George Burns & John Denver live on TV - I Wish I Was Eighteen Again (1981)

[@patrickryan1515]

One died not quite too old, the other way too young, but both were definitely born to be in the spotlight while here on Earth. Two immense talents; both very much beloved.

[@JROrg2009]

Somewhere in Heaven, George and John are singing to a universal audience. Sometimes we can hear them, in our heads and in our dreams.

[@karmicselling4252]

Both of these men left the world a much better place than they found it. We should all be so fortunate.

[@patrickryan1515]

Maybe they're both where they're18 again -- forever and ever, finding a new form of happiness each and every day. R.I.P., Gentlemen.

[@maryoleary2037]

George was 85 years old in this performance. What a great entertainer! His voice is still on pitch.

[@debdavis1232]

So very sweet. And it's hard to believe but true -- George was 85 when they filmed this and now, on this coming New Years Eve 2023, that will be JOHN'S 80th birthday. God rest them both, they deserve that. John will ALWAYS be my favorite person. (Other than my SON, of course.)

[@ronmalstaff2595]

I am 70 years old and I look back over my life and ask myself what would I done differently. The reality is that there is very little I would have changed. My only regret is that I wish I could do it all over again. I truly wish I was 18 again!

[@ArkRed1]

The wet'nin in the eyes just started.

[@francisalanwormald6328]

AT 82 NOT ONLY DO I RELATE, BUT TWO SUCH JEWELS...I SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE FOUND...RIP GENTS

[@horrorfandad2016]

Two great proformers John and George...May they both Rest in Peace!

[@scattysafari7742]

I always thought it adorable the way John would kiss George on the face.John was such a softie and George was a lovely funny granddad type. they worked well together.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1980 {April 20th} "I Wish I Was Eighteen Again" by George Burns peaked at #49 on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; it had entered the Top 100 on January 19th, 1980 and spent 10 weeks on the chart... When the song peaked at #49 George Burns was exactly 84 years and 3 months old, thus becoming the oldest person to make Billboard's Hot Top 100... Mr. Burns passed away on March 9th, 1996 at the age of 100... May he R.I.P.

[@frankcastle6003]

to all you young people out there, sorry you missed it

[@tjb913]

Speechless. What a great video.

[@user-ij6vg8xq2r]

"Oh God!" was terrific. Comic and philosophical genius.

[@nancysuttonmurray2188]

Tell the truth, don't you wish you were 18 again? Me too. George Burns was a Journeyman at joke timing.His songs were perfect before they left his lips.How I miss both these guys. Thanks John Denver, for loving old persons. A balm for the merry old soul...

[@thomaslapins6022]

I heard this song as a young, I'm approaching 68 and I can't hold back the tears. If I could have only had a wonderful and wise talk with my eighteen year old self. Don't we all.

[@letsdance33904]

wow me too 74 in feb

[@JosephWeiss-dv4ts]

What a powerful Song

[@sonofatiger]

What a good team George Burns & John Denver are and forever.

[@sharkyfish3492]

the two have a great movie chemistry together. I love OH GOD one of the best family movies ever

[@liferiot]

I am a 100% non-believer, but Denver and Burns... Burns was always the image of God in my head. Denver was always the personification of what God wanted on the Earth. They're both amazing.

[@painterboy454]

Are you still a non-believer?

[@reginafelice9570]

Pra mim sera sempre a imagem que tenho de Deus

[@davidfaas58777]

I wish that #JohnDenver & #GeorgeBurns Were Still around And Singing "I wish I was 18 Again" Sincerely Always,Dave Minnesota

[@thebestofu-tubebytheresaes5189]

Yes thank you

[@assfuckedbyelephant]

John and George.... but John never got to grow up to be just like him...... but he's grown high up the stakes! Very, George is still as proud as he probably ever was

[@lonestartx3147]

I was 18 when this song was realized. It was 1976, the year I graduated from high school. I was on top of the world. And George Burns was right, I didn't really understand. Today I am 56, and understand very well. Beautiful song and perfectly poignant and absolutely true....

[@mosescordovero5959]

you were on top of the world looking down on creation and the only explanation you could find....

