Calypso-A Tribute To Jacques Cousteau

My short film tribute to Jacques Cousteau. I made this in 2005 for the first show of our studio, Dance Art Creative Center, called Under The Sea.

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

Cousteau literally changed our world. He was an amazing man. A true revolutionary.🌹

[@saemon-X]

Thieve 🤮

[@mickjagger8439]

Jacques Cousteau and John Denver both loved nature!

[@garyholmes9300]

Cousteau, french navy captain who invented the aqualung. What a man. I grew up on his adventures. I loved his programs

[@jcsieger9648]

Me too

[@zabaleta66]

My experience too! Absolutely loved the Cousteau specials

[@lauraduffy9055]

Me too.

[@Quaker-tc8ue]

As a girl in the 1970’s, i wanted to BE Jacques. But, as a girl in the 1970’s, i had to BE A GIRL.

[@agentorange153]

@@Quaker-tc8ue I thought in the 1970's, there already were a few women oceanographers???

[@jonfox8010]

Probably the best of John Denver, his is a true tribute to a wonderful man

[@Voodoomaria]

As a child I idolized that man. He taught me the beauty and poetry of the sea. Johm Denver's song about Cousteau has always given me chills. My deepest gratitude to them both.

[@Darrigrande]

Now they are both in heaven! May their legacy not be forgotten!

[@mred9361]

Likewise

[@coolrunnings3]

As a teenager, I didn’t have a clue what song was about( English being my third language) but I looooved it. Only 10 years ago I learned about it. ❤️💙🤍

[@Voodoomaria]

@@coolrunnings3 The Calypso was damaged and sunk in a harbour accident in 1997, Very sad, BUT it is currently being rebuilt. I look forward with keen anticipation to the day it is relaunched.

[@sugarbertie1143]

Got shivers down my spine and watery eyes listening to this song by the fabulous John Denver. My God what a voice he had, and what a tragic end to this brilliant singers life. Loved the Cousteau programmes when I was younger as well, two legends now gone and greatly missed . God bless them both.

[@annetteburger1912]

A Beautiful song & Tribute to Jacques Cousteau ❤

[@JayGee-ti7oe]

Jacques Cousteau was a unique person and a true pioneer of the ocean. You will never be forgotten along with your wonderful team of explorers. This song is a reminder for us all of the legacy this man left us.

[@Jennifer-x7t]

Cry every time I see the video and hear John Denver singing . So beautiful.

[@atreyuprincipalh4043]

God bless the memory of Jacques Cousteaus ,his Son and all the researchers and cameramen that served us so well.. I love You and remember You still and always will. And to You beloved Singer And song Writer Mr Denver I love You still thank You for Your songs.I /we miss You.

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

❤️

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

Well said.

[@ColleenW2019]

I always wanted to sail on Calypso. She was majestic and at the same time practical. It broke my heart when I heard about her inelegant demise. There will never be another like her. And never another Jacques Cousteau. My husband and I watched all the Cousteau specials. Thanks for this beautiful tribute to an iconic ship, and an iconic man.

[@jameshawk1877]

Jacques Cousteau's Son Is Having A New Calypso Built.

[@michelefritchie6198]

I looked it up, if I recall correctly Calypso is being restored. But you have to remember, she was originally built in the 1930s, and had been altered several times throughout h

[@zenasgivy]

Inelegant demise?

[@davidodonnell1807]

​@@michelefritchie6198launched in 1941 as a royal navy minesweeper from memory

[@janicejackson2016]

Miss you Captain miss your wisdom and you're with your family is doing its best to keep the custodial Society alive I wish people would seek it

[@rowan655]

Great memories of my Dad and I. Miss you Daddy❤

[@johnmeyers8588]

Jacques Cousteau's works inspired my love for the ocean. I tear up whenever I hear the John Denver song.

[@helensutton9670]

As a child I wanted to be on the ship with Cousteau, see all the magic of the ocean and its most beautiful creatures. Such a great man and environmentalist

[@manueld4426]

Nací a bordo de una chalupa en medio del mar de chiloe pero no fue hasta en los años 70 desde un viejo televisor en b/n en castro que tome conciencia de la importancia de nuestros mares gracias a la serie del capitán Cousteau, donde quieras que estes capitan ¡mil gracias por tu estrega para el mundo!

[@fernandomolina5711]

Excellent!!! Grew up watching his show with my dad, miss them all! JD, what a voice-brilliant song, true tribute to Cousteau!! Thank you for such a great clip!

