FIRST TIME Hearing John Denver - Annie's Song || So Beautiful!!

[@setonhillstudios]

*You can support the channel with KZbin Channel Memberships or through Buy Me a Coffee. Never expected, but always appreciated.❤Links in Description!* John Denver is such a LEGEND!! This dude is an incredible writer!!

[@oldladylovesBruno]

His voice is pure and hypnotic. I get a huge case of the feelies from this. Why did he die so young? It's too tragic!

[@DavidTateVA]

You hit on one of JD's marketing challenges. The country world dismissed him as pop/folk; the folk world dismissed him as country/pop; the pop world dismissed him as folk/country. The listening world just kept buying his records and singing his songs.

[@setonhillstudios]

At the end of the day, that’s all that matters! 🔥🔥

[@roberthughes5279]

He wrote this song while riding the chairlift one day in aspen after an argument with his wife. I played this song at my wedding I had the. Chance to meet him one afternoon in Breckinridge and skiing he bought all of a drink who happened to be sitting there he is as nice as you would imagine. I could have sat there and listened to his story’s for hours but his driver came and picked him up. And we just sat there and laughed and couldn’t believe what had just happened. I meet plenty of stars at the hotel I work at I have another story about the band poison but we will save that for a poison reaction!

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s awesome that you got to meet him! What a cool experience and I love to hear that he was a genuine and down to Earth person! Appreciate you sharing!

[@karenstacymayne4156]

John Denver well, he was one of a kind for sure. My favorite probably is either sunshine, or poems and prayers and promises.

[@Jeanne-ne2ln]

I saw John Denver in concert in concert 3 times. His voice is just as beautiful live❤️

[@germankitty]

One of THE most beautiful love songs ever written. Thank you.

[@stevealdridge9720]

PERFECTION

[@threekidzmom04]

@@stevealdridge9720 yes

[@threekidzmom04]

yes

[@markdeviney7307]

Agreed

[@robertbootier8223]

You get it. He is, to me, the pinnacle of folk music. I'd say he's Americana" also. 🤙

[@linkcurry5235]

When John sings SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDERS, you are instantly transported to floating on a cloud. Do that one next. You won't be disappointed. Quite the opposite.

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

"Sunshine" by John Denver is one of my favorite songs of his, along with "Leavin On a Jetplane". The Folkband Peter, Pau and Mary, another great band, had a big hit with Leavin On A Jetplane in the 1960s during the beginning of the Vietnam War.. I was just a Toddler at the time, but it was one of the first songs I remember and I fell in love with it then. Denver was such a terrific Singer/ Songwriter.

[@vkaPAUL]

"Thank God i'm a Country Boy" should be next!!!

[@jennlee7929]

One of my favorite songs of his is called ravens child and another great one but it’s a long one is called Foxfire suites, yes, very poetic in his phrasing

[@heidivert830]

So awesome loved John Denver so much❤

[@annfox343]

It is about his wife and such a beautiful song and tribute

[@donsylvester2372]

This and Jim Croce's "Time in a Bottle" are still two of the most requested songs to be played at weddings. Absolute purity in musical emotion.

[@objectiveobserver4278]

Both died way too young and in the height of their careers. Likewise, both died in plane crashes. Sad.

[@keith6485]

John's impact during his life would be hard to overestimate. His songwriting reached well beyond even the songs he is known for performing and recording. One of my favorites, although a lesser known song, is "Looking for Space." It is somewhat autobiographical and hints at his personal struggles with depression. It is thought provoking and very touching.

[@lalapo5304]

The famous Jacque Cousteau commissioned John to write a song for his ship and crew. it's called Calypso. Check it out.

[@paulineh4019]

It wasn't commissioned, John just wrote it and then signed all the Royalties over to the Cousteau Foundation.

[@lalapo5304]

@@paulineh4019 Hmm ok not what I had read but thanks for the info.

