Just a prayer. May the American people be like this, like John Denver's audience. Men and women, black and white, of all ages and possibly many other social classes. All together in harmony, what serenity and kindness in your eyes.
About 10 years ago, I was standing on a subway platform in NYC. I was on my way home from an awful day at work. I was late on my rent, my car had been towed, my bank account was overdrawn, and I had just used the last ride on my MetroCard. I was hungry and I knew I didn't have any food at home. I wouldn't be paid for another 2 days. As I stood on this train platform, a homeless man with a guitar sang this song, tears on his face. I gave him the last $3 in my wallet and stood there on that platform and cried with him while he sang. This song will always remind me of that moment.
My mom was born and raised in WV. She passed away before Christmas. We made the trip down country roads to take her home. I miss her. We brought her home to Buckhannon, WV. Our daughter played the ukulele and sang this song. The entire family joined in, and so did the minister! RIP mom. Glad we could take you home. I love you forever.
my name is Dean Madden / email / panlicka@gmail.com / Australian / you gotta email me Marie. Why ? your post my dear. Your post. It - shit........ I don't know...... it just touched my heart. My soul.
I grew up in a really tough neighbourhood in the seventies and eighties. Crime, violence, drugs, poverty, handicapped mother, father a criminal, always in jail. Everyday was really tough to get by. Growing up like that you could not help but to get always in trouble and into fights just to stand your ground. However, when I first listened to this song by coincidence I was 12 years old and it suddenly filled me with so much peace that I got addicted to listening to this song. I clearly remember laying on my bed as a kid in the runned down housing project with fungus coming through the wall, listening to this song over and over again just to destress. The calmness and happiness I experienced listening to this song was like a pure miracle to me. Of course as a tough kid I would not openly admit to listening to that kind of music. Only my best friend at that time knew and he had a great voice and he liked J D too. So whenever we met or when we were on our way to school I asked him to sing that song for me. The same experience I had with Poems , Prayers and Promises and many other J D songs. Years later I made it out of the ghetto and accomplished a good education and a honest and honourable life. Maybe just because of these songs. RIP John Denver, I would have loved to tell you this story in person.
Hey Bro, I lived in Colorado Springs for a long time, that where i was raised, well trials and tribulations along the way, here i am in Cimarron NM, listen to this, met up with some guys that jam and one guy Gary Reynolds, i had the pleasure of meeting, but he does a FANTASTIC rendition of these John Denver tunes among others, BUT i was fortunate enough to get together with Gary and a few other guys down here to put together a band that does some John Denver Tributes. Im out of Bass kilter, but we are having our first rehearsal tomorrow, and the drummer and other guitar player ive never met! Anyway i feel ya Tom. If you want, Ill let you know how things progress along, i mean were not novices in the music scene, weve all had years and years of stage experience and presence, so hopefully we can get this right at 58! Hang in there buddy, you deserve it!
*I always enjoy country music but when I meet my parents in law I totally fell in love with this style of music. now they aren’t here anymore. First my mother in law 8 months ago got a message from God and one week ago my father in law got the same message. They are in better hands in better place. Country music is my only ways to bring them back to me. Thank you Mavis and Jim. I love you both forever for teaching me another way to enjoy life and love! 😢💖✨*
One of my most favorite songs ever. Did you know that Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert nor John Denver have set foot in West Virginia when they wrote the song? Apparently Massachusetts didn't fit the song.
@cy4106 No, I was not aware of that. I do know John Denver came to WVU, Morgantown to sing Country Roads at the opening of the new football stadium. It's been a tradition to sing it at all major sports events at WVU eversince
I've only been to 3 concerts in my life and John Denver was one of them. It was a great show with really great music. So sad that he is no longer with us but his music and legacy will certainly live on.
Spent my teenage years singing along to my JD Lps, it was a sad day when I heard he had died in a plane crash. But his music lives on and I still have all my records.....that's a long time ago.
This song is not about people that left West Virginia only. It is about everyone that left back their home, their family, friends and the place where they spend their childhood. I am not from West Virginia but this song speaks directly to my heart. What a diamond...
It's not even about West Virginia. It's about WESTERN Virginia. Meaning western part of VIRGINIA state. NOt WEST Virginia state. The rivers and mountains are in Virginia state.
Am not American. But how can I understand the spirit of real America? I turn on this song, close my eyes and here I am standing on the road that goes into the distance beyond the horizon, where the sun is slowly setting. Someone taps me on the shoulder, I turn around and see an old man with the face of John Wayne. And he, smiling barely noticeably from under the brim of his hat, tells me - There are things, son, that you cannot understand with your mind, but only with your heart...
@@movies55675take things in your hands, fight for your right. What you think we serbs in europe survive 3 very big mass kiling, and still living today fighting for rights for living. Your country suported terrorist in my country, now ocupated part, and we fighting against that, we are small but we fight. Dont lose faith in frendhip and freedom. Those mostrums will die. But you must fight for your view , or you will become slave.
And his voice is perfect for it. If you'd like to hear another version that's probably just as good but in a different way, search YT for The Petersens. They're a family band that's very talented, and they normally play in Branson, Missouri They do this song pretty damned well.
It is one of four official West Virginia state songs. Denver and his 2 co-composers debuted the song December 30, 1971 at the small Cellar Door music club in Georgetown, Washington, DC.
Our Swedish "John Denver" Ulf Lundell made one of the greatest songs Ive ever heard, "Öppna landskap", which translates to "Open Landscapes", is often regarded as a second unofficial national anthem of Sweden, cherished for its celebration of freedom, nature, and Swedish identity.
Last Sunday, 11/5/2023,in Frankfort Germany, this was played during the Chiefs/Dolphins game there. Suddenly, 50,000 fans from all over the world sang along in unison and it was breathtaking. With all the hate in the world, for 3 minutes during an NFL game in Frankfort, Germany, John Denver united us all in song
I read that the Brisbane Lions play it every match. They are an Australian Football Club. It’s also played at every every football game at the Univ, of West Virginia.
wow.. sends chills down my spine still to this day.. You know what folks, it is about time that someone says this out loud. JOHN DENEVER WAS A TOTAL BADDASS... incredible talent. just a badass
This song brings a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. My mom wanted this played at her funeral, so we did. I miss my mom and my home state of West Virginia.
After three brutal combat tours in Vietnam I was discharged to meet no one as I walked out the gate. I spent two years on the road looking America and for the boy that was lost somewhere in the jungles. living this song, meeting the greatest people, was the greatest of times. I’m much older now at 77 and finally found that boy and the America that I lost. I’ve walked down many of those country roads John sings about. Whenever I’m a bit blue I play this song and it takes me back. Thanks John for the memories.
