John Denver - Grandma's Feather Bed (1991) (480P)

[@markbartlett6287]

In 1973, when I was a lad of 10, I was at Denver Children's Hospital, recovering from heart surgery, when a nurse came by and said John Denver had just dropped by to do an impromptu concert for the kids. She asked if I'd like to go, and despite never having heard of him (our house was Classical music only) I said yes. They got me into a wheelchair and my mom headed me for the elevator. Just as we were getting in, a young man with moppy hair and a guitar jogged up and asked if we were headed for the playroom. My mom told him we were, so he rode up with us. He did a great little concert for about 25 of us kids and probably 50 nurses. It was the first time I'd ever heard this song and I loved it. Denver didn't have to do that concert. There was no press there and I don't know if anyone who wasn't there even heard about it, but he was just that kind of guy. He wanted to brighten the day of some kids that were dealing with health issues, and he did. R.I.P. John.

[@kathy1013]

What an awesome story. He was a wonderful person and so gifted. Great memory for you.

[@LA-ue6ov]

What a beautiful person he was. Everyone says so.

[@broodyraccoon1]

John didn't play music just BC the press was there. He was the Most Genuine person l have ever seen. I swear if he'd been out on the road with only a dog for company, he would have played for the dog..lol

[@broodyraccoon1]

No one has ever been able to tell what actually happened. But no matter what John was a Saint on Earth and that is FACT!!!

[@karengilson3447]

We saw him on the street in Boulder in the late 80's. He smiled and waved just like we were old friends.

[@Karynstarr88]

In 1986, I was at a summer camp in the Victoria Island and John Denver stopped with his Two adopted Kids. He sang some of his songs including Grandma's Feather Bed and we sang Take me Home Country Roads. He was a wonderful and very Friendly man. I will remember meeting him for the rest of my Life.

[@beckywest9665]

So fun!

[@terrifrauenholtz]

QqqQ1aFJTGEVFBRHN ALL GREEN MY T BE HE IS EFFERENT BEEN

[@rickdrouillard7570]

Yoo need to stop

[@rickdrouillard7570]

Stop brothering me

[@rickdrouillard7570]

The man is dead

[@CarolanIvey]

Wish I could be a fly on the wall in heaven, listening to John Denver and Gordon Lightfoot singing duets. :)

[@TopJimmyWinn]

There will never be another John Denver, amazing talent

[@broodyraccoon1]

Amazing Human Being! 👍🌹💜🤗🙏

[@rickdrouillard7570]

You are right there is o johndenver

[@rickdrouillard7570]

I grew up with johndenver music

[@rickdrouillard7570]

Johndenver allso sang the tall in the satdow for christmas day christmas for cow boys

[@rickdrouillard7570]

Johndenver has a boy name zack denver

[@benjaminroch700]

John denver was great singer so sad he died in 1997 wish he was sill he would love him live we miss you so much john denver rip

[@markgrafstrom1704]

I sure miss the simpler times....things are so upside down anymore there is no normal. Sure do miss ol JD....

[@joeh2690]

I absolutely love John Denvers music. This is beyond words and without question awesome!!

[@caroljeanscott5571]

That is one of the songs we square dance to. I love that song, makes me want to move.

[@bryang3635]

I remember singing this song in elementary school music class back when I was a kid. This song brings back the old memories. Unfortunately, all my grandparents are dead. I also remember the day, when I was in high school, when John Denver died in a plane crash.

[@dougeaster1069]

I play and sing this song to my grandkids every chance I get, 😂 and their parents sing along too! Miss you JD 😢 gone way too soon.

