First Time Hearing John Denver - Rocky Mountain High Reaction - A TRULY UNIQUE STYLE OF MUSIC!

[@dagmar.6954]

Beautiful song! John Denver was a gifted singer songwriter & actor. He had so many great hits in the 70's-80's. Some of his signature songs were "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Grandma's Feather Bed", "Fly Away", "Leaving On A Jet Plane", "Poems, Prayers & Promises", "Annie's Song", "Calypso", "Sunshine On My Shoulders" etc. John appeared in several films & television specials during the 70's-80's, including the 1977 hit "Oh, God!", in which he starred alongside George Burns.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Ok, thanks Wiki!

[@terri2494]

He also appeared with the Muppets quite a few times and sang at least two duets with Kermit the Frog.

[@chasestreet8082]

@@terri2494 I still have the John Denver Muppets Christmas album on vinyl!

[@williamhicks7736]

It’s amazing to look back at John Denver’s impact on American culture… Those songs you listed… What an incredible body of work!

[@kevindohn6776]

You fill up my senses is Annie's song, it's not 2 different songs.

[@markhine3232]

This was not about drugs. Its a story of a young man who is swept up in the awesomeness of nature n the wonder of how God and nature fits in this too fast paced world. John was so refreshingly different. Most all his songs were peace inducing. My fave is GOODBYE AGAIN. Its like he is trying to figure out how his music side conflicts with his home life. Poems, prayers n promises, This old guitar, country roads, The EAGLE N the HAWK IS AMAZING!! SO MANY GREAT HITS AND A HANDFUL OF DUETS WITH MAMA CASS ELLIOT N OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN. Annie's song, sunshine on my shoulders. A rabbit hole of huge hits. Taken from us way to soon. R.I.P. John!!!

[@TristanandIsolt]

The song isn't about drugs, but John was a well known huge fan of Marijuana and the line Friends around the campfire and everybody's high is definitely about pot, but most of it is just about nature.

[@stevensnyder1133]

@@TristanandIsolt Actually, its about the 76 Winter Olympics that were originally planned for Vail, CO. Him and other groups successfully got the Olympics moved to Innsbruck, Austria.

[@TristanandIsolt]

@@stevensnyder1133 That was part of the inspiration, but nothing in the song refers to that. I'm just talking about one line from the song and I can certainly see John and friends getting around a campfire and smoking pot.

[@stevensnyder1133]

@@TristanandIsolt "While they try to tear the mountains down to bring in a couple more. More people, more scars upon the land."

[@TristanandIsolt]

​@@stevensnyder1133 The song is inspired by that, but not directly about that. That line could be about any form of building in the mountains. Rocky Mountain High is about one man's journey into spiritual discovery. It's not about a group of people trying to move the Olympics. I'm curious if you know specifics on the line "He lost a friend, but kept a memory." Is that about a friend of his dying while mountain climbing. Did he cause that man's death when "he went crazy once and tried to touch the sun." I found this on Reddit. " I've always heard that line was a reference to a friend of his that was visiting from Minnesota and was killed in an accident while riding Johns motorcycle.

[@mikemiller3069]

John Denver was always an environmentalist. Back in the day, there was a show on every week about a marine biologist/researcher named Jacques Cousteau that opened our eyes to the wonders of the seas. I think it was called "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau". Cousteau's research vessel was called "Calypso" and John Denver wrote a song about it, not surprisingly called, "Calypso". It would be a great reaction song. It's kind of a seafaring ditty if you will.

[@bradsense7431]

I would only correct that I believe The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau actually not a weekly show but rather specials that came on every few months as I recall. I think that is another reason why we looked forward to them so much it was a special. That and the National Geographic specials were must watch tv in our house.

[@paulineh4019]

He also signed all the Royalties over to the Cousteau Society for Calypso.

[@NancyCampbell-rk9rm]

Ah, no offense, but in Rocky Mountain High, John tells you when he became a naturalist, when he first went to Colorado at age 27.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

Jaques ... a lifetime ago

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

Marlin Perkins as well

[@DanielFrost21]

John was a national treasure. Gone far too soon. He has a lot of hits to check out.

[@sherylhenley1931]

John was a natural born singer/songwriter/poet. Amazing lyrics! He always wrote about real things and real emotions. This song is about his experience when he moved to Colorado and how it affected him. He was also a dedicated conservationist and ecologist. He sailed with Jacques Cousteau on the Calypso and wrote some songs about it. RIP John-taken from us much too soon. PS-Fire raining from the sky is a meteor shower.

