John Denver & Cass Elliot - Leaving On A Jet Plane | Vocal Coach Reacts & Analysis

[@BethRoars]

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[@oscararzate7956]

Mi H. Prrj 🌹❤ 🇲🇽

[@Marrie_321]

Next Avenged Sevenfold _Walk_ live at Rock am Ring 2006🙏

[@stevenmassey41]

He was the best. Just the best. And singing with Cass Elliot? Thats just icing on the cake. RIP John and Cass, we will always love you both :)

[@FunkThompson]

Mama's and Papa's had the more popular / known version of this song, so it makes sense, but yes. The man had the voice - and soul - of an angel.

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

@@FunkThompson I think you meant Peter, Paul and Mary - they of course often had a similar sound as Mamas and Papas

[@FunkThompson]

@@thomasmacdiarmid8251Yes, yes, misspoke, apologies.

[@rubroken]

So many Vietnam/Vietnam era vets, have a tremendous sense of nostalgia or pain, listening to this song, even now

[@Hogtownboy1]

I do

[@jeannemarie5908]

Yep. I am not a Vietnam vet .. but this song reminds me of when my cousin was sent to Vietnam.

[@Thomas_Harkins123]

Not just Vietnam veterans but all veterans. Iraq veterans we used sing on the plane ever time we took off or at least my unit did. The 4 times I wen

[@rubroken]

@@Thomas_Harkins123 I know it sounds hackneyed now but thank you for your service, especially deploying multiple times during that service

[@johnprice6066]

Cass Elliott and John Denver were friends from the Folk scene of the '60s, back when she was in The Mugwumps and was John Deutschendorf.

[@user-el2nh5uo1w]

This song hit hard today. Great analysis. Mama Cass was magical.

[@Telephonebill51]

I still think her best effort was Dream a Little Dream.

[@yrankin1]

John Denver is integral part of my childhood. Takes me right back. Love Mama Cass too.

[@Neil_BT]

I just love performances like this. Two highly talented people, a bit of electric amplification, but other than that just the glorious sound of air vibrating. Beatiful.

[@longgrayline8055]

When those two blend their voices in the chorus and they let it fly, it will bring a tear to the eye. They really really blend well together.

[@wintermoonomen]

This is a great video that showcases both their vocals! They sure don't make songs like this anymore.

[@FunkThompson]

Yes they do. Those songs just don't make the top 40 anymore; you can still find real, actual musicians, making real, actual music. In venues all over your town. Support your local music; it will support you :D

[@wintermoonomen]

​@@FunkThompsontrue to a point. A lot of great artist out there doing a lot of great things. Unfortunately it seems the masses don't have a clue where to look, the majors are definitely a problem limiting the exposure only to money making self benefiting picks

[@FunkThompson]

@@wintermoonomen Oh, and you can find them... on KZbin! :D

[@DanielFrost21]

Listening to John's voice is like hearing an old friend.

[@johnhmaloney]

I'm really glad that you've reacted to John Denver a couple of times recently. I come from a rock and metal background and have older siblings who were in very much the same vein when I was young, so I've spent most of my life rolling my eyes at his music. These reactions have given me a chance to reassess him from a more mature perspective and I'm definitely developing an appreciation for his work. It's a beautiful song and the arrangement was stunning. I'm amazed by who well the filled the space with just two guitars and an upright bass.

[@captainkangaroo4301]

My buddy Pete Huttlinger played guitar in John’s band for a few years. Pete died a few years ago at 54 due to heart failure. A great guy and a great player.

[@skloak]

I love how at the end you’re not even reacting anymore, you’re just part of the audience, caught up in the singing along and enjoying the moment. I’ve always loved this performance, it’s just a short little number, but such a gem John Denver pushing and pulling the rhythm and crafting his whole musical space so intentionally reminds me a lot of Aurora. I think the two of them would really have gotten along well., and learned a lot from each other.

[@barbarino2000]

John Denver has composed TWO official state songs. (Colorado and West Virginia). That’s crazy.

[@ronleight9341]

Even crazier, he had never step foot in West Virginia before writing the song!

[@junction6_m27VNC]

My father was in the RAF and was stationed in Cypress for 3 years and this song was played a lot on Forces Radio as friends of ours left us to head back to the UK. It always make me think of those days

[@gatorcock79]

Reportedly it was written about Vietnam. A soldier leaving for the War.

[@petecogan1]

I met John in about 1981. We were performing on a tv show in Philadelphia. Very nice genuine gentleman. He is certainly missed.

[@randalmoore4704]

Two iconic voices in their time. pure and innocent but not so innocent at all. I just found this full KZbin and showed my grandmother and she is crying now and said "they both died MUCH too young." I love music history lessons from my Maw Maw.

