John Denver Crash Site and Memorial | How It Happened and Where It Occurred

[@blakemoss7305]

Scott, brother...appreciate this sooo much. My brother just died of Covid. He flew for Alaska Airlines and was a HUGE JD fan. I sang Boy From the Country at his funeral. I was presently typing up my words at his service per request of my father when I came upon this video...just wanted you to know it warmed my heart....I thank you, sir.

[@christopherglen2229]

Scott is right. As a kid you don't understand the the depth and soul of his music. Like all great things, they reveal themselves to you with age. What a wonderful man John was....Thank you Scott for the video.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

And thank you for watching Christopher ✌🏽✌🏽

[@christopherglen2229]

@@SCOTTONTAPE Really appreciated your video. It's a long way from the UK and you helped me to 'be there' and 'pay my respects'.

[@catlynnearkin8825]

Boy that is the truth. I was in middle school but love him

[@michaelyoung5967]

We need him more today than ever. He died too soon. RIP

[@pamlang5740]

Give him a lot of likes ❤

[@ChezJohn]

I just found this video, and I have to tell you that I’m a 59 year old man with a lump in my throat that could choke a horse. I’ve never seen this place or the marker commemorating his passing, THANK YOU for posting this, my heart is heavy, but full to see what they have done for John. 💞💞💞

[@gracerse62]

I moved to Eugene, Oregon from San Jose, CA five years ago and the only thing I miss is being able to drive over to the John Denver Beach in Pacific Grove. Spent many an hour there just watching the waves crash over the rocks. John: We love you and we miss you.

[@sandrabustos3045]

John Denver has been a most favorite actor and singer. Loved all his songs and wore out the albums because I used to listen to it so much. Thanks for taking the time and effort of showing us the site of the crash. It was very moving and calm at the same time. Again thanks for sharing

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

Hello Sandra,nice to have you here, please like us to talk about something important to my father John, but I can't talk here please text me. [e-mail]

[@dianebays5484]

I Grew up on John Denver. He was so loved. My sister lives in Monterey, California, and has a boat there. She was on her boat that day they were retrieving him from it. She said it was a very sad thing to see. Anyway, thank you , Scott for this. I've been there, but its nice to see it again.

[@audreysmith834]

On the 23rd anniversary of his passing, thank you for taking me to this beautiful place. John Denver has been in my heart for a very long time and his songs have helped me in my darker moments. Thank you again. May peace be with you. 🌈

[@lindaclark7032]

You woke up my soul. REST IN PEACE.....JOHN DENVER

[@beckylarson6274]

This was a very touching video. From someone who is 64, this is why I love your generation so much. Thank you for sharing this moment in time. It was Far Out.

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

Becky want us to talk about something, I can discuss here, you give an email, [e-mail]

[@deanngrogan83]

Thank you for sharing. John Denver is my favorite musician - his music is timeless, thougtful and peaceful. I lived in Pacific Grove from 1996-1997, right up the road from that spot. I was away for a weekend in Big Bear at the time of his passing, and remember watching hearing the news in sadness and simply wishing I was back home in Pacific Grove, walking on that trail along the water like I did almost daily while living there. Even though I now live in New York, I always return to Pacific Grove, esp to that spot, I take my kids, my mom, my family, my friends. It's a special place.

[@1bobkahuna]

Thank you for this. Now 70, been playing his songs since my teens, still discovering him, and I miss him!!

[@KevinAmbroseWay]

John Denver has been and will always be my favourite. He is my childhood, my middle years, my now.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

That’s so beautifully put. Thank you Kevin

[@theamazingtoast9606]

Same 😔😭😔

[@Outdoorsguy1212]

He made great music. He was an alcoholic who liked to fly while intoxicated and lost his pilots license. He should not have been flying the day he died.

[@NurseKate123]

@KevinWay, right?!! This video is really insightful; to the creator of this video, well done. You helped me to remember a time I’d not visited in a while. Thank you 🙏

[@NurseKate123]

J K that’s something few people have talked about. A very respectful video about him mentioned he’d been having increased drinking issues. I’d like to think he’d have worked through any issues with this... and gone on to reach a global level of people and continued to advocate for environmental and social justice. RIP John Denver. To the creator of the video...Thank you for sharing this!

