John Denver - Annie's Song (1974) *DayOne Reacts*

[@marvinserechen8985]

My favorite love song of all time.

[@scottcooker8141]

He wrote that for his wife Annie when they were going through a tough time in their marriage. What a beautiful way to tell somebody how much you love them.

[@wendyduehr8086]

I think he wrote it in 15 minutes. Genius!

[@mikey29211]

It didn't work though, she left him soon after

[@jakerazmataz852]

@@wendyduehr8086 Yup, on a ski lift, when his wife didn't want him to go.

[@tranurse]

When his daughter got married a few years ago, she walked down the aisle to this song, since he wasn’t there

[@philosopher0076]

​@@mikey29211 Yes, it didn't work because he was an alcoholic big time and was a violent drunk...one of those humans who's sober personality does a complete 180 when drinking alcohol. He was a real Mr. Hyde when indulging in booze. A real shame and very sad. A drug can ruin everything good. Alcohol is a toxic drug, in any proportion.

[@LaurenceJones-v1c]

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

[@davidhapka5410]

One of the best singer/songwriters ever. A lost art judging by today's god awful music. RIP John.

[@thegorn68]

LOL! I was going to pretty much type the same thing but I'll be lazy and just thumbs up your astute observation.

[@davidhapka5410]

@@thegorn68 I consider today's music nothing but product. Disposable and instantly forgettable. We're lucky to have had better... It's a pleasure to see a new generation like Angela enjoy it.

[@thomastimlin1724]

As a former music teacher I have to whole heartedly agree. "If it smells it sells" is the old saying. I am grateful for these youngsters discovering this music. Not all the music is terrible today but a majority of it is....Nora Jones is good for example...

[@chrisoakley5830]

​@@davidhapka5410Very accurate comment. Music today is manufactured as if on a conveyor belt, I can't understand why Music executives are doing this instead of letting artists be creative as they were many years ago.

[@davidhapka5410]

@@chrisoakley5830 It has to be about money. Everything is always about a dollar. Well, at least we still have our music, but sadly there will be no more 😟

[@ChicagoDB]

John was such a tremendous talent…and good person. Such a loss when he died.

[@daveburns3886]

Saddest song cuz he didn’t get to ‘die in her arms’

[@clannad99germany70]

Indeed

[@paulr.3220]

My words exactly.

[@cherierichhart6973]

My husband and I had this beautiful love song sung at our wedding 48 years ago! It was a perfect wedding song!

[@scottyhotty1003]

He wrote this for his wife Annie. He is one of my favorite artists and died tragically and young piloting an experimental plane. He is sorely missed. Great great pick!!! 🎶♥️🔥 P.S he wrote it going up a ski lift in a few minutes inspired by nature and feelings for his wife as they had a strained marriage with his career and insecurities interfering in their relationship. He has many many more great hits !! Great Pick!!!

[@michaeleast9675]

I used to work for John in the late 1980s and early 1990s doing logistics for his Windstar Symposiums in Aspen. Annie is still alive and living in Aspen. I see her around town from time to time. A nice woman. Knowing the song and the two who are apart of the song is a very personal awareness.

[@chrisoakley5830]

In the early to mid 1970s there was no one bigger in popular music than John Denver.

[@juliewolfe168]

I was blessed to hear him sing this live four times. This is my number one favorite love song ever!

[@MikeB-in1nd]

Ditto

[@klemmetv6875]

I can imagine. Heavensendt

[@rjn6953]

I was privileged to see him in person in Amarillo, Texas in 1980. Sat in the 4th row. Such beautiful music. And his voice. Oh gosh! Unforgettable. My favorite singer...ever!❤

[@sheilameyers152]

Always love his songs! He left us way to soon! RIP!

[@nanook8721]

Same… He was magical.

[@michaelparsons5299]

It is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written and sang!

[@nitramsonjack4741]

This is not only for Annie, but for every love out there.❤

[@lancerx1759]

In one word this song can be defined that word is "Beautiful"

[@johneldridge8678]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. His vibrato is incredible. Yes, what a compliment that is, to have someone say that you fill up their senses. What a beautiful line.

[@sparc77]

Annie's song was voted one of the greatest love songs of all time back at the turn of the century.

[@pacard33]

Arguably one of the most beautiful songs ever written--it strikes you...immediately.

