JOHN DENVER - Annie's Song (Live from The Wildlife Concert) | FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION

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[@jasoncaldwell5627]

This man had a voice as smooth as silk and he could hold a note perfectly. A true legend.

[@BearClanMan1970]

I am a lifelong John Denver fan and was grateful to have seen him live six months before his death. "Annie's Song" is a snapshot of when the world was much more beautiful.

[@clemngc]

I totally agree with you and saw John on July 31, 1997. Still listen to him every day.

[@Penn57]

One of the most beautiful songs ever! John Denver was magical!!

[@donaldriddle230]

There it us Brother! That Beautiful Guild 12 string. That chiming tone is so distinctive. When you get used to it, there is no way to miss it in any song. I Love John Denver's music. Poems, Prayers, and Promises next please.

[@joelliebler5690]

Good choice or The Eagle and The Hawk!

[@daveramsey100]

The live recording of This Old Guitar is excellent 👍

[@flubblert]

This is a very nice live version, but you do owe it to yourself to hear the studio production with the beautiful enhanced strings accompaniment and added reverb on his already emotional and engrossing vocals . John Denver seemed like such a beautiful soul that definitely shown through in his music. This is one hell of a love song. Check out "Take Me Home Country Roads" by him next.

[@flubblert]

Studio version first please, please. 🙏

[@TheTish]

John Denver's songs are a spiritual experiences. Overwhelmingly emotional. I'm so glad you loved this.

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

He has one of the most touching singing voices ever!

[@kestrelle5345]

His vibrato is everything.

[@dagmar.6954]

John Denver was a great singer-songwriter & actor. He had so many hits in the 70's-80's. Some of his signature songs were "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Rocky Mountain High", "Poems, Prayers & Promises", "Calypso", "Thank God I'm A Country Boy", "Sunshine On My Shoulders" etc. John appeared in several films & television specials during the 70's-80's, including the 1977 hit "Oh, God!", in which he starred alongside George Burns.

[@terri2494]

He also appeared on The Muppets many times and did two holiday specials with them. They released two albums with music from those specials. You know you’ve arrived when you get to sing a duet with Kermit the Frog.🐸

[@billrichardson1982]

This song was written for his first wife. American treasure.

[@patticampana9458]

Huge Denver song. Played this as our wedding dance. Was 18. Didn't last, but the song has some really good memories! Have all his music, still listen. He's one of a kind! Never be another!🙂✌️

[@meditationlifeskills]

Possibly one of the most underrated love songs. Poetry in motion flowing from the heart.

[@lauraallen55]

John Denver had an incredbly accurate voice pitch-wise, but also a very expressive voice. This one and Take Me Home Country Roads are his best (for me). I also like Calypso. He wrote the big hit for Peter, Paul, and Mary: Leaving On A Jet Plane. John performed a live version of that with Mama Cass Elliott who was one of the best female vocalists ever. That one is amazing.

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

All the songs you listed, Laura, are great choices for Shawn.

[@lauraallen55]

Thank you. I have a soft spot for John Denver. I also have a sad memory of him tied to my own personal history. On the day I was being driven to the hospital by my parents for surgery (in the very early morning hours) it was announced on the radio that he had died from a crash of his private plane. :( @@alchemy-oi8xf

[@zoeherriot]

The channel Wings of Pegasus does a good analysis of his voice. He does sing slightly flat sometimes, but ever so slightly, and that's what makes his voice so natural. To my ear, he sounds close to perfect. And his vibrato... I'm not into this style of music, but this song is magical.

[@lauraallen55]

@@zoeherriot Yes, he does sing slightly flat at times, that's true! I think out ears are expecting things to be a bit flat or sharp here and there when listening to the human voice, in speech or in singing. Well, maybe the current generation is being taught to expect robotic perfection in singing now, which is a shame.

[@zoeherriot]

@@lauraallen55 it is a shame, it doesn’t sound natural. Denver’s voice is crazy good though - it’s not even a genre of music I typically listen to, but there is something about his tone that makes me crack out this song regularly.