[@mikeallindquist7461]

My eight year old daughter loves his music as do I. No one could hold a note like John. One of the greatest

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

She has great taste !

[@Trisha_B_done]

Appreciate your sharing this with us. I loved John Denver and I feel honored to have grown up with his music.

[@ronr1094]

John Denver was my first concert years ago. Absolutely no regrets. This guy wine three hours straight, no breaks - but gave the band members one. Couldn’t have been more impressed - he appreciated his audience and loved to sing. Yes. He. Was. COOL.

[@gj3044]

Scott, thanks. I'm on the John Denver Fan Club page and one of the members posted the link to your tribute. I've seen a few other posts from people who've visited the site, and yours is by far the most appropriate and respectful. Glad you explained that the cause was ruled as Pilot Error--it it terribly upsetting that some mistakenly think alcohol was the cause. The autopsy showed there was none in his system, nor any illegal substances at all. We fans appreciate your post.

[@CarolAMyler]

His songwriting is something not mentioned very often ,but you know it came from his soul when you hear the words of Annie's song.

[@karamlevi]

It was my dad and step mom’s song at their wedding down the aisle. I was ring bearer and about 7 years old or so. My father would contemplate self deletion to this song while being smashed on brandy and vodka also and I was made to sit with him during allot of these times. The song is a wild state of mixed memories so deep I don’t think ever ever heard the song without being emotionally overwhelmed. I should read the lyrics because I can barely hear them-

[@conniereno8929]

Thank you so much for taking us to the ....sleepy blue ocean.....that welcomed him from the sky. He was under appreciated for all that he was.....and will forever be. RIP sweet John Denver 💔

[@jonathanandrews2761]

We are a family of John Denver Fans from India, South of India ( Tamil Nadu). Loved the music and will always cherish his songs. I can sing them all by heart and yeah he's just done too soon.

[@karamlevi]

Wow, very cool. ❤

[@zipshed]

I grew up in the 70's and he was everywhere...radio...tv...and his songs were heartfelt and he was cool. Thanks Scott

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You’re so welcome Wally!

[@eddoura]

Thank you , Scott . It's the year 2020 , Thursday 11/25/20 . Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who are watching. Missing the serenity of John Denver's songs.

[@rado2722]

Thank you so much for this video! John was an angel on Earth, an old soul, a poet, and an amazing human being. Gone far too soon. 💔

[@MindRenewal7]

Thank you for making this. John is forever in my heart. His music fills me up too much everyday. And its nice from you to take the time and go here and make the humanity remember about this amazing soul and the magic he expressed through his music. Thank you

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

Don't know how this makes you feel but I want you to submit your thoughts on this year's tribute remembrance day of John's this year, on this note albums of all his songs will be made available via CDs, Internet. Thanks for the much love all these years 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💞💞🙏🏼🙏🏼☝💞💞🥀

[@geraldineboyle5392]

Thank you so much for this Scott, John Denver was a wonderful singer and songwriter and yes I know about what happened with him being turned down with “We are the World”. He did so much for the starving in Africa, it was John Denver that got the Hunger Project started!! He travelled to Africa to witness for himself the devastation way before anyone else yet he wasn’t “Rock n Roll enough to join the others 😢

[@wisdom6437]

Yes Scott, those songs, and 'Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy'! Ohhhhhh! You made my day, thank you so much.

[@heatherwood6492]

That was great. Thank you for taking me there. I am in Australia and have no way of ever seeing that. I have always loved John Denver's music and always will.

[@normahird5211]

Just found your KZbin channel. John Denver will always live on through his music. He left us with his beautiful music and passionate voice. I lived overseas when I learned of his death. I laid on my bed and listened to his music for hours to celebrate his life. Your vlog was very fitting to his memory.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much Norma that means so much to me and thank you for sharing your story

[@Timetonut]

Thanks for this video. I’ve never been free to chase down the meaningful places that John had in his life. John’s music has been in my life since the beginning.