[@ronaldwalker7487]

John denver is probably the best human to ever live God bless you john

[@emilyofc7092]

Yup

[@acali3312]

I smiled and felt warm and happy listening to this today! Epic man epic voice and miss him dearly !❤

[@melanieellison8097]

Still awesome 50 years later! ❤

[@michaelsmith7368]

Dad and grandfather used to play this when I was a kid I remember it like yesterday good memories as well

[@johndenverfan]

27 Years Without John In The World 💔😭🙏🏻🕯️ 🦅 Never Forgotten RIP John

[@amc8409]

I was napping on my couch & woke up with this song in my head. We sang this in my high school choir (the "choraleers"). Loved being in choir...our teacher (Mr. Curry) opened us up to music we hadn't ever heard (I knew John Denver, but not this one) & will never forget! Thank you Mr. Curry & mostly John Denver (RIP).

[@tinahardy1240]

There always has been and always will be a place in my heart for JOHN DENVER. His his music takes me to a simpler place .

[@YellowYoshi398]

I agree Tina

[@knuthf]

I was late to his last visit in Houston, and just made it, saw them off at Hobbs with him signing the flight plan. The next day he flew on and did not return. He was far from simple, but a wonderful person.

[@aph1705]

For me, one of the best country music singers to cone out of America. Saw him live in 1986 in Birmingham during his uk tour. Sadly Missed.

[@rondarawson6236]

Sang this in grade school choir....we had a blast singing it....what a great country tune...thanks John for that memory..😁❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@markclifford1857]

Hello 👋 Ronda. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I’m Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

[@peewee19652010]

My Father loved most of John's songs and would always play for our family and as with John he is now in Heaven. R.I.P

[@onechopbuddy3849]

Love this song, takes me like a rocket straight to my childhood

[@GabrelleNewling-bp8fp]

God rest your soul mate!!! Still adore ALL your music 🎶 & miss you every single day!!!! When I was younger, my father would always say to me.......can we PLEASE have an evening without John Denver??? The answer was always & still is a resounding......NO!!! I pray that you're flying high in those Rocky Mountain s my friend, ❤

[@makeupboss9812]

Awesome! John Denver was very talented. I grew up with his music

[@jamesscott8988]

Two of my favorite songs that are lesser known are “ Matthew “ and Thank God I’m a country boy. Take a look at those. I was fortunate enough to see him in concert twice. Oohh Grand Ma’s feather bed is also a hoot !

[@tonysearle4316]

I miss this beautiful man so much. Life was honest when he was in the world. I cried my eyes out when, I listened to Rocky Mountain high last Saturday. God bless you Sir. Rest in Peace. Thanks for everything.

[@graciemacie13]

I love this song 🤩

[@davidlester7066]

One of my favourites listening to John as a bairn

[@cynthiasolis3037]

John Denver is the greatest singer along with Elton John. I'll never forget his tragic passing. ❤😞

[@emilyofc7092]

👏👏

[@jamy8575]

John Denver is a legand- Elton John is a PEDerast

[@goodmorningweimerica9741]

Wait till you hear about Elton John Denver

[@foofoobear66]

OMG we learned this song in the 4th grade......And I never forgot the words.....Super fun song!!!!! :-)

[@robinbeaver3034]

Kelly S hey I'm in fourth grade there teaching it

[@fhfc1954]

Kelly S

[@mngeiner]

#Mysister2

[@nickthemilkmanlost3928]

Was it from a McGraw hill book? Always did love this song

[@nitac.9444]

Same here 51 and still sing it every once and a while

[@aprilcarnes5564]

This song reminds me of my late aunt this was my aunt's favorite song of John denver she loved his music.

[@Steenie-mk3db]

In this version.. He doesn't, "Reconsider the gal dowwwn the rooaaddd"..... LOL My first concert was John Denver in 1978. My Mom was a huge fan. She played his records every day. I was only 8 when we went. I was in aawww that I could see a famous person in REAL LIFE!! As the stage turned slowly, his glasses gleaming from the lights of Nassau Coliseum...WOW!! I knew ALL the words to EVERY song. I wish I had a time machine to really appreciate it. Love you JD

[@lindapadley5806]

Many moons ago bought an album of John's live at a university campus in America. This was a song that made me laugh, but then again he was someone who always made you smile.