One of the saddest times in America was the reception many Vietnam vets did not receive when they returned. Thank you for your bravery and courage and welcome back all these years later. ☮☮☮☮
I sang this to my mom when I was a child and sang it to her again days before she passed this past July...it will always have a special place in my heart. ❤
I think of my mom when I hear this song. She passed away a long time ago, but this song makes me feel close to her. Sorry for your loss and I hope your heart heals quickly. God bless you and may your mother RIP
I'm from Indonesia. This song is very famous here. Sung by all ages, from children to adults. Maybe this song can be a song that unites humans in the same thing: desire to "go home" [in Indonesia we call it mudik]. John Denver is amazing, miss him a lot🌾🌾🌾
Dear Surfer Rosa, yes, I agree with you. This song contains universal human values. And, don't forget, this is a very beautiful song. Bravo John Denver 🌾🌾🌾
@@MrMikerk As an American, I'm very happy that you appreciate this song as much as we do here. It may be about "West Virginia" but I'm glad its so clear that its really about so much morem
Yes, we already know that the lyrics of this song are about West Virginia but we don't care about that. First because of the beauty of this song and second, the main message that we captured from this song is "go home". These two things are very universal. Thanks to John Denver for this great song 🌾🌾🌾
We've all heard about you New England girls, even in Wisconsin/Minnesota where I'm from. ;-) This is a great song. Look how it's bringing people from all over the planet together in the comments. Just messin' with you. All the best. 🙂
In the company of the greatest guitar players of all time.... and such a nice guy. I have met him twice in the airport. The first time I had my daughter with me and he was so nice to her. She was 14 and a violinist. She had her instrument with her and when he saw the case he started to ask her thoughts on various music that she played. He was genuinely interested in her music. The second time I met him he was sitting across and one row up from me on a plane. I introduced myself and told him about how his meeting and talking to my daughter was so great for her. He remembered the occasion!!! God it is nice to see such a superstar behave like a gentleman and be so nice to a young fan. Thanks for so much great music....
I live in Argentina, and even today at 74 years old I am accompanied by his songs that reached my heart, long before I knew his lyrics. The days in the country where I spent my vacations in winter and summer, rural roads and mountains silhouetted by reddish sunsets are associated with my early childhood. During my youth I discovered that his songs and his music softened my nostalgia because somehow I also felt included. His actions in favor of peace and the preservation of nature speak of his spiritual greatness. Thank you John for continuing to exist among us.
Music is a gift from our Creator! Jesus is the reason for our existence..... for all things were made by Him and for Him. He lived a perfect life (without sin) and then died on a cross. Three days later He arose from the dead. He is coming back soon. If you believe this.....then you will be saved and go to Heaven some day (instead of Hell). It is God's amazing gift to us sinners. You just need to repent of your sins and ask Jesus to be LORD & Saviour.
I was so in love with him in the 70s as a teenybopper. he taught me to play guitar. I cried like a baby when he died. I couldn't sing along with his positive love of life songs without crying. This lasted for a very long time. A big part of my childhood crashed right along with him. Such a horrible end for a beautiful man. God has certainly rested his soul. Thank you, John, for your life and all you shared with us.
For my boy Charlie, who passed away suddenly on 3/27/23. A dog that loved to sing (howl). He would start howling if this song was played, he loved it. We love that boy and he'll always be on our mind when listening to this song
Very sorry you recently lost your buddy, Charlie. An animal's unconditional love is a wonderful thing. Sending you understanding from the country roads in north Georgia. 🐾
I am an African but when I hear this song I get emotional and feel goosebumps..especially when I am going through rough times,the song gives me reasons to be positive and keep going Love,2024
I'm 73 and everytime I hear John sing, or one of his songs...I CRY for the great memories he gave me and everyone who loved him. He's never going to be Gone as long as we remember.
What’s so ironic is that he learned to fly from his father, who was a military pilot. It helped to reunite them, as Denver had said his father was pretty stoic and unemotional. And learning how to fly killed Denver. So sad.
This song will never get old. Mr Denver knew how to capture emotion into a song and turn it into gold. RIP, Mr Denver. Thank you for your musical impact. Whenever I'm driving on a country road, I'll think of you.
When John showed up for the sound test before this concert, he was greeted outside by several fans singing this song. John was so impressed that a song he recorded 23 years before was still so popular then. And 25 years after, it's STILL a much loved song. We lost you too soon, Mr. Denver - those country roads took you home. Thanks for the music and memories, like this one.
This is probably the only song that is universally loved by everyone who knows it. It's so positive and upbeat, and timeless to boot. Makes me want to go to West Virginia, despite beimg from England.
@@kevindorf5640 agora dia 12/10/2024 irá fazer 27 anos que ele faleceu, uma vida a ser lembrado.😢( esse dia 12/10/2024 é comemorado o Dia da Criança, aqui no Brasil).😊.
Almost heaven, West Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River Life is old there, older than the trees Younger than the mountains, growing like a breeze Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, country roads All my memories gather 'round her Miner's lady, stranger to blue water Dark and dusty, painted on the sky Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, country roads I hear her voice, in the morning hour she calls me The radio reminds me of my home far away Driving down the road, I get a feeling That I should have been home…
Grew up in Short Gap West Virginia and when I was traveling home to see my father who was very ill this was playing on the radio and when I slowed down my wife said what's wrong? I said I am too late he has passed. That line of "should have been home yesterday" still gets to me after all those years.
Early 1980's I was traveling in my car "working as a traveling Union Pipe Welder" through Upper Maine w/my CB Radio on Channel 19. A trucker got on and sang Take Me Home word for word. Of course I grew up during John Denvers rise to stardom. Something about that trucker singing I will never forget.
My mom loves John Denver... She plays it every morning. It reminds her of my late dad because he used to love John Denver as well. Rest in peace, sir...
I remember hearing this song on the radio for the first time and I knew it would be a hit.John's voice is amazing.He will always be one of my favorite singers.
Great song, music is life as they say, when you are happy or in a good mood, you dance to the sound of the music, but when you are sad, you listen to the lyrics. What do you say?
I’m from West Virginia and it’s a beautiful place to live. People are very friendly and welcoming. This song brings a tear to my eyes now that I live in Florida. ❤
We used to camp on the Shenandoah when I was a child. West Virginia, never met a person who wasn't kind and welcoming! Good people! God bless John Denver. I still grieve for his passing. We will sing with him in the next life!
No smoke . No lights. No dancing girls. Just pure soul/folk music . Artist don't make music that last anymore like this song. 100 years from now you will still hear stairway to heaven , country roads, and purple rain , etc . Songs that are timeless.
This man was loved more than he may have ever known. My Daddy raised my brother and I on his beautiful music. And now my Daddy and brother are gone. I am left here alone with just memories.
@Random Music I don't need your permission to do anything. I will say what I want, where I want. Don't like it? Then move along. If you need a safe space, there are plenty of other channels for people seeking attention.