[@davidbarron6638]

Nice video - thank you for this. John Denver was a musical genius, and I still play his music every day.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You’re very welcome . He certainly was

[@johnpatterson4272]

I remember when all of the John Denver hits were on the radio. AM radio was king in those days, yet his music permeated the very fabric of North American culture. Your honest intro Scott is genuine and I can say I feel the same way now appreciating and embracing that musical genius which John Denver songs brings to humanity. Denver was a product of an isolated and shadowed childhood. He was always trying to prove himself to his authoritarian father, and in his individuality and personal mentality he never gained that approval. In the 21st century John Denver has received his just due as an icon of freedom. He has proved himself at the end of the day.

[@redriver6541]

Turned down for WATW? Damn. I didn't know that. I was hooked on John the first time I heard him and Mama Cass sing together. I have been to that beach.....a decade before he passed......but it definitely is one of the most beautiful spots in Western hemisphere. Thank you for putting this up man.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thanks for sharing that and thanks for watching!

[@sheryldupre-mercier7607]

He helped me go through so much trauma as a child. His music will always be timeless. I will never forget the day I learned the news of his death. Love you always John 💔

[@karamlevi]

Me too. Extream abuse but John’s song help purity and upliftment.

[@sheryldupre-mercier7607]

@@karamlevi I’m sorry you went through that. If you ever need to vent, I’m here ❤️‍🩹

[@lorivattes2187]

My dad introduced me to John Denver and I was hooked on him and his music forever. I even did The Flower that Shattered the Stone as my guitar solo in our recital. He called me into the other room and said Lori, listen to this and he had his old tape recorder with a John Denver tape inside. At that moment, I became a John Denver fan. R.I.P. John. I miss you.

[@yakumoarasida]

Oh, thank you for sharing this! It's sad and breathtaking at the same time. I mean, walking there, thinking about John's life and death. I doubt that I will ever get a chance to visit the USA so I'm so glad that there are many videos helping to create a vision of places which are so far-far away from me. John's music is a part of my soul and inspiration. His songs are breathing life into the stories I write.

[@JohnSmith-be5py]

I’m 32 and just got into his music. Thanks for making this!

[@TheDonnellymarie]

I was only 14 when the sad news was broadcast on British tv. I recall that news report even now I was saddened to learn about this amazing mans passing. I grew up listening to his music and has an adult I still am listening to this legend. I hope he has found peace. His music has been inspirational and soothing throughout many different times in my life.

[@johndisher8763]

John's music is and will forever stand the test of time

[@terryesselborn242]

Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone. I just finished watching the movie about his life "Take me home". And was so sad. Then found my way here to you and your sharing of his place of death. Just thank you so much I'm so grateful!! 💚💚🤗🤗

[@sparkyszone]

Absolutely, and thank you for doing this. I loved his music since the very early 70s. I ever actually knew until today, that this was the area. God bless you. Your right, his music is very eternal.

[@iamedic80]

That brought me to tears. You are such an empathic, gentle, SWEET soul...

[@streetcat957]

When I got older I realized just how talented he really was .

[@Hillary92126]

I was a Sophomore in High School when John Denver died and still remember my Mom coming home crying from getting the news on NPR ( KPBS here in San Diego, CA ) of his death on her drive home from work. I just hugged her and hated to see her so hurt. Now a week-before-last she was in the ICU in a medical induced coma, for a medical emergency, and when the Musical Therapy came by all I could think for them to play was ‘Country Roads’. Mom is doing a bit better now; still in the Hospital, but alert and walking a few more steps everyday. John Denver will always mean a ton to us. Thanks for your video!

[@synogaming637]

Hillary C Im sorry too hear that for your mom

[@Hillary92126]

Music and fireworks Thank you for the sentiment! My Mom is home safe now. She’s learning to live with a colostomy, but still recovering and I’m quarantining strictly with her and my Dad. Stay safe!

