FIRST TIME REACTING TO | JOHN DENVER & CASS ELLIOT "LEAVING ON A JET PLANE" REACTION

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[@stanjeffrey6918]

Remember this is live, no auto-tune no flashly clothes or dancing, just raw talent from 2 talented singers

[@wendel5520]

She did not write this song, he wrote it she was making a joke.

[@brittreacts]

ohhh lol

[@denroy3]

Yea, John did write it.

[@timhelgeson7453]

Peter, Paul and Mary made it famous and did it incredibly well!John made it big after that performing his own music, and is sorely missed.

[@Pikearea]

Of course he wrote it.

[@joshuahessel4915]

This song is timeless, but at the time a lot of young men were leaving on a jet plane to Vietnam. It wasn't specifically about the Vietnam War, but the war made it especially poignant.

[@leslieoneal4464]

John was one of few musicians who not only sounded like their studio recordings, but actually sounded better live!! He was one of a kind and it makes me sad thinking about all of the brilliant music we've been cheated out of ever since he died.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

JOHM DIED IN A PLANE CRASH. A HAND MADE PLANE--IT WAS JUST POORLY DESIGNED. HE DID NOTHING WRONG.

[@devildog5354]

John was one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time; Cass Elliot was a musical legend also. We lost John at 53 and Cass at only 32.

[@philippesauvie639]

Lost but not forgotten only to be… Found again. You’ll find out

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

TRAGIC LOSSES

[@randomposts5642]

I saw John Denver in concert twice, he put on an amazing show! At one show in Long Island, NY there was a hurricane, and he was two hours late, and still managed to give a great concert!

[@randomposts5642]

I saw John Denver in concert twice, he put on an amazing show! At one show in Long Island, NY there was a hurricane, and he was two hours late, and still managed to give a great concert!

[@ThistleAndSea]

Two treasures that we lost way too soon...

[@lindawhite5006]

JOHN DENVER SOOTHES MY SOUL! Even at 67 y/o!

[@farfromperfek]

John wrote the song and it became a hit for Peter, Paul and Mary. Ma Cass was part of the Mamas and Papas another famous vocal folk group from the time.

[@brittreacts]

thanks for the info!!

[@karehelene]

@@brittreacts You definitely should check out Peter, Paul and Mary

[@jkcliff2956]

@@karehelene and the Mamas and the Papas. Mama Cass really was talented.

[@cka2nd]

@@jkcliff2956 I especially love their version of The Temptations' "My Girl."

[@davidkettell6236]

Duh ?

[@hollypinkley]

the GOAT song of the 60-70's when too many young men 'left on a jet plane' to go to Vietnam!!! Love her in The Mama's & the Papa's - she died way too soon!!!! She could harmonize with anyone!! She gave the Mama's & Papa's their richness!!!!!

[@robinrichardson6495]

Cass Elliot was a fantastic singer, so was John Denver. Miss the old music

[@toodlescae]

I have a bias for John Denver. He was an alumni at the high school I attended in Ft. Worth for my sophomore and junior year.

[@richb313]

John Denver a very prolific song writer and natural guitar player.

[@unholydriver4987]

John Denver had the purest voice of any male vocalist I know of. I like his voice to the ringing of a wine glass.

[@colleenmonell1601]

I loved John Denver as a brilliant musician, songwriter and singer first but I'm gonna have to say that I loved him in the movie "Oh God". He had a great personality and was just a genuine, sweet man. RIP to the great John Denver!!!

[@secretstacker5097]

When I was a kid, I was fortunate enough to have met John Denver. He was a friend of my aunt and one year spent Christmas with my family at my grandparents' farm. Mind you this was before he was widely known, but he did play a song for us. ❤🙏

[@brianvw2724]

That's so awesome.

[@brittreacts]

that is so cool! What an awesome story!!

[@katherandefy]

😮 oh genuinely am jealous and his death is so heinously tragic I mean really gut-wrenching. Listen to that perfection. Heavenly 🌈

[@jamesrobertson2361]

Wow.

[@rubynelson8274]

I had the privilege of knowing him when I lived in Aspen and worked for the Ski Corp there.

