John Denver & Cass Elliot - Leaving On A Jet Plane | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@BigSwoleMusick]

Keep em’ coming man!

[@kimcwhite6509]

Jamal, I think you were born in a earlier time! I absolutely love your love for the older music & keeping it alive. PLEASE play 'Abraham, Martin & John' by Dion. A sweet touching song about Martin Luther King, John & Bobby Kennedy It was released in 1968💙

[@leandabee]

I'd love to buy a tshirt, but I reckon postage to Australia would cost my two legs 🤷‍♀️😉

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

I don't think there is a studio version of this duet.

[@dp67dl93]

@@JohnLeePettimoreIII No there isn't. This was just a one time duet for the midnight special.

[@rightbraincreative]

Denver's Annie's Song is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written.

[@QuincyPostman]

Shawn, he's reacted to Annie's Song previously

[@SueProv]

Shawn. He did it. Prather. My grandma was Prather from Western Pa.

[@loadedorygun]

Too bad he wrote it while having an affair. :(

[@SueProv]

@@loadedorygun It's pretty darn sad but alot of artists can write about high ideals and really stink at life. John Lennon and Yoko Ono eere on yhe Mike Douglass show and they randomly called people to say they loved them. Meanwhile Julian is a young boy being ignored by his dad and later on after John dies Yoko Ono sold Julian his dad's things. He needed to borrow money. She should have given them to him.

[@loadedorygun]

Sue Prov no doubt. I still love Denver’s music and we all have problems but he had a volatile side.

[@wandi3267]

John Denver didn't need a studio. His voice was a heavenly gift . Been a fan for 48 yrs. And always will. R.I.P. John....

[@scottvanhille5688]

RIP John Denver. You will be missed.

[@oregonchick76]

And Mama Cass Elliot. Both lost too soon.

[@scottvanhille5688]

@@oregonchick76 Yeah, we got robbed of hearing their musical talents too early.

[@SecretGerms]

“will be”... ? “are” makes more sense, seeing as he’s been gone 23 years.

[@racinnut77]

Cass could sing anyone off the stage if she felt like it. Instead, in true professional form, she slipped into a perfect understated harmony. RIP to both of them.

[@christineobrien7707]

I totally agree. Her voice swallowed anyone she sang with. I'm still not convinced that Michelle Phillips ever sang in the band!

[@bonny2993]

The song was written by John Denver, maybe thats why she let him take the lead

[@thamesgershwin1633]

Agreed. Her harmonies, though.....PERFECTION!

[@mikewrasman5103]

People mocked Cass for being overweight. Too sad. She was a talent.

[@mikewrasman5103]

What do you mean, when she felt like it??????

[@keithalanbaker535]

The song was written by John Denver and was a chart hit for Peter Paul and Mary in 1970.

[@FFVison]

I was going to ask since the version I always knew was from Peter, Paul, and Mary.

[@mhgilham]

Peter Paul and Mary's version actually entered the US Hot 100 in the third week of October '69 and peaked at #1 in late December. Though, indeed, it stayed on the chart well into the new year.

[@BenNawrath]

I looooooove that version. Saw them play it live a few times as a kid with my dad.

[@douglassmith7071]

I believe John was credited as John Deutschendorf Jr. on the PP& M album and 45.

[@davemcdonald8790]

You are correct Sir! Yes!

[@tektoniks_architects]

John Denver was a brilliant artist. Try: "Sunshine on my Shoulders.". Ty.

[@markdemell3717]

Thank God I'm a country boy is my Denver fave.

[@mariannecormier3021]

annie's song!

[@leeripley5534]

Yes!!

[@sassymessmess9110]

@@markdemell3717 Mine too!

[@sassymessmess9110]

I forgot this song on my list. Didn't he also cover Danny's Song" as well?

[@janicehearsey6982]

John Denver actually did write this song but it was first recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary. Their version is beautiful too. Oh man! My generation had the best cars and the best music!

[@agresticumbra]

In my head, PP&M share the same space in my head as the M&P, so I mix them up regularly.

[@4EClark]

Actually he recorded it as gifts to give to his friends for Christmas and they heard the song and asked if they could record it.