[@cindyrissal3628]

Yeah..his accident happened on my birthday...some birthday present...😭

[@daisymaefrench4041]

Nice story, thanks for sharing. I hope your mom is still with you and doing better.

[@Hillary92126]

@@daisymaefrench4041 thanks! She is doing much Much better. We’re just happy we were able to get her home before COVID reached her long term care facility. Medical Professionals are miracle workers.

[@sonnycrockett2079]

Met John twice in my life…..he was genuine, very friendly and so very much underestimated how much he meant and was loved by people. I walked away a better person each time after meeting him. Saw him perform close to 30 times and loved every second of it…. John, we hardly knew ye. “Come dance with the west winds and touch on the mountain tops, sail o’er the canyons and up to the stars and reach fir the heavens and hope for the future…..and all that we can be, not what we are.” - John Denver

[@nathanmcdonald610]

John Denver has had a very profound impact on my life, its been life changing honestly, though my love for his music can be traced back three generations now a recent deep dive into it is helping out of a tough spot in life and reminding me everyday that everything will be okay. It started with my Grandma who would play John Denver with my dad and his brothers when they would take trips half way across the nation to California back in the late 1970's / early 1980's and often times when passing through the Redwood National forest. This made an impact on my dad who many years later took me with him at a young age to get the live album known as ''An Evening with John Denver''. We listened to it all the way home and I it was so different, John Denver's lyrics of love, nature and joy of life itself were very comforting, almost like being sung a lullaby, as was the gentle strum of his guitar, I was entranced by the majestic Rocky Mountain High. These days, I struggle with lots of the same things we all do. Career concerns, fear of loss, occasional confusion and upset with the current state of the world, but then I listen to John Denver and he tells me don't worry about any of that, look at the mountains and the streams, you see all these living trees that make oxygen for you to breath, don't you just fucking love that! His music is what a Bob Ross painting would sound like. Thanks for the music John, I am going to plant a tree in your name. Wish you were here so I could tell you how much your work is helping me deal with a tough time in my own life. Your end was tragic but your music has rippled through my family for three generations now and will for many more. You made a lasting impact on me and my family.

[@MrPeter3011]

many thanks for visiting this place....and showing us,but JOHN DENVER and his music do have an eternal place in my heart....from germany,Peter

[@vianx7446]

I love the fact that he didn't put background musics this is what real videos look like😞👍

[@malcolmdivorty6852]

John was a true superstar in every sense of the word. Loved his music. Saw him at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto . So sad that he died the way he did, it didn’t have to happen

[@climeaware4814]

It would have been prevented if he switched fuel tanks BEFORE running out of fuel. He lost lift and went into a left or right wing stall when reached over to select the fuel and rotated the yoke causing the spin. Second mistake was flying to low and to slow!!! All these are fatal mistakes :((((

[@nancyoleksy]

I love Annie's Song. Such a beautiful love song. I think it was awful that We Are the World refused to include him. Such a down to earth guy. RIP Mr Denver.

[@treshampton9822]

Why did they refuse him?

[@kristgeo]

I was never a fan of John Denver's music but I respected him and the fact that he cared deeply about the environment and wildlife. RIP John.

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

thank you for this loving tribute you never know how much you miss someone RIP

[@christopherbarker181]

An Evening with John Denver 1974, Universal Amphitheatre , Los Angeles, is one of the greatest concerts I have ever heard. Relax, put your headphones on, and listen to one of the greatest pure voices ever! What a loss!😢

[@danieltrickey9285]

I was living in Santa Cruz at the time. Heartbreaking. From what I heard was that it was an experimental design type of aircraft that's why the fuel switch was in a different place. John wanted to fly something new. Sad, because he was just about to get back into music. Oh the songs we're missing. He was a prolific writer. Every song he wrote sounded like you've heard it before. Very comforting.

[@neatstuff8200]

Thanks man or what I've ever seen this without you

[@carriestmyers]

I remember going to my grandparents house in Georgia and my brother and I found an 8 track of John Denver. My brother and I listened to it for most of our vacation. Very nice video Scott. Sad what happened to John Denver. May he RIP. ❤

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you for sharing Carrie. And John was the best indeed .