[@erikaeike1478]

Mein Gott, was für ein wunderschöner Song von John Denver ❤. Auch ich habe alle Folgen von den Meeresforscher gesehen. Großartiger Mensch, ich denke gerne an die Beiden zurück. Das Video spricht mich an voll schön. 💕👍DANKE 🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀

[@vincegedeon6583]

He was so brilliant so is the Calypso watched him so much growing up as a kid my father loved him too 🤘😍🤘

[@bethroesch2156]

Jaques and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom 👍

[@lloyd1179]

Every Sunday

[@coolrunnings3]

I feel the ‘ my father loved him too’!❤️

[@daisysano7863]

What a tribute to a man who served the beautiful sea, great stories of the sea for Jacques Costeau.❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️

[@tCal-i2x]

The US Navy Seals would not exist without him. Invented Aqua Lung, underwater diving - Jacques Cousteau, France

[@annbeirne9583]

Love this so much and used to really enjoy the trips on Calypso on TV with Jacques Cousteau and his men it was the first thing I saw that showed so much of what we were missing under the water, without all of the stuff we now take for granted. encourages a deep love of the ocean and all it contained then. So much has been damaged and destroyed by humans many fish extinct and reefs destroyed Jacques Cousteau would be devastated along with John Denver who spent time with Jacques on Calypso. I know I am💔😪 Thanks to John Denver who composed this beautiful song that when I sing along with him I can picture the beauty of the ship and the wonderful crew and all that encapsulated. The films with this were lovely to see again too. Thanks so much for sharing💖

[@BlacktulipSF]

HE inspired me in 1975 at the age of 10 to start diving. Still feel the excitement of every TV episode about Calypso's adventures.

[@stevejohnson248]

Cousteau. Denver. Has there been two names since that have brought such passion, inspiration and genuine love for all that matters? Salud to you both and miss you! And thank you, Jeff, for a powerful testament.

[@lisaterry2387]

The respect Cousteau and his crew had for the sea and the sea life was amazing and inspiring. Loved watching him as a kid. Great film

[@faithbonadie]

Love this song, big fan of John Denver ❤

[@jmc6687]

Simply a legend

[@luismari7086]

i watched him all the time when i was a kid RIP Captain Jacques Cousteau

[@davidradich9342]

He was my first hero/role model. Finally in my 40s I was able to learn SCUBA, a dream he inspired in me when I was 4. I always get a tear in my eye when I hear this song.

[@louislevine8432]

That is great. I was inspired too. I am presently in a Scuba class and my memories as a child inspire me too.

[@davidradich9342]

@@louislevine8432 That is great. I am thankful to live in a place with good diving. The Marianas Islands. Lots of beautiful sites here.

[@ninatugaga8668]

Beautiful tribute to Jacque Cousteau and the Calypso. Jacque was a role for all an inspiration. Grew up watching the ocean adventures series! Very educational compared to now. Great track from John Denver. Rest in Eternal Peace ❤😢

[@SuperBrotherBob]

For those 14 that don’t like this song and video,,I pity you. You aren’t human and have no soul.

[@AndersonvillePete-xc1tm]

Yet they're still more intelligent than the both of you and clearly had better upbringings. You've got to pretty much be trash to get upset over what people do or don't click like on on KZbin.

[@kashmir6672]

Ah, memories. Thank you, Jeff Keller, so much.

[@mjcamck]

This is GREAT! The spirit us now aging flower children started in the 60's (we did NOT all do drugs) is captured well here. We promoted the idea that EARTH is our shared home, so we are ALL responsible for taking care of it. I DO wish that spirit would return. Films like this can help. THANK YOU!

[@ColleenW2019]

Right on! I'm from that era as well. We had such good intentions, where did it all go so wrong???

[@poweredbyplants82]

@@ColleenW2019 because global capitalism is the problem. Never forget the 60/70s. Time will never come back.. its over

[@mustangmikep51]

@@ColleenW2019 It was a nice sentiment..but without changing each individual MAN...the World will not change for the better! only by pursuing a higher more evolved consciousness can the World be improved..and I believe that were going through that change right NOW...whether we like it or not! Covid 19 was just the start...we are dropping the old ways and learning a NEW way of thought....BTW I WAS and still AM a "Flower child" of the 60'sand WE are special souls!

[@agentorange153]

"That spirit" was nothing more than a pipe dream, and it will NEVER return!

[@kinsmed]

This is a superior video... that needs many more views.

