Darcy Farrow(cover) - Parker Lanier

[@kevinwilson1124]

John Denver was my first guitar hero. I was probably five years old. I couldn’t quit looking at that Guild on Poems, Prayers, and Promises.

[@tylersikora894]

He reminds me of a young Willie Nelson! He looks a little ruff around the edges, but he's sings so pure and gentle! That's why I'm a fan! I miss the old songs, they used to tell and simple story. Usually about a broken heart, broken love! I'm so tired today of all the sex songs, everybody's pimps and hos! Can people just sing a nice love song or a ballad! Its same with movies today! No romance in this world anymore! Well you keep doing your thing young man, and I'll keep enjoying your performances!

[@jerichoprophet3767]

I’m so glad somebody got me onto this guy. I absolutely love his voice. Very unique and very beautiful.

[@mikebunn3681]

excellent rendition - you honored JD with your work on this sweet old tune.

[@evesaizan7929]

Whoa Parker Lanier... I've always heard from other guitar players that this is one of the toughest songs to do (chords, etc.) and YOU NAILED IT!!! Awesome job, loved it!!

[@roythomas-erhard5199]

It's hard to decide what impresses me more about you. With your voice and your playing there is such sincerity, and respect and love for the music, the lyrics. I will say once more, that I believe John would be very proud of what you have done with these songs.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you so much!

[@oriorda9470]

This is a Steve Gillette song

[@RussellThomas-s2h]

awsome musican and singer. there's a certain peace and calmness about you. THANK YOU

[@tflstr557]

Your singing has left me breathless. Your guitar and singing is good...... Very good.

[@HiggaionSelah_EWFMG]

☑👍Nice so well played _you're a born natural on JD song covers ‼️ I realize JD did not write this song but the first time I heard it was when his Wildlife CD came out and it was aired on TV ; I became so enamored with his acoustic rendition of Darcy Farrow I was determined to learn it , but it took me several years to learn and play it just like John did ; and I had to buy his lead guitarist CD "learn to play JD songs" to pick up on the proper way of how John played Darcy Farrow ⁉️🤔😊

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

The Wildlife Concert DVD was a huge help for this for sure!

[@stevenscott3887]

I'll tell you something Son, my one wish for you is for you to have been alive when John was. Keeping his music alive, in the expert manner you do, is reassurance that his wonderful music continues his legacy. You sing and play masterfully. God bless you, Son. I would love to see you on American Idol and/or The Voice.

[@ronaldwassel7818]

You have the best rendition I’ve ever heard, especially the guitar work. I’m just starting to learn this song now. You have by far the best sound balance between the guitar and the voice. All your other songs are excellent also.

[@TerryMcKennaSongs]

One of my favourite songs and now, one of my favourite versions! Perfect vocal, diction and playing.

[@vrooomie1]

My musical partner and I have been playing this song since the mid 70s, and yours is one of the most honest, well - played versions I've ever heard! Keep up the good work, and John's Legacy will live on in young people like you. It's your world now!

[@jerichoprophet3767]

Are you the best folk singer that has ever been? Yes you are.

[@davidcanter6177]

Parker, youre touching my heart and soul with your beautiful renditions of JD's music, at such a young age you get it, and I'm thankful for your care and respect of this music. I'm a fan of yours..

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you so much!! I’m glad you’ve been enjoying them!

[@user-lq8ci4tt8x]

Exactly❣️

[@anthonyhornby2006]

John Denver would be very proud of you, young man, excellent rendition😉😉

[@Ron9257]

Excellent, just couldn’t get any better… Bravo!!!❤

[@tonygarrett7214]

I’ve just discovered your work. This a splendid rendition of the song. Excellent diction, timing and finger style. A real joy. May you go from strength to strength.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you very much!

[@user-lq8ci4tt8x]

Totally agree! Darcy Farrow was one of my most played songs back in the day. But I never learned to play it quite like that. Wonderful rendition!

