John Denver - Rocky Mountain High (from The Wildlife Concert)

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  • @guiramos3733
    @guiramos3733 8 місяців тому +133

    John’s voice reaches the soul 🥹 and if it doesn’t reach yours, you ain’t got one 🙂

    • @johndenverfan
      @johndenverfan 8 місяців тому +6

      Well Said

    • @keithshields6891
      @keithshields6891 Місяць тому +3

      Amen

    • @MelonnaBanana
      @MelonnaBanana Місяць тому

      or you could just prefer actual soul music versus folk-pop but also appreciate John Denver too without feeling his voice is soulful by any means

    • @pchuckie
      @pchuckie 21 день тому +1

      Funny you say that because I recently introduced my 11 year old to JD, he immediately started trying to sing along. I think everyone does

  • @rodparnell1953
    @rodparnell1953 Рік тому +357

    Are you kidding me? That was the PERFECT live performance. True lightning in a bottle stuff. I hope John knows how much he's missed, even in September 2023. Oh and big shout out to the conga / bongo percussionist.... he was killing it.

    • @fancyfrancy2244
      @fancyfrancy2244 Рік тому +7

      I said the word “perfection” out loud while watching this!!
      Then read your comment.
      Thought the bongos were a nice added touch too!
      They don’t make em like this anymore. 😢❤

    • @kevinm4022
      @kevinm4022 Рік тому +11

      My mom got me into John. I lost her her 3 years ago and cry every time i listen to him

    • @JamieDoyle-mx8on
      @JamieDoyle-mx8on Рік тому

      @@fancyfrancy2244 88899o99

    • @CarlCunningham360
      @CarlCunningham360 11 місяців тому

      Totally agree.

    • @Ilovemybunnysomuch
      @Ilovemybunnysomuch 11 місяців тому +3

      Dec 2023 missing him

  • @guidine7
    @guidine7 2 роки тому +67

    Rest in Peace John Denver (1943-1997)

  • @paule.9638
    @paule.9638 Рік тому +19

    A man and his guitar.

  • @dcflyer1228
    @dcflyer1228 7 місяців тому +501

    Anyone in 2024? I miss John

    • @clairemariemiller
      @clairemariemiller 7 місяців тому +10

      YES I do. I had the honor of being his massage therapist for a week. I was 6 months pregnant at time. I used Calypso and Fly like an Eagle for the first underwater home birth in our town of South Lake Tahoe. John invited me to the his show, got me a chair and and asked me when it was over how I like the show. A memory I will never forget. Earth Day is tomorrow, and he sang for Mother Earth. God bless you John, may your music and love shine down on us all.

    • @cswalker21
      @cswalker21 7 місяців тому +7

      Yep. For all his songs but especially this one. I’m always wandering around the mountains in Colorado and usually can’t help but belt out a few verses of Rocky Mountain High when I get to a summit. I’m off key but luckily it’s only mountain goats, marmots, and ptarmigans that are listening, and they don’t seem to mind.

    • @joekipp1071
      @joekipp1071 7 місяців тому +1

      I miss John all the time but his music lives on.

    • @sundayweekusk-zp2yt
      @sundayweekusk-zp2yt 7 місяців тому +4

      Yep, us Canadian's

    • @sharonbapp9613
      @sharonbapp9613 7 місяців тому +8

      He will always be in my heart. He was more than a talented artist. He was a good man who tried to help. What more could you ask for? God rest his soul

  • @carrotjuse
    @carrotjuse 2 роки тому +811

    No smoke, no mirrors, no laser lights, just John, singing his heart out. Magic.

    • @inlakesh555
      @inlakesh555 2 роки тому +22

      And no dancers😁👍

    • @virginiaconner3340
      @virginiaconner3340 2 роки тому +27

      When you have that much talent, nothing else needed.

    • @scrappydude1
      @scrappydude1 Рік тому +13

      First time I saw him live was 1984, not long after his divorce. That tour he was sort of going back to his roots. Just him, completely alone. Him, 3 guitars and a piano, and absolutely nothing else.
      10,000 people sat mesmerized for 2-1/2 hours! He had an incredible gift of being able to connect, not just with the audience, but with every individual member of the audience. Every person there felt like the whole thing was for them.
      Very few entertainers have that gift.

    • @virginiaconner3340
      @virginiaconner3340 Рік тому +8

      @@scrappydude1 True, it was a gift. Saw him live twice; first time in Nashville, and then in Salt Lake City. Both times he was so down to earth and completely at home performing his music as if we were at his place. Think most of audience felt that way because no one wanted the show to end.

    • @jennycampbell8424
      @jennycampbell8424 Рік тому +4

      amen, my brother

  • @felixnorman9562
    @felixnorman9562 8 місяців тому +92

    You be a poorer man if you never seen an eagle fly. Man, that's poetry!

    • @anton2417
      @anton2417 3 місяці тому

      Thats true, I would never move to a big city.