[@michmat77]

JC, another living angel who came to earth among us...

[@glenahlberg1489]

All is not lost as they live among us. Their memories and visions inspire.

[@trevorwinkworth1208]

i miss what life was about when this man showed us what we would never see in our life time.

[@THELIFEDREAMER.1329]

My hero. My dream was to be like him. Live teach me, dreams not always come true. Hope more and more people share his way of live and think. He change the way many people see oceans and marine life. We miss you dear friend!

[@eddiedunn476]

I could not have said better

[@joannamita7023]

How long has it been since Jaque died!

[@mikezimmerman2786]

He spent time on the Calypso, became good friends with Jacque Cousteau great tribute song.

[@Gohot229]

To sail on a dream on a crystal clear ocean To ride on the crest of a wild raging storm To work in the service of life and the living In search of the answers to questions unknown To be part of the movement and part of the growing Part of beginning to understand Aye, Calypso, the places you've been to The things that you've shown us The stories you tell Aye, Calypso, I sing to your spirit The men who have served you So long and so well Olole iiiii, ololo ululululu Olole iiii, ololo uu Like the dolphin who guides you You bring us beside you To light up the darkness and show us the way For though we are strangers in your silent world To live on the land, we must learn from the sea To be true as the tide And free as the wind-swell Joyful and loving in letting it be Aye, Calypso, the places you've been to The things that you've shown us The stories you tell Aye, Calypso, I sing to your spirit The men who have served you So long and so well Aye, Calypso, the places you've been to The things that you've shown us The stories you tell Aye, Calypso, I sing to your spirit The men who have served you So long and so well Olole iiiii, ololo ululululu Olole iiii, ololo uu Okee mensen, laat je horen! Olole iiiii, ololo ululululu Olole iiii, ololo uu

[@mickjagger8439]

TY

[@WesB1972]

Sad that the Calypso will never see blue water again do the greed of the parties involved. A sad legacy for a truly great man and crew of the Calypso.

[@agentorange153]

Not true -- it's currently being restored, or at least so I've heard!

[@gabrielbulnes6016]

Beautiful Vídeo of the Tribute to a great Ocean lover and Captain of The Calypso. Since i was a child my dad and I were truth Fans of the Adventures of the whole crue. Never missed a program and became an Ocean lover. John Denver Colors this wonderful tribute with he's song. Gray Production made with Love. Thank you very much!.

[@jeffj9322]

Remembering Jacques-Yves Cousteau Born on June 11, 1910. He was a French naval officer, oceanographer, filmmaker and author. He co-invented the first successful Aqua-Lung, open-circuit SCUBA (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus). The apparatus assisted him in producing some of the first underwater documentaries. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Cousteau

[@agentorange153]

One of the greatest inventions from the World War 2 era!

[@slowride1963]

I watched his specials when I was a kid. When John Denver did this song, it only made it better. To this day.

[@KelleySL24]

When Calypso was coming to Fl he was on the boat radio had a chance to talk with him ! Great man and to this day I still respect him and he truly taught me to respect the ocean! And we need to start cleaning up!

[@filiperocha4466]

Ship that belongs to Maritime mythology. I grew up seeing the Cousteau Foundation programs. Greetings since Portugal🎈🎼💙💛

[@jacobfinder7476]

The Greatest Ocean Conservationist in the world. 🙏

[@JesusRunsMyHouse]

I wanted to be just like him when I grew up. He was my hero from the first time I saw his show when I was three years old!

[@josebeasbonilla6161]

Eterno.calidso.eterno.custo.graciass.ati.el.mar.y.cielo.es.mas.azull😊gracias

[@bethroesch2156]

I miss them both

[@boulderangel124]

My favorite song by John Denver.

[@Darrigrande]

My favorite too!

[@mred9361]

@@Darrigrande And mine too!

[@peterjohnston2813]

Mine to

[@Jennifer-x7t]

Mine to. What a voice ❤

[@pierrettfreiss9406]

Oh mon dieu j'étais à l'école en 1977 merciiiii

[@timheavrin2253]

Grew up watching THE UNDERSEA WORLD OF JACQUES COUSTEAU. An extraordinary man and an extraordinary song by John Denver.

[@Helen-mh8mq]

My dream as a kid was to be with Jacques Cousteau on the Calypso.I just loved him💗🥰💗

[@nepar681]

I loved watching Jacques Cousteau when I was a child, I was filled with such wonder at the tings he brought to us. But I fear his beloved Calypso has become a vessel that lives only in memory, she will never return to the sea because she became the victim of an incompetent owner. Even if Francine is actually able to bring her back to the sea someday, it will be too late, the generations have moved on, the young people of today could care less about her. It's time to let beautiful Calypso pass into legend and allow her sail the dreamscapes of those who grew up watching her.

