much as you could - who knew it would be his last one! I still miss this man and his beautiful, wonderful, so caring and even funny songs! He was such a strong advocate for keeping our world as safe, clean and beautiful as possible. We lost so much when he died. God Bless, John!
I am 81 and it feels old when I realize how young John was when he died. We are blessed to the many recordings of his voice and music.
John Denver WAS my life. He took me to places in my mind that I still visit today. In real life or in dreams John is there. From the top of the Rockys to West Virginia to the depth of the ocean. His voice lingers on.
Thank you. I miss him so! He was such an incredible soul. I hope the Heavens are enjoying him...if I could request a serenade into Heaven, I'd request John Denver.
It's amazing what that man could do with just a guitar and his voice. One of my favorite musical performers.
he was such a big part of my growing up years. His music was so beautiful and times were good ,the world was good. Thank God for John Denver.
RIP Bless the family
John Denver did his best to warn us. A world with out wild animals is not a world to live in.
You said it ? .. listen to .. for the good times Albert Croak on youtube , especially the 3rd verse ? others to see ?
I my self heard every word John said when it came to the great outdoors and you are right if we don,t do something It will be to late,If it,s not already
Oh brother.....
And yet we have many animals and more stupid humans God is in control not us
all animals are part of the ecosystem and every time one species is wiped out the ecosystem changes for the worst. It's scientifically proven
I thank you also, for putting this back up. I always loved John's heartfelt music and his beautiful singing voice!
I started high school that very yr only to stumble on his music now in 2019 @ 35yo. John is the real deal, a legend forever.
My husband and I saw John in concert back in '75 or 76". It was a magical night, one that meant everything to us as we loved John's music. My husband has joined John in paradise. I can imagine him sitting there among the masses before John as he performs for all of heaven.
I never got to see him in person & really regret that. Thanks for this, it touches my heart. He was the best.
Jo. Unrau I wish you had gotten to see him in person. You wouldn’t have been disappointed.
A beautiful spirit that touched my heart as a child with the true essence of love in his music. Thank you for sharing it with us.
To those who have criticized him. - Nobody is perfect.' We are not 'only human' as some suggest, we have spirits that can fly up and also dive down. Life is tough and it's very hard on your spirit at times. I prefer to think of the best in people and John certainly gave us his best - in the sharing of his music and his soul. I couldn't help but love the man then, now and always. His music is part of who I am.
2020, John and Sara are still here listening in the United Kingdom to Mr John Denver. Just the very very best. RIP xxxx
Thanks so much for posting this. It means a lot to be able to watch John's last performance.
amen.....12/15/19
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He never ever lost the talent he had. I do miss this voice the man who impacted my life through his music, his heart, and ability to help us all get in touch with what is most important. I started loving his music as a teen. I knew I had to get to Rocky Mountain High Colorado. I finally got to live there.There will not be another voice like this again...dare I say a man who could be vulnerable enough to share who he really was; not hiding behind fame.
Mike, thank you for reposting this. The ad companies do not have a benefit or a reason, for their purpose....we do. We love this man and all he did to help us in so many ways. Very enjoyable to be around also. Thank you and the best to all who choose to listen.
Thank you for posting this, what an incredible gift John Denver had.
Thank you for reposting...especially on this date...January 4, 1977 was the date my life changed forever and I lost my Mom. Fortunately for us, we got to see several of Johns live performances together...was an amazing poet, performer, writer, musician and friend.
I sure understand his heart... especially through this song. I miss you, John. love.
I miss this man and his ability to sing words that count. My life would have been much less without his inspiring music. Annie's Song - he turned such simple lines into a beautiful master piece. Hey John I'm 64 bad health can't wait to hear you again. Great post God Bless you for it.
A man with the voice of the nature he sang about. John Denver was a genuine man and spent his life championing saving our planet and entertaining appreciative fans around the world. It comforts me that all of the great artists that sang the soundtrack of my life will live on forever.
Thank you for reposting! His legacy will live on forever.
thanks for putting it up. I had the best evening of my life in Germany at a John Denver Concert in Munich ...I will never forget him and his music.!Still play his LP 's and think about him a lot. So sad that he had to go so early. R.I.P. John
My Nephews are his first cousins. Somehow My Father And Dutch were connected. I had a little J3 Cub that Dutch loved to fly and I Helped build the little Bi Plane he used in the song "Dancing With The Mountains " I have worked Most all over the world. EVERYONE loved and knew John' and his "Take Me Home County Roads" PS He was just like you saw him!