[@seannovack3834]

"Like you are sailing" You have to hear "Calypso", a song dedicated the Research Vessel "Calypso" and her crew.

[@frankmerris8821]

perfection

[@philipdickey6460]

I know he wrote this for his then wife Annie, and I agree it was a big loss when he died in a plane crash, in 1997

[@rozequinn1519]

I've always loved his voice...so calming & peacefully beautiful. R.I.P. 💔

[@Tinkerbellstune]

I walked down the aisle at my wedding to this song ❤️

[@pamagnolia]

I have always loved this beautiful song! Glad you enjoyed it Angela! 😊

[@clannad99germany70]

Me too !

[@lesparker6752]

Hi Angela, this is such a great feel-good song. One of John's best. I think you'll find the "banjo" was actually a mandolin.

[@tombreen932]

His voice was unbelievably beautiful he put you at ease

[@davidhumiston6500]

You will never find anyone that pronunciate every word like John Denver and Steve Perry...

[@justafreethinker]

A masterpiece by a master musician. MY favorite musical artist of all time is finally getting the respect he deserves from all the new generations and music reactors. Timeless music from one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Peace to John's Spirit.. truly missed so much

[@Iloveanimals369]

I miss him so much. His voice and songs were so beautiful. What a heartfelt love song.

[@michaelmartinelli2258]

Picture it, America, Summertime 1974 and playing on the radio Annie's song. Priceless...

[@ThomasHathaway-ft9fu]

The year I graduated high school My first girl was so impressed when I put on this album.she didn't think men would like j.denvet

[@gallery963]

He has a song about a boat, it's called "Calypso"

[@isaackovitz4791]

RIP John - One of the greatest... Gone way too young.

[@LeftistOppa]

His voice is the definition of soothing

[@williamsullivan9895]

He went to testify in Congress against music censorship in the 90's.

[@cog4life]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. One of the beautiful people. ❤

[@kellydwightfields2281]

One of his best

[@kathywaltman4137]

This song makes me cry. Still love it.

[@carolgordon4785]

John Denver was one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time.. Up there with Lennon & McCartney, Carole King , Stevie Wonder , Elton John , Smokey Robinson, etc...

[@christophergraham5901]

I really enjoyed watching you respond to a love song. I've listened/loved John Denver since I was about 11 or 12. I'm 58 now and still melt at his songs of love and compassion to life. Listen to his song poems, prayers & promises. I think you'd like that, too. Along with many others. Thank you....

[@ericnorthman9410]

You must watch him perform, Country Roads And Rocky Mountain High at the Wildlife Concert ! You feel like he is singing directly to you !

[@williamboylan4516]

Being in love brings out the best in a singer-songwriter-poet. "Annie's Song "is just that. You can tell he loved everything about her. What a great composition by John Denver!

[@jimcox8148]

I saw him in concert in 1974. He put on a great show.

[@avscript1]

DayOne, you are a beautiful person. I enjoyed watching the smile on your face. I can tell you have a good heart. God bless you.

[@stanleynykaza9042]

Love John Denver ! Please do THANK GOD IM A COUNTY BOY Live by John Denver !

[@gh9111]

John Denver's Wildlife concert live is the best way to watch his hits. Gone too soon.

[@bobberry159]

This song always brings tears to my eyes. I miss my dearly departed Annie.

[@TheCornishCockney]

The 70’s. CANNOT be beaten for ANY genre.

[@BarbaraPryor-Smith]

He wrote this song in 10 minutes. The lyrics came to him on a ski slope. He ran back home and sang it to his wife named Annie. Incredibly beautiful. 💜

[@michaelc8111]

Its a powerful song !

[@cdfdesantis699]

My fave John Denver song, such an exquisitely simple, but beautiful love song. Thanks for your reaction.

[@douglasg.9271]

This was an extremely popular wedding song for about 20 yrs

[@tomlemery8490]

I requested this song on radio stations and they never played it. Maybe they thought it was too sweet like sugar. I dk. If you liked the flow of this song, check out Calypso, Rocky Mountain High, Back Home Again, Take Me Home Country Roads. Fun songs are Grandma's Feather Bed and Thank God I'm A Country Boy.

[@daveburns3886]

His voice soooarred

[@christianmattison6096]

I sang this at several weddings back in the 70's. Still love the song!