[@Chical209]

John wrote this, he was a legend, yet he was always mocked and never embraced by the country music community. His death was so unexpected and tragic in a very sad way. I can remember his music from all through the 70's.

[@roberttreborable]

50 years ago ... However the lyrics are just as true today as when the song was first written...

[@1645308]

Their voices are perfect together because their voices are perfect by themselves

[@kentjensen4939]

Another great duet is with Olivia Newton-John doing another song about flying, "Fly Away."

[@charliejg]

This is is a really beautiful song. The Mamas and Papas also did the song. Their harmonies are fantastic. My favorite John Denver song is called "Follow Me". A beautiful song he wrote to his wife.

[@jeffdetmer4681]

John was very young when he wrote this. Like early 20s. He was sitting in an airport and feeling bad about being away. So he did what songwriters do. He poured his emotion into a song. John had such a gift for doing that and sometimes very quickly. He said in an interview once that he was taking one last ski run for the day and was thinking about his wife. He wrote Annie's Song on the lift ride up the mountain. He got off the lift desperately looking for something to write with. Another great talent we lost to a plane crash.

[@brittreacts]

that is crazy he wrote it so young! and yes it is so sad 😔

[@bandmom3505]

​@@brittreacts Annie's song would be a great one to react to.

[@drdr76]

I think he wrote this at the age of 17. Peter, Paul, and Mary covered it on their 1700? album. It was a huge hit for them.

[@markthompson8656]

And what makes it worse . He was the PILOT.

[@hanshogqvist7927]

@@markthompson8656 If I remember right ther was a minor problem with his small aeroplane that was not taken care of that was the cause of the accident.

[@OneThousandHomoDJs]

Two of the most beautiful people in music, one of the most beautiful duets.

[@ThatKachemakChick]

Brings back memories. John was a good friend, I worked with him, skied with him. RIP John

[@brittreacts]

that is so cool you got to work with him! so sad he's gone 😔

[@billtaylor3382]

Great performance John and Cass.

[@brittreacts]

they did great!

[@twwtjohns]

John Denver wrote this song in 1966 but called it, 'Babe, I hate to go.' He was just 23 and gave copies of the record to friends for Christmas that year. It was later recorded by the group Peter Paul and Mary in 1969 becoming a huge hit for them and the best known version of the song.

[@anthonyrenda7725]

Annie's Song.......beautiful!!

[@beedeegee9374]

I grew up hearing my folks say “fine and dandy, sweet as candy”! Also grew up loving John Denver, it was so sad when he died, a beautiful light went out.

[@briankettleson290]

John was an amazing singer and sing writer. He was our our national treasure.

[@davidphillips4476]

another great duet is John and Olivia Newton John "Fly away" a beautiful song.

[@dennisharnish9063]

I have seen John Denver in concert. He was so good. We lost something special when he died.

[@im2yz4u17]

Momma Cass was simply amazing. We all loved her.

[@hlawrencepowell]

John Denver was one of the most popular and beloved performers of the '70s. He wrote this. Cass was considered one of the greatest voices of her times. Imagine growing up with a new song like this every day.

[@garyzink1927]

Being born in 56 I couldn't agree with you more. Peace from Northern Michigan!

[@rantoppp]

I was in elementary school in the 70's. One of the music teachers played an acoustic guitar. I remember one day she brought us outside and we sat in the grass and sang this song in the shade under a big oak tree in front of the school.

[@brittreacts]

that sounds so nice!

[@danielshepherd5635]

That's a teacher.

[@johnv61]

First time hearing John Denver?? You have to go down this rabbit hole!! “Sunshine on my shoulder” and “Rocky mountain High” are just a couple great ones he’s done

[@paulvalerius3674]

He has one of the most beautiful voices. Gentle yet powerful the range he has Saw him in Madison Square Garden. Try Annie’s song.

[@aletmartins6940]

Cass’s joke reminds me of the duet Lulu did with her ex-husband Maurice (BeeGees). She asked him if he had studied the lyrics of First of May (which of course was written by the Gibbs)…he and the audience laughed because they knew…just like in this case.❤

[@adammcneelam]

Everytime I hear John Denver I cry. My late parents loved him. I grew up listening to him. His songs remind me of them , and the times we listened to him.

