John Denver "Flying for Me"

[@paulagepson3446]

Hands down. John was one of the greatest singers and songwriters ever.

[@ruthveale9820]

Without a doubt.

[@marilynsnider8183]

Amen to that.

[@debbiebammann8444]

John had the biggest 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ShingaSolomon]

His is my favourite Singer Amelia

[@Cashcrop54]

John rarely gets the recognition he deserves as a singer, songwriter, guitar player and performer. He excels in all these and I sorely miss him. Thank you John!

[@TheVernon52]

I've been inspired to share his music in the past year. A LOT! I feel like I'm being a sort of channel for his music.I do this on facebook. ( Tom Stack)

[@andrewyang4319]

One of the best song he sang. Here's what he said in one verse, "he will take the dreams of everyone to heaven to find an answer there." That is so beautiful written. I grew up in the 70's - 90's listening to John Denver's song it is so touching. Even today it still does. Thanks for sharing.

[@elganjones6661]

Very underrated singer songwriter, never really got the recognition he deserved, every song he wrote had a meaning and 50 years after Annie’s song they still play it in discos. A genius.

[@Northyorkspaul]

Saw John live in 1986 at 5 concerts including NEC and The Albert Hall.....I don't think the world really appreciated how good he was?.....his voice,his guitar and his composing.I can't help but wonder what songs and melodies we will never hear since we lost him...does anyone else seem to sing his songs to themselves everyday or is it just me!?..

[@mntns2014]

I had been a casual JD fan until January 14, 2006. That’s the day I brought home the four-disc Country Roads Collection from the library. Heard this song and thought “Where did that voice come from?” What followed was collecting almost every album he ever made, buying a guitar (just a so-so player), buying every live DVD, plus The Christmas Gift and Foxfire movies he made. Visited Colorado twice, including Aspen and the John Denver Memorial. I was hooked and still listen to his music today. R.I.P., JD. I hope that your dream of flying up to the heavens came true. ❤️

[@tocando_em_frente]

True… he also “captured”me with the his song “Calypso”, I cam still remember when I heard it on the radio… I’m from Brazil, and also went to Aspen to “feel” an pay tribute to on his memorial…

[@melodyworks]

This song is one of my favourite John Denver compositions. I say this because the man was a genius in my opinion. He really understood how to put across a simple lyric that gave so much impact, and his melodies were amazing. If he had lived I am sure he would have written so many more wonderful songs...I find him inspirational and one of the best songwriters of all time.

[@adabashi]

Every song of JD breaks my heart. A part of my teenage years died when he died.

[@robinaguinaldo4507]

The week of John Denver's death was the same week that my choir group had a performance. The choir director had chosen me to perform a solo on that concert. I chose this song because it has a very big impact on me, for being a big John Denver fan, a big supporter of NASA and for being an astronomer. This is the song that got me through my the Challenger exploded on that day and when I have learned that my mentor, john Denver, died. To the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger and to my mentor, may explore the universe in peace. God bless you all!

[@keithargyle6671]

This man is an inspiration to all wish to succeed in life, we are all what we want to be, John was all I ever wanted to be, a man with a dream to save the earth from the fools that want to destroy it. John gave me the will to do better, I wept deeply when he died, a true loss to mankind and a voice that will always be remembered. God bless you John, go and sing to the angels with your incredible voice, Maybe we will meet one day, until then, God bless you always... Keith.

[@skiss3327]

After watching so many stories of John was tellinghow he involved in space program. It was understandable how much he loved to fly and showed respect to his heroes. He was one of the candidates in the citizen space program. Could not find another better singer than him to pay tribute for all the astronauts, the past the present and beyond. Thanks for sharing the video.💜

[@bethmalicad5607]

I still miss john,,,,after all these years

[@johngates450]

Something strange happened to me the day he died. I went fishing prior to going to work.Once I was done fishing I got in my truck and went down the road across from the river to drink coffee and chill at the river before going to work. I had a few cassette tapes on my dash. When I went down the hill the cassette tape of John Denvers Greatest Hits slid off the dash onto the floor. I had been down this hill tons of times. When I got home my wife gave me a hug and told me John had died in a airplane accident. I never forgot that. I love John Denver not only for his music but for his care and work keeping the environment clean and away from Corporate Giants..