[@chrisdangelo4986]

John was a man who spent his life trying to make people happy and save the planet he didn't just sing about it. He did everything he could and died way too young.

[@mikewrasman5103]

He was a big hypocrite. He thought he was Mr. Everything but he just tolerated his fans.

[@lisarainbow9703]

"Calypso" is another great John Denver song, that he wrote as a tribute to Jacques Costeau.

[@chiklitz]

Named my cat Calypso after it!

[@lisarainbow9703]

@@chiklitz excellent name for a cat!!

[@therealhaemony]

adding my voice to this one. fantastic song, one of my mom's favorites. she died on Thanksgiving in 2015, and every year since I play "Calypso" in her memory.

[@Frau44]

Yes CALYPSO was the name of JC’s boat! Great song, super nostalgic for me, I love #JOHNDENVERRIP

[@brucemorris3830]

To sail on a dream, on a crystal clear ocean To ride on the crest of a wild raging storm ❤️❤️❤️ Absolutely epic song

[@popo-san8238]

His voice is like a crystalline mountain stream.

[@maryannturton9830]

Amen!

[@kathleenwilliams7339]

When music was real...exactly. Thank you.

[@TexasUSMCVet]

As much as I love John's solo work, I think, because of Mama Cass' voice and how their voices so beautifully blend, this is my absolute favorite version of this song. Simply sublime.

[@Ilikeryche]

"When music was real", ain't that the truth. Not to say modern music isn't good necessarily but it lacks the "realness".

[@markdemell3717]

Modern noise more like it!

[@lisarainbow9703]

I think it's because much of today's mainstream music is motivated by profit-- it's become formulaic, losing the human element in the process.

[@pabsts____3964]

@@lisarainbow9703 Today's music seems like assembly line-made music. No individuality, no personality, and worst of all no passion.

[@lisarainbow9703]

@@pabsts____3964 that's the basic jist of what I was saying. Profit over passion. *sigh*

[@bradsmack1]

@@pabsts____3964 And, what's left of the "record business" i.e. labels, are less concerned with building long-term careers than "marrying" the latest pretty face with the latest Max Martin composition....generally (but no less truthfully) speaking. Get a hit? Great.....next?

[@garysteinert8555]

John Denver was/ is very underrated “Back when music was real” could not have said that better.

[@dwightsmith4641]

I don’t know where you live, but I live in Texas and every time I play any song by Denver on my guitar at the VFW it becomes a sing along. So I’m in a hotel in Glasgow in 2017 waiting for my brother in law and sister to come down to eat breakfast. There is a guitar in the lobby and I start playing Denver, not singing just playing it. Before long I had two staff members, and a family from Belgium all singing the exact words of the song, “Country road, take me back, to the place I belong, West Virginia, mountain mama, take me home, country road. John Denver must not be too underrated because I played a Garth Brooks (The Dance) after this and none of them knew it, and not to take anything away from Mr. Brooks (it could always be my guitar skills) they shuffled off to breakfast, well all except the six year old that was fascinated with the guitar which had to be taken from him by staff when I put it down and went to breakfast with my family.

[@bob_._.]

Underrated? Maybe today, now that he's been dead for over 20 years, people under 30 don't realize how immensely popular he was or how many of his songs were covered by other artists, but back in the day he couldn't have been more rated.

[@MyRoom_is_old]

No autotune needed

[@jstpshply79]

Tsk, tsk, tsk ☝️ Underrated and John Denver have NEVER been used in the same sentence before! I suspect your music experience has been limited...

[@CHRISRepAZ]

@@bob_._. yep he had his own TV show from what I remember when I was little. His songs were played all the time.

[@kimberlyhannah17]

both legends, RIP Cass and John.

[@bills4592]

John Denver was very popular. I don't see him mentioned much anymore. Thanks for this reaction

[@ClaireDeLune12]

My 8 year old son loves his music too.....(part of me educating him...:-) he's still very much appreciated...great singer...100% real..

[@StephBer1]

Sunshine On My Shoulder is one of the most heart wrenching songs. It was probably because of the movie it was in (Sunshine) but man, I want to cry every time I hear it.

[@ABNHW]

Had his music back when cassettes was a thing....another artist who made onto Muppet show...