[@jenn67able]

4/21/23 I have the same reaction. This reminds me of my parents, my youth, and while it was a hard time for the US, I feel like we came out of it better.

[@dillonsronce2583]

It's funny for me being a big metal head and being a huge john denver fan. Not a lot of people would think that.

[@richardhenderson9767]

My favorite song of John Denver's is "Rhymes and Reasons"... I hope you react to it. ❤❤

[@jbman413]

In 76 I was 16 my first car a rambler classic. I put a cassette deck in refurbished from pennys. I could only afford two cassettes John Denver’s Greatest hits 1&2. Love them. It got me through bagging groceries and flipping burgers in high school. Like his older stuff better than later more refined tapes. I think they were more real, but he is extremely talented. And I’m not. :) We had a lot less stuff back then.

[@mlong1958]

John Denver is a deep dive you should take. Rocky Mountain High, Take Me Home Country Roads, and a song he wrote in his head in 10 minutes while skiing, Annie's Song, written for his wife. Perhaps the most beautiful love song ever written. Right up there with Something, by George Harrison.

[@mindyalderman8865]

His conserts were a love fest. Saw him twice met him once at a meet and greet after consert. Such a personable man. Made everyone feel special. Listen to his Poem prayer and promises.

[@RB-vd3fv]

The saddest part of this song was in how we lost John Denver. Truly lost a legend.

[@KatzenjammerKid61]

John Henry Deutschendorf Jr. (Denver) grew up a military brat as did I. His Dad was a decorated Air Force pilot who moved a lot for his career and spent much time away from his family - saying "goodbye" is ingrained in our lives. I was eight or nine when I first heard the Peter Paul and Mary version of John's song (about the time my Dad came home from serving in the Army in South Vietnam). It always touches my heart when I hear it performed and never more so than listening to this sublime version with Cass Elliot. Thanks for posting your sweet reaction.

[@paulrogers4483]

Oh that damn song!!!!! Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it!!!! Especially this rendition with these two singing it, so beautiful. ✌️Peace✌️

[@brittreacts]

hope you enjoyed it! it is a great song!

[@bigpeeler]

Same here. I'm literally weeping. I'm 64 years old and that doesn't happen often.

[@paulrogers4483]

@@bigpeeler Yep same, 56 here bro.

[@maryannturton9830]

Yup! Tears and gorgeous harmonies! Gets me every time!🎙🎶

[@richardkerry6552]

True..

[@curly874]

We greatly enjoy the fact that youlove our generations music. We had the best music ever. Then again, we also had the Viet Nam war draft

[@mitchrobinson3076]

These are two powerhouse talents who were gone way too soon,

[@brittreacts]

true, its so sad 😔

[@bruceslusherhorsemanshipbr1216]

Ahhh... "Midnight Special". The first late night concert oriented series in the early 70's to early 80's. All varieties of music was booked. John Denver has become more popular after being somewhat forgotten after his death 1997. He also appeared in several films.

[@bandmom3505]

I forgot about his movies! "Oh, God!" with George Burns was so funny! 😂

[@fricky11111]

and his Calypso was a big environmental hit

[@goatslunch6991]

I love my mum. I remember her singing this along with John on the radio when I was a kid. Ma Cass singing along is like she was in our kithchen with us.

[@minionofgozer7414]

You just need to think of this version of Johns song as a wave, the chorus with Cass Elliot just washes your day away replacing it with peace, beauty and love. Like you're on a beach at sunset with the waves at your feet, nothing else matters but you and that moment. The world just stops to let you catch your breath. It's just a perfect rendition of an already amazing song, and I'm glad the internet preserves it forever 🖖😎

[@Azna61]

I used to sing this song to my son. He loved it. I lost him when he died when he was three months old. For a long time, I couldn't listen to this song. I've healed enough now so I can listen to it and fondly remember my son. I love this song!

[@markmyers6472]

One of my favorite JD songs was one of his last... a song written with the patina of life's experiences... 'Some days are diamonds'... worth checking out

[@jackknudson-rk1uv]

Also realize that many young men like myself sang or played this for their wives or girlfriends on their way to Vietnam.