[@paulagepson3446]

We were blessed to have him

[@ruthveale9820]

I'm in my 50's and it's only now that I can appreciate his music, just beautiful, his voice gives me goosebumps.

[@gustavosantin5544]

After hearing about the Challenger disaster and watching on the local news...Days later I heard this song from John Denver... And at times I had sleepless nights off and on feeling broken hearted 💔 about the seven astronauts on board who lives were cut short.Rest In Peace and journey to skies of the heavens.

[@edwardacallender]

Probably one of the greatest live performances of all time. How he got through the entire song without faltering is something of a mystery as that song and performance is so full of emotion.

[@chrisrichards3509]

Oh! Always loved the late, great John Denver. Of all his songs this one gets me the most. A musical genius with a truly amazing voice. I remember the shuttle disaster and the day John died as if it were yesterday. Listening to this song again makes me wish I could turn back the clock so they (the astronauts) and John would be with us still. RIP to John and the seven astronauts. You all live on within those you left behind.

[@paulagepson3446]

This is one of the most beautiful and powerful songs ever written.

[@kristylharris5737]

i love this song so much i went to a school that was named after Christa McAulliffe and every year in that school we listen to this song and we imagine ourselves in outer space i miss Christa McAuliffe Elementary School

[@debbiebammann8444]

I just cried so hard when I saw this horrible disaster!!!! She was flying for me,. RIP. We will never forget!!

[@HannahMedwin-ng1mg]

Thank u John Denver ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Carousel3762]

This song is about all loved ones who leave us flying up to heaven I have recently lost my to much loved horses Monty and Penny fly high my friends miss you both

[@richardgallerani5644]

Such a song of tribute to the 7 souls lost on that beautiful sunny morning so long ago. He wrote such beautiful songs with so much meaning. A true musical genius who along with the 7 astronauts he praised in verse, left us far too soon. I think this song hit home to John as he was an avid pilot himself and they all fell just short of reaching for the stars.

[@dks13827]

we miss that patriotism now.............................. God do we need it.

[@JoaoSantos-ig8zz]

Just WoW! I'm a die hard fan of the meaningful and beatifully crafted John Denver's work, but this live version with the orchestra just blew me away. :)

[@JPC1948]

I too was "one who wanted to fly." I applied, along with Christa and 11,000 others, to be the first Teacher-in-Space. The Reach for the Stars ~ National Rocket Competition that I direct is dedicated to her memory.

[@PR54GB]

Blessed to have seen him live in Concert four times.

[@silverjourneys9]

Youre lucky you have seen him some many times.

[@NanaBeth58]

I saw him 3 times and loved every one!!

[@silverjourneys9]

So cool!!

[@jackycook64]

You are so lucky! I would have loved to have seen him. Especially when he and Alexander Gradsky performed "What Are We Making Weapons For".

[@barry11112]

so far out john best singer and perfomer ever born,,,i am from the uk,,his music i so out of this world i wish i could of met john,,i can feel him in his music caring and a good soul many thanks john.

[@audreyfischer]

bless the brave explorers. bless those who wonder. bless those who dream... and go after it, for all of us.

[@bigdodgeaus]

Blessed to have taken my daughter to a concert here in Newcastle Australia. Then to have flown with him while he was here in a tiger moth. Miss you heaps Henry. Polo

[@nancymorris8378]

Mark Godfrey IV U yum gun by fgj hi by by by N

[@paulineh4019]

Oh Mark, what a memory.