[@kevinjorgensen1046]

I saw him at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Qld, Australia, in 1986. Fantastic performance. Will never forget it.

[@bratsbord81]

Timeless and soulful. You nailed it, one cool dude.❤

[@freedom1557]

Thanks for that. It didn't matter that you don't know much about flying. Your heart was in this.

[@footcandy]

You're right, when you are younger you think some artists music is so dorky (because of peer pressure I guess), then you grow up a bit and appreciate it for what it really is. Thanks for sharing!

[@lorilange8654]

John Denver will always be remembered and one of my very fav artists!! Loved his songs since I was a little girl.. 🙌♥️

[@krisschobelock4973]

I always loved his music (I'm 70) I remember singing along while I was driving - my heart was broken when I heard on the news that he had died in the crash -- I still have CD's I listen to when I drive! I sad thinking of the music we never got to hear from him!! Thank you!

[@unclelouiethemillwrightcre3358]

I appreciate your efforts here. I think we can relate to your pain. You spoke well. Blessings

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

Don't know how this makes you feel but I want you to submit your thoughts on this year's tribute remembrance day of John's this year, on this note albums of all his songs will be made available via CDs, Internet. Thanks for the much love all these years 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💞💞

[@mareesmith1264]

Thank you so much Scott, I appreciate you're thoughtful video. I love John Denver and think he is the best ever by a million miles. x

[@rustyredick6223]

John Denver ,Jim Croce ,The Carpenters, Timeless masterpieces !!!! They were truly great musicians and our sadly missed God bless all of you

[@wisdom6437]

Thanks so much for this. Wish I could visit the site. I remember when I was 15/16 dancing to the music of John and Glen Campbell who were most popular then. I started playing guitar because of them. 👏👏❤️

[@trishcoxon6477]

I visited Monterrey on what has turned out to be, my last visit over the pond. A surreal moment whilst stood there where John died. A feeling of feeling at one with John's music and great sadness for the loss of John. The only solace I found was that John died when he was enjoying his passion of flying. Long gone but never forgotten.

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

Don't know how this makes you feel but I want you to submit your thoughts on this year's tribute remembrance day of John's this year, on this note albums of all his songs will be made available via CDs, Internet. Thanks for the much love all these years 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💞💞🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🌷🌷💞💞

[@lindapallotta5219]

Thank you. I moved here & never knew until today. Peace.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

What a beautiful area you live in!

[@lindapallotta5219]

SCOTT ON TAPE yes but I can’t enjoy it now stayin home in fear

[@vernacohen6988]

Scott: I loved John for his music & passion for wildlife conservation. I met a fan on a FB page for John & we became so close. She flew from Australia to meet me. We spent one night in Monterey. We took Amtrak to Colorado, rented a car & drove to Aspen in June. There is a beautiful sanctuary there in his honor. We, by pure coincidence, ended up being invited to the ceremony moving his peace pole & that was conducted by a Ute elder. It was an amazing trip. A trip of a lifetime in fact. Aspen was gorgeous. Thanks for this!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Wow what a great story Verna, thank you so much for telling all of us that. I’m so glad you liked the video and so so sooo happy to hear you’re a big fan of John! You and I have a lot of the same tastes in music that’s so cool! And I saw what you did for me on Patreon and it’s so appreciated! Watch for a special mention coming up soon ! I wanted to film today in Toronto but it’s pouring rain so I couldn’t! I have a special video planned and you’ll like the beginning ! Thank you so much again!

[@yourheartlightreiki]

Thanks for honoring this stellar, timeless (...and yes, cool!) artist, Scott...well said!

[@jindalaedongsan810]

beautiful humanbeing, beautiful soul...his music reaches the depths of my soul. love him forever

[@ellenlambert6239]

Thanks for explaining this... I’ve always wondered why and what exactly happened. I remember singing his songs starting in elementary school!!! Love his music!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

And thank you for watching Ellen!