    • @richardcook5919
      @richardcook5919 3 місяці тому +2

      I once saw a condor soaring overhead over Tafí del Valle, Tucumán, Argentina.

    • @Samantha-vlly
      @Samantha-vlly 3 місяці тому

      Thankful for life because of being able to saw two eagles fly last year in our school and months ago when we have trip to mountain with the starry night as well💚🌌

  • @davidspangler2887
    @davidspangler2887 4 роки тому +1943

    I knew John back in the Seventies as I was a consultant brought in to help with a project he was doing. One night a small group of us sat around a campfire in the Rockies as he sang this song. Beyond magical! I will never forget that evening or John. He was a national treasure.

    • @tp6702
      @tp6702 4 роки тому +87

      That would be the greatest thing to see right in front of you. Your lucky! He was one of a kind very talented person. R.I.P.

    • @patriciadillon3314
      @patriciadillon3314 4 роки тому +52

      Wow! Just imagining sitting around the campfire listening to this song gives me goosebumps. Can't even imagine with John live - magical indeed. John is national treasure and so missed. My first crush :-)

    • @shawndouglass2939
      @shawndouglass2939 4 роки тому +18

      That is SO Fuxking Awesome,pyou are Blessed😉

    • @williamgallucci9913
      @williamgallucci9913 4 роки тому +25

      What a story lucky you to for sharing

    • @BountifulBlue951
      @BountifulBlue951 4 роки тому +51

      Here in Colorado, John Denver will always represent this rugged, wild state. ❤️

  • @Rodney-d7u
    @Rodney-d7u 9 місяців тому +81

    God only made one John Denver. There will never be another like him...❤

  • @mjohnson5030
    @mjohnson5030 5 років тому +738

    The World could use a John Denver now. His songs inspire peace, love, happiness, tranquility... not enough adjectives to describe the emotions he inspires.

  • @WranglerJKLS
    @WranglerJKLS 10 місяців тому +21

    I grew up with John Denver and never appreciated his music, he is one of the best artists of the 70's.

  • @denisehendricks777
    @denisehendricks777 Рік тому +67

    Who's here in 2023? Love this man and his music. I appreciate him now more than ever. His music is a peaceful solace in our darkening world. Thanks God for John Denver. 💕🙏

    • @johndenverfan
      @johndenverfan Рік тому +2

      Miss JD So Much 💔

    • @BugsysWrestling
      @BugsysWrestling 3 місяці тому +1

      Robin Gibb once said that songs with stories will be the ones that live forever, John Denver's songs certainly fit that narrative

    • @fhendricks3769gmailcom
      @fhendricks3769gmailcom Місяць тому

      Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, Denise I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..

  • @lpetarp3915
    @lpetarp3915 4 роки тому +718

    Elvis could sing, Springsteen could write, and then there was John-blessed with the talent to do both so well

    • @grichard7580
      @grichard7580 4 роки тому +7

      Amen to that !

    • @benwhitney4549
      @benwhitney4549 4 роки тому +25

      Springsteen could write, sing, dance, and play every instrument. John is amazing too.

    • @roshangeorge2127
      @roshangeorge2127 4 роки тому +35

      John Denver was way better than Elvis and Springsteen combined.

    • @earl-lyzandercraige7663
      @earl-lyzandercraige7663 4 роки тому +11

      Freddie Mercury has entered the chat.

    • @DaveFisher-cq2dr
      @DaveFisher-cq2dr 4 роки тому +3

      @@roshangeorge2127 what about Elton John?

  • @douglasnakamura6753
    @douglasnakamura6753 4 роки тому +640

    I reckon there aren't many artists in this day and age that could stand in front of a crowd and sound that good.

    • @anthonywhite879
      @anthonywhite879 3 роки тому +11

      Yes Douglas I was thinking the same thing while I listen to this song been a John Denver fan for many many years don’t see it changing God bless

    • @Imtheone84
      @Imtheone84 3 роки тому +2

      Not that dumb hoooo Cardi b. Top song WAP. Keep that stinky wap to yourself beeatchh

    • @ChezJohn
      @ChezJohn 3 роки тому +3

      Amen brother.

    • @jessenone3708
      @jessenone3708 3 роки тому +16

      america has gone nuts, insane. look who they elected president.. Biden it doesn't get any more nuts than that. and the sad thing is, he probably will get reelected from an old folk home. America is that nuts

    • @ChezJohn
      @ChezJohn 3 роки тому +5

      @@jessenone3708 couldn’t agree more Jesse, I don’t think he’ll get re-elected after this Afghanistan b.s. but you never know with these ppl.