Im from Iran , iam proudly a country boy, unfortunately I'm living in a big city right now , whenever I miss my hometown this song saves me from the crowd traffic and city problems R.I.P John Denver ❤️❤️❤️
He was the first man I had a biggest crush on when I was 12 years old in Korea. I still remember the moment when I was 14 that this was the first English song I was able to hear, listen, or understand the lyrics that I was so, so, so, proud of myself. That was more than 40 years ago. Now.. I am over 55 and I miss him, miss him and will miss him, his songs.. forever.
@@tammywilhidewilhide2832 I STILL MISS him.. and his songs.. I am too old to have a crush on anyone.. Good morning~ read more carefully and between the lines... ^^
I got divorced at 27 and after several months of trying to figure my life out I took John's advice. I took a week off of work and hiked eight of Colorado's beautiful 14ers. I saw fire rain, I looked down on silver clouds below me, and I made a lot of awesome mountain friends. The man that I am today was born on that trip. My wife and kids are very grateful for the effect that this song had on me. Thank you Mr. Denver.
There's Mountain Goats on top of Mount Evans. At least there are in late June, and they might have babies. They wouldn't let me pet em though, baby or adult.
I'm from Poland. Never been to West Virginia and probably never will. I'm not in the happiest moment of my life, but that's okay. Thanks to this song, I always know where my place is in this world - with my family. Travelling together, being close to nature, showing my children the beauty of nature. Maybe better times will come, maybe one day I will show my kids West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains... Take care folks, hugs to you and your loved ones from Poland!
I come from Switzerland and every time I hear this song, I think that this is the American spirit. John Denver gives us a wonderful image of what the USA represents.
I was at junior school in ( Rhodesia) Zimbabwe in 1973. My English teacher, Mr Howe was also the music teacher. He taught us to sing along along to this and other Denver songs ❤❤❤❤
Great song, music is life as they say, when you are happy or in a good mood, you dance to the sound of the music, but when you are sad, you listen to the lyrics. What do you say?
John Denver's music represents the social harmony that Americans lost in the chaos of division, anger and hatred. I wish with all my heart that that peace returns one day.
John Denver is one of those legends that never dies.. His body might have died, but his body of work is very much alive, and will be alive for as long as humans have civilisation. He is still huge everywhere in the world, not just USA.
The story of the writing of this song is beautiful. John met two songwriters on tour who played the song for him. He said he had to have it on his next album. They spent the next few days rewriting it, and then played it in a club outside Washington D.C for the first time. I wish I was there that night, It’s said the song got the longest standing ovation ever in that club.
He just makes it feel as if we are in a recording studio. I haven't heard such authentic voices coming from anyone else. Thank you John for giving us this beautiful song .
There was a huge, popular bar in Bangkok named Country Roads, Sadly, it fell to the re-development of the Sukhumvit area in the 90's. The Thai musicians were incredible and did their US counterparts proud. Unforgettable was a singer/guitarist that impersonated Elvis Presley. If you closed your eyes, you could have sworn 'the king' really lives. Happy memories and thanks to our US brothers for the great music, Bless you all
After listening to this song I have a strong urge to go on a road trip up and down the Appalachian region, and I've never been to America! RIP John Denver, you have no idea how much you and your music is loved to this day.
God bless you Mr Denver. I am from Greece, and despite having nothing to do with West Virginia or the USA, I think that this song is one of the best ever written and performed. God bless everyone who misses his hometown.
His songs live forever in my heart - Thank you, Lord, for the gift of his voice. In these terrible times it is such a comfort to know we have and have had decent and good people to keep our spirits up . . .
Hello, Tonia! How are you doing? I hope you are fine and staying safe? This song reminds me of so many things back then. Do you think nowadays country musicians can do better like him?
This is a song I've been hearing since I was young. Although I am Korean, I heard this song on the streets in Korea in the 1990s before I even knew English, so every time I hear this song, I remember that time. The lyrics talk about missing West Virginia, and I can't say I feel exactly the same as the person in the song, but I also miss that time so much that tears come to my eyes every time I hear this song.
I love how this song transcends generations. I grew up listening to him and was so sad when he died in the plane crash. Never got to see him in concert but remember the entire family watching his specials on TV. My kids are growing up in an entirely different world, but they know and play this song. RIP John D your voice brought joy to so many.
I distinctly recall the first time I heard this song on the car radio, over 50 years ago now! My husband and I took my Mom (RIP, Tutti❤) to see John Denver 3 times back in “The Day”. He put on a fabulous Vegas-worthy performance every time. He is truly an American Treasure. I thank the Good Lord for sharing this talented artist with us❤❤️❤️
This song is not just about American, its for anyone in the world whos missing their home!!! God Bless John Denver!!!
Yes that is me during mco lockdown around the world😭😭
Is he alive
True, its an all time favourite of many of us in Pakistan!
@@houriel5754 no
You dont get the joke do you
Just a prayer. May the American people be like this, like John Denver's audience. Men and women, black and white, of all ages and possibly many other social classes. All together in harmony, what serenity and kindness in your eyes.
Right on 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@fkirchner1 May Brazil show to americans how do we solve our racial issues through love. Just look at our people, we're one single big family,
prophet- Sean O'Dwyer 140 Hobson Street.- Auckland City. 1010. - new zealand.''
Never happening with all the illegals
they are,its the politicians that have didvided America,starting with Obama
I'm not American, but this song makes me proud to be American.
Jay Coming from a Canadian i can agree
Lol same and I'm was born in Germany lol
I am Russian, and I have same feelings!
Wh what?
I commend you for your lovely comment so would John what did you say
As a Virginian and an American, I feel this song in every fiber of my being.
About 10 years ago, I was standing on a subway platform in NYC. I was on my way home from an awful day at work. I was late on my rent, my car had been towed, my bank account was overdrawn, and I had just used the last ride on my MetroCard. I was hungry and I knew I didn't have any food at home. I wouldn't be paid for another 2 days. As I stood on this train platform, a homeless man with a guitar sang this song, tears on his face. I gave him the last $3 in my wallet and stood there on that platform and cried with him while he sang. This song will always remind me of that moment.
John Dorseherfurher Lover/ supporter- Sean O'Dwyer- 136- 140 Hobson Street.- Auckland city. 1010.- New Zealand.- South pacific.''
What a noble gesture. I hope you are in a great place today.
That's quite spine-tingling❤
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Hello, how are you doing @@seanodwyer4322
My mom was born and raised in WV. She passed away before Christmas. We made the trip down country roads to take her home. I miss her. We brought her home to Buckhannon, WV. Our daughter played the ukulele and sang this song. The entire family joined in, and so did the minister! RIP mom. Glad we could take you home. I love you forever.
Sounds like a beautiful memory. Hold it tight. Those with parents, dont take it for granted.