[@mafia160888]

calypso will always have fans i believe in her a childhood memory

[@veneraalabaster540]

I will remember her.

[@joaobatistamartins5666]

Great Custeau and beautiful music

[@sandrapowell4166]

I loved this sweet and brave explorer. He brought so much education to us

[@jacobfinder7476]

Jacques would be crying today if he saw what humans have done to the planet 😢😢🙏🙏

[@backiniowaswab4106]

An outstanding post of a wonderful song and tribute to Jacques Cousteau. If possible, could his show return to television in syndication? How I remember it being part of a very good series of programs that made watching TV enjoyable, i.e., "The Wonderful World of Disney," The F.B.I." "The Ed Sullivan Show," etc. Those days are gone.

[@coreywade6537]

I saw him in 1977 I will never forget it

[@kiwihawk2563]

I miss seeing him on TV sadly no one will ever replace him we need him even more now as the world is now falling apart

[@kaiata1]

Totally Agree with you Kiwihawk 1253

[@BexxonBro_21352]

I wish he was here now because the world is out of balance

[@sweetchilomine9861]

He and Sonny. I believe both assinated😭 because they knew too much. Seriously crying.

[@Rene-up1dl]

Its being TAKEN APART by the rich.

[@mustangmikep51]

@@Rene-up1dl no ...the liberals

[@peterburggraaff2488]

What this man has done for God and mankind......... NASA...... pay attention He has opened up a whole other world. Right here on earth... where ALL Mankind benefits.

[@jacobfinder7476]

Your god has nothing to do with this

[@agentorange153]

It is LOGICALLY IMPOSSIBLE for ALL "mankind" to benefit from ANYTHING -- because, first of all, there is NO SUCH ENTITY as "mankind", there are CIVILIZED nations and there are SAVAGES -- and therefore, what benefits one of these groups BY THAT VERY FACT HARMS the other!

[@giovannimassaro3625]

My great passion for the sea was born thanks to my father who was a great swimmer and above all a fan of underwater fishing but I also owe it to the documentaries of Jacques Costeau and his inseparable Calypso. It pains me to know that the vessel has come to a bad end. The most devastating bureaucracy of ocean waves. Thanks for your beautiful video.

[@elisabettae7156]

Ho sempre seguito con molto interesse tutti i documentari di Cousteau con l'inseparabile Calypso, quando li trasmettevano restavo incollata alla televisione.

[@k9pirateslair704]

A Great example as to why as to why beautiful creatures such as Dolphins should never be kept in a fish tank.

[@lurkerinthetube]

Excellent. I miss John and Jacques and the epic TV specials they had in the 70s.

[@kathyrogers8355]

Goose bumps every time......

[@gerardoozerio3298]

Un verdadero amante del mar. Nos lo mostró más real que nunca. Lleno de vida. Un prócer. Me da tristeza ver al CALYPSO (patrimonio de Francia) tan deteriorado.

[@marknelson5929]

I must apologise for finding this link so late since its release! I grew up as a kid in Australia always waiting for the next TV episode - it was a much watched viewing. My appreciation and education of the ocean etc as I'm sure for many viewers back then was a revelation, inspiring many to pursue a career as marine biologists or simply ardent advocates of marine conservation. One thing I'll never forget is simply hearing him narrate the episode - I knew as a young kid I was up for an hour of amazing wonder.

[@gerardoozerio3298]

Cousteau le enseñó al mundo a amar el mar. Geniooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@gilbertocesar263]

Jacques Cousteau é incrivel.......

[@ronalddunlap9933]

I recently learned that Calypso and John Wayne's "Wild Goose" are sister ships, both built side by side during World War 2 in Washington State.

[@PatDavid-k9l]

This brought back so many wonderful memories

[@janetdolman7843]

I remember watching The Unsea World Of Jacque Costoue when I was a kid. Love it and always loved Joyn Denver.

[@marciomendonca9141]

👏👏👏👏😀😀👍🇧🇷🇨🇵 assisti muito as viagens do Calypso foi um tempo bom

[@jackcrilly2861]

A friend spent 6 months filming on calypso what an adventure he had and stories TIM you're a lucky man to have been their.