[@325diane]

My favorite John Denver song. Love your reaction. I like to think that he's looking down and smiling, seeing younger generations appreciating his talent. I say looking down because that voice could only be in heaven. Thank you for posting this one, Shawn!

[@rk41gator]

One of John's best and most emotional tunes. He has a vibe.

[@stevenS6598]

John Denver "Annie's Song" is absolutely amazing. Another amazing song you should react to also live from The Wildlife Concert is called "For You".

[@albertscanlon2005]

John Denver at the top table for singer songwriting. such soul in his voice. He was a special musician

[@musicaddict5076]

You gotta listen to the studio version. He was great live but the studio version for me is another level. Also Sunshine on my Shoulder is soooo good.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

One of the prettiest songs ever written. My wife & I danced to this song as our 2nd dance at our receiption (1st song was Hold me, Thrill me by Mel Carter a 1965 hit)

[@juliewolfe168]

Thank you! I had the privilege of seeing John in concert six times; my very first concert at 12 y.o. was John Denver! He and his music were a gift.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

12-string picking, and no autotune on the voice. Gorgeous. He had a charmingly warm and goofy personality - a country and western hippie. To quote John: "Faaaar out!" Try his song "Calypso" next, written for environmentalist and documentary-maker Jacques Cousteau.

[@KJ-4321]

I jumped up to watch this when I got the alert! I knew you would just love this! You would also love “Take me home country roads” … “Calypso.” …& “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” To name 3 of many many amazing songs by John! As always, loved your reaction! 😀

[@laurengaudette7497]

Shawn, I listened to this concert on CD every single day of high school, from the bus rides to waiting in the halls for class! John is the gospel of my life! My 2 favorite songs from this album that I think you'll enjoy are "Poems, Prayers, and Promises" and "Shanghai Breezes!" Thank you so much for listening and sharing John's music!

[@scrappydude1]

John Denver, truly a songs best friend.

[@stm345]

Looking for Space, Come and let me look in your eyes, Sad song are some of my many favorites. Thanks for your reaction and appreciation of this great singer/songwriter!

[@patticampana9458]

Love all his songs! Calypso is a good one. Country Roads. Country Boy. Sheesh, too many to name🙂

[@marshallsmith8975]

Pure talent with soul and meaning. They don’t make music like this anymore. Live with no editing or auto tune. Amazing.

[@mikemiller3069]

Annie's parents owned a restaurant near St Peter, MN which is where I went to college. I ate there on a sorority date night event (it was kind of a fancy restaurant). But regarding the song, it was one of the top wedding songs back in the 70s.

[@cocoboobenstein]

John’s crystal clear voice was truly amazing.

[@cmholmes1067]

My youngest daughter is 25 and she has John Denver on her playlist along with Carpenters , Kenny Loggins and so on, cracks me up but I love it 😊

[@wxgrad]

JD has so many beautiful and emotional songs that people forget to mention his humor. Grandma's Feather Bed is one of my favorite songs of his. He also put out a Christmas album with The Muppets.

[@rk41gator]

No autotune! the dude had a voice. Such a strong voice and strong character; too soon lost. What a love song. For both life and Annie.....Ajax! Whoa, the dude could ski too. (from Colorado, btw)

[@joejohnston3591]

John was such a great singer!

[@jimmayors2315]

my very first concert, 1978, Sportatorium. He sang this good for two hours straight. when his band took a break, he sat and did 3 songs solo

[@leeannies-tears369]

Love this so much. He's one of the greatest emotional singer songwriters ever for me. I love how you reacted! I love you n your channel. You're heartfelt words and genuine responses. He's one of the best 12 sring guitarists! / picking pattern pros ever too. Just been one of my favs 'almost' up there with Neil Young but in a very different way. THANK YOU SHAWN. I wish I had money. I'd give it to you.