  • @johnherrera7570
    @johnherrera7570 Рік тому +28

    Was on the beach one night and saw a shooting star go over my head it was john denver

  • @TheSoham911
    @TheSoham911 2 роки тому +402

    Still here in 2022, music like this is timeless and cannot be replicated.
    Bless you John 💙

    • @jerroldgarrison6150
      @jerroldgarrison6150 2 роки тому +10

      Can't listen to john without leakin'!! Simply beautiful

    • @shirleyrook7111
      @shirleyrook7111 2 роки тому +5

      i agree my parrot sings part of take me home as i play it so much

    • @bryanmceuen5673
      @bryanmceuen5673 2 роки тому +3

      With you also

    • @garyarnott7794
      @garyarnott7794 2 роки тому

      His light aircraft was shot down by the CIA, as he was a comunis supporter, he had far too many flying experience to crash into the ocean. Why do you think his body was NEVER found, CIA made sure of that.

    • @woodrock58
      @woodrock58 Рік тому +4

      And now 2023

  • @chriscarr6392
    @chriscarr6392 9 місяців тому +23

    It was 1979, I went to live with my aunt and uncle in Cedaredge Colorado. I was from a broken home and drugged fuel life in San Bernardino Ca. I was 16 and found home in a place I had never been before. Finished my last 2 years of high school there. Went into the Navy in 1984 and never made it back to the place I always referred as the only home I ever knew.

    • @edwinarnold4865
      @edwinarnold4865 19 днів тому

      What was your rate in the navy I was a boiler technian stationed first on the Kitty hawk then the Sacramento

    • @glenntownsend9503
      @glenntownsend9503 День тому

      I hope you get back there soon.

  • @Dragon_rls
    @Dragon_rls 2 роки тому +15

    John Denver is a lost American treasure.

  • @britishyankee961
    @britishyankee961 5 років тому +720

    The world is a lesser place without John.

  • @susantheep478
    @susantheep478 2 роки тому +20

    Tim here. This is a beautiful song, musically and lyrically. When the question "what's your favorite song lyric 1 of 2 from this song is always it. "Talk to God and listen to his casual reply" or "Know he'd be a poorer man if he never saw an eagle fly". He really painted a picture for me. Miss you John.

    • @fhendricks3769gmailcom
      @fhendricks3769gmailcom Місяць тому

      Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..

  • @cindythiele8941
    @cindythiele8941 Рік тому +87

    When you actually see those mountains up close, you understand the love John had for Colorado ! Absolutely breathatking.

    • @bjornmaxson8268
      @bjornmaxson8268 Рік тому

      Hello cindy, how're you doing today!!!

    • @scottynails
      @scottynails 5 місяців тому +1

      We have made the trip from Ohio 6 times in 5 years. Going back sept 2024 to see the mountains and hear the elk bugle. It truly is an amazing place!

    • @fhendricks3769gmailcom
      @fhendricks3769gmailcom Місяць тому

      Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, Cindy I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..

  • @Marc010
    @Marc010 Рік тому +38

    This song still brings chills to me in .... 2023. RIP John.

  • @buffalobraves9
    @buffalobraves9 2 роки тому +153

    One of the greatest live songs ever sung. Just a perfect rendition.

    • @31Alden
      @31Alden 2 роки тому +5

      It certainly is, John.

  • @mileshigh1321
    @mileshigh1321 Рік тому +6

    Miss you John. RIP

  • @Oisin53
    @Oisin53 6 років тому +718

    Was a ski bum out in Aspen, in 1975/76, working in Snowmass as a desk clerk. Our night auditor looked exactly like JD, and with my granny-glasses, cowboy hat and guitar, he was the spitting image. We'd set him up in the mid-courtyard area around one of the fire pits, and everyone would stop and ask for autographs. One afternoon, during one of our little stunts, the "real thing" showed-up, laughed at us, borrowed my guitar and gave a little impromptu concert for about 150 people, in near-freezing weather. Neat guy.

    • @markvanlaeys4587
      @markvanlaeys4587 5 років тому +41

      I was there the winter of 75 also working as a grill cook at High Alpine restaurant and Crossroads Drug in town. I met him on the slopes once

    • @blackjackmusic1107
      @blackjackmusic1107 5 років тому +18

      great story man

    • @CalebBlock
      @CalebBlock 5 років тому +16

      that sir, is a cool story. :)

    • @AJames2278
      @AJames2278 5 років тому +10

      Very cool!

    • @rkaraidos
      @rkaraidos 5 років тому +11

      Nice !

  • @lnr12241
    @lnr12241 5 місяців тому +37

    The world is LESS without John Denver in it.

  • @robertelias6115
    @robertelias6115 Рік тому +25

    Hello everyone, I'm robbie, 38, I have heard of John denver since my teens & never got bored of listening too his music, one of the greatest legends of country music, he didn't need anything like today, lights Djs all that, on the stage with his guitar & band was all he needed, JD was the best, perfect voice, god bless him, we need more of his music today

  • @tcbgarage2845
    @tcbgarage2845 5 років тому +136

    His voice comes with so little effort it’s astonishing.

  • @kaseymiller5031
    @kaseymiller5031 3 роки тому +112

    John has a pitch-perfect voice. And his songs are poems worth singing.