[@douglasfischer1835]

At 68 I’m inspired to pick up my guitar in my arthritic fingers again! Very nice rendition of a beautiful song.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Go for it!!

[@gavinmathew7491]

Yes, me too.....but then smashed it in frustration! He's good.

[@gavinmathew7491]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@mackenziefalls7748]

Probably my favourite JD song. Your version is beautifully done and so close to the original. Well done.

[@johncurran9769]

This is absolutely beautiful. Do you realise how good you are? John Denver would be thrilled at your guitar style. You have a gift or is it just hard work?

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Lots of hard work and dedication!

[@garybone1516]

Amazing talent you sing from the heart just like john did and the way you play that guitar is just amazing 👍

[@rickcrone2313]

Beautiful, especially the guitar part. Thanks for sharing.

[@marianjones6193]

Excellent version of this beautiful song. Very full and satisfying.

[@nbwall56]

Fantastic cover.

[@paulchristie9170]

Well my friend …that was absolutely fantastic!! Pls keep playing and singing !!!!

[@joewellborn802]

I love this song, and this is a wonderful rendition. Great job!!

[@bobjoyner7174]

You touch the deepest recesses of my heart and soul! You are extremely talented and I love your work. I would love to record a couple of songs with you like I Guess He'd Rather Be in Colorado. A beautful song with two good guitarist. God's Peace My Friend!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

That would be awesome!

[@jormungandr6697]

Im speechless i compared your cover to johns live theres vary vary little difference i can truly say out of upmost respect for mr denver he would be extremely grateful and proud of you keep up with his music

[@delalderton3668]

Just discovered you and I really enjoy you style and the JD songs you play.

[@lowden7268]

Not an easy song to play......and sing. You nailed it on both ends!

[@datsyuk13ish]

WOW! I’ve never seen a cover this good of this song. Just WOW!!

[@datsyuk13ish]

Where did you learn to play this? I’ve been trying to learn for years

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

A mixture of watching videos and chord sheets from ultimate guitar. If I remember correctly, the wildlife concert video shows it pretty well!

[@stevedrake6529]

@@datsyuk13ishI remember the joy I felt when I learned how to play this song so many years ago! Just playing the record over and over! Just keep it up

[@frankevich]

Very nicely done. A nice rendition, and vocals show good potential. Lots of promise here.

[@eamonwilson5297]

Beautiful version of a great song. I only wish I could play guitar like that. Thanks for sharing

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you very much!

[@banjoman44]

First class rendition. Great guitar and voice.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thanks for listening!

[@lynnedunn4964]

Tom Campbell and Steve Gillette are the writers/ authors/ composers of this song! They deserve credit also...have a great week everyone ‼️🌹❤️😎🤠

[@elliottswanson9307]

And Ian & Sylvia were first to record it in 1965 on their "Early Morning Rain" album. It's a bit annoying people give Denver undeserved credit. This is a beautiful version.

[@singapaul1]

It is FAIR to say that Lanier plays the John Denver's version of the song, especially the guitar plucking. Good job Parker.

[@fred4664]

Great cover of one of John Denver’s best songs. Very well done.

[@ivandafoe2140]

However Denver did not write this one, Steve Gillette did and was recorded by the Tysons 1965

[@kurtbader9711]

Dude, thank you so much. Beautiful.

[@georgepollastri601]

I love your voice, long may you sing - you are so beautiful 😊❤😊

[@bretttrommler756]

Wow.... very nicely done, sir!

[@glennsprigg2378]

Loved this song for many years!!!!!! Have only just heard you for the first time!!!... Well done friend!!!!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank You!

[@sputnikginger]

Lovely guitaring

[@ivantedsov6609]

Downright holy.

[@jenniferdavidson5908]

Beautiful. Kid, you nailed it. My daughter is named Darcy after this song.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

very cool!