May your mom's memory always be a blessing to you and your family.
@@barbaralorber8791 Thank you.
@@grosebud4554 Amen.
Sorry about ur mom.....I'm from Louisiana! Born and raised. I feel like I'd fit in good in West Virginia........Same kinda people
My son who is only 12 years old and autistic loves this tune. He knows a good song when he hears it and loves to sing this one to me 😊
Way to go guy
Wish him all the best.🌼🌼🌼
sooooooooo true / soooooooooo beautiful / my brother in Australia is autistic and he loves this song !!
my name is Dean Madden / email / panlicka@gmail.com / Australian / you gotta email me Marie. Why ? your post my dear. Your post. It - shit........ I don't know...... it just touched my heart. My soul.
Happy to hear that😊
When millions of people from all countries sing your song, that's when you know its a timeless classic.
I grew up in a really tough neighbourhood in the seventies and eighties. Crime, violence, drugs, poverty, handicapped mother, father a criminal, always in jail. Everyday was really tough to get by. Growing up like that you could not help but to get always in trouble and into fights just to stand your ground. However, when I first listened to this song by coincidence I was 12 years old and it suddenly filled me with so much peace that I got addicted to listening to this song. I clearly remember laying on my bed as a kid in the runned down housing project with fungus coming through the wall, listening to this song over and over again just to destress. The calmness and happiness I experienced listening to this song was like a pure miracle to me. Of course as a tough kid I would not openly admit to listening to that kind of music. Only my best friend at that time knew and he had a great voice and he liked J D too. So whenever we met or when we were on our way to school I asked him to sing that song for me. The same experience I had with Poems , Prayers and Promises and many other J D songs. Years later I made it out of the ghetto and accomplished a good education and a honest and honourable life. Maybe just because of these songs. RIP John Denver, I would have loved to tell you this story in person.
That’s a touching story! Glad you made it out!
Hey Bro, I lived in Colorado Springs for a long time, that where i was raised, well trials and tribulations along the way, here i am in Cimarron NM, listen to this, met up with some guys that jam and one guy Gary Reynolds, i had the pleasure of meeting, but he does a FANTASTIC rendition of these John Denver tunes among others, BUT i was fortunate enough to get together with Gary and a few other guys down here to put together a band that does some John Denver Tributes. Im out of Bass kilter, but we are having our first rehearsal tomorrow, and the drummer and other guitar player ive never met! Anyway i feel ya Tom. If you want, Ill let you know how things progress along, i mean were not novices in the music scene, weve all had years and years of stage experience and presence, so hopefully we can get this right at 58! Hang in there buddy, you deserve it!
I feel like on the high notes, i need to squeeze the huevos man but its working im gettin it back guys!!!
Sorry, but good news you have made it...
Beautiful
*I always enjoy country music but when I meet my parents in law I totally fell in love with this style of music. now they aren’t here anymore. First my mother in law 8 months ago got a message from God and one week ago my father in law got the same message. They are in better hands in better place. Country music is my only ways to bring them back to me. Thank you Mavis and Jim. I love you both forever for teaching me another way to enjoy life and love! 😢💖✨*
This song never gets old. Huge respect to anyone still listening to Johnny Denver.....from Fort Worth, Texas
Rio de janeiro/ Jacarepaguá-Brasil. Abril/2023. Música imortal. 👏👏👏❤️
Los Angeles, California. USA
Listening in September, 2024. I heard this song on the radio as a kid, and It never gets old. Now it's time for Thank God I'm a Country Boy.
Nacogdoches Texas, September 20, 2024❤
I'll never stop listening to John. He's also my go to for stress releif
Always a heavy rocker but this song after 50 years I now love!!! Peace and joy of Jesus at Christmas be with all…
I'm from West Virginia. This song means more than anyone can imagine. Mountaiers are free forever
One of my most favorite songs ever.
Did you know that Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert nor John Denver have set foot in West Virginia when they wrote the song? Apparently Massachusetts didn't fit the song.
I bet it does I’m from nz but he makes me feel like I’m in and driving around your mountains!
@@fionamckinnon1167 That's wonderful to hear.
@cy4106 No, I was not aware of that. I do know John Denver came to WVU, Morgantown to sing Country Roads at the opening of the new football stadium. It's been a tradition to sing it at all major sports events at WVU eversince
try the Ruahines
One of the few artist that I would love to see live. RIP Sir, I’ve loved your music my whole life
I've only been to 3 concerts in my life and John Denver was one of them. It was a great show with really great music. So sad that he is no longer with us but his music and legacy will certainly live on.
He was awesome!! I saw him!! He was funny 😄 too. Such personification of nature about us, and of his love for Annie, for his wife.
Rest In Peace, good sir
Spent my teenage years singing along to my JD Lps, it was a sad day when I heard he had died in a plane crash. But his music lives on and I still have all my records.....that's a long time ago.
@@katherinem.4414 Mo xxecc j wae ah o on za xD kalo on untuk menjelajahi video keren o
This song is not about people that left West Virginia only. It is about everyone that left back their home, their family, friends and the place where they spend their childhood. I am not from West Virginia but this song speaks directly to my heart. What a diamond...
You idiots and your pathetically unnecessary disclaimers.
yes that is true
Same here!
It's not even about West Virginia. It's about WESTERN Virginia. Meaning western part of VIRGINIA state. NOt WEST Virginia state. The rivers and mountains are in Virginia state.
@@jacobl5488 lmao
This song is for all person who left his country, beautiful music and words, no age, it will stay to the end of humanity.
Thanks John
Makes me feel so nostalgic, I miss West Virginia so much.
-me, who hasn't stepped outside of India
lol same here😂 but you could switch the west Virginia part with your native village, it works too!
@@shashankd6742 true that
My dream destination someday 😁
Yeah , West Virginia is poor Gaon types .I have been to harpers ferry in West VA .Full rural like dehaat in UP, Punjab etc.
Play this song in your call Center while you scam innocent senior citizens
Am not American. But how can I understand the spirit of real America? I turn on this song, close my eyes and here I am standing on the road that goes into the distance beyond the horizon, where the sun is slowly setting. Someone taps me on the shoulder, I turn around and see an old man with the face of John Wayne. And he, smiling barely noticeably from under the brim of his hat, tells me - There are things, son, that you cannot understand with your mind, but only with your heart...
What a fascinating comment! Now I can picture the same thing...
I think you've watched a little too much hollywood
Hollywood ruined our lives.I could have been content with my life
@@movies55675take things in your hands, fight for your right.
What you think we serbs in europe survive 3 very big mass kiling, and still living today fighting for rights for living. Your country suported terrorist in my country, now ocupated part, and we fighting against that, we are small but we fight.
Dont lose faith in frendhip and freedom. Those mostrums will die.
But you must fight for your view , or you will become slave.