[@ddland45]

Damn shame this legendary vessel sits in a dry dock in ruin because people can't seem to see beyond the money. If the nations of the world were as quick to find the funds for peaceful purposes as they seem to do for violence and inhumanity, we'd be so much better off. Someone please SAVE THE CALYPSO!!!!!

[@mikewebb4730]

It's not too late though.

[@mjcamck]

ddland45 - Excellent points! As we said in the 60's . . . Right On! (PS - we did NOT all do drugs). Peace, Love, Bread & Justice for everyone.

[@davidmichaels8934]

The Calypso has been totally rebuilt, in a yard in Concarneau, Finisterre in Brittany, France.

[@tomf3150]

@@KaMeWa2 True.

[@randyeast2542]

Long live the CALYPSO and her insperation to the world! Pale Blue Dot ! Wonderful post !

[@lindapadley5806]

A tribute to two men! A brilliant environmentalist and a brilliant song writer. John was inspired by Jaque. Loved both of them

[@marcosquezada9402]

Mi idolo. .NO ME PERDIA CAPITULO.UN GENIO EN SUS DESCUBRIMIENTOS..

[@esmeraldagomez185]

Love to see this over and over singing alone lifts my spirits😜

[@LaurieDuda]

This just did my heart a world of good. Beautifully done, thank you.

[@no8of9]

I loved when Jean Michelle said in a documentary that John dedicated the proceeds from this song to the Calypso Foundation. He was tasked with depositing the checks and they were very very big ones.

[@MARCOANTONIO-sx3tl]

👍🇧🇷 O 1° GRANDE VISIONÁRIO 👍🇧🇷 e defensor do ecossistema dos 👍 7 👍 MARES , o nosso grande pesquisador 👍🇧🇷

[@marciomendonca9141]

Assisti muito no começo dos anos 70 este realmente amou o mar

[@aldojoseorellanamora9858]

Hermoso homenaje y reconocimiento al mejor explorador y precursor de la investigación marina y protector del mediis ambiente de todos los tiempos. Nadie comi Jack Yves Custeau y sus hijos..Incluyo a todo su equipo ,en especial al Calypso

[@ddiamondr1]

Absolutely beautiful! What a fantastic job you did editing this. It’s gorgeous, breathtaking, moving. Thank you so much.

[@barbarapowell6746]

My childhood hero! (Apart from my Dad), I loved Cousteau and I watched 'The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau' avidly. I also liked John Denver and remember a documentary of John sailing with Jacques on Calypso.

[@miguelcarrasco96]

Espectacular muchos recuerdos gracias

[@germanbarros7115]

Cousteau nos abrió los ojos a las maravillas del mar, nos hizo soñar y ser parte de su fantástica aventura en todos los océanos y condiciones de todos los rincones del mundo con su delicadeza y reverencia por la vida. Es un personaje grande e inolvidable. Gracias por este homenaje 🙏🙏

[@underthebluetakemein.]

Wonderful song, awesome tribute to JD, JC, and Calypso !!!

[@PATRAFETT]

Definitivamente el impulsor de toda una generación que ahora clama por el bienestar de todo el planeta.. Gracias totales Jacques Cousteau 💙 y a la tripulación del legendario Calypso

[@pinkpeony2056]

Farley Mowat, a great Canadian naturalist and environmentalist once said, if I am correct, that if there were a button to push that would eradicate humankind from the planet, he would push it. Rather drastic but JYC would, I think, be dismayed at the condition of our home, the Earth., today. There is, I believe, a tipping point in the damage we do and once past there is no going back.

[@coreywade6537]

Thank You Jeff for your work for my good friend Jacques Cousteau and his former navy minesweeper. A good wood ship

[@mauricionaldis5104]

Parabéns pelo vídeo! Saudades! Eu e meu tio, que Deus já o levou, assistimos muito Jacques Custeau nos anos 90!! Era muito legal!!!

[@elenabarrera6217]

Que recuerdos mas hermosos,viendo esta serie junto a mi padre ,mi madre y hermanos.

[@magsmacdonald5855]

I refer too my youth late 70s with my husband and 3 boys and tv eveda .. ry nights so happy

[@janesca54]

I remember many years ago there was a Jacques Cousteau tv special and John Dener was out with him on an expedition on Calypso. It was pretty cool, or as JD would say, far out!

[@PassionBrains]

Amazing music. Childhood.

[@salamsadok1102]

GOD BLESS YOU CAPTAIN SEAS🖐

[@leilot5934]

So beautiful, better not can be