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i know john was for real is their any thing belong to him that u could give me see i dreamed last night that john gave me a gift then i woke up i live in ireland and come from an indigines group which are called travellers or nomads and they most supressed community just like the indians we have a group of activictes called pavee point in dublin so i know john would haved loved us as we always love him john was nature he was nature r i p john
@@helenhutchinson5046 put his music in your heart and never remove it
During high school I was away at camp and there was a rumor John Denver was vacationing nearby. The camp councilors were going to see if he would come perform for us. They were talented guitarists but nobody believed they'd pull this off. After dinner on our last night they announced there was a special guest and introduced John Denver. He was a huge star of our youth and how did they pull this off? Then one of the camp councilors/guitarists came out dressed like John Denver from the 70s. It was really funny but we were so disappointed. We had been had! As he started to play Country Roads, the two camp leaders got into a comedic argument about his cowboy hat. One argued that John Denver never wore a cowboy hat. They went back and forth and then fake John Denver said "I'll prove that John Denver wears a cowboy hat". John Denver, wearing a cowboy hat, walked out from the camp kitchen and played a full, solo concert for us. There were only about 150 people max and he played like it was a sold out Wembley Stadium. He was genuine and really nice. He told us the background of each song and the meaning of them to him. It was about the peak of the Perseids meteor shower so he told us to stay up late to watch it raining fire in the sky. The camp allowed us to stay up late and go out to watch the shooting stars. I appreciated seeing this video of his last performance.
@@SquawkCode Wow what an awesome experience and memory you have of John. You should write down every detail of that experience and everything you remember.
I live his song "Country Roads, take me home " as I travel throughout West Virginia every week for work. You can say it's my testimony. We miss John, however, he lives within our hearts. God bless!💙
Love this. Thank you for posting again!
thanks for posting this , John was and still is a great artist, we lost him way too soon,
william clay hij was niet alleen een groot schrijver en artiest, maar ook een groot spreker, ja, je hebt gelijk we zijn hem veel te vlug kwijtgeraakt!! Love you marian.
Thank you for the post. I am sure that John would have been "annoyed" about the pettiness in people with their selfishness. He is soooo missed.
What a beautiful song! It dawned on me today is Oct 12 2015-18 years. I can't believe how long he has been gone...RIP always and God Bless you John Denver
+Stephanie Schnider I completely agree with you. I didn't really think just how much time has passed, until I had read your post, since John Denver's death.
Thanks for putting it back up. It needs to be seen with no ads to demean his legacy. I miss him a lot. I can hardly imagine the songs still inside him yet to be put to paper.
Thank you for reposting. I never got to see him live, so this type of video is a gold to me. As for sleeping with his guitar, I think it was because he often dreamt songs in his sleep and often awoke in the night to play his dream melodies.....its a musician thing. ;-)xx
what a voice and it is missed very very much rest in PEACE John Denver
John had a beautiful voice and a voice of reason and sanity when it came to preserving nature. The only people that listened to him was the people that cared, but not the greedy who will kill nature as we know it unless they are stopped.
very well put and you are right,the greedy will stop at nothing to get what they want at any cost, there idea with the land is that it is nothing unless you BUILD something on it.But the thing is once it gone it is gone forever everyone must do there part to help save the land I for one do Volunteer in parks that,s a start and i have fun doing it.Peace to you
Great are you god
nothing tops looking for space. sooooo love his voice.
I lived in Colorado for 15 years. I fell in love with it . It truly was a Rocky Mountain High . Thank you John for making it Epic. Miss you, your gift, and you live on in our hearts. Peace.✌❤
John had a way of reaching into your body and speaking directly to your soul. Words cannot express his talent.
R.I.P. John, you are sorely missed
Elvin Black een heleboel mensen missen hem, met recht, ik kan me voorstellen,dat er een paar zijn die huilen van verdriet en zich afvragen, waarom? Liefs marian
Thank you for reposting this. What a great performer and wonderful human being. I saw him perform 3 times. Best concert's I have ever seen. That includes, Celine Dion, Peter, Paul & Mary, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney etc. When he passed, it was written in newspapers that he was getting back with Annie. RIP John. We miss you.