[@ThomasHathaway-ft9fu]

Incredible! 50 years later I still cry.its for every girl,every woman I have loved.

[@johnboehmer6683]

The second verse is just emotional overload, no words have ever more effectively emulated intense and pure love... Always disappointed reactors don't seem to pick up on it or appreciate it like I do. Come, let me love you "Let me" displays such humility and respect for Annie, as to be asking permission to give her love. Let me give my life to you This takes that same humility and Honor on display in the last line, and ratchets it up 100 times... And also demonstrates what true love is, a lifetime commitment to taking care of the needs and wants of another. Let me drown in your laughter When you truly love someone, their happiness is everything to you. Thus, the joy you feel in hearing her laughing is utterly intoxicating. Let me die in your arms Has anyone ever heard a line like this? To be so given to another that you want your last moment on Earth to be with her...truly beautiful stuff... Let me lay down beside you Speaks to the physical, emotional connection in a really classy way. Let me always be with you Again, getting at the greatest aspect of true love - commitment. And again, in a humble way, in saying "let me"... love it.

[@UncleQue]

I’m pretty sure that the banjo she hears is really the mandolin but perhaps there is also a banjo.

[@joelmclean2898]

One of the most beautiful love songs of all time.

[@tommystevenson2921]

outstanding singer

[@oakleysmithmusic]

Best Concert I ever saw live was A night with John Denver. I'm a hard rock sort of guy but his evening was the best night I had .

[@davidallen-ro7kc]

One of a kind genius ❤

[@laurengaudette7497]

John Denver is my most favorite artist of all time!! He wrote "Annie's Song" is 10 mins on a ski lift after an argument with his 1st wife, Annie! That song was on a #1 album and wasn't the #1 song from that album! John wrote many of his own songs! Here are some other songs with sweet or nice lyrics! "Poems, Prayers, and Promises" (my most favorite song), "Shanghai Breezes," "Sunshine on my Shoulders," and "Matthew!"

[@guitarman8462]

When I was a kid , he came to my school and put on a mini concert for us 🎸

[@maricarol85]

That must have been wonderful!

[@guitarman8462]

@maricarol85 it was , so did Cat Stevens & when Popeye cartoon was showing the artist came and gave out drawings.

[@maricarol85]

@@guitarman8462 Cool!

[@guitarman8462]

@maricarol85 do you go to concerts ?

[@maricarol85]

@@guitarman8462 Not anymore. And, unfortunately, never got the chance to go to a John Denver concert. My sister went to one with a friend in Texas, & said it was the best concert she's ever been to. Everyone was up dancing & singing "Grandma's Feather Bed."

[@marshallsmith8975]

You should listen to this song live at the wildlife concert. No editing or auto tuning, just pure talent. Simply amazing.

[@brokenmummy232]

John Denver was one of the best lyrical painters of imagery and emotions and feelings and was so gifted at crafting masterpieces that have and will always stand the test of time.

[@marcurban5141]

Very honest and accurate reaction. Such a terrific song and performer.

[@sealdrup]

So calming. Give a listen to Calypso...it is also magnificent.

[@Cheryltwin2012]

One of the most beautiful, most heartfelt love songs ever written. Denver said he wrote it for his wife, Annie, in ten minutes on a ski lift. They had had an argument and this was an olive branch of sorts. After he died, even though he was married to another women, Annie still felt his loss very keenly. I was so sad when he passed, but I knew having songs like to listen to made a very good legacy for him.

[@angelomaurizio1668]

How ironic you had mentioned this song sounded as if you're on an ocean smooth sailing. John Denver wrote another hit song called 'Calypso' that was inspired while he was sailing with a friend. His surroundings were so beautiful, he had to write about it, but he needed to be alone. So he went to the bow of the boat to take everything in then started writing. By the way, Chicago has a song similar to the lyrics "You Fill Up My Senses" with "You Come to my Senses" from their Chicago XXI album. 😃

[@dsmdgold]

That friend was Jacques Cousteau, the legendary oceanographic researcher and film maker. The Calypso was the name of his boat, and if you listen to the lyrics, it's an homage to the educational nature of Cousteau's work. "To work in the service of life and the living In search of the answers to questions unknown To be part of the movement and part of the growing Part of beginning to understand"

[@robertspino521]

he wrote this song in 15 minutes on ski lift in Colorado for his wife annie. he was amazing.