[@toniwilson1579]

LoneStar TX ... Same here I too was 18 years old and was facing the world. I was in love with John Denver, when OH God came out saw it at 10 time. Till I knew the whole movie word by word. That was when I came to know how Amazing George Burn truly was. This is the 1st time I seen this, it being great great memories. Yes I wish I was 18 again, know what I know now at 60. Was sad when John untimely death then George Burns death couple years earlier boy things has sure change in the world.

[@ethics3]

Today I am 56 and you are 64 sir. I hope you are still with us and happy

[@BostonSteve922]

I'm 51 and you are spot on

[@michaelbarlow6610]

Amazing the facial resemblance between the dark-haired female back-up singer and Karen Carpenter!

[@moparmtn]

wonderful ... brings a tear to your eyes...

[@sheryljones5207]

What a great song and no one could have sang it better than George.

[@yuljohnson847]

WOW! John Denver and George burns together again after their winning chemistry in their smash hit "Oh god"!

[@michaelwick1904]

Totally awesome

[@karenryan78]

I miss the both of them ! A class act ~♡♡♡♡♡

[@davidfaas58777]

Two amazing Entertainers #JohnDenver & #GeorgeBurns Sing "I wish I were 18 Again" 1981 Sincerely Always,Dave Minnesota

[@michaelyoung5967]

Wow these 2 are 1 of kind. RIP George and John

[@thekaydonsouth]

my grandfather, doc williams of 1170am wwva, loved this song. I have a recording of him playing and singing it at the kitchen table.

[@Wadley225]

I often think about what I was doing in my 20s, 30s, and 40s. Now at age 52, this song is already hitting me, and there's probably a long way to go.....

[@claymarston8764]

GEORGE BURNS WAS ONE OF THE REAL AND TRUE GREAT PERFORMERS OF ALL TIME ... THANKS FOR UPLOADING THESE SUPER SEGMENTS.

[@JimRudkin]

GOOD OLE DAYS !

[@perunaismymascot]

How is it possible that John Denver would be 70 now...

[@scattysafari7742]

I know right? I'm in my 40s and I went to a JD tribute show and everyone in the audience.was so old. Like 70 plus. When did that happen?

[@normlynd5625]

I just listened again - this time to the end.....now the tears are dripping on the keyboard. Emotion overload, I guess.

[@Northyorkspaul]

Tear jerker... Fantastic.

[@gloriaertel5964]

WOW! Goose bumps...So Beautiful,,,,,,,...3/29/20

[@evesaizan7929]

Wow... hard to believe that March 9 it will be 18 yrs. that George Burns passed away... I'm sure he and John are singing together again.

[@kslrn1663]

One of my all time favorite clips of John Denver and George Burns! I never tire of seeing/hearing this! Now, as I turn 60, I can truly relate to this song!

[@kingdavid255]

Man I miss them both so much!

[@keithdavidson4723]

Two giants of show business, now sadly both departed. R.I.P. George and John 🙏🏻

[@larrye.jackson7487]

Ironically, Another John and George combo we miss. Bet they're a great quartet right now.

[@Tom-yr1mp]

You can really tell they had real admiration for each other.

[@larl7230]

Love this song, first heard it about 30 years ago. Such a true look at life unfortunately.

[@bulldog31960]

Someday, when I go to my reward, maybe I'll get to see these two perform. R.I.P. John Denver and George Burns.

[@jonaseef]

This is so stinking cute!! Love them both!!

[@normangoyette3903]

all us old guys wish that

[@RickOnTheDrums]

George Burns and John Denver together on stage? Oh God! Wait a minute.......

[@ilovethejoy]

Great chemistry between them.....that's one reason why Oh God is such a wonderful movie!!

[@megandevlin2774]

Thanks for sharing this. When it was first on I had recorded the audio, but lost the tape a while ago. So nice to hear them together in this sweet segment.

[@March1953]

This was a great special! Ironically, the last time I saw John in concert was on the day George Burns passed...3/9/96. John closed the show with "Perhaps Love" and dedicated it to George...as he played the last few chords, he said "Goodnight George"....goosebumps! Thanks for posting.

[@inkyguy]

March1953, your goosebumps have now become a lump in my throat and tears.

[@박지현비]

이런분들을볼수있고 목소리들을수있는 동시대를사는거 참 감사할일이에요 사랑받고존경받아 마땅한분들

[@HEADBANGERSBALLER]

I think John Denver was the only person in the world that could tell George Burns to say “Good Night’ George” and get away with it completely and respectfully.