[@rhondaseage2783]

Still wonderful

[@hannahfoster13]

my grandpa used to sing and play this song on his guitar when I was little and I thought he wrote it

[@b2bcookies]

I absolutely loved everyone's comments almost as much as John Denver himself and his music....TYSVM everyone and for sharing your experiences and a special thanks to Karyn Parkhurst for sharing such a beautiful memory, I wished I was there but could almost see it with the way you described it.. God bless you!

[@markclifford1857]

Hello 👋 Mary. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I’m Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

[@coloradogal100]

i remember singing this song with my aunt at christmas. love him and the song.

[@WenbruReviews]

He will always be with us🌹

[@PercyJacksonmlg]

My mom would sing this to me every night as a lullaby and I never knew where it was from till now

[@mewregaurdhissyfit7733]

My favorite John Denver song!

[@caroline8940]

randomly remembered about this song! My mom used to sing it to me softly over and over again when I was sick or couldn't sleep as a little kid... I remember it being so peaceful, it's funny to finally hear the original

[@tonybarde2572]

My grandma lives in Wyoming and this song describes her house during Cheyenne Frontier Days perfectly

[@thereforeayam]

John Denver was VERY cool! He's the real deal!

[@emilyofc7092]

I listen to this when my grandad was here but sadly my gradad past away he put this song and we would sing all off it I have not hear this song in a long time

[@emilyofc7092]

🥺

[@richardmiller3922]

I've always loved this song since the first time I heard it on 8 track.

[@Trey_816]

RIP John Denver, with much respect.

[@derrickcuevas6071]

Love this song

[@Ryan-gu9xs]

My Nan used to have a John Denver classics CD. Me my brother nan and grandad used to put this song on repeat for hours when we used to go to wales for our holidays. Absolute classic

[@broodyraccoon1]

I went through a number of "Situations" as a kid and listening to John meant l could pretend and go outside of myself to survive. When John passed the sun stopped shining! I couldn't hear Any Birds for the longest time and it was like the World stopped turning.. it took a long time for things to Change but l always wondered what the world would have been like if John had lived?

[@cindiloohoo552]

True Story. My Grandma and Great Grandparents had a feather bed. We didn't get much sleep but had a lot of fun on Grandma's feather bed,.

[@chugmorin9252]

This was the year that I got out of the Marine corps. It looks like Harlem high school with the seal of the Fort Belknap Reservation in the video as well. This was a good show and John Denver was well liked in native country. Sure takes me back in time. Good memories.

[@kristindunstan172]

This is one of my favorites by him that doesn't get a lot of love.

[@addysonlerman897]

Grew up on this song 😍

[@downback5822]

When in elementary school Ms Wilson would play her guitar and sing his songs for us on certain days of the week. What a treat. This was my favorite song. Spring Lake Elementary

[@fredla7353]

If "Mrs. Wilson" looked/sounded like one of the Heart Sisters from '76; you are a very lucky soul. [We used to banter back and forth about The Wilson Sisters saying, "I'll take the uglier one".]

[@pattybakes2009]

love this always have always will God bless John Denver

[@dianeshaw1908]

My favorite with seeing beauty in that house so soft and fun as a kids.

[@mikeysbestfriend6496]

Clint Black playing harmonica at the beginning I believe.

[@adamant2822]

Yeah....I can relate to that - Grandma's big mahagony fourposter! Don't know if it was feather, but hopped in with granny whenever we slept over.

[@lenabruening5942]

We just had to go through the process of selling my grandma’s mahogany four poster. They’re moving to assisted living and it makes me so sad to lose the family home and family history we had there in the old farmhouse. 😔

[@timnash9300]

R.I.P John denver 😢😭:(

[@Aprilsraven629]

I slept on Grandmas feather bed ...with the chooks on the rails and the cow at window...and shared it with all cousins, dogs, cats

[@donalddday7741]

reminds me when we would go to grandparents and all us cousins would sleep on the old feather mattress spread all over front room

[@amyarchie3439]

Rest In Peace.