@@mythicalmeanderingsDrive through rural America! Some of the most beautiful places on earth. Good, God-fearing, hard working people throughout.
This should become our second national anthem. Such a beautiful song. So American.
And his voice is perfect for it. If you'd like to hear another version that's probably just as good but in a different way, search YT for The Petersens. They're a family band that's very talented, and they normally play in Branson, Missouri They do this song pretty damned well.
It is one of four official West Virginia state songs. Denver and his 2 co-composers debuted the song December 30, 1971 at the small Cellar Door music club in Georgetown, Washington, DC.
@rangers199487 That's a good idea. It's even taught and played in schools in Europe. Your right it's a beautiful song.
Our Swedish "John Denver" Ulf Lundell made one of the greatest songs Ive ever heard, "Öppna landskap", which translates to "Open Landscapes", is often regarded as a second unofficial national anthem of Sweden, cherished for its celebration of freedom, nature, and Swedish identity.
Thats amazing. My Uncle went to College with John Denver here in the States@drjerry5389
Irishman here thats my favourite song.
What a great voice, and such a tragic ending.
But his legend and music will never fade.
Last Sunday, 11/5/2023,in Frankfort Germany, this was played during the Chiefs/Dolphins game there. Suddenly, 50,000 fans from all over the world sang along in unison and it was breathtaking. With all the hate in the world, for 3 minutes during an NFL game in Frankfort, Germany, John Denver united us all in song
They just did it again at the Colts and Patriots game.
I read that the Brisbane Lions play it every match. They are an Australian Football Club. It’s also played at every every football game at the Univ, of West Virginia.
Beautiful.
I watched the game and I never knew that! How wonderful!!
that town made me humble when ahh got food poison ing from a pizza ahh ate in frankfort. not sure what in t but read lady killed by mushroom
I'm from Russia, and I felt this song and let out a tear. Not all Americans know that we like your culture
Brother, it's your slavian soul, but generally who is here now, it tell's something good. Pozdrav iz Srbije
@@AleksandarŽivković-c5g What does the Slavic soul have to do with it? I say that people like this song regardless of nationality
@Munia So how's life in Bangladesh? Love from India.
@Munia Nice.
you've probably seen it, but in case you haven't
ua-cam.com/video/v1DRo1IW-0I/v-deo.html
He didn’t die. He just reached West Virginia. And soon we all will also. R.I.P sir
What a beautiful thought We will all reach our West Virginia where ever it maybe for us His music will keep him with us forever
Thanks, I cried a little.
Sweet fuck I am never booking a flight to West Virginia
Hell ya I will be with ya soon
@@callianderson2299 we will
wow.. sends chills down my spine still to this day..
You know what folks, it is about time that someone says this out loud.
JOHN DENEVER WAS A TOTAL BADDASS... incredible talent. just a badass
This song brings a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. My mom wanted this played at her funeral, so we did. I miss my mom and my home state of West Virginia.
we had this played at my moms funeral as well. it was one of her favorites!
@@RudyRudolph And, myself same ask for my end.
An old French woman.
@@bonjour4196 i hope that day doesn't come for quite awhile and you continue to live a happy and healthy life!
@@RudyRudolph hello, Rudy. Thanks for your nice words.
Hard, hard for me but not too many issues.
A hug from Italy Jeremy
안녕하세요 이 노래를 좋아하는 한국인입니다.
생각날때마다 들으러 오네요 ㅎㅎ
이 노래를 들으면 한번도 못 가봤지만 미국에 가고 싶은 마음이 듭니다.
미국에 꼭 가고 싶네요 :)
Go go
섹수
I wish you could come to USA 🇺🇸 too. It is beautiful here. 🌳 so happy you like this song too. 🎵
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RIP John Denver (December 31, 1943 - October 12, 1997), age 53
You will be remembered as a legend
A day before I was born, a legend!!
Nossa, que pena que já faleceu, nem sabia 😢😢.
❤🕊🙏🏻🕊❤️
After three brutal combat tours in Vietnam I was discharged to meet no one as I walked out the gate. I spent two years on the road looking America and for the boy that was lost somewhere in the jungles. living this song, meeting the greatest people, was the greatest of times. I’m much older now at 77 and finally found that boy and the America that I lost. I’ve walked down many of those country roads John sings about. Whenever I’m a bit blue I play this song and it takes me back. Thanks John for the memories.
I teach the Vietnam War in a NYC university. Hats off to you, sir. 😢Happy to hear you found that boy.
Much Respect, Sir
One of the saddest times in America was the reception many Vietnam vets did not receive when they returned. Thank you for your bravery and courage and welcome back all these years later. ☮☮☮☮
I sang this to my mom when I was a child and sang it to her again days before she passed this past July...it will always have a special place in my heart. ❤
I am sorry for your loss. My mom was from west virginia. In her last days I sang this to her.
I think of my mom when I hear this song. She passed away a long time ago, but this song makes me feel close to her.
Sorry for your loss and I hope your heart heals quickly. God bless you and may your mother RIP
What a great daughter so much ❤ you had never forget that x
She's home, everyone will go home. Time will take us home.
Being from West Va. I can feel where you're coming from. Sorry for your loss.
I'm from Indonesia. This song is very famous here. Sung by all ages, from children to adults. Maybe this song can be a song that unites humans in the same thing: desire to "go home" [in Indonesia we call it mudik]. John Denver is amazing, miss him a lot🌾🌾🌾
This song is one of the best cultural assets to come out of the U.S.A. ... and Neil Sedaka too
Dear Surfer Rosa, yes, I agree with you. This song contains universal human values. And, don't forget, this is a very beautiful song. Bravo John Denver 🌾🌾🌾
@@MrMikerk As an American, I'm very happy that you appreciate this song as much as we do here. It may be about "West Virginia" but I'm glad its so clear that its really about so much morem
Yes, we already know that the lyrics of this song are about West Virginia but we don't care about that. First because of the beauty of this song and second, the main message that we captured from this song is "go home". These two things are very universal. Thanks to John Denver for this great song 🌾🌾🌾
I think so brother 👍
New England gal found herself a West Virginian man, and made ourselves a beautiful son. He’s now 34. Love this song
We've all heard about you New England girls, even in Wisconsin/Minnesota where I'm from. ;-) This is a great song. Look how it's bringing people from all over the planet together in the comments. Just messin' with you. All the best. 🙂
In the company of the greatest guitar players of all time.... and such a nice guy. I have met him twice in the airport. The first time I had my daughter with me and he was so nice to her. She was 14 and a violinist. She had her instrument with her and when he saw the case he started to ask her thoughts on various music that she played. He was genuinely interested in her music. The second time I met him he was sitting across and one row up from me on a plane. I introduced myself and told him about how his meeting and talking to my daughter was so great for her. He remembered the occasion!!! God it is nice to see such a superstar behave like a gentleman and be so nice to a young fan. Thanks for so much great music....