[@rays7437]

I can't stop smiling when I watch this

[@yeosoonheng9722]

very very good harmony from John and his female backup.

[@Scripts360]

Yeo Soon Heng Her name is Rene Armand. Yes, she’s wonderful.

[@ap42869]

sadly both of them are gone now

[@StevenTorrey]

He probably had a larger and more adoring audience in his old age than he had during his radio days.

[@gloriaertel5964]

Such a treasure..............

[@Northyorkspaul]

George was great...

[@anythinglovecanbuy]

Thanks for your story. That must be a unforgettable experience for you! I've never seen JD in concert. The last time he was in my country, I was 8 years old - what a pity!

[@daviddopp9570]

sublime

[@normlynd5625]

Love, love, love this!!

[@marmar92828]

How ironic, I recently came across an audio tape that was recorded from our TV of this special, and I'm listening to it right now! I was around 11 at the time, and we didn't have a VCR that long ago to tape it. Wish I could see the whole thing again.

[@patriciarison7938]

Can't believe that John Denver would have turned 75 this year.

[@mindriot91_96]

And seven years later George Burns would appear in a film titled "18 Again!"

[@511robyno]

this is the sentiment I try to get

[@donwilson9597]

Good night Gracie...

[@anax2thehead]

this was my moms favorite song by George burns

[@anythinglovecanbuy]

Hi Michael, Thanks so much for the information. It's really useful. Thank you.

[@anythinglovecanbuy]

Sorry, I don't have more. If I find more I will upload it.

[@howitwasitis7204]

then there was another great that used to say... Good Night Mrs. Calabash ! ! , Were Ever You Are ! ! ... Peace2u

[@pamelatromans4873]

Jimmy Durante

[@howitwasitis7204]

George and John became fast friends and did a lot together. John once said he didn't like the way, Even in the 70s n 80s that holywood was Treatttting God soo. He Did stuff With burns Every church he god. I mean chance he had... they was Damned goood tagetha. it was burns that he turned to after the drunken gun deal with annie. it was burns that talked him into planes in place of booze, but that one bit him anyway. great clip. thanks for the memory. peace2u

[@firefly12345ish]

What gun deal with Annie?

[@14DaveHunter]

From a TV special.

[@krowally]

I wish I was 18 Agsin so true

[@박지현비]

두분 보고싶어요

[@kingdavid255]

Today I wonder if anyone would be so unpleasant enough to tell the great Mr. Burns to not smoke in the building.

[@anax2thehead]

oh god you devil great flic

[@63002]

And the crap not 🇺🇸 uncivilized people we have today compared to then. Sickning

[@SharontheRedBaron]

This is adorable! 💙🦋🌈

[@strong4865]

i was 13

[@박지현비]

오염되지않은영혼들

[@mosescordovero5959]

ironically, John Denver died just one year after George Burns did

[@toniwilson1579]

Moses Cordovero ... I knew they close together but couldn't remember exactly how close. I had a love affair with John, was so sad when he ended crashing his plane into the ocean.

[@keexkwaankake]

Maybe they are both in Gods choir, singing together again.

[@howitwasitis7204]

Jimmy Durante,, sorry I forgot the link..but you will have to edit the thing." it starts here *dub dub dub dot youtube dot com slash watch Question WHO Question Mark v equals yp7r0j4XrO8 *and ended back there." one of those is a zero and one is the letter O that part is case finicky too! big x little r big o but you get the idea... Peace2u and Goodnight Mrs.Calabash_ NC Wherever You Are ! !

[@GUEST-ml9zs]

Nobody beats George Burns.........................accept Lucille Ball LOL LOL

[@willswalkingwest7267]

Sad.

[@bevgreer8917]

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[@mosescordovero5959]

The only thing i dont like about this song is its poor grammar...it should really be "I Wish I WERE 18 Again"

[@inkyguy]

Moses Cordovero, I thought about that too.

[@ronsaigh7985]

Burns and Denver ain't America wonderful!

[@thekaydonsouth]

my grandfather, doc williams of 1170am wwva, loved this song. I have a recording of him playing and singing it at the kitchen table.