God bless John and thank you Mike for posting this video again. I'll remember it even if you have to remove it again. :)
Thanks for posting this again. A moment in history.
Thank you for putting this back up - I really missed it! John's music was with me from when I was born - and it's still (and always will be) the "soundtrack of my heart". Of all the other amazing artists that have passed on during my lifetime thus far, it's John that I miss most deeply and has left a hole in my heart.
It's for people like you that I put it back up. Sucks that greedy companies try to claim work that isn't theirs and ruin it for everyone.
+maranathagape My thoughts exactly--t/y for expressing it so well.
Just like Johnny Cash and Little Jimmy Dickens were with me.
+sotvomike
That' s the Spirit!
+maranathagape --- Indeed -- he was an exceptional artist, an incredible talent, a wonderful but somewhat unappreciated guitarist, and a very kind and humble man. He was under-rated by many, and I think too unappreciated in his last few years before hs tragic and untimely accident. He is always missed.
The second song is called "Amazon (Let This Be A Voice)". It's from John's Wildlife Concert. Take a listen to the entire song. It's quintessential John Denver! I cried the day he died. His voice and his songs touched me like no other musical artist. Saw him in Philly in 1974. He had me at "Rocky Mountain High". So-o-o glad you posted this. You made my day, my week, my year, my life!
What a voice, even in his 50's. What a talent, what a kind hearted human being! That year, 1997, the world lost John, Princess Diana, Mother Teresa and my own beloved Mom died. Unbearable losses. But, John, we are all the better for having known you! Thank you.
Oh my. I can so relate. I remember being on a bus and seeing a sign outside a Chinese restaurant that said good bye to Mother Teresa and Diana. Next it was John Denver. Oh my God... what a terrible year. My mom was very sick with Alzheimers. She loved JD too and I was looking after her on that Thanksgiving weekend when the news came over the TV. One year later and she too had died. As John wrote in his song, " All this joy, all this sorry... such is life." It sure is.
Thank you for sharing. So many losses. I guess it isn't about how long we live but how much we loved while we lived! God bless you!💓
I finally got to see John Denver at this concert. I grew up in Corpus Christi, my cousin got me hooked on his music when I was a kid. It was such a great night and then such a heartbreak to lose him a week later. His beautiful music will endure
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, John. I'm living in Colorado now in large part because of you. Wish you could be here with us.
This is such a gem to treasure forever. Thank you so much for sharing it.
There isn't any musical set list that I perform today that doesn't have at least 2 John Denver songs in them. One of the biggest influences in my guitar playing and love for a good melody, beautiful lyrics and sweet finger picking. I wept when John died and sat in my living room with my guitar and sang every song of his I knew, which were quite a bit. His legacy will live on forever.
John Denver was my favorite artist when I was in my early teens. I found out he had died while I was on my honeymoon. I felt I had truly lost a big part of my childhood with his passing. His voice sounds as good here as it did in those early years. I saw him three times in concert and each was phenomenal. He is sorely missed and will be for many years to come.
Learning of his death that Canadian Thanksgiving weekend was pretty horrible for me. I can't imagine what it would have been like to have that grief on your honeymoon. I heart goes out to you.
I always get sad when I think about John his music really touched everyone's heart I know you are singing up in heaven we all miss you so much
Mike, you are a true John Denver fan to post this for the rest of us to enjoy. I loved John Denver's voice and music so much....I was fortunate enough to see him for the last time here in Austin, TX about 2 weeks before he left us. It was an amazing concert I will never forget.
You were blessed with that opportunity
JD and a guitar...nothing better. Thanks!
HE TRIED TO TELL US!!!!! Nature is everything GOD blessed us with. Mankind was blessed with this soul.
He was magic to me. Thank you for posting. Glad you ignored the rules and kept shooting.
I saw him in Kansas - for three hours - just him and his base player, he held so many in his hand. I am a musician-pro for years and I have never seen someone hold an audience that long with stories, laughs tears, and songs that melted people as they stood and listened. Remember - a large center - thousands - one man - one guitar - one base player - he tore life out of the frame and humbled the heck out of me feeling 2" tall that close to the music of this man -
Wow... " he tore life out of its frame..." Great way to express it for sure. He sure did.
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We miss you so much John. I am certain you are making beautiful music in Heaven. With an awesome choir no less. RIP Brother. From a forever fan from Canada.
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The Golden Voice Of JOHN..💕 Thanks For Posting..💕