I live in Argentina, and even today at 74 years old I am accompanied by his songs that reached my heart, long before I knew his lyrics. The days in the country where I spent my vacations in winter and summer, rural roads and mountains silhouetted by reddish sunsets are associated with my early childhood. During my youth I discovered that his songs and his music softened my nostalgia because somehow I also felt included. His actions in favor of peace and the preservation of nature speak of his spiritual greatness. Thank you John for continuing to exist among us.
I live in America, at 55 years old, They reached my heart too.
@Marco Ignacio Tambien amigo.
praise god and god bless you sir
Wow you're old
Parece que somos unos cuantos...
This single song has the power to make life worth living.
Oh Mountain Mama!
I love covering his songs. He is one of my great fans. Check out me. ua-cam.com/video/AmjDjUvCs6k/v-deo.html
You got that right
Music is a gift from our Creator! Jesus is the reason for our existence..... for all things were made by Him and for Him. He lived a perfect life (without sin) and then died on a cross. Three days later He arose from the dead. He is coming back soon. If you believe this.....then you will be saved and go to Heaven some day (instead of Hell). It is God's amazing gift to us sinners. You just need to repent of your sins and ask Jesus to be LORD & Saviour.
Or the opposite. I only listen when I'm severely depressed
I was so in love with him in the 70s as a teenybopper. he taught me to play guitar.
I cried like a baby when he died. I couldn't sing along with his positive love of life songs without crying. This lasted for a very long time.
A big part of my childhood crashed right along with him.
Such a horrible end for a beautiful man.
God has certainly rested his soul.
Thank you, John, for your life and all you shared with us.
He left on a jet plane
@@undertheradar4645 it was actually a homebuilt piston single engine prop plane but who cares close enough and it was a terribly sad loss.
Miriam Jewett he kinda lost his rhythm after the 70’s and started committing a couple of crimes at the end of his days
Miriam Jewett he kinda lost his rhythm after the 70’s and started committing a couple of crimes at the end of his days
Miriam Jewett what year did he die
The world havee lost a great man the day this man left us.❤
How in the world could you dislike such a marvel..
Not the original version
Theres always people who are disliking
You shouldnt give any fks bout them they just dont know good music😁
they're from south Virginia
Pyro Weeb lol
Middle Virginia
For my boy Charlie, who passed away suddenly on 3/27/23. A dog that loved to sing (howl). He would start howling if this song was played, he loved it. We love that boy and he'll always be on our mind when listening to this song
Very sorry you recently lost your buddy, Charlie. An animal's unconditional love is a wonderful thing. Sending you understanding from the country roads in north Georgia. 🐾
A dog gives one the meaning of love. We lost our Scottie and our hearts broke.
Keep your memories fresh.
I send you my condolence. Your son may rest in peace. I have two boys and this lost must be very hard for you. Greetings from France. Doris.
its heartbreaking news..my condolences to you ...take your time to be happy
Poor John, the world always takes the good ones
Freese it does indeed.
saddly yes
No. Just NO
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nobody good to this world we all have made really bad mistakes even him he is not better than any of us
I am an African but when I hear this song I get emotional and feel goosebumps..especially when I am going through rough times,the song gives me reasons to be positive and keep going
Love,2024
Stay in Africa.. America don't want u
African this song is not African
This happens its not about America
It's the time it reminds to keep going even though if you left your friends parents
I'm 73 and everytime I hear John sing, or one of his songs...I CRY for the great memories he gave me and everyone who loved him. He's never going to be Gone as long as we remember.
Well said .
that's nice
He was amazing
Yea
@@davidtownsend1792 . bmemnvjllnkkS,kMo
RIP John Denver! You left us alone... but your music will live forever and will unite us to promote the peace that we need so much
👏👏👏
@@秋松李jó te Ft ért el
I see... does his music work on Hamas too or just people who aren't already violent sociopaths?
henry john deutschendorff....some gernan/jewish things stay...and thats good!john,in my mind!
What’s so ironic is that he learned to fly from his father, who was a military pilot. It helped to reunite them, as Denver had said his father was pretty stoic and unemotional. And learning how to fly killed Denver. So sad.
I met John Denver when he came to my university as part of a voter registration program. County roads had just come out. How I miss the 60’s.
County roads 😂
i agree.
日本語ですみません。
実家の秋田に帰省する時、必ずこの曲を聴きながら帰ってました。
素晴らしい曲ですね。
Welcome Home Brother
自然豊かな場所だからこそ輝く良い曲ですよね
🗾 👍
韓国人です。やはり音楽には国境がないんですよね！
仲間いた！！めちゃくちゃ共感です！
I am 78 years old n I still love these country songs. It takes me to the good olden days where we used to dance for these kind of music. Thanks a lot.
@scottwilliams1709ciao Scott! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🍀
@scottwilliams1709 buona giornata Scott! 🙋♀️☕😊💘🌅
I am 72 years old this song make me feel 50 years younger oyee
God bless you sir NY ses hello
Great music by a great singer!!
Played this for my mum's funeral a few months back. Thank you, Mr Denver. Love you, mum. ❤
Beautiful
Epic send-off for your mum, bless her.
This song will never get old. Mr Denver knew how to capture emotion into a song and turn it into gold. RIP, Mr Denver. Thank you for your musical impact. Whenever I'm driving on a country road, I'll think of you.
I agree this song will never get old. Mr.Denver , respect for your mother.
@@zuzannawisniewska4464, old is gold when it comes to music. That certainly applies to this song. RIP, Mr Denver. Your music will live on forevermore.
@@alexcarratu5554 Agreement. Yes. 👋👍
@@zuzannawisniewska4464 as a tribute to Denver, let's think of the great man whenever we're driving on a country road.
RIP
When John showed up for the sound test before this concert, he was greeted outside by several fans singing this song. John was so impressed that a song he recorded 23 years before was still so popular then. And 25 years after, it's STILL a much loved song. We lost you too soon, Mr. Denver - those country roads took you home. Thanks for the music and memories, like this one.
I remember crying because he was gone too soon. Always felt good hearing him sing. 🙏💙
Beautifuly said
This is probably the only song that is universally loved by everyone who knows it. It's so positive and upbeat, and timeless to boot. Makes me want to go to West Virginia, despite beimg from England.