[@lindaclark7032]

I will always love his music

[@erictaylor5462]

Beautiful song! Wish it was better known.

[@dks13827]

The Challenger crew was doing exactly what they wanted to do !!!

[@Tellie72]

simply the best!!!! he made my soul fly....he was my inspiration....he was in my car when i sang his songs to my son.....i miss him...joe t...

[@treasurehunter911]

This is the only known live recording of FLYING FOR ME that is known to exist. One day, I hope a CD of John's live material is remastered and released with this song on it. Thank god he immortalized these, my heroes, in song for generations to learn about.

[@williammckinney1416]

+Tom Tagliente It's on his new "All My Memories" Collection.

[@treasurehunter911]

The LIVE version?

[@anythinglovecanbuy]

Live version is on Live in England DVD releaese

[@Armsadi]

Tom Tagliente It is also on the CD. Live in Cedar Rapids

[@paulineh4019]

Thete is another Live version. At NASA, I think

[@silverjourneys9]

John Denver rocks. RIP

[@marilynsnider8183]

I remember that day like it was yesterday. I was getting ready for work, when it was announced over the TV. I never forgot that day.

[@jmldspt]

One of my favorites from John Denver (although I have a few). Never saw this performance with the orchestra. Quite something. Loved the choir, it increase the emotional feeling from the song. Still hoping to see this quality from another musician during my lifetime....

[@barry11112]

john what a voice you are a angel truly missed.

[@gitaar079]

I have seen him many times in concert, and had the great fortune to meet him.... wish i could....and had....... all th ebest from the netherlands

[@dannymills5868]

He is still flying in heaven

[@sethhaley9373]

If you watch the last days of John Denver on you tube he was supposed to be on space shuttle challenger. But they wanted a school teacher. John Denver supported the space program. I really miss the man. Did not know him personally but I feel sorry he is no longer with us.

[@barry11112]

fantasic john,that was out of this world i no your in heaven,i feel you and my family still when we play your music.

[@MsSolitudebs]

a magnificent singer and a champion of enviromental issues.he sang mostly about the beauty of america and the simple mountain way of life,a fantastic talent but i cant help thinking slightly on the wrong track as nasas budget is largerely military and the opposite of his love for the simple way of life he espoused.but regardless,what a wonderful artist,

[@ricblegg]

John Denver died in a plane crash on October 12, 1997 in Monteray Bay in California. He was piloting an experimental aircraft he had just purchased. The cause was while attempting to switch the fuel tanks (using an ill-positioned switch in the plane) his foot activated the roll controls of the plane and put it into a dive he could not pull out of (that was the conclusion of the NTSB investigation). You can find the full report of the accident on the NTSB website.

[@tombreen932]

OH my God that was wonderful

[@dks13827]

John was going to get a shuttle ride. He really was.

[@lioneidesmarinhochaves2441]

John. Denver. Maravilhoso curti e curto ate hoje seja. Eterno

[@ShingaSolomon]

Thanks John my favourite songs

[@h.previews6176]

Lovely John! I will fly for you!

[@rebeccalothian123]

The most beautiful song xx

[@chuckersimsII]

What a great video with flying for me awesome. What, a tradedy. Sad.

[@chengloki]

OH, HELL, can't make a comment 'cause I'm crying too much!!! =Stefan=

[@mandarinlearner]

Would love to find the video (if it exists) of John singing this to both houses of Congress as a memorial-there wasn't a dry eye in the place.

[@ShingaSolomon]

Thank you John Denver for what you are doing Amelia. Ngugama

[@poetrymaster]

beautiful, thank you

[@tanyc2271]

29/12/2014 Very beautiful song. I would like dedicate this song to Margaret Soo, our BIG sister from the Yorkies of 80s'

[@ShingaSolomon]

Saved me and the Load Jesus talking to me today

[@albertojatchuk3653]

UN GENIO........UN VISIONARIO...