    • @eloisebrynlee
      @eloisebrynlee 2 роки тому +4

      It’s haunting, it’s beautiful. 🤎 I’ll accept that. I’ve never seen John sing this song live before. 🖤 🎶

    • @geoffr4018
      @geoffr4018 2 роки тому +1

      Well said

  • @joefennessy9984
    @joefennessy9984 Рік тому +40

    “He was born in the summer of his 27th year coming home to a place he’d never been before”. Incredible beginning lyrics to this amazing song. A very gifted artist lost too soon. This wonderful music will last forever.

  • @jdezenzio8372
    @jdezenzio8372 3 роки тому +2254

    Who's here in 2021 watching this amazing man sing from his heart and soul?

  • @roman14032
    @roman14032 5 років тому +166

    its hard to explain to people how few men born on earth are able to sing that high that well

  • @JayKayEllEmm
    @JayKayEllEmm 2 роки тому +132

    If I hadn’t heard this song before, I’d almost mistake this for the studio recording. One of the few times I’ve ever said that. He deserves true legend status.

    • @ShockwaveZero
      @ShockwaveZero Рік тому +3

      Eagles are another one

    • @imnitguy
      @imnitguy Рік тому +4

      This means he played this from not only his heart but also his soul. My parents (85 year old dad and my 82 year old mom is gone) but they loved JD and I have enjoyed an appreciation as a 50 year old as a result. His music was fantastic and we lost a legend too young.

  • @auntiegliz737
    @auntiegliz737 5 років тому +304

    "He was born in the summer of his 27th year." Brilliant songwriter.

    • @auntiegliz737
      @auntiegliz737 5 років тому +60

      I can't imagine how you could think I would be sarcastic, and that's sad about his friend, but I'm fairly certain John is talking about himself being reborn when he moved to the mountains at age 27 ("coming home to a place he'd never been before"), based on interviews I've seen that he did and just the whole context of that song. As I said very clearly, brilliant songwriter.

    • @DeadEyedTye
      @DeadEyedTye 5 років тому +5

      Davis Denver Why would anyone make a song about someone who died saying they were “born?”

    • @matthewlong3716
      @matthewlong3716 5 років тому +5

      John was speaking of himself here ..he was in such awe when at the campout that night that he felt he had been reborn.

    • @matthewlong3716
      @matthewlong3716 5 років тому +10

      "Lost a friend but kept his memory" is referring to his friend's passing.

    • @DamienD0100
      @DamienD0100 5 років тому

      @@matthewlong3716 He was on lsd when he wrote the song, I think it was a spiritual rebirth type thing, just my take tho

  • @billcoffey2099
    @billcoffey2099 2 роки тому +181

    This was not just a "concert", this was an epic milestone and watershed event in art, music and magic. John Denver was an incredibly rare gift to Humankind.

    • @geethaeric
      @geethaeric 2 роки тому +4

      Well said.

    • @bryanmceuen5673
      @bryanmceuen5673 2 роки тому +4

      Couldn't have said it better.

    • @suheyfisher
      @suheyfisher Рік тому +1

      Perfectly said! Amen

    • @stevegross9477
      @stevegross9477 10 місяців тому

      And did you notice the other well known musicians in the audience? I thought I saw David Crosby and James Taylor in there enjoying the performance

  • @brendaalpert6171
    @brendaalpert6171 Рік тому +8

    Love his music just as much in 2023 as 1972! But oh how I wish I could return to that time.

    • @fhendricks3769gmailcom
      @fhendricks3769gmailcom Місяць тому

      Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..

  • @angrydwarfofdoom
    @angrydwarfofdoom 2 роки тому +27

    John Denver could bring so many people together in love. What I wouldn’t give for someone like that now.

  • @Bobby-fj8mk
    @Bobby-fj8mk 2 роки тому +5

    He did everything so well:
    writing songs, singing songs, playing guitar, entertaining.
    He was the real deal unlike the trash we have today.

  • @stephenprizeman6669
    @stephenprizeman6669 10 днів тому +1

    Amazing singer songwriter

  • @steelz78
    @steelz78 5 років тому +298

    I never appreciated John Denver until now at 41. As a musician myself, this guy was not only blessed with a beautiful voice, his guitar work is excellent.

    • @heartofgold6004
      @heartofgold6004 2 роки тому

      You were a biggest fool so you ddnt appreciated this legane Denver....

    • @steelz78
      @steelz78 2 роки тому +1

      Nice grammar. Haha. No, he was before my time and I discovered him later in life, but Merry Christmas Mr. Negative.

    • @heartofgold6004
      @heartofgold6004 2 роки тому +1

      Merry Christmas to you too Mr positive...

    • @michpackfan
      @michpackfan 2 роки тому

      You missed a lot of years. Great singer, writer and guitar player. Top 5 ever!