[@MrPhife333]

This song is magic. Any man capable of singing this song to his lady will automatically get lucky, EVERY TIME!

[@kestrelle5345]

His vibrato is so smooth.

[@robertagamata]

JD holds a special place in my heart. I went on my first date ever (it was also her first date) to a John Denver concert, I believe it was 1985... we were both just barely 20... after that concert, her friend (who came with us) told me "you guys are gonna get married." She was right. It's 2023, and I think its great time to dust of my acoustic and sing this song to my lovely wife. Thank you JD.

[@glenngarza1845]

Such a beautiful song. More than words.

[@sharonvincent4238]

So romantic

[@tayclarets]

Great song Angela. Pretty love song.

[@jackieperkins691]

If I could make a dvd with some of the most beautiful melodies I have ever heard, this song would be on it. Even if it was just instrumental I would love it. But these lyrics are just as beautiful as the music and the arrangement. Thanks for the video.

[@MikeScott-m4d]

you are so insightful and you read these songs perfectly...

[@showard7153]

That's how I feel too when I hear this song. Like I'm sailing or flying.

[@gruntball]

I grew up listening to John Denver. The ¨like a storm in the desert" lyrics hits home. Apparently, he spent his youth in Tucson, so summer thunderstorms surely made an impression on him and I imagine that is where this verse comes from.

[@billevans6539]

John was GREAT! Left wayyyy to soon. Check out "leaving on a jet plane"

[@Bobloblaw456]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written, for his wife.

[@neldablanco1663]

Beautiful uplifting song, his voice beautiful!.

[@dennislee5524]

I saw him in concert in my senior year of high school! He was so good!

[@danieldickson8591]

The word I always think of when I listen to John Denver sing is, "pure." His voice seems to come from a place of peace, where there's no anger or fear, only love. I know he wasn't perfect, but that doesn't detract from the beauty of his songs. BTW "prettily" is a real word, the adverb form of "pretty." 😉

[@LoveBandit1000]

Nobody could ever get into your heart like John Denver did...

[@johnboydTx]

A True Legend 👏👏👏👏 R.I.P. 😢

[@teresahelms1709]

❤❤❤one of my all time favorites by John Denver ❤❤❤

[@cyndywatt6820]

I love watching these John Denver reaction videos. Invariably the host gets lost in Denver's voice and lyrics. It is delightful to see another generation appreciate his talent. I remember while in high school (70's) that I would love this music all my life. I wonder if people still feel that way. Can't imagine thinking that about most of the artists of the recent decades.

[@carolynnewcomb2153]

One of the most beautiful love songs of all time!

[@99subetai]

John Denver had a smooth, gentle and easy singing style. It was seemingly effortless for him. Once men sang of romantic love of their woman.

[@impudentdomain]

John had one of the all time great voices, smooth as silk, and on top of that was one of the greatest songwriters ever.

[@kyle47922]

Omg what a great song.

[@edgblades]

Goosebumps everytime

[@roydownes2458]

just a sublime love/wedding song.

[@RJ-nz5jn]

Staple of weddings back in the day. Cover by Anne Murray is great, too.

[@cadirector]

I thought for sure this song would make you cry. It makes me cry because it makes me think of my late wife.

[@kevindohn6776]

It's the kind of song you write when you have a big fight with your wife, and you take off to go skiing, and you smoke a big fat joint while you're riding up on the chairlift, and all of a sudden your senses kick in to the beautiful nature surrounding you, and you write this song in a matter of a few minutes, true story !

[@Jimmersaunt]

Such a beautiful song! Loved John Denver!

[@JimFlickinger]

You are truly blessed if you find that person that fits all this criteria!! I wish this for everyone!

[@JohnRotonto-ql9ds]

Phenomenal performer and songwriter. Died way too soon. I'm lucky to say I got to see him in concert. 👍👍RIP John! 😇

[@rickrickard2788]

One thing I'll let you know about this man? He was every-bit as good, and, in fact, I say BETTER, live. Other than his own changing, and going with the "vibe" of the moment, he was perfection, live. I got into music because of this man, and admired him greatly. We all have our issues in this life, it's how we deal with those, that make us the person we become. John Denver was a good man. And a perfect artist.