[@paulineh4019]

@@lalapo5304 I've never heard that it was commissioned. John has spoken in interview and his bio how the chorus came to him in the first few minutes of being on the Calypso. The rest took a lot longer until he decided to give up, went skiing and like Annies Song, words started "floating by" and he rushed home to finish it.

[@RebeccaMidyette]

John Denver was my very first concert (I was about 14- I am now 65) and this brought back wonderful memories.

[@wlg1223]

Sweet Surrender is one of my favorites

[@rachaelgosser5659]

I was lucky enough to see him in concert in 1975 with my dad and sister. I was 7. I will always John Denver. ❤❤❤

[@larrybench6398]

I remember as a young kid in the late 60's early 70's listening to John, he had a unique voice very easy to listen to a shame he was lost to way to early in life for him, his family and his fans who loved his music. John, having his musical root's in folk music really made it big with his giant hit "TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROAD" which made a huge crossover into the country music, side.

[@spiritwalkerperformer1689]

I performed this song multiple times per week for five summers as a member of John's road band. I love this song. You will see a huge difference between "Annie's Song" and "Annie's Other Song." Both were written about his wife Annie. Both are sweet, but have a different feel to them. I love and still perform them both.

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s awesome! So cool!!

[@emeraldmaiden63]

I love Annie's Other Song!

[@paulineh4019]

I prefer Annies Other Song. Perhaps the upbeat positiveness to it. I only prefer it a smidgen more than Annies Song though 😊. Then For You, written for his 2nd wife, is a beautiful love song. Written for wrong wife unfortunately imho.

[@TripletDad3]

How was he to work with, and what do you play?

[@robertVirtue-mc2yw]

Beautiful song. This time of year, you'll hear him and The Muppets doing the 12 days of Christmas on the radio. He appeared on the Muppets show several times. My Favorite was Grandma's Featherbed.

[@chrisoakley5830]

This is one of his best, such a great singer. In the early to mid 70s there was no one, and I mean, no one bigger in pop music than John Denver.

[@Joseph-f9m7s]

Well said. John is a poet that just happens to play guitar and sing amazingly.

[@sherrygantt2158]

One of the songs you can close your eyes and think. True love song for sure.

[@shirleydurr411]

Two other Denver songs with poetic lyrics that I love: "For Baby (Bobbie)" and "Calypso"

[@JCourts2k23]

Beautiful classic. What a voice. Back when people could actually sing

[@reneeeiier4818]

I was a teenager in the 70's, and i can tell you, EVERY teenage girl in the 70's wanted to be loved this much. We might have told everybody that John Denver songs were "corny", but secretly, this is what we thought love should be.

[@canadian1677]

This is John Denver's best Love Ballad about his then Wife. Annie

[@woodworker48]

John Denver "Back Home Again" is a must for you to listen to

[@decolonizeEverywhere]

Two of his more toe tapping tunes that you would enjoy are "Grandma's Feather Bed" and "Thank God I'm a Country Boy". Annie's Song is a personal favorite because my musically talented older brother sang and play this song on guitar at my wedding.

[@threekidzmom04]

One of the most beautiful love songs! I have always loved his music.

[@tjrivers]

One of the purest voices ever…sweet and touching! Perfect.

[@setonhillstudios]

Absolutely! 💯

[@lotusladylotus6159]

This was my late mother's favourite song (she died when I was just nine), and I think of her every time I hear it. ❤👍🙏

[@setonhillstudios]

So sorry for your loss! 🙏🏻❤️

[@Joseph-f9m7s]

One of John's best songs.

[@ninacampbell9433]

The violins...perfection

[@taniaPBear]

Can you imagine someone writing words like that about you? Just the sheer beauty of that track, from the lyrics, to the music, to his voice, just so perfect. You don't need poetry though Steven, a simple "I love you" here and there works wonders, it's your actions that speak the loudest, always be kind, that's the key. 😉✌❤

[@stancarr8614]

"Thank God I'm a Country Boy" is a very upbeat fun song to listen to.