  • @sheilabatey492
    @sheilabatey492 5 років тому +101

    Died far too early, he was definately one of the greats. R.I.P. John Denver

    • @sirresebethea
      @sirresebethea 4 роки тому +1

      Yes a legend of its own

    • @poortweg0011
      @poortweg0011 3 роки тому +1

      He's still alive😉
      Ik have proof (footage), you wouldn't believe it. If you know John's voice and the way he moves, you recognize him immediateley.
      The plane crash was a set up.
      All he wanted was a better world.
      And many famous people also..
      If you want some proof, i Will show you✌️

    • @firefly12345ish
      @firefly12345ish 3 роки тому

      @@poortweg0011 How is John still alive? Where is he? Why would he fake his own death? I would like to have the proof you speak of.

    • @poortweg0011
      @poortweg0011 3 роки тому +1

      @@firefly12345ish I have footage of him singing and talking against that "C" thing... Till the moment I Saw this footage, i was convinced John died by airplane.
      The problem is, I can't post IT on YT because they will remove IT. Because of speaking out against the C thing....

    • @firefly12345ish
      @firefly12345ish 3 роки тому

      @@poortweg0011 How did you get the footage? Where did it come from? How long have you had it?

  • @coradoonan1231
    @coradoonan1231 Рік тому +22

    I could listen to John all day. Love his music RIP.

  • @coreythiel504
    @coreythiel504 Рік тому +6

    The percussionist makes me very happy.

  • @berthamitchell5964
    @berthamitchell5964 2 роки тому +27

    May we never forget his music.

  • @kellybunna
    @kellybunna Рік тому +8

    2023 here! Love this man’s music!

  • @bagelman070
    @bagelman070 5 років тому +130

    There will never be another like him. Rest In Peace, John.

  • @t.jhooker9707
    @t.jhooker9707 Рік тому +3

    A legend taken to early

  • @carolynnaayem6251
    @carolynnaayem6251 5 років тому +47

    He looks so happy when He sings this song. That smile makes ME happy. Gone too soon!

  • @christianhorwarth6844
    @christianhorwarth6844 5 років тому +88

    I believe he did talk to God , and God blessed him for it. He saw the beauty in everything . Be at peace John.

    • @RandyHopeUSARet
      @RandyHopeUSARet 5 років тому +7

      God loaned him to us for a while and took him home to sing for him.

    • @lynfoster2484
      @lynfoster2484 3 роки тому +1

      What a lovely thought. ❤️

    • @iammaxhammer
      @iammaxhammer 3 роки тому +2

      It's clear he was an enlightened soul.

  • @TV-bs5bp
    @TV-bs5bp 5 днів тому +1

    Very good !!!

  • @chrismontrose3162
    @chrismontrose3162 Рік тому +12

    I grew up with John's music. Miss him everyday. Gone to young.

  • @63DW89A
    @63DW89A Рік тому +28

    Timeless and never gets old. Look at the wide range of ages in the audience! No "Generation Gap" with John Denver.

  • @steveroop7513
    @steveroop7513 Рік тому +33

    Such a pure soul and voice. I never understood those who didn't appreciate him while he was here

    • @user-mu5ny1ks6t
      @user-mu5ny1ks6t Рік тому +1

      They used to call me a wimp for liking him. At my age I see they were the wimps for not admitting they liked him too

  • @johnlong7178
    @johnlong7178 5 років тому +183

    One of the best singer songwriter this world has ever known. Like all of the greatest, like a shooting star gone in a flicker but leaving a legacy that will last as long as people sing

    • @DeadEyedTye
      @DeadEyedTye 5 років тому +2

      Amen to you, John Long.

    • @andriancurshen3586
      @andriancurshen3586 5 років тому +3

      You said it my brother. He had it all, beautiful voice, great musicianship, brilliant song writer and a most beautiful human being. I miss him still, 23 years after his untimely death.

    • @fReEDoMwInS0331
      @fReEDoMwInS0331 4 роки тому

      Don't forget guitar players...

  • @chriscurtis1578
    @chriscurtis1578 Рік тому +24

    Not only was John a great writer and vocalist, but he was also an excellent guitarist. Grew up on this guy and it brings back many memories watching this.

  • @pagefire2
    @pagefire2 Рік тому +19

    It became one of the greatest songs I ever heard the first time I heard it. It retains its place on that list.

  • @michaelword4429
    @michaelword4429 3 роки тому +44

    I loved John and his music as a young child, 50 yrs later I still love it.

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 Рік тому

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

  • @wilhelmsta
    @wilhelmsta 4 роки тому +1384

    Who’s here in 2020 watching John tear it up?

    • @bluesv1k
      @bluesv1k 4 роки тому +29

      Listening in Colorado at 8,750 feet!

    • @tp2487
      @tp2487 4 роки тому +10

      Hellllll yeahhhhh !!!! From Cowtown Ohio

    • @annzur4895
      @annzur4895 4 роки тому +6

      Me

    • @Waltorian
      @Waltorian 4 роки тому +18

      No joke. Here in spring Texas just the other day in a local small park. We were treated with a rare sight. A beautiful bald eagle flew right over our heads. I am a much richer man now that I have witnessed such a sight. Miss you John.