[@sputnikginger]

Lovely rendition

[@MarkSmith-qt6mc]

Absolutely beautiful!! Masterful guitar playing!!

[@SuperCalhoon]

Just discovered you today, Parker. So good to hear new life breathed into John’s songs…. Golden!😊

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thanks for the subscription!

[@stevejacobs8375]

WOW !! I loved this song the first time I heard it. It rarely got airplay. You've done an absolutely beautiful rendition. Thank-you !

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you!

[@oriorda9470]

Nanci Griffith also has a (truncated) version

[@johnjennings9693]

Wow beautiful guitar and vocals, lovely greetings from Eire,

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you very much!

[@Squarekn0t]

Beautiful cover, I remember this from my Ian & Sylvia 1971 Album The words just flo soft and tender.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you

[@Squarekn0t]

@@ParkerLanierMusic Thank You for the reply. I spent two years at a Navy base in Argentia, Newfoundland and Ian & Sylvia kept me sane. I am 77 now and still sing this. I have their albums from Vanguard, Northen Journey 1964, So Much For Dreaming 1967 ,and Ian & Sylvia Great Hits double fold out two album set from1971. I had the first one Early Morning Rain but someone snitched it. In the 70's I had gone to Baltimore Inner Harbor and was tied up with a bunch of sailors and we all had a go round, I got up on the back of my houseboat and did this. Now if I could just find a decent old record player!

[@timsmoker6697]

Great job! Another jd

[@stevel.2458]

Fantastic!

[@MrRich-yp7eu]

Tough song and you pulled it off great. You have a stunningly unique voice, your guitar playing is very good, and you have a fine instrument there too! I'm a big JD fan and have been since the 70's. Just found you. I'll look for more of you. Bless you.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thanks man!

[@dwayne5698]

This guy has mad guitar skills!!

[@richdilorenzo8145]

Great renditionParker:

[@1bol390]

You are very talented!

[@ahodamahingan1698]

Thank you for sharing. You have great talent and voice.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you!

[@yaichanne]

wow, glad I stumbled upon your music. Fantastic !

[@mattiaspersson3846]

Wonderful cover! :) thank you for sharing your magic.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thanks for listening

[@glennsprigg2378]

Capo 3, in 'D'.... I love any transformation the 'D'... It's exactly how I play it!!! xoxox

[@beemanrunning977]

Wow! That was beautifully done. The picking and vocals were very soothing. I also like that it is so easy to see how you are picking it. Thanks!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leedaily2766]

Great job. thank you!

[@lynnedunn4964]

Great job...I tried to sing this song on stage...couldn't get it done...tears..you know? You did it here for all the world to see...that's doing something! I tip my hat to you ‼️🤠😎🌹❤️🌹

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

well thank you!

[@atomiglover]

She has talent.

[@gordonsteeves9950]

WOW!!!! Thank you

[@AKyu-ig3wz]

What a nice song!! Thank you for sharing it. you gave me trembling excitement with your talented voice and the sound of the guitar! I love this song, JD, and of course you. I pray for your excellent work from Japan!!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thanks for watching!

[@vintage42]

So much subtler than the actual composer Steve Gillette's flat picking, and better than Denver's cover in fingerpicking. I have finger picked it for years, but this is so clean and clear that I hear notes and intervals that I never heard before. And the voice is haunting. This is what this song has been waiting for.

[@douglasbrinkman5937]

very nice.

[@pauljohnson2372]

Awesome cover of a difficult song. Thanks Parker

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thanks!

[@leolumme9719]

Great music 👍🏽

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you!

[@jimjohngirard]

Fantastic Parker.....what a joy to hear....thank you so much...

[@PaulHarst]

Wow.... I mean.... just WOW!!! Great job. Beautiful!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you! 😊

[@mikeyb9819]

KZbin’s clever algorithms know I love this song and delivered your video today. A perfect cover, thank you. The late great Pete Hutlinger taught me Darcy Farrow several years ago on one of his ‘Homespun Tapes’ but I still can’t play it as well as you.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

I'd love to get my hands on one of those tapes! Thanks for listening!