[@bryandaniel2856]

Rocky Mountain High is my favorite John Denver song.

[@tommack9395]

He had so many great songs is hard to pick... Annie's Song comes to mind. Anyway, writing a great song always comes down to looking around yourself and writing about life as you know and see it.

[@charliestevenson3500]

His singing invited you to sing along, no matter the song.

[@garyt7193]

​@@charliestevenson3500 indeed!

[@minionofgozer7414]

Im not afraid to admit, when the youtube algorithm suggested this version to me I didn't expect to get tearful when Cass Elliot joined John for the chorus... its so beautifully sung and the duelling harmonies literally seep into every atom of your soul... I wish that they did a studio version together 🥹

[@justwondering5651]

John Denver has one of the purest male voices ever. One of his most beautiful songs, although perhaps not one of his greatest hits, is "Poems, Prayers and Promises". It's a retrospective reflection on his life. He sings, "It turns me on to think of growing old." Then he died pursuing his hobby of flying. That line makes me cry whenever I hear the song.

[@MrSkullHead1250]

Look at the time capsule we just walked into. My god, the hair, the clothes, even the glasses. This is a great peek into the 70's.

[@garysladek9110]

Making me cry, thanks.

[@Wizardofgosz]

Lifting his guitar up at the end might have also been a little tribute to one of the guitar players in Peter Paul and Mary, who used to do that all the time when they played.

[@markmyers6472]

I cannot tell for sure... but I believe the bassist is Dick Kniss.... who was often the 4th member of Peter, Paul and Mary.... a spectacular bassist.....

[@amylentine7205]

John Denver is a treasure.

[@professorD72]

Absolutely Amazing ❤️

[@robl5455]

The first time Cass Elliott comes in, she forgets the lyric for a moment when she sings, "Tell me that you'll wait for me." Then she smiles a little and picks it back up. Wonderful human moment. I remember when this TV show first aired. I was a big John Denver fan and I taped the audio on a cassette tape that I still have. Nothing to play it on any more though. 😀

[@stovalish6]

That’s so great. Folks liked both these guys, so pure and simple. Think I should have been born in 56 instead of 76. Cheers

[@johnsonpaul1914]

Two guitars, a base and two people that know their voices perfectly. What more is needed. Sure as hell don't need auto tune or pitch correction.

[@BRIANZ969]

I always thought thought that Cass Elliot was never appreciated for her solo voice work - I love this video-I love the mix with John Denver . Thanks Beth Brian Birch

[@dwaynemeeks7583]

That was the the best reaction i have seen to this song. John Denver was unique. Im a rocker but i love me some john denver

[@hippomancy]

cass was so underrated in her time, as she was so often just the accompanist, but she had a different tone as lead. some cannot adjust in this... wish she'd created more music

[@wagonmaster1974]

John did, indeed, have the smoothest and most soothing voice.. There were actually three voices in this video. His magnificent noting of his Guild 12 string guitar was the third voice. Goosebumps on my goosebumps. Cass and John together make the most beautiful rendition of this song. Perfect match. I have an unbelievable story about John, but I'll just keep it in my own private place. Nice responses, Beth. I really enjoy when you get so involved and attached to that which you are reviewing.

[@professorD72]

Amazing song and performance 🔥🔥🔥 I was 5 days old when this performance took place!

[@TheReeldeel15615]

Never seen this duet before. Lovely voices ❤

[@MuresanBol77]

John Denver is such an idol and has a special place in my heart since I'm from West Virginia and "Country Roads" hits home every single time I hear it!! His voice was the absolute BEST. His compassion for delivering such beautiful and lyrical songs is simply unmatched. But the lyric "I'm leaving on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again, oh babe I hate to go....." pains me since it's almost a projection into his future demise. A legend that left us far too soon. Love the reaction!

[@MrMjp58]

Excellent. Beth, please do more of Mama Cass.

[@kayedeedid]

John Denver has the most gentle voice. It's like a gentle snowfall, just enjoyable and natural and magnificent.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

miss them both !!!!!!!!

[@SidneyJohnson-p2n]

Im glad that you really love our American music

[@gpeddino]

Such an impeccable performance. Another great one from the same era is Cass Elliot with Joni Mitchell and Mary Travers singing "I Shall Be Released".

[@moomoopuppy508]

From Wikipedia: Background - John Denver, then a relatively unknown musician in the Los Angeles folk scene of 23 years old, had written the song during a layover at Washington Airport in 1966. In one of his BBC Radio specials, Denver said about the song: This is a very personal and very special song for me. It doesn’t conjure up Boeing 707s or 747s for me as much as it does the simple scenes of leaving. Bags packed and standing by the front door, taxi pulling up in the early morning hours, the sound of a door closing behind you, and the thought of leaving someone that you care for very much. I was fortunate to have Peter, Paul, and Mary record it and have it become a hit, but it still strikes a lonely and anguished chord in me, because the separation still continues, although not so long and not so often nowadays. Though not written about the Vietnam War, the Peter, Paul, and Mary cover of the song was interpreted by at least one writer to be a protest song about a soldier's impending deployment.