[@Mary-pb8jw]

I'm a violinist and have played this many times for weddings.

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s awesome!! 🎻

[@cynthiamartinez9669]

This made my day! Loved the reaction. :)

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@kowindsurf1590]

so lovely ; can't lose

[@juliewolfe168]

John Denver and his music were a gift; we were blessed that he shared it with the world.

[@NickPangio-pi1sw]

I always thought that this is such beautiful song.

[@kellypickle]

So glad you finally got around to this. I know I begged you to listen to it when you listen to the other song. Which is a great song, but John was an incredible vocalist and this really shows that.

[@setonhillstudios]

Truly unreal! Love this song! ❤️

[@LoveCats9220]

He and his wife were having an argument and John Denver decided to go for a walk. He wrote this song while he was having his walk

[@paulineh4019]

He went for a ski. Wrote the song on the ski lift back up to the top.

[@GandlafTheWhite]

Uhm no, he wrote it on a plane

[@paulineh4019]

@@GandlafTheWhite He talks about it in his bio and has said it many times. On the ski lift in Aspen.

[@GandlafTheWhite]

@@LoveCats9220 thanks for clarifying that

[@michelleedge3799]

A great one is sunshine on my shoulders. And he was also in the movie with George Burns oh God

[@michelleedge3799]

He actually is considered American folk artist butt this song was actually put to a movie called sunshine I believe is what it was called it was about a woman who had cancer and her husband stood by her. I could be wrong on the title but I do remember hearing this song and falling in love with it after watching that movie

[@suevillarreal9315]

Thanks for reacting to more of the legendary John Denver! There are a lot of other great recommendations in the other comments- Sunshine On My Shoulders, Calypso, Leaving On a Jet Plane, Poems, Prayers and Promises......the list goes on and on!

[@DennisGayhart-s3t]

It was said he wrote this song on a ski lift after having a tiff with his wife. Then played it for her when got back.

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Steven..I watched this on my stupid/smart tv.. so didn't bother to comment there.. but I do appreciate your reactions.. and must recommend the "concert for Wildlife".. where he does most of the songs you've heard.. but even more astonishing...

[@lclark6854]

I would agree he is a folk artist. This song is so beautiful and pure.

[@in8hope617]

#1 John Denver & Plácido Domingo in Studio - Perhaps Love (1981) & #2 "Poems, Prayers and Promises" (1971) These are 2 others songs that show the thoughtful side of John Denver...keep going down this rabbit hole, because there are so many great songs there. #3 song is "This Old Guitar" that he wrote about his own guitar..I think you would like that one too:) I was able to see him in concert, (1980) and when the band went on break for the intermission.John stayed on stage with just his guitar and sang more songs. He had perfect pitch and it was lovely.)...

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

Oh, back in the day I think we all took some lessons from John Denver. He was very popular...and for good reason IMHO. :D

[@williamjones6031]

John once said this was his favorite John Denver song to write.. GOD took him too soon.😇😭

[@cheriutke7590]

Back Home Again; Poems, Prayers, & Promises; The Wings That Fly Us Home; I'm Sorry

[@MommaBird52]

After an argument with wife Annie, he wrote this on a ski lift in under 10 minutes. He was a true lyricist -- poetry to music!

[@donnasmith5942]

Beautiful song.

[@coletedeux]

Grandma's Feather Bed is a fun one.

[@gavinparry5426]

Written for his wife in 10 minutes. Genius ! You must watch the documentary on his life Steven. Thanks for reacting to JD's best song ......amongst many !

[@suzannezethner8180]

❤❤❤❤ My favorite 😍

[@paullilley3879]

It is just an absolute honour to observe & listen to your responses.Thankyou & C'monlet'sgooooooo.......