    • @lindawelch4710
      @lindawelch4710 4 роки тому +13

      I’m here today because my soul is sad lol

  • @sockstreamofconsciouskorea4143
    @sockstreamofconsciouskorea4143 10 місяців тому +11

    Whoot whoot it's 2024

  • @scottr664
    @scottr664 5 років тому +61

    RIP John you will never be forgotten through your music!

  • @stu111able
    @stu111able Рік тому +15

    Always love him singing , honest and joyous

  • @BarryHull
    @BarryHull 2 роки тому +59

    I'm 64 years old, and when I was twenty years old me and a friend headed west and lived in the Rockies for a year, Aspen, in part, because of John Denver. Greatest thing I ever did. Thank you Mr. Denver for changing my life!

    • @deborahs5183
      @deborahs5183 2 роки тому +3

      Colorado is just beautiful like John ❤

    • @sherisellars5129
      @sherisellars5129 2 роки тому +2

      I love this. It is something that is all but dead, the ability to take that opportunity and learn from the earth. I am glad you did it too.

    • @deborahs5183
      @deborahs5183 2 роки тому

    • @jadyn7642
      @jadyn7642 Рік тому

      Colorado rocky mountain highhhhhh

  • @alpinemarmot3503
    @alpinemarmot3503 5 років тому +78

    Hello to all John 's Denver fans from Czech Republic!

    • @Simon-nn4kf
      @Simon-nn4kf 4 роки тому +1

      Ahoj from jestrabice !!!

    • @rohlajs3724
      @rohlajs3724 3 роки тому

      Cau :), he really made some good songs that got adapted, like Take me Home, this song and many others, he really went too early, I miss him

  • @nataliewaling3742
    @nataliewaling3742 4 роки тому +184

    Of course I grew up with John Denver, listening to his music as a teenager and still today at the age of 63. When my girls were young and we moved to my present home today, I was up on a ladder stenciling my living room walls. Quite industrious I was at the age of 40, straddling the very top of the ladder, walking the stencil across the top of the wall with John Denver blasting from my "boom box." A complaining daughter commented that I should listen to her music; she was tired of hearing John Denver. Momentarily, I stopped the music and explained to her that some day when she hears John Denver music she will think of me and all the important memories of her life growing up. She was 13 years old then. Soon when she'd turned 15, she reminded me of this comment; she'd listened and discovered how motivating and uplifting and paralyzingly captivating his message and music are. His connection with the goodness of life was and still is instantaneous.

    • @marlenesuierveld241
      @marlenesuierveld241 3 роки тому +7

      i wish the kids today could know the magic we experienced back in those days, it was amazing. thank you John Denver, we miss you so much

    • @bostjules6176
      @bostjules6176 3 роки тому +2

      Hey Natalie... I'm 62 born in 1958. I enjoyed your story. In my teen years growing up in the 70s, music was the best. John Fogarty with CCR, Dire Straights, Bee Gees, Bob Seger with The Silver Bullet Band, are just a few of my favorites. John Denver though...WOW... nobody pulled at my heartstrings or gave me "feel-good" uplifting moments like he did. To this day I still go to him when I want music 🎶 corresponding to my mood. I don't think anyone could put music together better than John to fit a person's mood. Definitely a kindred spirit. I hope life is treating you good. Live long and prosper! (Spock) 🎶✌️

    • @andrerieumaastricht9811
      @andrerieumaastricht9811 3 роки тому

      @@bostjules6176 Thanks for your continual love ❤️

    • @andrerieumaastricht9811
      @andrerieumaastricht9811 3 роки тому

      @@bostjules6176 oh thanks

    • @kathybanes8134
      @kathybanes8134 2 роки тому

      @@bostjules6176 I

  • @trevorinthailand
    @trevorinthailand Рік тому +12

    One of the nicest persons ever on this evil planet, what a tragedy of his death😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

  • @that70sgirl90
    @that70sgirl90 6 років тому +242

    He is a True Artist...he brings his song's to life. Rocky Mountain High... it's so vivid... you can just picture it in your mind!

    • @totaldevastation2470
      @totaldevastation2470 6 років тому

      Was he a stoner?.

    • @gerhardoberkofler327
      @gerhardoberkofler327 6 років тому

      That 70's Girl You're right with this opinion, what a pic of my mind he painted into it! Will not leave anymore! 👍😘👌

    • @Unpopularopinions98
      @Unpopularopinions98 6 років тому +1

      That 70's Girl I flew over the Rocky Mountains on my way to Wyoming once and I have to say I understand him now. I was mesmerized by the beauty of it.

    • @psrv97
      @psrv97 5 років тому

      We were all so high. rocky mountains high.

    • @musicfanhawk4523
      @musicfanhawk4523 5 років тому

      @@totaldevastation2470 why would that matter?