[@joemachine4714]

Yes definitely check out the studio version. Btw there's a movie about John Denver's life, played by actors. The woman playing Annie is so cute 😊

[@shirleybhs9zd6li5i]

Such a beautiful performance of a wonderful song. Too short on this earth. A love song for the ages and one that resonates in my heart. Thank you even for the tears which brings peace to my soul. Blessings to all from Washington State.

[@beeseewill2407]

This guy is so missed,RIPJohn Denver.Thanks for the music . Check out "Sunshine (on my shoulder)." .

[@jodyjackson5475]

I’m in tears. Such a beautiful man and emotion ❤

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Beautiful reaction to a beautiful song and performance, man. He's a very important part of my childhood and it is fantastic to see you really getting what he was all about. He's got so much good stuff. Maybe check out a couple of his up-tempo bangers: Grandma's Feather Bed Thank God I'm a Country Boy

[@GinMae]

Thanks for this! Check out that 12-string.. and of course the voice... what a beautiful musician..

[@RadCenter]

John gave us so many great songs! I'm partial to "This Old Guitar" (there's a great live version available on KZbin), "Matthew," and "For Baby (for Bobby)." I think his original studio recording of "Leaving on a Jet Plane" is the best version out there. If you want some fun stuff, check out his early folk-singer work with the Mitchell Trio in the 1960s. "Your Friendly Liberal Neighborhood KKK," recorded in 1966 (there's a live version of that online, too), still hits hard!

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

A well loved artist and deservedly so.

[@joelliebler5690]

This song will touch anyone who has ever loved and missed someone❤

[@JimFlickinger]

Like a painter with a palate, he painted a picture!!

[@subwaygoddess1]

A beautiful song and a beautiful man. This is the best version I know of. I love "Sunshine On My Shoulders." That may be my favorite of his

[@badkitty1889]

Everytime we went camping ... I love you daddy, and miss you ❤

[@classicrocklady6288]

Now, please treat yourself to the final song from this concert tutled Amazon. You will be amazed in an entirely different way. Thank you so much fir finding this one! Saw John twice, and better live than studio.

[@kdavis9943]

Thank you so much for reacting to this one Shawn! You said it best, it’s too beautiful to be a live version. It’s such a moving song. The lyrics are amazing. Like others have said, you really need to hear the studio version to really hear the full beauty of it all. This song still moves me to tears. Wow, just wow. ❤️

[@EricNorthman-h2f]

His best performances are at the Wildlife Concert. Watch all live there ! For the best !!

[@KevinRCarr]

Aw, John Denver is one of a handful of singer/songwriters that have both helped me define my emotional life and inspired me to write. You've covered several of them now, John Denver, Jackson Browne, Jim Croce, Gordon Lightfoot, but one you haven't reacted to yet is Dan Fogelberg. I highly recommend starting with his song called Longer, this one along with the one you just heard, is one of the most beautiful romantic songs I know, or the song Part of the Plan, which is partly responsible for my becoming a poet. With Fogelberg, I suggest stick with studio recordings.

[@joelliebler5690]

Good choice of artists though I would start with Netherlands or Old Tennessee!

[@carolyncappitelli1460]

Please react to Calypso from this same concert. I know you will love this magical song..

[@rozequinn1519]

Love Denvers voice...nothing like it. Another beautiful song by John is DON'T CLOSE YOUR EYES (tonight)... And a fun little diddy is his THANK GOD IM A COUNTRY BOY. check them out!!

[@reborndaughter445]

Thank you so much Shawn. Yes, this was the right one. John,...is John. What an amazing human he was. Another one of my faves from this concert is For You. The whole concert your heart will be in your throat. Many thanks.

[@mickr1448]

And this was Live, no electronic accompaniments, no Apple Imacs to keep it all together and in sync, this was an accomplished group of musicians behind a master poet and songster, RIP JD we are poorer now you have gone to rest 👏

[@susansapp6136]

He and "Annie" (his wife) had argued over something simple and stupid, such as the proper way to make a bed. It got pretty angry, and we've all seen this, particularly when the participants are tired. He decided to leave and go skiing ... got on the lift, feeling guilty and wrote this song on the way up. The beauty of this man is unbelievable.