[@christinevergona4524]

@@StephBer1 The movie “Sunshine” was based on a true story. I’ll always remember I bought the album for the soundtrack. Combination of movie and song will make you cry every time. 😈🌹😈

[@allisonreed7682]

There are so many John Denver songs worthy of an appearance here: Annie’s Song / Back Home Again / Rocky Mountain High / Take Me Home Country Roads / I’m Sorry / Fly Away / Sunshine on My Shoulders. 🎧 💙

[@garysteinert8555]

Allison Reed Calypso

[@allisonreed7682]

@@garysteinert8555 yes! Calypso is an amazing song!

[@donsylvester2372]

Grandma's Feather Bed Darcy Farrow Matthew Thank God I'm a Country Boy Poems, Prayers, and Promises... Man, this list would take a month.

[@allisonreed7682]

@@donsylvester2372 great list! I know, there are so many to choose from, and they’re all fantastic!

[@brucemorris3830]

You could list 100 songs and not even get em all. Rhymes & Reasons. This Old Guitar. Eclipse. The man was prolific. He wrote a pretty good to excellent song more often than most of us change our socks, let’s face it 😂

[@carolcortez8716]

I remember this song as a really little girl when my brother got drafted to Vietnam...crap the tears are just rolling down my face...RIP DOUGLAS PAUL ZERBA KIA VIETNAM 1970...Jamal honest to God i haven't been able to listen to this song since...until now...so thru the tears I thank you

[@saxworthmusic]

The Midnight Special was great. Real musicians playing live and all styles of music too.

[@valogden]

I ways looked forward to watching Midnight Special.

[@lepoetress]

@@valogden My favorite show to watch on Friday night leading into Saturday morning.

[@catherineengle4196]

I love John Denver...memories

[@jbsvinylcassettes8585]

These two had amazing harmonies together. John Denver’s voice always makes everything seem like it’s gonna be okay. Great performance!

[@donsylvester2372]

Virtually impossible to find a bad John Denver song. His voice could make ANYTHING sound beautiful.

[@stellaraudioaz]

John Denver, Karen Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt, Cass Elliot, Steve Perry, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Freddy Mercury. You can't mistake their voices when you hear them. Great duet.

[@evilclowntra]

Sadly half that list of great voices we've lost ...R.I.P to them 😔

[@1kelbrat1]

Two of the purest voices of the 70's. Their vocal blend was beautiful.

[@diannegaylord567]

We love your reactions sweetie.you can go back in time with us anytime. beautifulSong.💟

[@markallen4637]

This came on the radio as I was leaving my girlfriend’s house hours before reporting for induction after being drafted. Always brings back sad memories but a beautiful song.

[@maryannturton9830]

Wow,what a perfect song to what was going on in your life,bittersweet...

[@IrishKack]

Class Elliott and John Denver - we don’t need no stinkin studio to sound great.

[@sandyschroeder1231]

Cass Elliott is an amazing singer. Listen to Dream a little Dream. Gorgeous!

[@thatonedude1003]

John Denver was an American gem...

[@jimmayors2315]

john Denver had one of the most purest natural singing voices ever. He sang effortlessly and genuinely heartfelt. There really isn't a song John Denver sang that is lously

[@greggroberts6631]

The best EVER

[@waynebenedict4609]

I saw John Denver in Memphis in 1973. He preformed with Memphis symphony with just him on a chair on stage. His back drop was several screens showing great scenes, and when he sang Rocky Mountain Hi, it made me so home sick for Colorado. John was amazing!

[@shannonp1656]

I saw him in Memphis, too, at the Mid-South Coliseum. Great performance. I lived in Colorado for a while later, on the front range. It's easy to see why it inspired him.

[@andyjulia]

This song always makes me melancholy. My father traveled a lot for his job and he would sing this before he left. So I smile and miss him dearly whenever I hear this.

[@jeannecook2708]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful memory. ❤️

[@huevas77]

So simple, but the vocals and the instruments sound so rich. You’re totally right - “back when music was real.”

[@redcyn3170]

John Denver was an underrated artist. He is so amazing. He usually plays a twelve string guitar. One of the purest voices. This video was done a few months before I was born, and he’s one of my favourite artists. I miss him.

[@Miss_Ghoul]

John Denver - Calypso (Live from The Wildlife Concert) His voice is so beautiful.