  • @cotto2245
    @cotto2245 Рік тому +26

    What a voice John Denver was blessed with... it's few and far between that can sound the same ' if not better than the studio recording...absolutely love his voice.. his music will take you anywhere you need to go...still sadly missed 🦅

  • @terrysmith8758
    @terrysmith8758 2 місяці тому +9

    My childhood, age 13, was touched by John Denver in 1973. I went to Colorado because of this song. How's that for inspiration? John, I was driving to work when I heard of our tragedy. It was a truly bad day. John's voice is one of the things I want to hear at the end. Send me home brother.

  • @ffwilver77
    @ffwilver77 3 роки тому +8

    As a fellow pilot and guitarist, RIP John. Blue skies and tailwinds

  • @sergeantwolf8018
    @sergeantwolf8018 4 роки тому +108

    John Denver
    The best country singer of all time
    R.I.P

    • @derrickmukosa9112
      @derrickmukosa9112 3 роки тому

      Derrick mukosa Zambia Lusaka am playing him rite now Denver I ve named my car Denver country roads take me home

    • @everyone_knows_itsbutterst7808
      @everyone_knows_itsbutterst7808 3 роки тому +1

      Loretta Lynn was a country singer John Denver was a folk singer.

    • @Kaagrant
      @Kaagrant 3 роки тому

      Not country. He was singer-songwriter genre. James Taylor was too, but I lobe John Denver’s whole catalogue better.
      Wonderful artist.
      If you ever want to entertain yourself, watch the hearings about putting parental advisory labels on records in the senate. Al Gore is probably pretty embarrassed about all that now. Frank Zappa testified-and he actually se med nervous! He was great, though. Dee Schneider also testified. And then last, John Denver. You could tell, they thought he as gong to be their ace witness to label records, censor them. After letting the snare know his time as limited because he had a meeting with NASA (seriously-he wanted to travel in space), John Denver set them all straight on this censorship. He was not going to be their tool, and he sure as hell let them know.
      The hearings are in UA-cam. Frank Zappa and John Denver, fighting the good fight together. It’s priceless.

  • @PoshPaws2703
    @PoshPaws2703 2 місяці тому +4

    His music is timeless

  • @chriswinslow6843
    @chriswinslow6843 3 роки тому +18

    Since 1972-73’ this song has always given me the goosebumps. Every time

  • @12clr12
    @12clr12 5 років тому +33

    One of the greatest singer song writers of all time . man this song takes me back to a better time.

  • @andrewstout9695
    @andrewstout9695 Рік тому +3

    I love ❤️ John Denver and his songs but one of Em is Rocky Mountain High

  • @timothywilliams2252
    @timothywilliams2252 Рік тому +8

    I'm a veteran with all the medals and ribbons, but I thank John Denver for his service as a truly great American! RIP, John, you are loved and missed!

  • @catherinescarvey2475
    @catherinescarvey2475 2 роки тому +145

    Listening in 2022 and miss him dearly. He was such a big part of my life growing up. R.I.P. JOHN!!!

    • @Ben-tr
      @Ben-tr 2 роки тому +5

      Catherine: 👍🌹

    • @jimmywalker5232
      @jimmywalker5232 2 роки тому +3

      Loving John's music still in2022 also.So tragic how he died.

    • @jolantawarzocha546
      @jolantawarzocha546 Рік тому +2

      Poor John😢🌹

    • @traciebailey6623
      @traciebailey6623 Рік тому +1

      Same for me. It was an extremely rough time for me but God this man saved my life

    • @judythompson8227
      @judythompson8227 Рік тому +3

      cannot believe it's been this long. I've gone from just married to nearly 80...and he moves me as much as he always did

  • @mikemurray2298
    @mikemurray2298 2 роки тому +8

    Who's here in 2022 watching one of the greatest singer songwriters that's ever lived. God bless you Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. Your beautiful voice and god given talent will be with us forever. Thank you for your caring heartfelt music that will last a lifetime for generations to come.

    • @tomboldway4715
      @tomboldway4715 2 місяці тому

      His dad was a supersonic b-58 bomber pilot. Some of his speed and altitude records still stand.

  • @rogerparaunec1389
    @rogerparaunec1389 6 років тому +483

    Hello To All of John Denver s fans From France.

  • @moonqad38
    @moonqad38 Рік тому +2

    Final destination...

  • @lynfoster2484
    @lynfoster2484 3 роки тому +14

    How could anyone not like this? We miss you, John.

    • @andrerieumaastricht9811
      @andrerieumaastricht9811 3 роки тому

      A big thank you for your love all these years to my Dad's songs. I miss him every day.🙏🏼🙏🏼💞💞😭

  • @rwb010109
    @rwb010109 5 років тому +30

    Colorado is such a beautiful State,,thanks John

  • @mathewchacko8993
    @mathewchacko8993 10 місяців тому +1

    Yeah pure music 😊

  • @gialiem82
    @gialiem82 4 роки тому +23

    I've been a fan of John Denver since 20 years ago and still love his voice.
    Love from Vietnam!