[@phillip8443]

Being from Baltimore this is a great performance cass is from Baltimore and since 1979 John Denver's song thank God I am a country boy has been the 7th inning stretch song at all the orioles for Baltimoreans they are special in our hearts

[@beegee1960]

One of the most unique voices in recording histry.

[@brianvw2724]

So much talent. They really do sound like one voice.

[@brittreacts]

truly!

[@megastardave]

Both are class, both well deserved legends.. R.I.P

[@76ludlow]

Cass was joking when she claimed that she wrote this song. It was in fact written by John. It was one of his first compositions from the mid-1960s and it became a huge Number 1 hit for the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.

[@wrhytz]

Love John's "Annie's Song".❤😊

[@loadedorygun]

Mama Cass is SO underrated, both as a vocal artist and human being, but also as virtually the sustaining catalyst for a dozen Laurel Canyon artists. The whole musical scene revolved around her house.

[@susandavis147]

She had a voice like no other‐- I loved it. She had a very successful career apart from The Mamas and the Papas too. I especially identified with her song "Make Your Own Kind of Music". I was 9 years old when it came out and it was encouraging people to have the courage to be themselves and not be beaten into conformity. She didn't really fit the Sixties' "mold" of blonde, blue-eyed and skinny, so she (like Janis Joplin) relied on her talent, personality and uniqueness. We lost both of them way too soon, but they will never be forgotten. Thank you, Cass.

[@loadedorygun]

@@susandavis147 blond blue eyed and skinny like her co-Mama! She got a lot of crap from John about her style. I think Make Your Own Music is my favorite as well.

[@wallyllama2926]

John’s voice is so earthy and calming.

[@pooperpants4503]

John was so good! He was every bit as big the Beetles were in their times. Such a great talent. Got to see him live 4 times, each one, awesome.

[@sherry640]

I love John Denver! The 1st concert I ever saw as a teenager was John Denver. It was before he broke big & it was just John & his bass player on stage. They played for 2 solid hours. It was amazing & totally captivating. I loved his crystal clear voice the 1st second I heard it!

[@dheller777]

I knew John and still miss him to this day. Please review more of his songs,

[@brittreacts]

that is so cool you knew him! I will keep it in mind, thank you! ✍️

[@creinicke1000]

John was also an actor in several movies.. "Oh God," I think was the name? But his ability to write and sing was magical.

[@patticriss2238]

Mama Cass was no joke. Talented and intense individual. Made an impact.

[@brittreacts]

facts

[@samswords9993]

In 1988 I graduated from high school in Peru and left my girlfriend to come to college here in the USA. No email, no FB, none of that. Letter arrived once a week and took a week to arrive. I sang this song with my guitar so many times for several years. (eventually we broke up, but the song still remains a favorite.)

[@northwestpackfan4725]

Beautiful time capsule of two amazing talents.

[@reneeeiier4818]

Not sure if you have reacted yet to any songs by The Mamas and the Papas. Cass was one of the members, and probably the reason they were a big deal. Sadly she passed way too young. This was my youth, I think we just took John Denver's pure voice for granted, and really didn't appreciate what we had.

[@oahuhawaii2141]

"Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've got till it's gone?"

[@danielbenincasa770]

She was great! So sad shes gone! Also John also. Loved them both

[@halweiss8671]

18 year olds had just recently gotten the vote, when this show was recorded. That was a big part of what they were talking about to their younger fans age 18, 19, and 20 as well as those 21 and older.

[@melrupinski88]

I thought it was very interesting that right after she commented that people are saying the same thing today that they were in the 70s, Cass says “it’s not important who you vote for, vote for who you believe in.” You will never hear someone say that today. Nowadays, celebrities make a point of telling people who to vote for, and how you’re a terrible person if you don’t.

[@halweiss8671]

@@melrupinski88 that’s not limited to celebrities, either.

[@melrupinski88]

@@halweiss8671 very true.

[@DougRayPhillips]

Cass Eliott died in 1974, heart failure, age 32. John Denver died in 1997, piloting a light plane he'd recently acquired. According to one theory, the cockpit arrangement was such that from his seat he couldn't easily reach the switch to cut over from one gas tank to the other.