[@KandKs_GG]

Two guitars, one double bass, and two iconic voices. It doesn't get any better than this!

[@thenationaltimelyactionhou9328]

Mr. Denver had such an amazing voice, and from what I’ve heard he was a very kind man, God bless him, and you too Jamel!

[@sventextor1309]

As artists they connected and as people they did the same....the chemistry was obvious.

[@lawman3966]

Love John Denver. Would have liked him even with his original surname: Deutschendorf (just a little trivia from the Boomer era).

[@dixiechampagne2892]

Shame his daddy shamed him for wanting to be a singer/songwriter (JD's pop was a military officer, USAF, I think)

[@k_spats]

I'm a GenX'r and I knew. 😉 💜💫✌🏼🎵

[@SafferPOV]

At least he didn't become John Cougar :) John Mellenkamp took a long route to be able to sing under his real name - John Mellenkamp>John Cougar>John Cougar Mellenkamp>John Mellenkamp

[@davidlightfoot348]

Actually, it's Henry John Deutschendorf. Was he a Junior?

[@scm021374]

In his autobiography, he said he was worried about being John Denver because people might get him mixed up with Bob Denver. Gilligan. His friend and manager told him if he played his cards right, his name will live on a lot longer than Bob Denver's.

[@smcginley122]

Adore John Denver!! My whole family loves him. Beautiful soul gone too soon.

[@dionnecoburn134]

Another sweet one from him is Grandma's feather bed!

[@HandleTakenlol]

John Denver was a rare talent ..one of the few male voices that puts your soul at ease, and a huge part of the sixties and seventies music scene. Country Roads Take Me Home

[@kbusby4824]

You can never go wrong with the Midnight Special.

[@hollycaron3567]

Just now when it first started I got chills... love this song.

[@nellgwenn]

This song resonated so much due to the Vietnam War. It wasn't about the war, but neither was Run Through The Jungle. Both these song as well as others struck a nerve at the time.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

Last Train to Clarksville is another one that struck a nerve even though (according to its writers) it wasn't specifically about the war.

[@andrewtrotter9023]

Real musicians, real singers...we won’t see it again in our lifetime. Treasure this. So glad it’s preserved for us.

[@waynebenedict4609]

Classic and outstanding!

[@Relayer56]

Cass knows harmony. Wonderful voice. I went to see John in concert twice when he was in his prime.

[@bkswanson2461]

Johns voice like no other!! Sure miss him and his voice!! xxx

[@maryannturton9830]

John Denver's voice is like a warm blanket on a chilly night.So soothing to the soul! This duet is great with Cass Elliot,they harmonize like angels!

[@timoneil920]

you should listen to Annies song or Rocky Mountain high they are stunning

[@Historian212]

He did Annie's Song about six months ago.

[@Itsakindamagic]

I love hearing Cass open up the harmony. She was a master of subtly using the harmonies to make a song come alive. Pair her wth John Denver and you get magic.

[@psmguy63]

Calypso....that is a John Denver one showing his dedication to the planet and nature respect. Jamel, you have our respect.

[@dixiechampagne2892]

Thank you, that was wonderful. Of course, Peter, Paul and Mary put John Denver on the recording map in much the same way that Patsy Cline put Willie Nelson on the songwriters' map (yes, John Denver wrote that song)

[@pitapanda8319]

Oh boy, John Denver is a legend that isn't talked about enough. Love this song. I cry every time, every every time I hear it. It has so much meaning in my personal life & it was popular when I was a young lady. Thank you for the video.

[@ButtonPhonics]

My Mother and I saw him in Adelaide Australia in about 1994. HE played every instrument and percussion. Incredibly talent.

[@sueshaw2844]

Jamel, I love John Denver's song Grandma's Feather Bed

[@MeanMrMustard1]

I love the gal down the road.

[@megandavies8590]

Me too.💛

[@andiwindsparrow]

Even more fun if it's the Muppets with him on it. But I bet the Mouse would have opinions about a reaction vid.

[@johncarroll9489]

Saw him twice in the mid 70's. Amazing to hear 20,000+ people quietly singing along to songs like this with him.