[@nancychace8619]

Hi Scott, nice video. Thanks for sharing. Interesting to see this site. I was at a nearby restaurant the day this happened- shocking. You seem to have the story pretty straight from what I've ever heard. The control mechanism you were trying to describe at John's right foot is a rudder (there are 2). They contribute to the steering of the aircraft, specifically the tail. If John accidentally hit the right rudder as he was trying to reach back to switch fuel tanks, he could have easily thrown the plane into a spin and out of control. To my knowledge, Long Easys, the kind of plane he was in, are known to be very fast and not the most stable (Kind of a weird design). Might not have taken much to throw him out of control, plus the fact that tank was out of fuel in the first place. A tragic loss of a very talented musician. RIP.

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

Hello Nancy,nice to have you here, please like us to talk about something important to my father John, but I can't talk here please text me [e-mail]

[@johnguillory7759]

Nice tribute. I grew up on his music. Respect.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thanks John I really appreciate that . ✌🏽✌🏿

[@debroy3262]

My parents use to play his music when I was a kid. I never knew he wanted to be part of USA for Africa. That's totally sucks he was turned down. RIP John.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Agreed Deb. Sucks big time .

[@dr.markc.ferris8834]

Thank you for making this. It is unlikely I will ever make it out there myself. It is impossible to express what he meant to me from learning the guitar to being a pilot myself. Thank you

[@dvtxrose]

I love his music Rocky Mountain High is my favorite song by him I will never forget the day he died RIP John

[@hh7407]

Beautiful tribute. Thank you. God bless John Denver and God bless you, Sir.

[@rachelm3142]

Annie’s song would always make me cry as a little kid when my mother would play her John Denver record.....and it still has that affect on me whenever I hear that song 😭

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Aww that’s really sweet Rachel. It’s a beautiful song indeed. John’s music really connects emotionally with so many

[@ianmulhall768]

Hi Rachel are you single?😘

[@MrJenks69]

Beautiful song . Played it at my mums funeral because it was a song from when I was a child that always seemed to be on the radio and filled our house and reminds me of my mums love for me and my brother . Still miss you mum x

[@scottgibson6735]

Thank you for this.I was in college,in the1970sand always enjoyed his music.I am a pilot,private,and general aviation planes usually have the throttle on the dash.John would have been pressing on the right rudder pedal.The rudder is the control surface that yaws the aircraft.When banking,it’s used to keep the aircraft in the correct orientation.He was not supposed to be flying,because he was on medication Not approved by theFAA.Thanks again

[@debbiewood5425]

I loved the bird sitting on his Memorial Rock. I’ve been to his rock garden in Aspen. It was so beautiful ! So was he. I say him in May 1982 in Dallas, Texas. I was 5 months pregnant with my only son. May he Rest In Peace !

[@frankdrakman2705]

You did a great job on this tribute to John Denver.

[@channel-b]

Thanks for sharing. It's hard to imagine such tragedy taking place at such a beautiful spot.

[@LivingOver60]

This bummed me out. Those words on that plaque will be unreadable in 75 years. They should have been huge!

[@lukazupie7220]

Crazy lefties might take it down bcs he didn’t say hi to a minority once lol

[@MMRPC]

yeah, your right

[@gj3044]

Jeannie R I agree 10000 percent!

[@Quimby54]

Oh waaa fucking waaa for the poor immigrant...sniff sniff

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

Jeannie this is for you, please text me, I got something to talk to you about.

[@SnoDawg]

In the 80’s I worked for a snowmaking company. We had flown to Aspen to do a snowmaking demonstration at Buttermilk. On the day we were leaving and loading our plane to fly back to North Carolina, our private plane was parked right next to a Lear jet, I looked up and noticed the guy standing beside it was John Denver. He was getting ready to fly somewhere to play golf. He was nice to take time and say hi and we chatted for a couple of minutes and said so long. I’ll never forget that as long as I live. I was such a huge fan of his music, and to get that rare chance to meet him was always amazing to me.