I have been a very beautiful State
Cough cough, Johnny Cash would like a word, because everyone loves Johnny Cash.
but well england is worse than everywhere (totally not a scot writing this)
@@hughmcginn7664 ......กะลาสี
@@hughmcginn7664 กัลยา
I hope John found his new country road, rest peacefully legend.
im related to him and i know he out there peacefully driving on the country road drinking moonshine
Shweage
@@kevindorf5640 sinto muito pela perda de John, espero que ele esteje em bom lugar. Abraços São Paulo Brasil 🇧🇷
@@kevindorf5640 agora dia 12/10/2024 irá fazer 27 anos que ele faleceu, uma vida a ser lembrado.😢( esse dia 12/10/2024 é comemorado o Dia da Criança, aqui no Brasil).😊.
this song reminded me in 1974 my first time in America when I was attending Lon Morris college in Jacksonville Texas (East Texas)
Almost heaven, West Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River
Life is old there, older than the trees
Younger than the mountains, growing like a breeze
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama
Take me home, country roads
All my memories gather 'round her
Miner's lady, stranger to blue water
Dark and dusty, painted on the sky
Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama
Take me home, country roads
I hear her voice, in the morning hour she calls me
The radio reminds me of my home far away
Driving down the road, I get a feeling
That I should have been home…
samrat sarkar ....yesterday, yesterday!!
bangsat ci
Grew up in Short Gap West Virginia and when I was traveling home to see my father who was very ill this was playing on the radio and when I slowed down my wife said what's wrong? I said I am too late he has passed. That line of "should have been home yesterday" still gets to me after all those years.
im so sorry man
Be strong this is so sad but u will meet him after ur life so no worrys
Take care friend, life is cruel and beatiful at same time. Take care from the deep of my heart.
@AA ANIMATIONS I'm sorry for your loss...
I am sure that was difficult...
Legends never die.. hit like guys for John Denver.
he is dead
HamstaBeaN we know he's dead but legends like him never die
McKenzie Parkhurst but he is dead
He died btw
HamstaBeaN omg
Early 1980's I was traveling in my car "working as a traveling Union Pipe Welder" through Upper Maine w/my CB Radio on Channel 19. A trucker got on and sang Take Me Home word for word. Of course I grew up during John Denvers rise to stardom. Something about that trucker singing I will never forget.
My mom loves John Denver... She plays it every morning. It reminds her of my late dad because he used to love John Denver as well. Rest in peace, sir...
Hope youre ok and youre mom, always happy😊
Gigi Gwen I’m related to John Denver
I remember hearing this song on the radio for the first time and I knew it would be a hit.John's voice is amazing.He will always be one of my favorite singers.
@gregnormal9138 ciao Amico! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🎉
Great Song...Great Voices... Great Arrangement. Love that Organ plus the Harmonies, so tell me pretty are you a lover of good music.?
@@jamesjerry910jrj
Great song, music is life as they say, when you are happy or in a good mood, you dance to the sound of the music, but when you are sad, you listen to the lyrics. What do you say?
John Denver was great. His voice was great. RIP 🙏 John.
I’m from West Virginia and it’s a beautiful place to live. People are very friendly and welcoming. This song brings a tear to my eyes now that I live in Florida. ❤
Hello, how are you doing
We used to camp on the Shenandoah when I was a child. West Virginia, never met a person who wasn't kind and welcoming! Good people! God bless John Denver. I still grieve for his passing. We will sing with him in the next life!
I bet John Denver and Troy Gentry are singing each other’s songs together in Heaven
No smoke . No lights. No dancing girls. Just pure soul/folk music . Artist don't make music that last anymore like this song. 100 years from now you will still hear stairway to heaven , country roads, and purple rain , etc . Songs that are timeless.
Agree.
Just what I like
@@Ms-K-w2x gyhhyui
@@Ms-K-w2x WAP is unironically a phenomenal song
yup
This man was loved more than he may have ever known. My Daddy raised my brother and I on his beautiful music. And now my Daddy and brother are gone. I am left here alone with just memories.
@Random Music please don't be rude
@Random Music I don't need your permission to do anything. I will say what I want, where I want. Don't like it? Then move along. If you need a safe space, there are plenty of other channels for people seeking attention.
@Random Music you feel bigger?
@@bhumphries1360 RIP to your daddy and brother..
God bless you, always. ♥️
A stirring song and a sombre sentiment. I am sorry for your loss
Im from Iran , iam proudly a country boy, unfortunately I'm living in a big city right now , whenever I miss my hometown this song saves me from the crowd traffic and city problems
R.I.P John Denver ❤️❤️❤️
Hello, how are you doing
@@MarkHonest-ms3oq hi there , doing well recently, trying to make a major change, hope you doing well as well brother
He was the first man I had a biggest crush on when I was 12 years old in Korea. I still remember the moment when I was 14 that this was the first English song I was able to hear, listen, or understand the lyrics that I was so, so, so, proud of myself. That was more than 40 years ago. Now.. I am over 55 and I miss him, miss him and will miss him, his songs.. forever.
Such an iconic song, wish I could've seen him live.
I STILL have a crush on him. lol
@@tammywilhidewilhide2832 I STILL MISS him.. and his songs.. I am too old to have a crush on anyone.. Good morning~ read more carefully and between the lines... ^^
The world is a little darker without him in it.
No wonder, these people still kept Jesus, their Master, suffering on the cross. It's been 2000 years, please take him down from the cross.
goosecouple ok boomer!
@@goosecouple Think you're a little too intense for your own good!
@@wizard9403 ok boomer
Yea man, this world need another john denver
I got divorced at 27 and after several months of trying to figure my life out I took John's advice. I took a week off of work and hiked eight of Colorado's beautiful 14ers. I saw fire rain, I looked down on silver clouds below me, and I made a lot of awesome mountain friends. The man that I am today was born on that trip. My wife and kids are very grateful for the effect that this song had on me. Thank you Mr. Denver.
Wow, your story is as inspiring as this song.
There's Mountain Goats on top of Mount Evans. At least there are in late June, and they might have babies. They wouldn't let me pet em though, baby or adult.
Bruh first sad then happy I'm still on the sad tho
Thank you for sharing..this song and hiking Colorado 14ers brings it all together.
I'm from Poland. Never been to West Virginia and probably never will. I'm not in the happiest moment of my life, but that's okay. Thanks to this song, I always know where my place is in this world - with my family. Travelling together, being close to nature, showing my children the beauty of nature.
Maybe better times will come, maybe one day I will show my kids West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains...
Take care folks, hugs to you and your loved ones from Poland!
Pozdrawiam 😊
It’s a beautiful part of the world. Hope you get there soon.
Stay strong partner 👊🤠
Również pozdrawiam 😊
This song needs a billion views. ICONIC
For you John and your family...
For ever and ever this song is in our hearts and on our lips...
emanuelle arnault yep
emanuelle arnault I couldn’t have said it any more beautiful mate
emanuelle arnault i want it at when i marry and my funeral
May God bless him
A Person that cxfc. X 😒🐒🐣🇰🇳😍😍😍😍🧯
I come from Switzerland and every time I hear this song, I think that this is the American spirit. John Denver gives us a wonderful image of what the USA represents.