[@MamawT65]

Just imagine if there wasn’t a KZbin how would someone like you and others get to enjoy this beautiful music! When music was real

[@maryalice578]

When I was five, my grandmother took me to see family in Boston. It was the first time i remember being away from my parents for an extended length of time. This song played on the radio on our way to the airport. To this day it still makes me cry and feel the loneliness and sadness that only a small child can feel when separated from everything they are familiar with.

[@johncurtis7186]

I’m not even sure that there’s a studio version of this? Not needed- this is beautiful.

[@jackfrost0607]

The harmony on this version is outstanding, it's one of my favourites. There voices are so well matched, neither one is trying to outsing the other.

[@cazgerald9471]

John had a voice like your favorite old pair of jeans

[@frandistabile4723]

I always loved this great song..Rest in peace John and Cass..Two amazing artists gone way too soon

[@sassymessmess9110]

John Denver "Annie's Song" "Rocky Mountain High"- He had trouble with censorship because it was assumed he was referring to drugs. He was talking about the "high " of being in such a beautiful place. "Take Me Home Country Roads" "THANK GOD I'M A COUNTRY BOY" - It was recorded LIVE. "Fly Away"- A duet with Olivia Newton-John. Not sure if this is the actual title of the song.

[@angelamarkle7968]

John Denver had one of the most naturally beautiful vices I’ve ever heard. I’ve loved him since my childhood and I’ll never stop appreciating the beauty

[@judithwilber2540]

i loved john denver.,,such a tragic death ..same for mama cass tragic

[@sorrystaunton]

You should react to more John Denver music....it will mellow out this crazy life ...he was a brilliant song writer...Songs like Singing Skies And Dancing Water....Poems Prayers and Promises etc etc...I love his music.

[@ericanderson8886]

Peter Paul and Mary had the big hit with this great John Denver song. Def worth checking out.

[@copperhopperwarren4788]

fyi: actually it was written by Cass Elliot... as she states at the beginning of *THIS* video

[@jenuwinedisneyphiles4927]

I am old enough to remember seeing that performance the first time it aired back in the late summer of '72, late on a Friday night, thankful that the first week of HS Freshman Football practice was finally over! I was absolutely blown away. As a rock and roll fan (Beatles, Stones Zep, Purple, early Elton, etc.), I had been unfamiliar with John Denver, although he was about to explode on the music scene with "Rocky Mountain High." This performance that night made me a fan and true believer. Sadly, all four of the performers on that stage (John, Cass, Dick Kniss-bass, and Mike Taylor-6 string guitar) are all now deceased, but what a treasure they left us.

[@unity1016]

John"s Rocky Mountain High is a favorite of mine.

[@patricianocerabrandy4190]

This is why "The Midnight Special" is gifted by it's name.

[@TheDivayenta]

Howdy! Jamel, you would love iconic folk troubadours, Peter , Paul and Mary. They too sang at MLK’s Poor People’s March on Washington. Their harmonies are dreams. “ Blowin’ In the Wind” and “ The Great Mandala” are good starts!

[@oregonchick76]

They have lots of good songs like you recommend, but when I was a kid, my favorite Peter, Paul and Mary song was "I'm In Love with a Big Blue Frog." LOL They also wrote "Puff the Magic Dragon."

[@MeanMrMustard1]

They also sang "Leaving on a Jet Plane."

[@shariwelch8760]

I love them. They do my favorite version of Blowin' in the Wind.

[@TheDivayenta]

@@MeanMrMustard1 indeed! Can’t resist- have you seen Polythene Pam?

[@TheDivayenta]

@@shariwelch8760 I agree!

[@davidhumiston6500]

Can never get tired of listening to John Denver he had an amazing voice rip John you are missed

[@robertreichle1]

I was two months old when they did this performance. Grew up with Denver on the radio all the time. When did people decide he wasn't cool. I never stopped listening.

[@beeseewill2407]

Such a gift.Beautiful voices. Natural talent.

[@karaminalee]

Oh now you’re just trying to make me cry! This song! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@markmoil3012]

Darn it...me too....so many poignant memories of those moments wrapped in this velvety melody.

[@gwenwells2286]

John Denver had the most beautiful voice. His songs just put me in a different, better headspace.