[@lindadills6230]

Thank you for shareing...I was always a John Denver fan. Rest In Peace John Denver

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

Hello Linda, nice to have you here, please like us to talk about something important to my father John, but I can't talk here please text me [e-mail]

[@lindadills6230]

@@andrerieumaastricht9811 is he your dad?? I loved his music..

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

@@lindadills6230 yes

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

@@lindadills6230 Along have you be listening to his Music. Where're you streaming from ?

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

@@lindadills6230 text me your email or WhatsApp, let's get in touch

[@davonnasteele2943]

I remember when I was a kid my mom constantly listen to John Denver I hated it felt like my mom wasn't cool. Now that I am 38 I actually understand appreciate and respect John Denver's music. This coming from someone who listens to Cradle of Filth Type O Negative Marilyn Manson Rammstein Etc...BUT sometimes I just need to mellow out and that is when I start listening to John Denver with my mom and remembering the old days. My mom was so crushed and heartbroken when she heard that John Denver had died. I completely understand it now because I felt the same way when Peter Steele died. R.I.P John gone but never forgotten thank you for all the music you wrote all the stories in your songs. You didn't get very much credit when you were here on Earth yet we all know that you are already Legend.

[@Outdoorsguy1212]

Let’s be honest. John Denver lost his pilots license because he was a drunk and kept flying while drunk. He made great music though.

[@gj3044]

@@Outdoorsguy1212 please see my reply to your other comment. The autopsy showed no alcohol in his system. The FAA ruled the cause to be Pilot Error.

[@karenbavington1870]

I love John Denver songs Scotty. Cannot pick one certain song. All so beautiful. John had a very distinctive and fantastic voice and will always be remembered. His memorial is so simple but beautiful and aptly placed at his crash site. It is a gorgeous and a sad spot as mentioned by you but I am so glad you took us to see it. John was cool. May his soul Rest In Peace. I was in Denver last year visiting my friend in Aurora, Denver, Colorado and has the pleasure of going into the Rockies to the Continental Divide. It was beautiful. You should go there sometime Scotty. The scenery in the mountains were awesome. Thanks Scotty. Take care. Much love ❤️✌🏼💕

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

I would love to visit Colorado soon Karen that’s for sure. I’ve only been there once and it was driving through the northern part so I didn’t get to see much. Where his plane crashed is truly a beautiful place and so many people there enjoying the day and kids splashing in the (cold) water. Give my love to the family and I’ll be writing back to my friend Sean very soon. I’m so glad he liked my Star Wars video!

[@bucklebunny6661]

SCOTT ON TAPE indeed Colorado is Beautiful, Estes Park is very majestic 🌹 I Love living here 🌹

[@karenbavington1870]

Connie El Abridi You are really lucky living in Colorado. It is really beautiful. Hopefully I go back soon. May catch up with you while I am visiting. 😉God Willing. Take care🌄😊

[@bucklebunny6661]

Karen Bavington that would be cool , we are planning a move this summer to Longmont which is at the foothills of the Rockies and a stones throw to Boulder ☺️ Karen you need to visit Estes Park the scenery is absolutely breathtaking ♥️ we will be living near there as well 🌹I’ve been to all them places many times and still can never indulge enough ☺️♥️🌹well hubby & I both worked in Boulder @ one time , We both agree , we miss seeing those Beautiful Rocky Mountains 🏔.

[@karenbavington1870]

Connie El Abridi Thanks for your sweet reply. My friend lives in Aurora. Is that far from you? Been to The Continental Divide in the Rockies, Castle Rock and surrounding areas. Everything was so beautiful. Pardon my ignorance as I am not very familiar with the names of places over there. I live in Perth, Australia. 😊

[@michaelcameron7541]

From Scotland and fans everywhere thanks for your video and sentiments the music lives on and the message too

[@mandolinaddict1565]