[@setonhillstudios]

You are too kind! Really appreciate that! Let’s Gooooo!!! 🔥🔥

[@BrentCox-m3r]

Absolutely love this artist! Got to see him in the round in ‘77! Amazing performance!🤘🔥

[@sibertiger1970]

This is my favourite song by John Denver. But I love all his songs. I also especially love Grandma's Feather Bed and Thank God I'm A Country Boy. Have you heard Geoff Castellucci's bass cover version of Country Roads?

[@setonhillstudios]

@@sibertiger1970 I’ve covered some Geoff Castellucci here on the channel but I don’t think I’ve covered that one! Extremely talented though!

[@reborndaughter445]

If you can listen to his work live from his Wildlife Concert, it's even more touching if possible. Try Fly Away, Calypso, and For You. Thanks for the touching review.

[@sweetieguy]

My Sweet Lady

[@martinarscott3524]

Reminds me of my mum, who died when I was 21, this was one of her favourite songs :)

[@donnamikola48]

Thanks for the reaction! Another great tune from Denver that I hope you can add to your play list is "For You."

[@paulineh4019]

The Wildlife live version!

[@queenslanddiva]

If I had to choose my favourite JD song, I think it would be "Guess He'd Rather Be in Colorado". But...so many to choose from.

[@laurengaudette7497]

John is my favorite artist of all time! I think John's greatest strength is how to allows his band to be such a great part of each song! Please listen to the live version from "The Wildlife Concert" which has Pete Huttlinger on Mandolin, Jim Horn on Flute, and John had James Burton (Elvis' and Roy Orbison's guitarist) in his band for many years and he's in that concert as well. Look up those musicians I just mentioned, such amazing musicians and world renowned! John written or performed so many kinds of songs and I can provide a good list. My favorite song is "Poems, Prayers, and Promises" which is about reflecting about life (find a live version). Another great love song is "Shanghai Breezes" from "The Wildlife Concert." Then there's the other side, "Two Different Directions" about how people drift apart, and "I'm Sorry" about losing that love and being alone and regret. Another song like that is "Falling Out of Love." Another amazing song is "This Old Guitar" about the guitar his Grandmother gave him and he spoke about it on a tv special and it puts a tear in my eye when I watch it. Then "Calypso" he wrote about Jacques Cousteau and his research in the ocean. John gave the royalties of that song to The Cousteau foundation. So many great songs from John Denver and listen to his covers of "Fire and Rain" and "Mr. Bojangles." I wrote a lot but John Denver meant so much to me in my life!

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks so much for all the info! Really appreciate it! He truly is an incredible artist! ❤️

[@paulineh4019]

Ditto.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

He did write this song for his wife at the time. Beautiful song. So sad he passed away on a plane. 💔💔

[@susansapp6136]

When I hear one of his songs .... my addiction returns and I'm there for at least a few days (and my head is full of earworms ..... the music that won't leave your head). You nod off to it and you wake to it. It is there all night and is cozy.

[@kevinfarrell3121]

John Denver in my mind is in the Top 5 Singer / Songwriters all time! Anybody can argue with me, and have their own opinions, but in my own opinion, That is FACT! My personal favorite by a lonnnnnnnnng shit is “Poems Prayers And Promises” 6:59

[@ripmod1]

Check this out live. It was even better.

[@bonnielee78]

one of my all time favourite songs. I learnt how to play it on piano when I had lessons in the 80's/90's. Haven't played it in decades... damn, i'm gonna have to see if I can find the sheet music so I can try and play it again lol

[@rhondaserges5136]

Elementary choir .. we sang this song. I've had it memorized for 50 years.

[@BarryOstle-o8z]

hi Steve great reaction love this song classic easy listening tune.

[@Airplanemode-g5l]

I hated this song while I was younger. Haven’t heard it until now. I appreciate it now.

[@Ronnie6282]

Great reaction. Please react to John Denver this old guitar.