[@chrispavlich9656]

@@chasingbirds3073I remember an interview on a talk show where he said he and some friends had gone up in the mountains to watch a meteor shower when it inspired him to write this song.

[@RogCBrand]

That Perseid Meteor shower will be occurring Saturday night/Sunday morning. If you can find a very dark place to watch, it's always wonderful to lie out and watch them! It can be about 100 meteors an hour in a good shower.

[@chrispavlich9656]

@@RogCBrand Cool! Thanks for the heads up!

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

left way too soon, and I don't think was particularly happy near the end. He tried to do a couple of videos (one in a suit and dancing with a woman) he seemed so uncomfortable and not happy where is career and life were heading. Maybe it is just my interpretation, but I really got that vibe before his plane crash. Still, I miss his voice.

[@melissagerber7231]

​@@HRConsultant_Jeffhis fiancee at the time,said that his new music was just as good as it ever was, but, it just wasn't selling,anymore. That made him unhappy.

[@justmoose6534]

His most iconic song is probably 'Country Roads." "Annie's Song" was played at a lot of weddings for a while. "Sunshine on my Shoulder" is another great song from him.

[@margaretsmith756]

He died in 1997 not '77, and it was a day I'll never forget -- I cried for hours. He was a masterful and incredibly influential singer/songwriter who had a huge hand in building the environmental movement and he was the reason I learned to play a 12-string guitar. He had a strong influence on me both personally and musically. He was so unique and his songs will forever live on. He was also a pretty decent actor and did a fantastic humorous turn in the film "Oh, God!" (a really fun movie worth watching). Thank you for responding to his music; I wish more reactors would.

[@destination22ful]

Great reaction. John died in 1997 after selling over 33 million records. One of my favorite all time songs was “Annie’s Song,” which he wrote on a ski lift in about 10 minutes. It is a beautiful love letter to his then wife Annie. It was number 1 in the UK and US. RIP John.

[@lianabaddley8217]

I'm glad I'm not the only 1 to catch yet l the died in 1977?? He and Princess Diana died really close together. They were both extremely startling in their own but one after the other, I know some were waiting for the third.

[@threekidzmom04]

Most beautiful love song

[@ladadog3977]

"Like night in a forest." Those lyrics -punch you in the heart.

[@bst6791]

"He was born in the summer of his twenty-seventh year; coming home, to a place he'd never been before." That's why John made the big bucks, that's some good stuff.

[@laurab68707]

John Denver loved nature and the outdoors. His song called"Calypso" is dedicated to the 60's & 70's sea explorer, Jacques Cousteau. Bautiful song.

[@meltorme-ntor2933]

I love that even before you listened tot he song you got that the "high" is being in nature, and the feeling you get. That is exactly what John meant in his song. He always fought against censorship.

[@davef.6803]

His live performance was the greatest musicianship I ever witnessed. 'Annie's Song', 'Poems, Prayers, and Promises', 'Rhymes and Reasons', and 'Sunshine On My Shoulders' are a few of my favorites of the 200+ songs he wrote. Peace.

[@rayberke2836]

You’re a very lucky man to have seen him live. A genius lyricist and guitar player. So sad he’s not with us any longer.

[@JimiBurleigh]

Totally agree 💯 I saw him live a couple times in the 70s and was completely enthralled with the stunning acoustic guitar showcase he and Mike Taylor put on display. "Late Winter/Early Spring" from Season Suite is one of my favorite guitar instrumentals of all time. Both were, and still are, vastly underrated guitarists. Sadly, Taylor is also gone - he died in 2010, I think, but the music that they made will carry on.

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Is there a live performance in particular that's popular?

[@davef.6803]

This is one example: John Denver - Poems, Prayers and Promises (from The Wildlife Concert). But 'Sunshine On My Shoulders' or 'Annie's Song' from this concert are great as well.

[@jeannebrown3254]

Johnny did a Wildlife Concert that you can find on youtube that is pretty awesome. It was performed a few years before his death. I too was fortunate to see him live a couple of times and actually got to meet him.@@barsandbarbells2022

[@bobbibful]

John passed in 1997. He was the best and left a void no one will ever be able to fill😢

[@wolfpack9958]

I'm a rocker at heart, but love John Denver., especially the song Calypso.

[@okmickey232]

'Country Roads' is a song that sticks with you for life, every time as an adult you set off to visit your family or childhood friends.I'm 57 and I still think of it now driving to see my elderly parents

[@cdfdesantis699]

I think John's great appeal is that he wrote about things everyone relates to, or WISHES they could. Thanks for your reaction.