[@annslee3873]

My dad had lunch with John Denver a long time ago

[@barlowvlogs1632]

Annslee Whitfield want a medal?

[@mr.warmth1511]

wise ass

[@johnmckinney1731]

Jesus loves you

[@ziggy5141]

a-mae My dad gave birth to John Denver

[@traovix5515]

Dang. My grandfather had always wanted to see john denver. My grandfather died before I was born. Wish I had met met.

[@josefabioferreiradasilva298]

Super susseso inesquecível do John Denver 😊

[@teamsloths11]

we sang this at school today

[@dianeshaw1908]

Best love the family feather bed, xxx

[@beewendysue]

What a happy song !

[@beverlywood8486]

Amen..soaring with the angels for sure!!

[@hitcher177]

Great Video - Always loved this song but a live show, even better. thanks 4share

[@lilrock1018]

🤣 just sang this song to my grandson a few minutes ago couldn't remember all of it so I looked it up

[@ndungata1]

I'm seeing from the comments that he died, thought he was still around!

[@aislaportland5555]

A Mighty Wind is blowing!.

[@loisraymcinnis6006]

I like John Denver.

[@oraevalibby1890]

I used to listen to this playing poker in CA Sierra Cabin with my Dad. #TapePlayer

[@calebream9139]

Great song !

[@cobus81]

I just came home from school and my music told the story of he crashing 😥

[@ihavenothingbettertodo-8]

John Denver's plane crashed in Monterey Bay just a few blocks from my house in Pacific Grove. There's a sweet monument by the sea, built to honor him. Heart breaking.

[@ilive4potter]

dad used to sing this to me and my sis every night before we went to bed. :)

[@msimacountrygirl]

His love of folklore was great.

[@makoloxko]

R.I.P John Denver

[@p.b1495]

Clint Black plays a mean harmonica in this video.

[@markbartlett6287]

I was gonna ask if that was him. The hat's a giveaway.

[@chelseabill7610]

"I even kissed Aunt Lou! skdjs"

[@secretsquirrel8685]

Such fun 🤣

[@anythinglovecanbuy]

It should be but I don't know if a seperate version of this video exists...

[@mr.warmth1511]

i doubt it amigo

[@fullstrutn]

is that Clint Black on mouth harp?

[@lucsea]

Yes! So young!

[@YujiCobayashi]

So Cool ...♪

[@Nonielaa]

anyone else here from fleur's latest video... 😂

[@JoelAdamson]

I remember when Christmas looked like this...

[@irenedavo3768]

Happy song

[@Trey_816]

This is my childhood

[@Scorch1028]

It was 9 feet high? If you fell off that bed, you'd probably get hurt. 🤣

[@aimeegullo]

Best

[@random-cl3rx]

I'm in 4th grade and for music we sang this song up until "We didn't get much sleep but we had alot of fun on grandma's feathered bed". Great song

[@maximillianjohngray]

That’s from The Windstar Greatest Hits.

[@antoniafoley3628]

So wild :o

[@kellysmith9392]

what song is better county roads or this

[@fredla7353]

As a guitarist/bassist...That is a pick em.

[@JoelAdamson]

Only in Colorado can you get a suburn at Christmastime.

[@MySnaz]

Was he part Native American?

[@DellaStreet123]

No, mostly German, with a dash of Irish. Both Germany and Ireland have always had great tenors.

[@valeriewalker9332]

I remember this from The Muppet's❤❤

[@siasabora]

a legend

[@natek5329]

How much exactly is forty 'leven?

[@willmad3121]

It’s more than eleventy-eleven.

[@Fayette96]

The best part: 1:21 :)

[@soobeng]

Perfection