[@bpfromowc]

John is one of the most underrated singers of all time (imho). Please react to him singing “Let Us Begin”. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@brucey86]

This is one of my top 10 songs of all time! nuff said.

[@crowleybo]

He was very special...👍

[@chrispavlich9656]

You should react to his song, For You, from this same concert. Talk about a beautiful love song and he plays the piano in that one❣️Enjoying your reactions.

[@williamjones6031]

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

[@AirDOGGe]

If you want to see John demonstrate his acting chops, then check out the wonderful and humorous movie "OH GOD" featuring the great George Burns. Such a cool film.

[@ElizasGrammy]

Please consider reacting to John Denver's "My Sweet Lady". No one has, as yet, but it's every bit as beautiful as Annie's Song is.

[@jacobhearns9724]

Flawless performance. 👏👏👏

[@andreakear97]

This is probably my favorite John Denver song. So happy you reacted to it!

[@eviekelpie1]

With my music group we sing, Country Roads by John Denver. Please also react to Sunshine on my shoulders. The latter was my late Dad's favourite 😢

[@stevewalsh4850]

A beautiful voice of a generation, heck of a civilization, that’s John 😎

[@debbiethomasson2709]

This whole concert was a.maz.ing.

[@cmholmes1067]

You might really like his song, Poems Prayers and Promises.

[@llanitedave]

It's hard to go wrong with John Denver, but I think you'd really enjoy "Perhaps Love." It's been covered several several times, and he also did it as a duet with Placido Domingo, but his original version is still the best.

[@spacefanatic]

John Denver is a great singer and song writer. He has loads of fantastic songs and sounds better live than on the studio versions. This song is really good and was written by John on a ski lift in 10-15 mintues after he had an argument with his wife, but if you want another great love song of his listen to 'For You' live at the same Wildlife Concert. He died far too young and is such a loss to the world.

[@helenderisi7050]

This concert was fantastic. Listen to it

[@helenderisi7050]

This was a fantastic concert. Listen to it

[@tygerbrite]

Sunshine on Your Shoulders, also from the Wildlife Concert!

[@lillianparker4317]

Lo❤ve your reaction

[@leticiaserna2924]

Take me home country roads

[@sniper_pro497]

A real Masterpiece bro

[@stanleynykaza9042]

Please react to THANK GOD IM A COUNTRY BOY LIVE by John Denver !!

[@rbodee]

Written in 10 minutes on a ski lift after a fight with Annie.

[@beverlybrown2673]

BIG song at weddings in the 1970s...

[@DarrellFanning-bx7xz]

In the 70s it wasn't cool to be a john Denver fan so we were all closet fans, the older I got the more I realize his genious

[@monkeysuncle2816]

He wrote this for the love of his life, Annie, who he also cheated on for years while on the road. ("Leavin' On a Jet Plane": "There's so many times I've let you down So many times I've played around I tell you now, they don't mean a thing Every place I go, I'll think of you Every song I sing, I'll sing for you When I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring" He was an incredibly talented, but flawed human.

[@luattack123]

crying 🤤🤤

[@j.h.3777]

I believe he wrote this song for his wife after they had a fight.

[@deegomez2089]

The male Karen Carpenter (or Karen was the male John Denver) 💚 My fave song is one you don't hear very often but it's a good one, Don't Close your Eyes Tonight 🎵🎶

[@dow311]

Calypso!

[@bradsouthers7476]

Far out! You should definitely explore his portfolio more. It's hard to recommend just one or two songs, anything you select is going to be good.

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🔥😍

[@user-jl5lo6cx4g]

He wrote this after an argument with his then wife Annie. He was on a ski lift and the song came to him. He wrote it in 15 minutes. He went home and sang it to her. Needless to say they made up!

[@fricky11111]

Listen to the album version....cleaner

[@dennispower5362]

Next song COUNTRY ROAD say no more..if haven't done it it.. do your self a favour ☮️🇦🇺🥗