Beautiful Scott! John was the best. I was fortunate to open up for John in concert about three weeks before he lost his life. It was a benefit concert in Baltimore for Cystic Fibrosis. It just so happened the Orioles had an afternoon game that day and John was taken to the game by our band leader and concert organizer. For the 7th inning stretch the Orioles always play Thank God I’m A Country Boy. John was introduced by the announcer and went down and got on top of the Orioles dugout and clapped and sang along to the song. I wasn’t at the game but saw the video later. John was in very good spirits that day. He seemed very happy. His band mates were all great guys. On the way back to the arena from the stadium John told our band leader that he hadn’t done Thank God I’m A Country Boy in many years. On a whim he said let’s play that song as an encore tonight and have you and your band come up and play it with me. We had a fiddle in our band and Jon our fiddler knew how to play it. So we rehearsed the song for about 30 minutes before the show. I will never forget how John came up to each one of us individually and introduced himself by saying, hi I’m John. He treated us like an equal and never tried to act like the star. Very humble and very kind. I became a huge John Denver fan that evening. My wife and I never truly realized just how great a singer he was till that evening. He blew us all away with his voice and songs. I will always cherish that moment in time and John is singing with the angels no question in my mind. An incredible talent taken way too soon. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@gj3044]

Thanks for sharing that wonderful story! Again and again I've read stories like this about John's humble personality and how thoughtful and respectful he was with everyone he met. ❤

[@matthewthompson1783]

Thanks for doing this. I am a 42 year old life long fan which makes me abnormal. I always wanted to go there. Thanks for taking me.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You’re welcome Matthew and you have great taste

[@lindaclark2048]

I too was a life time fan of John Denver. He was the Best singer ever!!!!

[@jdaywork2693]

Beautiful spot. Great artist. May we keep the music playing!

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

Don't know how this makes you feel but I want you to submit your thoughts on this year's tribute remembrance day of John's this year, on this note albums of all his songs will be made available via CDs, Internet. Thanks for the much love all these years 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💞💞🙏🏼🙏🏼🌷

[@magnum.4490]

Rest in paradise John Denver ... Thank you for all the wonderful music you provided us all, I personally loved every song .... You are missed by millions You can watch his documentary movie "Take me home: The John Denver story" free on VuDu in case you haven't seen it. It's certainly an enjoyable movie to watch and very accurate to his life. Thank you Scott for taking us here as I have always wanted to visit and pay my respects to a wonderful person who loved everyone the great John Denver

[@moonbeam8487]

Ahh I loved John Denver when I was very little after being born in 74. My mom would play him and other seventies music 🎶. I love that beach to where they put a plaque for him. I love the beach in general from living at a beach when I was little.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

It’s such a beautiful spot and how lucky you are to have spent part of your youth living at a beach!

[@truewellu7700]

Thank you Scott

[@zooropa1967]

I was just looking him up the other day. Thanks for the video, I remember when he died. So sad. -patty

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

I agree, so sad. Thank you for watching Patty

[@alexanderpatrick4866]

Love your opening sentence. Perfectly put. Hard to believe that we are the world people did not accept him. Who exactly were those people? Was it some of the people who actually sang on that record? Always loved the song Thank God I'm a Country Boy. He certainly was special. Thanks again for taking us to another place that most of us will probably never be able to see. Be safe out there young man and keep them coming!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You’re welcome Alexander and I’m not sure who refused him for We Are The World but for whatever reason deemed Kenny Rogers “Rock n Roll” enough lol

[@thomasweeks7992]

Great job thank you I had the pleasure of meeting John and you are right he was cool a great guy.

[@kandycebeeks7056]

I grew up on his music. Here in Colorado, up in Aspen where he had a home there is a beautiful memorial park where the lyrics of his songs are etched into large boulders. He was amazing. Nice video.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Beautiful. I would love to visit Aspen one day and see that park. He was so talented. Thank you Kandyce.

[@hunterlynn1111]

I loved John Denver. Like you said, he was really cool. He is greatly missed.

[@katieculley8582]

Thank you! My brother. May god bless you!

[@chriskeranen]

I grew up listening to his music in the 70's and 80's and today. He is my favorite male performer.