[@FavoriteMovieDate]

Crystal clear voice. Wonderful musicality. Great storyteller. That’s John Denver.

[@tmon5236]

You will never regret going down the John Denver rabbit hole. He has so many outstanding songs.

[@PopsBarnCatMafia]

AHHHHH. MY era.... He had several big hits that has survived over several decades... One that is a MUST HEAR is "Annie's Song" There is an older video available so that you get the whole meaning of the song. It was writtne to about and for his wife. It's definitely one to have on your watch list.

[@maliabrown4390]

You guys are going down a rabbit hole. Keep listening to him, he's just amazing and will bring tears to your eyes❤️❤️

[@melissacaddell2604]

He is one of my favorites. His voice is so comforting.

[@jamesboyce6589]

Sunshine on my shoulders.

[@hal1740]

He always same live - He was definitely one of a kind. There will never be another like John Denver. Writer, singer, excellent guitarist and some acting. He was a great performer especially live.

[@lynnecurrie7561]

Reminds me of driving to Colorado every winter to go skiing. As soon as we crossed the Colorado state line, my dad would put this song on. It's a classic for a reason.❤❤❤

[@angelado3]

Loved John Denver, he can make you smile, cry, laugh, cannot come up with enough words to praise him !

[@anthrogurl4484]

How have you never heard of John Denver??? OMG! One of my faves. This is my fave song. 🌏✌️

[@jorinkema9877]

A bottle of wine and good friends and John Denver. Some great nights during the early 70's while in college.

[@MarySiddell]

He had the purest voice. He sang with a folk group in college and then went solo. Don't ever remember not liking a song by him. I could listen to him all day.

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

So nice to see John Denver being reacted to! One of the most comforting voices ever!

[@StevesTubes]

John Denver was the first concert I ever went to. There were 16000 people just chilling out and singing along. He was very popular back in the 70's. "Annie's Song", written for his wife and "My Sweet Lady" became popular wedding songs. Some of my favorites are "This Old Guitar" and "Back Home Again".

[@firedoc5]

This was actually my very first favorite song. Even as a child it seemed to have a special significance to me and as I grew older it meant more and more to me, and even today it still speaks to me. It can be interpreted differently but for me it's the "high" of just being with nature itself. John was a naturalist and loved the pureness of untouched mountains and the country. Even if you do not react to his other songs, I highly suggest that you do look into them.

[@Ozefan2580]

Same here! As a young child I visited an aunt in Denver and fell in love with the mountains. This became 'my song.' 😊

[@lisas6450]

John Denver was one of the few artists that I was able to see live. He was such a humble simple man even on stage! The fans were so respectful; you could hear a pin drop until the last note of every song! Then after the applause it would get silent again as he got ready for the next song. Loved your reactions! 😊❤

[@GillianWard-e1g]

Have been lucky enough to see John in concert a few times. Brilliant song writer,singer and comedian! ❤

[@classicrocklady6288]

John is very diverse in his catalog. From this iconic song, to Annie's Song to The Eagle and The Hawk, Eagles and Horses, A Song for Two Lovers, to Calypso which is a tribute to the great Jaques Cousteau. And hundreds in between. Not all were big hits, but not a bad one in the bunch. Saw him on stage twice and he sounded exactly like the studio. Even on a large stage, he made one feel as though he was singing just to you. Amazing artist, hone too soon. RIP John, you are greatly missed!

[@MearasRex]

He lost the friend but he kept the memories...... Lovely. Love love love John Denver.

[@mikemiller3069]

John Denver was one of the artists that inspired me to pick up the guitar 50 years ago this year. The first song I learned was "Take Me Home Country Roads". My older brother's guitar was always in the living room and we had music books including a John Denver book so I learned the song using the chord diagrams. Now, 50 years later, I still play some JD including with a duet partner I've had for 33 years. We play, "Goodbye Again", "This Old Guitar" and John's version of a cover he did called, "Today". It's a deep rabbit hole but well worth pursuing.

[@maxbrazil3712]

John Denver always brought a spiritual vibe to his music, similar to Cat Stevens.

[@shirleynoble685]

Annie’s Song is one of the most moving love songs from any era, IMO. And covered by some excellent singers as well. Well worth a listen.

[@michaelsharkey9105]

I saw John Denver in an interview once, and he said that he came up with the lyrics for 'Annie's Song' while skiing down the side of a mountain one day. I always thought that was a great insight for him to share with us.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Take Me home, Country Roads. Now, the state song of my home West Virginia. I love it.