[@tracynorman1455]

I have a great memory of this song too. When I was in kindergarten my sister was a senior in high school. She had a guitar and would play some John Denver songs and we would sing them together.

[@dougel4709]

I very much enjoyed!! Especially when you join in. Your voice blends well with theirs.

[@beadybaby]

That shirt he is wearing is all kinds of awesome!

[@zzzpip]

cass was a great singer/song writer.

[@jamessweet5341]

My tears are falling for this. Two great performers who bring me back to a wonderful time.

[@larrynorgaard5730]

This was a day before my 22nd birthday. Always loved this song. Remember it was popular in late 69 when I was headed off overseas.

[@36742650885]

His performance both vocals and Strumming/ picking technique is absolutely perfect 👍 And of course Cass’s harmonies make it Magical

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Pure period pop folk ...both sadly gone now but theyve left is the music that defines that that late 60s/early 70s soundtrack. You clearly enjoyed it ...

[@SidneyJohnson-p2n]

This is why other countries love our music because we have alot of great music

[@carolmartin4413]

Great rendition by two superb voices. I remember Peter, Paul and Mary's version more...no particular reason. Long time ago...nostalgic for the music.

[@birdec765]

John Denver Memorial, Pacific Grove, California

[@frankford1115]

Absolutely beautiful voice. As good a singer as there has ever been. Touched by an angel.

[@theartistformerlyknownashe1279]

John Denver was a incredible singer, but can you imagine when I was only a kid I only knew him from the movie Oh God. It's still a great movie and he was great in it. Only shows what a talent he truly was.

[@carlcollier4364]

John Denver was also an outstanding guitarist!

[@sdzielinski]

Denver also uses space (not singing) in his delivery. I never noticed this before. It adds to the sense that his singing is planned, purposeful!

[@michaelmorrissey2248]

As long as you mentioned the guitar, let's add that to this amazing mix. Not only did John write the song and sing it beautifully with Cass, but he was playing guitar. And not just strumming, but finger picking, and oh yeah, it was a 12 string. He made it look absolutely effortless, which it is not. Two amazing talents from the Folk movement of the 60's that moved into prominent roles in the 70's. Both lost much too soon. Awesome review.

[@MsGoat06]

I love his use of a caesura when he sings. it feels so heartfelt 💗💗

[@aliciac3768]

oh we need a reaction for mama cass singing "dream a little dream of me"

[@xfirehurican]

Brilliant, simply brilliant.

[@dancook4993]

John and Cass are Amazing Together they should have did this is a studio could you imagine that and this is live,I watched this live when I was a kid

[@ps4nurdz101]

John Denver the best ever, hearing him always gives me a calm heart.

[@ejd53]

I grew up listening to Peter, Paul and Mary’s version, but I always preferred this version, it always seemed more personal.

[@jurgenschmidt2759]

Cass Elliott's Make your own kind of music would be a wonderful performace to follow up on that.

[@loadedorygun]

Poignant and nostalgic video. Both such treasures of their time and troubled people who loved to live and to love the people around them.

[@1dognight166]

Beth, that show , Midnight Special ' had plenty of live performances. There's even a KZbin channel with those live performances.

[@MichaelW969]

Peter, Paul, and Mary do a great cover

[@johnth02]

From what I understand, Peter, Paul and Mary wrote the song

[@MichaelW969]

@@johnth02 From wikipedia:Leaving on a Jet Plane" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter John Denver in 1966, originally included on his debut demo recording...

[@moomoopuppy508]

I'd like to hear your "choir" version because I cant imagine any other way of singing this song.

[@jonakers704]

I was thinking the same thing! Both this and Peter, Paul, and Mary's version were done this way, so I am very curious to hear how different the choir version is!

[@davidschmidbauer3930]

26 years in the military, I never left for overseas without thinking of this song.

[@oscararzate7956]

El cantante tiene una agradable voz le viene muy bien a ese estilo de música me gustó bien Beth 👏👏🍀🍀

[@jeffreywillis4258]

It wasn't the dark ages Beth, we had mixing boards with sound control in 1972, they were just set up "like a pub" on this Midnight Special performance. John's 12 string was ringing like a bell, very nice guitar. Although this is 1972, John wrote the song in 1966, "Peter, Paul and Mary" covered it in 1969 and made a hit out of it. So, John re-released it in 1969, still not hit for him. This is why Cass jokingly says "SHE wrote the song and lets John sing it" before they start playing. This was a "get out and vote" campaign for the Nixon vs. McGovern US presidential election.