[@kathleenrobertson5182]

". . .when music was pure. . ." Under that umbrella, listen to Seals and Croft, Cat Stevens, Dan Fogelberg, Peter and Gordon, Lynn Murray, Judy Collins, Arlo Guthrie, and any of the people/groups that got their start in the era of Folk music.

[@daveingrey2615]

Don’t forget James Taylor in that group!

[@BCANZONERI]

Kathleen Robertson, did you mean Anne Murray?

[@kathleenrobertson5182]

@@BCANZONERI yes. That's what my brain was typing. My hands just don't follow directions sometimes.

[@bevcrusher4177]

John Denver was astounding live. Pitch perfect and incredible power. He barely needed a mike. One of the best live performers I've seen, and I've seen a lot.

[@herbyragan7801]

Don’t think John and Mama ever did a studio version of this. But this is a beautiful rendition. The studio version you heard was probably the Peter, Paul and Mary version.

[@eileenwallis]

I grew up being a huge John Denver fan - probably saw him in concert more than 20 times. I've never seen this video of him singing with Cass, who I consider one of the greatest voices ever. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing this.

[@BogeyDopeYT]

You hit the nail on the head Jamel “ When music was real”. You know that’s Mama Cass from The Mamas and the Papas?

[@suem6004]

Yes, since he did Mamas and Papas and just Cass the other day.

[@boscokid9524]

Cass was a timeless talent. John Denver was so authentic. What a great duet.

[@michaelminnick-chavez]

John Denver has so many amazing songs that just exude warmth and love. He's really something great

[@realShadowKat]

23 years later still missed; and hearing him sing this even brings more tears because he did leave us in a plane, even if it wasn't a jet.

[@wizardbrain9227]

Very sad that Mama Cass would pass away 2 years later :(

[@headrushindi]

John and Cass both had such timeless , beautiful voices, and sang with such passion. What incredible artists .

[@827dusty]

This is a very famous folk song. John Denver, like Cass Elliott, started out singing in a folk group. Later on they both became pop stars. Just like Bob Dylan. So many started as folk singers, and crossed over to pop and rock, where the money was.

[@ronstewart6362]

John Denver!! What more can u say. Awesome, Awesome!!!

[@karencolley-smidt864]

I remember my Mom singing this song in the late 60s around the house. It is one of the first songs I remember hearing. But, I believe Peter, Paul and Mary is who sang it first.

[@misstraveler1001]

Saw John in the 70's and his voice was just as pure and sweet!

[@psycojuggalo1642]

This was the only time these 2 did this song together

[@jamespasifull3424]

Cass Elliot had a great song called 'It's getting better', & I always said, if I was ever to marry again, that it would be 'our song'!! 😍

[@gerardroll6468]

Jamel... This song will always make me remember that movie “Armageddon” & the scene where Ben Affleck lifts up his woman (Liv Tyler) as they’re about to launch into space & he starts singing it, joined shortly after by the late Michael Clarke Duncan (remember him in “The Green Mile”?) & Steve Buscemi in hilarious fashion 😂😂😂. This was one hell of a “Throwback” mate 🇦🇺✊️😁🇦🇺. INCREDIBLE 👏👏👏👏

[@tracygalley8713]

I was going to say the same thing about Armageddon

[@gerardroll6468]

@@tracygalley8713 .... It was only fresh on my mind for the fact that I had only just finished watching Armageddon just moments before this video came through in my KZbin feed & then “all the bells went off” when the video started playing 🤜💥🔔

[@rjs2005]

Whenever I'm down or feeling sad, I put on the headphones, cue up John Denver, close my eyes and my troubles just melt away in the beautiful music. Adding Cass Elliot's angelic voice is sonic nirvana. No question that music was pure in these days- I cannot imagine any radio station today promoting two artists harmonizing so perfectly to the sound of a couple of acoustic guitars and a stand up bass. I miss this so much.

[@Bandit77TA]

That's how it's done kids.

[@paulvalerius3674]

He has such a powerful yet sweet voice. One of the best voices in music

[@surlechapeau]

Jamel, you'll love Jonh Denver's "Rocky Mountain High", "Sunshine On My Shoulders" and "Thank God I'm A Country Boy". He was huge in the 70's, sold over 33 million records