[@oakleysmithmusic]

I saw Denver live in 1974. Been to so many rock shows ,blues showsbut John Denver did the best concert I ever saw to this day .

[@raymonddevera2796]

Leaving on a Jet Plane and Take Me Home, Country Roads were anthems for service members leaving loved ones and returning home to them.

[@Kevin-py7hb]

One of my all-time favorite songs from the 70's. (greatest era in music, in my opinion). RIP Mr. Denver. Gone way too soon.

[@JonathanGreen18]

Didn’t die in 77

[@JonathanGreen18]

1997 in an experimental airplane. His dad was a military flyer

[@MrEnseabee]

Hi, and another great reaction. John Denver wrote songs about the environmental and personal issues affecting his life and surroundings. Much of his back catalogue takes you out of youself when listening, giving great emotion and escapism. Sunshine on my Shoulders is another such song, and will stay forever in my soul. RIP John, and safe flights.

[@arlenewesterlund158]

I love John Denver and I love the environmental statements in the song; tearing the mountains down to bring in a couple more, more people more scars upon the land, being a poorer man for never seeing an eagle fly. ❤

[@kevinminne1460]

That line was related to the State of Colorado bidding for the 1976 Olympics I believe. It was turned down by the people of Colorado.

[@silversagerae6353]

Many options but ANNIE'S SONG is a MUST!

[@craigmarkowski7156]

I saw him in concert in 1986 about 6 months after the Challenger had exploded and he wrote a song about it , When I tell you I wept from that moment on until the end of the concert ! What an honor it was to see him live and up close ! 🙏 RIP John ✌️

[@coffeetalk924]

Pure Americana folk legend. I love John Denver. You can listen to him anywhere and just get a vacation in your mind. Thanks for the insightful comments Best reaction couple in the business 😉

[@karenstacymayne4156]

He has lots of beautiful songs. Sunshine, it’s so good to be back home again, thank God I’m a country boy, Annie’s song, country roads, take me home, and my all-time, favorite poems, Prayers, and promises. Plus many many more.

[@l.l4456]

John is renowned in the music world. My favorite song of his is Annie's Song. It is a very beautiful love song written for his wife in just 10 minutes while sitting on a ski lift. He was a prolific songwriter & singer.

[@slucas60]

Yes he wrote Annie's Song when he found out Annie was divorcing him.

[@l.l4456]

@@slucas60 according to several things I have read John wrote Annie's Song in 1973; it was released in 1974. Annie asked for a divorce in 1982. These dates are verified by both John & Annie in his autobiography & in an interview with Annie I watched on TV.

[@slucas60]

@@l.l4456 Thanks, What I had heard was before the internet and never checked it out later.

[@jarichards99utube]

A Beautiful & Powerful Recording...😊 👍 I saw John Denver LIVE about 1980 in La - Guess What - He sounded JUST As GREAT Live as On Record...! Singer, Musician, & Brilliant Song Writer...! A GREAT Artist Gone Much TOO SOON...! -70SomethingGuy

[@THOMMGB]

One song not mentioned here is, "Thank God I'm a Country Boy." It's done live and it's wonderful. You'll both fall in love with it on first listen.

[@JonHammerHeart]

He was so good - That voice; so soft yet so powerful. If you really want to hear him sing, try "Sunshine On My Shoulders", it's a real experience. Thank you both for this one.

[@dannywarhurst7169]

I love John Denver, one of my mum's favourites so grew up listening to him, you WILL know 'Take Me Home Country Roads'...such a clear and beautiful voice, try and catch him live, sounds just the same

[@blue-ch7ik]

I can’t believe you’ve never heard of John Denver. You really are living under a rock. He died in 1997 and gave the most beautiful music to the world.

[@larrysellers8811]

John Denver was one heck of a talent singing and playing the guitar. Heck was even on the Muppet Show !!

[@budmangt2]

Great reaction, John always brings a tear to my eyes with his songs, He was also an actor check out his movie Oh God! with George Burns

[@chasgantz7728]

He had many hits!!! Very talented person!!!! You need to do more of his songs!!

[@joelliebler5690]

This song and the John was a legend amongst legends. You need to react to many more of his great tunes like Country Roads, Calypso, Looking For Space, Annie’s Song. and many dozens more!

[@Islandboy2.0]

This song is the state song of Colorado. Another of his hits, "Country Roads" is the state song of West Virginia.