[@albertscanlon2005]

Hi Seton Hill Studios!.. You are so right. John Denver was such a soulful poetic singer/songwriter and such a beautiful sensitive soul. You mentioned the arrangement of this song which is common i think with John Denver's songs. You mentioned the landscape, John Denver seemed to express so beautifully his love of the land and nature, the beauty of nature. Annie's song is a masterpiece. What a love song!. Loved your reaction and interpretation of this great song. Your channel is one of the best on you tube. Thanks

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for the insight and really appreciate that! Have a great one!

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Wow. I used to hear this song all the time when I was younger and it was all over the airwaves. Sure does have a diff feel and meaning at this stage of my life. Just wish I had someone to feel that way about. God bless you and your wife, Steven. Step it up, son. She ain't gonna wait around forever for you to treat her like the queen she is.❤❤ You start throwing some JD lines at her, and who knows what'll happen. You might even up with a beautiful daughter to go with your beautiful sons. 💪

[@setonhillstudios]

Haha 😂 You’re wild Stosh!!

[@BabsR]

John was the ultimate story teller, in every song you can visualise so much. You should also try Back Home Again by John, sweet, nostalgic and one of my favorites of his

[@christopherreese4672]

FOR YOU (from The Wildlife Concert) is a great song.

[@moosetruck66]

Great reaction! 👍

[@bobdelp2023]

HEY STEVEN!!! 😊HERE'S A FEW MORE GOLD 1'S : CALYPSO, BACK HOME AGAIN, SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDERS, WHICH WAS A HUGE RADIO HIT STEVEN IN THE EARLY 70'S 💯👍ENJOYYYY!

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks so much! You’re awesome! 😁

[@tracyepaul7872]

Other songs to check out Calypso - tribute to Jacques Cousteau Leaving on a Jet Plane - prophetic maybe? Grandma's Feather Bed Thank God I'm a Country Boy

[@NanaKaren1953]

Check oug the beautiful video and song Calypso. He used to go for trips on the Calypso with Jacques Cousteau, a world famous marine conservationist. He raised money for them. The video has dolphins playing, and it's all so beautiful. He's missed. Nana Karen UK

[@MommaBird52]

You have to do Calypso but be sure to do the video dedicated to Jacques Custeau-- it is an audio and visual treat!

[@candicelitrenta8890]

Please do Poems, Prayers and Promises you will really enjoy it

[@susanlosey9511]

😅He had a great voice!

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😍🎄

[@christopherlamb7250]

wow you went there enjoy

[@darrinlindsey]

To hear another dimension of John Denver, check out Thank God I'm A Country Boy.

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

Hi Stephen! I was here earlier, love this song, your mention of 3/4 time took me back to piano lessons in 1978 and how much I hated those waltzes. (But boy, when I mastered "Music Box Dancer"...) Didn't say anything because, well, I had nothing helpful to add. I may not now either, but in the ensuing hours I've found that John Denver did indeed do a song called "Please Daddy (Don't Get Drunk This Christmas)". Yeah. Put *that* in your pipe and smoke it, Santa. Love your channel!

[@setonhillstudios]

Haha 😂 That sounds wild! Thanks for the insight as always!

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

@@setonhillstudios You are *such* a nice man.

[@setonhillstudios]

@@cainealexander-mccord2805 ❤️

[@catherineday951]

Calypso next! His tribute to Jacques Cousteau and his ship..and the work they did

[@Dereelen]

For a more “folk” song try grandma’s feather bed. It was my favorite as a child

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@robinr7224]

Perhaps love... live with Placido Domingo is another side of JD, but the imagery is still there ❤

[@classicrocklady6288]

Try the live Wildlife Concert, "Amazon". Incredible

[@justwondering5651]

Another beautiful Jon Denver love song is For Baby (for Bobbie). What I could never understand was how a man could write something so beautiful for his wife and still let his marriage fall apart.

[@setonhillstudios]

Who knows what happened behind the scenes. There is always so much more to each situation than many people realize. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kathalinehansen7078]

Annie was his first wife.