This song will never get old. Rest in Peace John.
JasmineWright love ❤️ Song 🎵
JasmineWright love ❤️
John Denver
Rest in peace.
I'm 25, i never knew John Denver. But i get goosebumps listening to his music, especially this song.
@@rider23332 the fuck is wrong with you?
@@rider23332 Thank you for this great observation
Adriano Saitta 29 here and same
I know him since age 7 lol, it was my grandfathers favorite song.
Listen to the words from Looking For Space. Your life will change forever
Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., thanks for your contribution to the world. Rest in peace.
Prophet/Seer/Intercesor- Sean O'Dwyer- 136- 140 Hobson Street.- Auckland 1010.- new Zealand.
I was at junior school in ( Rhodesia) Zimbabwe in 1973.
My English teacher, Mr Howe was also the music teacher.
He taught us to sing along along to this and other Denver songs ❤❤❤❤
I'm crying right now I really miss John Denver
Me too!
Same...great man and icon.
Great song, music is life as they say, when you are happy or in a good mood, you dance to the sound of the music, but when you are sad, you listen to the lyrics. What do you say?
Hope you will heal soon, America. We miss you. The greatest place on earth. I trully wish you a quick recovery.
This is my dads who is an immigrant from Poland favorite song to play on his guitar and sing in his broken English. I also love this song. 💖
Can't stop listening to it o CE you put it on haha
❤❤❤❤❤
Can we have some privacy please so we can get to know each other more better
Hello, I guess you're a country music lover
John Denver's music represents the social harmony that Americans lost in the chaos of division, anger and hatred. I wish with all my heart that that peace returns one day.
Amen
My favourite country song of all time for sure. This gives an amazing feeling that couldn't explain in words.
옛추억이.아련히.스쳐갑니다.당신이있서.행복해요.
Second mine... 1st: Next to me next to you -> Shenandoah
@@wajayenseporelmundo4588 indeed it is a great song ☺️
I love this song. John Denver was a great singer who is truly missed.
I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?
l think so too
@@tonybaroud3511 ciao Tony! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🎉
@Jamesdouglas99 Why don't you just go on a dating site and leave the women on these comments alone? You're a pathetic troll.
Great Song...Great Voices... Great Arrangement. Love that Organ plus the Harmonies, so tell me pretty are you a lover of good music.?
John Denver is one of those legends that never dies.. His body might have died, but his body of work is very much alive, and will be alive for as long as humans have civilisation. He is still huge everywhere in the world, not just USA.
He's a legend here, in Italy!
Agreed i am listening from Germany
The story of the writing of this song is beautiful. John met two songwriters on tour who played the song for him. He said he had to have it on his next album. They spent the next few days rewriting it, and then played it in a club outside Washington D.C for the first time. I wish I was there that night, It’s said the song got the longest standing ovation ever in that club.
MUST WATCH ORIGNIAL WROTE A ND SANG BY JOHN DENVER LIVE 1971 ua-cam.com/video/pL9ulbJY-q8/v-deo.html
R.I.P John Denver.
You may be gone, sadly but, your legend will never die.
TheWillOfABeast True!!
I recall singing this song in the car with my father. The best time. Thank you very much, John Denver.
I'm sure it was. I miss my dad too.
He just makes it feel as if we are in a recording studio. I haven't heard such authentic voices coming from anyone else. Thank you John for giving us this beautiful song .
Roy Orbison...
Kenny Rogers💖💯
There was a huge, popular bar in Bangkok named Country Roads, Sadly, it fell to the re-development of the Sukhumvit area in the 90's. The Thai musicians were incredible and did their US counterparts proud. Unforgettable was a singer/guitarist that impersonated Elvis Presley. If you closed your eyes, you could have sworn 'the king' really lives. Happy memories and thanks to our US brothers for the great music, Bless you all
This Song Comforts my Grandma when she has Cancer😥😥😥😥😭😭😭😭😭And she died December 2018( Rest In Peace )
So sorry to hear that.. 😞🙏
Sorry for your loss.
2:30, you could really see he enjoyed what he was doing 😭 RIP John Denver, you will always be missed
No matter how many years pass, this song will stay in our hearts forever !!
True ☺
Ela da saudade do que eu nunca vivi😢
Yep
Absolutely! RIP John Denver.
Yes❤
After listening to this song I have a strong urge to go on a road trip up and down the Appalachian region, and I've never been to America!
RIP John Denver, you have no idea how much you and your music is loved to this day.
This song teach us, how to be peacefull
Darren Jonathan Totally Agree
Yes
Well eh idk
War. War never changes.
It teaches me how to be in pieces.
Never gets old. His music will always be fresh. Its sad that this was his last major concert before he died.
But it is an Awesome Concert we can still thoroughly enjoy in 2023..
God bless you Mr Denver.
I am from Greece, and despite having nothing to do with West Virginia or the USA, I think that this song is one of the best ever written and performed.
God bless everyone who misses his hometown.
Who in the hell would hit the dislike button this is the most legendary song ever sung in history of songs.
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Whenever I see a comment saying "WhY wOuLd SoMeOnE dIsLiKe ThIs???" I dislike the video instantly
People called morons man
@@jaunks you're that guy😂😂😂
Must be. Democrate. They. Spoiling. Everything this days. W Political corrections.
Clarksburg, WV native myself. This song will always be special to me!
It was an honour to work with you in New York. RIP my friend
His songs live forever in my heart - Thank you, Lord, for the gift of his voice. In these terrible times it is such a comfort to know we have and have had decent and good people to keep our spirits up . . .
Amen
You said it all, Tonia Jackson.
Hello, Tonia! How are you doing? I hope you are fine and staying safe? This song reminds me of so many things back then. Do you think nowadays country musicians can do better like him?
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During a midwest car ride trip I sang this song to my sweet love Theresa. I love you honey, I love you, RIP.
This is a song I've been hearing since I was young. Although I am Korean, I heard this song on the streets in Korea in the 1990s before I even knew English, so every time I hear this song, I remember that time. The lyrics talk about missing West Virginia, and I can't say I feel exactly the same as the person in the song, but I also miss that time so much that tears come to my eyes every time I hear this song.
I love how this song transcends generations. I grew up listening to him and was so sad when he died in the plane crash. Never got to see him in concert but remember the entire family watching his specials on TV. My kids are growing up in an entirely different world, but they know and play this song. RIP John D your voice brought joy to so many.
I distinctly recall the first time I heard this song on the car radio, over 50 years ago now! My husband and I took my Mom (RIP, Tutti❤) to see John Denver 3 times back in “The Day”. He put on a fabulous Vegas-worthy performance every time. He is truly an American Treasure. I thank the Good Lord for sharing this talented artist with us❤❤️❤️
Jim Reeves, Buddy Holly, Richie Vallens, and you explain John Denver too 😮 ?