[@timmurphy479]

John Denver was fantastic Even in the movie oh God with George Burns he was even a good actor great reaction rock on

[@susanpeterson9947]

“Talk to God and listen to the casual reply”. …”I know he’d be a poorer man if he never saw an eagle fly”…What a great way to express one’s love of nature and satisfaction with one’s life. More John Denver, please.

[@davewhitehead5116]

An NFL game was played in Germany. They played “Country Roads” over the loudspeaker and the whole stadium sang along.

[@bertusvanhal8855]

John Denver's music was inhaling, when you closed your eyes you see the things he singing about, the mountains, clouds and the Nature, Love his Voice even Now in this time of speed.

[@singluna888]

He had a beautiful voice. I agree with whoever said he was/IS a national treasure. I call it folk music.

[@djm4457]

The words to this song are as beautiful as the melody. Its as perfect a song as I can think of.

[@lancerx1759]

John Denvers uplifting & beautiful music gives me All the High I Need

[@gesundheit602]

You guys should do “Annie’s Song” next, which was a hit and written for his wife. “Or Country Roads”, or “Leaving On A Jet Plane” 🙂 They are all so good it’s hard to choose lol. John truly had one of the purest, most beautiful voices ever.

[@elijah1971]

John Denver was like us all a flawed individual, but his music was spiritual. Take me home country roads, Annie’s song and leaving on a jet plane are but a few of his classics.

[@cog4life]

Your reaction is spot on….peaceful. His songs were always very calming to me. ❤😊

[@MoMoMyPup10]

The 70's were ripe for Singer/Songwriter music, and it's some of the best ever recorded. John Denver, Billy Joel, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Cat Stevens, to name just a few, all wrote profound music that is really the backbone of the 70's music legacy. "Annie's Song" and "Take Me Home, West Virginia" would be great follow-ups to this one if you get the chance. Enjoy your marshmallows!

[@lynne8346]

And Jim Croce!

[@josephpowell3949]

He has many hits and glad I grew up listening to him on the radio back in the day!

[@michaelfried3123]

Brings back great childhood memories. John Denver was played literally everywhere I went back in the 70's growing up in rural Ohio.

[@EKS511]

This song makes me think of my mom. She loved this song and would play this a lot.

[@wgandy9541]

John Denver was very very successful in the 70's. He wrote so many beautiful songs. You should also listen to his songs" "Take Me Home County Roads", "Looking for Space", "Anne's Song", "Sunshine on My Shoulders" and the song "Calypso" (about Jacques Cousteau's, the French oceanographer, ship).

[@TheDesertRoseRanch]

Such a great song. John Denver was an icon.

[@caretaker158]

I could listen to John Denver all day long and not get tired of his voice and his lyrics. And can't forget him being in the movie "Oh God" with George Burns and Terri Garr.

[@marktizzard47]

In the late 60s early 70 I rented a home in Signal Hill Calif My landlord was John's Aunt who lived next door .Went to light the BBQ and heard John playing He used to hide out there when on tour For a day

[@michellejackson6679]

Country Roads is prolly my fav. John Denver was just an amazing artist... My sister and I would be washing and drying dishes and singing Annie's Song... great memories... especially because I've lost my sister.. we were little girls then. But John's music was mostly folk music to me...

[@TNesley]

John Denver is one of very artists I will stop what I am doing, listen to the music and lyrics. Saw him twice in concert, the crowd knew and sang along to every song.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Love all Denver music especially This Old Guitar, Calypso,Annie’s Song,The Eagle and The Hawk,Uncle Matthew,Rhyme and Reason. Back Home Again

[@numbersasaname2291]

“Take Me Home Country Road”, “Annie’s Song” (his feelings about his wife put to music), “Thank God I’m a Country Boy”, and “Calypso” should be the next John Denver songs on your list. His catalog is substantial, so these are good starting songs. I like “Matthew”. It is another personal story song for him. And knowing the truth of his words in it, add “Toledo” to your list. His music and spirit were the sound and start of a post-Vietnam social movement for many Americans coming to terms with what they had just experienced. A similar movement will arise in the US in the next 5-10 years, so it will be exciting to see who will pick up his baton and carry it forward. This is a HUGE departure from what you say you use to listen to in music.

[@elmarwinkler6335]

His most iconic work was "Country roads take me home"

[@Crazychick64]

Thank God I'ma country boy was a huge hit

[@terri2494]

One of the best singalong songs ever.

[@markanderson2904]

Written by Bill danoff and Taffy Nivert.