[@tntkop]

WOAH! Dude!

[@59steveo]

Great job Parker!!! That Gibson Hummingbird has a beautiful sound and you play it so well.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you! I love her so much!

[@danielgraham5987]

Wow, very, very, very well done, you have a amazing voice and you play with wonderful grace, thank you for posting.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you! It's greatly appreciated!

[@stevenstickel7874]

Fantastic

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you!

[@lelanilundgren3854]

Beautiful

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thanks!

[@georgepollastri601]

This is so very beautiful - i can hear every word love... Hope you will do Kate Wolf songs.. Thank you do much. South Africa..

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you!

[@danlobe4278]

Recently found your music. I am a huge JD fan, and had not found someone who I felt could cover his tunes with justice.....until I heard you. Absolutely excellent! Keep up the great job. As a fellow NC guy, I look forward to seeing you play in Wilmington in March. Hope you play some JD that day.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you so much! I’ll play as much JD as you want! Excited to meet you in Wilmington!

[@elliottswanson9307]

For the record Darcy Farrow isn't a John Denver song, nor was he the first to record it. Darcy Farrow is a song written by Steve Gillette and Tom Campbell, and first recorded in 1965 by Ian & Sylvia. Your cover is beautifully done, and imho much better than John Denver's!

[@Mandolin1944]

Excellent! One of my favorite ballads for many decades! Might be nice to note in your comments that the song was written by Steve Gillette.

[@maricarol85]

Lovely!

[@truewealth50]

Nothing simple about Denver.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

exactly! nobody gives him the proper credit that is due!

[@jeffjones658]

GREAT !!

[@johnharrison1878]

Awesome 😎👍Ive tried to learn that song several times. Its not easy but you make it look effortless. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you man!

[@tdrager]

Wow, you have the gift!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thanks!

[@emilynewman5973]

Gorgeous

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you!!

[@emilynewman5973]

It's one of my absolute favorite songs and you genuinely did it amazingly

[@marymaclean934]

What a beautiful delicate voice. Parker Lanier is going places.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Hey thank you so much!!

[@andersosterman6361]

Fantastic - Superb....!!!!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you!

[@ka4sxi]

Wonderfully done. Bravo.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you!

[@TroyMidnight1]

Awesome and very well played.Parker

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you!!

[@georgezachary4405]

Excellent bright vocal skills from mask area and guitar too.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you!

[@benjamindavid5944]

You rock !! For real man :)

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thanks dude!

[@danieldomachowske9871]

I think this is the best guitar piece you do. So smooth. So beautiful. I’m so glad you’re keeping the greatest singer-songwriter’s spirit alive. I’ve been listening to you for a while. When I’m not sure what to listen to, I return to your channel.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

The GOAT for sure!

[@danieldomachowske9871]

@@ParkerLanierMusic for sure!

[@roythomas-erhard5199]

As always, excellent. Perhaps you've heard of Aspen in October. I haven't been out there for over 4 years , but I know you'd be more than welcome.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

I just visited Aspen for the first time a couple months ago. Trying very hard to get to Aspen in October!!!! Its a long way away...

[@SadBadge]

Phenomenal my friend. Phenomenal. Subscribed

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thanks for that!

[@edmumdtan2278]

Very rare skill of guitar self-accompaniment. Very rare excellent nervous system.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank You!

[@edmumdtan2278]

@@ParkerLanierMusic Still enjoying your videos.

[@tuffitout2568]

Good job...

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thanks!

[@geptugade8127]

Sir so nice, do you have tab for this.. I want to learn it

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

I don't but there are many chord charts out there and some good videos of John playing the song live that helped me learn it properly!

[@garypage7670]

Wow, this is better guitar work than the Denver original.