[@donaldsmith283]

Mama cast was part of the mama's And papa's. they were awesome in the sixties. I grow up listening to both of them. John sings a song take me home country road.

[@garyforrest2494]

John Denver was one of the greatest storytellers on all time.

[@TheMarcboi]

Two of my favorites of the 70’s!!!! I was listening to classic AM/FM radio when it was announced that John had crashed, and also when Cass supposedly died “choking on a ham sandwich” which was found later to be false. They will always be legendary in my heart. Thanks for sharing!!! ♥️

[@brycehiigel235]

John Denver has a lot of great songs. My favorite of his is Thirsty Boots

[@dorothystorry1733]

Momma Cass…. She has an amazing voice. Love love love John Denver…

[@diegojon8267]

I was in HS in the 70’s. His songs always make me think of those innocent days. Almost strange to hear people who weren’t alive then finding these songs now.

[@greendragonpublishing]

Few things were as soothing and lovely as John Denver's voice. Mama Cass (Mamas and the Papas) was also a great voice, and as Bill says, Peter, Paul, and Mary. An age of gorgeous harmonizing. Fun fact - my godmother, Barry, was great friends with Paul of Peter, Paul, and Mary, and evidently, it was almost Peter, Paul, and Barry :P

[@quinjesuis9187]

I will be waiting for you until iam in your arms not letting go knowing iam yours and you are mine on the beautiful and gloriously sweet day when there is nothing but sunshine on our shoulders 🔥🔥

[@tracynorman1455]

I remember this song from when I was little. My sister would play this on her guitar and we would sing it together. We did a few other John Denver songs too. I idolized my sister, I was 5 and she was 17.

[@justcallmesuzzie]

Ma Cass was a MASTER at harmonies! I love the Mamas and Papas!

[@MrSanTang]

R.I.P Mama Cass and R.I.P John Denver 😪

[@GP80888]

Back in the 70s they had several variety shows. Where you had a lot of live music. Several artists had them including John Denver. My sister were teens at the time and they were in love with this guy 😂

[@coyotej4895]

Two great artists, Taken to soon. This song is haunting to me as I can remember seeing him taking off that day in October. It brought chills to me when I later herd the news. R.I.P.

[@greendragonpublishing]

A wee bit of context for Mama Cass' comments about colleges and voting - this was near the last few years of the Vietnam War, and protests were happening all over, especially at colleges. The Kent State shootings (sung about in the song, Ohio, by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young) had happened in 1970. The country was in upheaval.

[@Gracie-SavedByGrace]

"There's something so calming and relaxing about his voice." YES! Thanks for the reaction Britt! Love me some John Denver! :)

[@Brenda-wr4up]

Girl.. I love your singing later in the video! It shows you understand how powerfulness of this song! It got you singing! 😉 Go John Denver!!!!!!!!

[@merryaijlman7833]

Cass died at 32 and was an amazing talent. John Denver was a kind soulful man who wrote beautiful music and fought for the environment. He died in his own plane at 54. So many beautiful talents gone too soon. ❤😊😊

[@suzannezethner8180]

LOVE Cass Elliott! 💋😃

[@louisesmith4251]

Annie’s Song; Sunshine on My Shoulders; Rocky Mountain High; and a live version of thank god i'm a country boy

[@wtimmins]

Two fantastic singers.

[@Athainian1973]

This is what my mom played on 12 string guitar and my sister and I sang this with her as well as other songs of his, Chris de Burgh, Cat Stevens and The Supremes

[@warrenburlingame1172]

One of my favorites duets

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

LIVE AT THE TIME

[@blaircarnegie2738]

Mama Cass was the true Queen of harmony!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

John Denver wrote it and it originally was a hit for the folk music trio Peter Paul and Mary.He would also record and have a hit with it.

[@becksullivan4796]

Oh my dear, dear John Denver. A Poet. What a voice!! You can listen to any/all of his songs and you will just be delighted! And Cass lends her special sound. Oh these lovely folks are missed!!

[@shaneherian3638]

John Denver is a talent like no other. And she is as well.