[@user-kg7co9vi5r]

"Back home again " is one of my favorite John Denver songs

[@wesleyhester9829]

His song “Lady” is a great song!

[@csbrown3]

John was an amazing performer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. SO, so many excellent songs! Annie's Song Country Roads Sunshine on My Shoulders Darcy Farrow Back Home Again Thank God I'm a Country Boy Sweet Surrender Leaving on a Jet Plane Matthew A Song For All Lovers And many, many more!! You're going to love him!!

[@jaangoad5855]

He was an amazing songwriter, as well as an accomplished guitarist, playing both six-string and twelve-string guitars. His vocals were naturally higher pitched, with a strong voice. I saw him do a show in the Cow Palace arena near San Francisco years ago. He stayed, playing and singing for over 1 ½ hours without stopping for a break. His backing instrumentalists came and went, but he never left. He wrote “Annie’s Song,” a love song for his (later to be ex) wife Annie. It is one of his classics. After his death Annie was asked which was her favorite John Denver song. She said that people would probably think it would be “Annie’s Song,” but said that her real favorite was “Perhaps Love,” which was recorded as a duet with opera tenor Placido Domingo. If you want to feel your heart ripped out by beauty and emotion, just listen to one of my personal favorites… “Seasons of the Heart.”

[@kerrycronin256]

There is a duet with Placido Domingo , an opera singer, called Perhaps Love. It is my favorite John Denver song and worth a listen for sure.

[@mikeb3365]

Growing up in the 60& 70's my dad was never really into music, he just called them hippies, i.e., The Beatles, etc., but he loved John Denver. My mom loved him too. Such a sad, tragic ending.

[@sallyhart3044]

Such a story teller. He paints pictures with his compositions. Beautiful.

[@chasestreet8082]

I was introduced to John Denver by my parents as a young child and fell in love pretty much instantly. He is an artist that I would honestly say never had a bad song. Granted, there are many favorites (that I see others have already listed), but I can't think of a single song by him that I don't enjoy on some level, and that's saying a lot. Great to see you both take a trip down these "Country Roads" and can't wait to see what you listen to next! Keep up the amazing work!

[@skysmith6364]

Beautiful song... reminds me of being a kid in dads car. Legend john denver.

[@rowenatulley852]

The imagery in this song fills your mind. I'll never forget my first trip to the Colorado Rockies. They took my breath away . . .

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

One of the nicest person ever to walk this planet. Amazing talent. Died doing something he loved to do. I guess that's really the best way to check out. As we say in Texas; y'all be safe.

[@brentgunderson1349]

He was here in Green Bay, Wi. about a year before he died and my mom took me to see him. In his early 50's then and man he could still hit those high notes with such ease. What a loss. Hit a lot of people hard when the news hit.

[@rosecoyle2423]

If im not mistaken Country Roads has been adopted as the state song of West Virginia .

[@squeezable]

I love John Denver. Sings about real things feel good songs. The getting high around the campfire was being high on life family friends or high altitude and lack of oxygen. I've been to Colorado and I get used to it. I loved the song Mathew.

[@alanFconrad]

How could not love this song and John's great voice ?

[@cog4life]

One of my favorite artists…….❤😊 Annie’s Song, Country Roads. ONE OF THE PUREST VOICES GOD EVER GIFTED ANYONE WITH.

[@debbynooyen879]

John Denver was the first concert I ever went to. Amazing artist.

[@ilikecontent2327]

I had a chance to hear him live at an outdoor park. He did a free concert for donations. He gave his time and devotion to supporting wildlife and parks and natural wildepark. And raising awareness of preserving nature. He made beautiful music. If you can find it look for old footage of him and his film crew up in the mountains and him with his guitar running down a hill side with a bear running after him. The song is "How to you say hello to a Grizzly bear". Also, he did Christmas Specials with the muppets for television. Great stuff. He was an avid outdoorsman and friend of wildlife. His music is very family oriented and warm and inviting. I miss his presence. I was also fortunate to see another good soul Robin Williams perform in our city maybe 18 months before he died. It was a special time for myself and my husband. Great memories. ❤

[@williamcabell142]

He’s an Icon! 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stevebills5716]

I love John Denver. An American friend took me on a road trip into Colorado last year, and as we crossed the state border we put this track on and sang along. So good! 🙂

[@kathleenmenker3853]

You will never regret listening to John Denver. I have a wonderful 3-disc album of his greatest hits. Country Roads is my favorite, but I love them all!