[@SidneyJohnson-p2n]

You have such a great ear for music

[@vipergtsmre]

Iconic song with Mama Cass. RIP to two greats!

[@curtismartin2866]

This may be the sweetest reaction ever. ❤

[@reddragonready]

Speaking of harmonies..check out Dolly Parton singing "just when I needed you most'live on tonight show with Alison Krauss and Dan Tyminsky doing background vocals..A Thing Of Beauty i tell you! ps the reason Alison is lovingly staring at Dolly is because she loves Dolly and calls her her rolemodel on how to be as a human being

[@kayedeedid]

this was actually a one time performance. Cass was on the show to promote voter registration and John asked if she would sing with him. I'm sure they did some practicing in the back, but they aren't normally singing together. It's too bad, they would have had a lovely album together.

[@Kathie-np8ge]

I graduated in 1971 I’m grateful and blessed to have grown up in that era

[@laurengaudette7497]

John is my most favorite artist! I hope you can see him do a live version by himself like in the Leavin' and "Goodbye Again" medley from the Wildlife Concert! John did a lot of duets and collaborations like with Olivia Newton-John with "Fly Away," "Perhaps Love" with Placido Domingo, and "Love Again" with Sylvie Vartan among a few others on TV shows. But John can sing any song just about perfectly! Also, try Peter, Paul, and Mary's version of it or their version of Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright."

[@steve83333]

This was really nice Beth, really nice.

[@JurgenStrauss-ow2ge]

This leaving is leaving to Vietnam War !!! Please look out also for the version of Peter , Paul and Mary !

[@bellies1000]

Another one that could have made so much more great music and died to soon!!

[@chrispavlich9656]

You should react to one of his songs from the Wildlife Concert called For You. He played the piano in that one (I never knew he could play the piano). It’s just gorgeous ❣️

[@TheDivayenta]

Like buttah! ❤ Cass’ “ Dream A Little Dream Of Me” is a must listen!

[@renedavids6154]

Leaving on a jet plane. So sad this was also the end of Joh Denver. He died when his plane crashed. Thank God i'm a country boy and Calypso were other great songs of John Denver. And "Mamma" Cash had a great backgfround during her time in the Mamas and Papas. Great voice.

[@ManicSalamander]

Cass has special skills. In the Mamas and Papas they sang in unison with themselves (both pitch and time) constantly, making layers of tracks to the recordings. They had to be particularly exact, because all their errors would fuzz out the recording. She slots herself into John's singing so well you can't make it out right away.

[@pieter1502]

Beautifull second voice, when i sing with them together , I sing automaticly 3 voice. I have the same with Walk the Line , when Reese Witherspoon sings with Joaquin Phoenix.

[@seabreeze8894]

Love your reactions always, Beth, and this time especially. Loved your singing along! 😊💖🌸👍

[@quietwyatt4045]

His voice is actually very unusual in many many ways. Because he started singing as a very young boy, he developed a style called "mixed vocal" which utilizes the vibrations not just in the upper pallet but almost the whole head. (James Taylor also). He could do one of the most difficult things in modern singing : sustaining a long long note evenly WITHOUT VIBRATO. 😊

[@peterdoe2617]

If someone asked me: "what is the female singer you miss the most?" I think Cass Elliot would come to my mind first. In any given situation. Nuff said.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

What an excellent duet; Denver's voice was so smooth. Taken way too early.

[@SidneyJohnson-p2n]

Music should be more important than sports because sports people can only play for some long but Music people can play music until they die.

[@JosephLopata]

I love it, but is what he’s doing intentional or talent. Beth love your channel hope we can start a comment on talent and artistry or intentional singing. Keep them coming. Your channel is awesome❤

[@mikeverdon1682]

Two of the music industries giants and like many gone too soon. Beth you have a beautiful voice and a beautiful soul.

[@BethRoars]

Thank you Mike! You are kind!

[@richeswebcraft]

That was a nice blast from the past. Thanks 🙂

[@ledzepgirlnmful]

Still so beautiful !!

[@Mclint9171]

Other songs you should really watch of his Calypso Wild Montana skies Looking for space

[@l.loganboswell1761]

Another good country singer is Tracy Lawrence. “Paint Me a Birmingham “ is my favorite.

[@kayedeedid]

and, Cass Elliot, oh Mama, when I sing, I try to choose from either her songbook or Kate Smith's because my voice is in the same range, but it's never nearly as good.

[@johnphillipsjr7238]

Side note. Josh Kiska from Greta Van Fleet is a huge John Denver fan.

[@Matahalii]

This one was one of our campfire songs in YMCA camps in Germany in the 90's. I do not know why, but it came to be a staple mostly among older groups late when the younger ones were already sleeping.