[@angeliquenomade4353]

Merci John Denver...... C'Est très touchant cette chanson; entre autre parce que je me souviens fort bien de cette journée.... et j'ai été très touchée par cette tragédie..... Merci pour ce clip

[@Salineddi]

NASA's Day of Remembrance brought me here.

[@barrybusson2572]

The best.

[@ShingaSolomon]

Thanks JohnDenver Amelia Ngugama xxx

[@HannahMedwin-ng1mg]

Rip my LOVE ❤❤❤

[@hawkeyeseven]

Great Song and Video. Thanks for Posting.

[@ShingaSolomon]

Thank you and god Bless you Amelia Ngugama nee Chirawu

[@VeryFineWhine]

JD not going into space for the US had NOTHING to do with failing a medical exam. John worked hard to establish the "Citizen in Space" program, was a finalist for the mission, but they decided to send a teacher vs a singer. I am 99.9% sure he passed all Nasa requirements. As many may recall JD almost went with the Russian program, but his 2nd wife was pregant and he didn't want to leave her so he chose to stop that route to space. Very sadly we lost him anyway.

[@tocando_em_frente]

Thank you for this, for me, new info’s…

[@HannahMedwin-ng1mg]

RI john

[@markyounger1240]

John always thought that he should have died in 1986 and not 1997. How ironic that he and Christa died in exactly the same way.

[@dannymills5868]

I cried when he died

[@MavUK6666]

despite being a very accomplished pilot John failed the medical to go into space, Christa passed, John never forgave himself, he believeed he should have died in that launch :-( and 11 years later we lost him anyway, miss you JD, R.I.P.

[@paulineh4019]

No, he passed the medical, fitness and psycological.

[@barbs1of2]

John

[@janetclaireSays]

I only just learned that John Denver passed the physical and other requirements to get on the list of possible candidates to fly on the Challenger. Fate had it that he wasn't chosen and Christa McAuliffe was chosen to be on that mission.

[@buffloogi8569]

*John Williams*

[@Fitpilot1]

oh ok. thanks for the info

[@ShingaSolomon]

They were Flying for the rest of the world Amelia Ngugama John Denver

[@AegisNova]

@TourmalineOpal It is on one of the compilation sets that came out a few years ago. "The Rocky Mountain Collection" It is the last song on disc 2. (I'm not sure I can post the link I wanted to post.)

[@angeliquenomade4353]

J'aimerais que la vie; Notre vie soit éternelle

[@COWBOYMACLEOD]

What concert is this at and did he sing "Take me home, country roads" at this concert?

[@Fitpilot1]

I heard he died flying and that he was a pilot is that true how did he die you cant find anything about his death anywhere

[@COWBOYMACLEOD]

Tie-down roper William MacLeod, combine his of John Denver with rodeo and tie-down roping.

[@adamtzsch]

This is the song wot killed him. It was fuck-all to do with skies of raining fire.

[@adamtzsch]

+adamtzsch But, he probably fell a few thousand feet in silence, without fire.

[@ShingaSolomon]

I Have just written the song from Mazy Amelia Ngugama

[@ShingaSolomon]

John Denver google KZbin video you can see what

[@JakeMabe1]

To the truly pathetic person who disliked this video: you must be one miserable human being...

[@tikkihut58]

@SciFiMoviePro - Please do not leave a ''comment'' if you cannot write something decent...it is obvious for your age you haven't matured so ''grow up!"

[@bettywhitedog1]

And so it goes...NASA is over and done with...

[@chengloki]

Yes, thanks to Obama. We now have to pay the Russians, THE RUSSIANS!!! over a million per Astronaut to take them to the ISS. The dream of the Star Ship Enterprise is going farther and farther. =Stefan=

[@diane243]

And here we are 11 years later…the Republicans have tried to overturn an election they lost and are now pro RUSSIAN. All because people lost their racist minds when we elected a black man president, =Stefan=.