    • @ankemieczkowski9994
      @ankemieczkowski9994 Рік тому

      Your comment shows that music which touches us has more strength than any frontier between mankind will ever have.
      Thank you.🎼

  • @robborockstar
    @robborockstar Рік тому +1

    Faultless - unbelievable

  • @mindblowing7255
    @mindblowing7255 5 років тому +61

    Best version of this song I have ever heard, incredible voice and entertainer..

    • @mylovesongs2429
      @mylovesongs2429 4 роки тому +1

      I like the speedier version here. The song is such a classic!

  • @jonwong3696
    @jonwong3696 5 років тому +33

    It's good to know that this high quality rendition of one of his signatures is still getting good comments today. His music lives on, and so does his spirit.

  • @ctotheb7775
    @ctotheb7775 Рік тому +1

    Really working that fretboard. Legend!

  • @sojournergjo6436
    @sojournergjo6436 6 років тому +315

    I remember a young 18 year old freshman in college going one evening to a John Denver concert in 1974 and being blown away by the artist and his music. And the beautiful nature videos in the background. Oh how I loved that so long ago. Thank you John.

    • @Gargantura
      @Gargantura 6 років тому +6

      Just cherish for your life my man, live long and prosper!

    • @pawee1
      @pawee1 6 років тому +5

      Great comment I live through these stories of the past

    • @redacted615
      @redacted615 5 років тому +2

      69th like

    • @OlCrunch
      @OlCrunch 4 роки тому

      169th like;)

    • @nbenefiel
      @nbenefiel 4 роки тому +1

      He played at my college for a voter registration concert.. it would have been 1969.

  • @TP-vu3tc
    @TP-vu3tc 2 роки тому +13

    Been listening to this song since the 70's. John kept on refining it better and better over the years, instead of singing it the same way for years. That's talent.

  • @CharlesJason-ye1nn
    @CharlesJason-ye1nn Рік тому +3

    God bless you and your family

  • @maryobrien713
    @maryobrien713 4 роки тому +226

    I am listening to his Wildlife concert during this Coronavirus time 🥰🥰

    • @corgigirl305
      @corgigirl305 4 роки тому +3

      I have an album, and have been playing it on You Tube. He was special. Our new country is so bad. the station just vanished! RIP

    • @jimt.626
      @jimt.626 4 роки тому +1

      Love his music

    • @nicolaihoffmann7258
      @nicolaihoffmann7258 4 роки тому +1

      I play his music every day!❤❤🥰

    • @nicolaihoffmann7258
      @nicolaihoffmann7258 4 роки тому +2

      I play his music every day!❤❤🥰

    • @williamgallucci9913
      @williamgallucci9913 4 роки тому

      It's fabulous to john

  • @barbaragrillhofer-lex1932
    @barbaragrillhofer-lex1932 Рік тому +2

    Miss JD ... his Songs never dies

    • @Fredjohnson2920
      @Fredjohnson2920 11 місяців тому

      Hello 👋,how are you doing Barbara?🌹🌹

    • @fhendricks3769gmailcom
      @fhendricks3769gmailcom Місяць тому

      Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, Barbara I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..

  • @respekktlos
    @respekktlos Рік тому +6

    Rest in paradise
    Your voice, songs and legacy will live forever!

  • @vincelucas5722
    @vincelucas5722 Рік тому +13

    This is such a great song and a terrific concert. Such an underrated talent. RIP John.

  • @TheInspector1962
    @TheInspector1962 Рік тому +12

    This song is song great it still brings a tear to my eye!!

  • @matcole1975
    @matcole1975 6 місяців тому +5

    Can listen to this man everyday.
    Especially when I have had a bad day.
    Makes me smile

  • @judithmurray5989
    @judithmurray5989 Рік тому +14

    John's music speaks to heart, to Earth Air Fire Water - how he loved this planet - Thank you John. Thank you.

  • @PsychoticManiac-h2w
    @PsychoticManiac-h2w 11 місяців тому +139

    Anyone listening this song in 2024?
    January 1,2024.
    A true gem!

    • @briankelley105
      @briankelley105 9 місяців тому +3

      Just did. Amazing

    • @williamcastro3017
      @williamcastro3017 8 місяців тому +2

      March 11 2024 at 4:21 am! ♥️

    • @BJDJMusic
      @BJDJMusic 7 місяців тому +1

      Listening on April 2024

    • @samiam1025
      @samiam1025 7 місяців тому +2

      Listening April 5, 2024 and crying like always do. Not even sure why, my mom loved John and my son moved away to CO years ago.

    • @eugeneward900
      @eugeneward900 7 місяців тому +2

      Yes ! April 8/ 2024. Timeless and beautiful concert !

  • @thereugo8900
    @thereugo8900 7 місяців тому +6

    I live in Colorado and this song has been adopted as the state song for Colorado. Isn't that amazing? Listening to this song April 2024🎉🎉🎉 Who else is listening!❤🙏🫂💕

    • @johndenverfan
      @johndenverfan 7 місяців тому +1

      ✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻

  • @mileshigh1321
    @mileshigh1321 6 років тому +33

    Such a great natural voice! So good live too! His legacy and voice will live on!