John Denver "I Want To Live"

[@bret14jb]

"We are standing all together, face to face and arm in arm; we are standing on the threshold of a dream. No more hunger, no more killing, no more wasting life away. It is simply an idea, and I know it's time has come." Those may be the most beautiful words I've ever heard in a song.

[@sorrystaunton]

The world needs John Denver today.....what a brilliant performance.

[@debbiebammann8444]

Yes the whole world needs him😢

[@DeloresVogler]

This is the last song my younger sister shared with me before she lost her battle with cancer. I greatly miss her. 😢

[@karlaweiss9161]

50+ years later and this man with his clear, beautiful voice, and his wonderful lyrics still bring me to tears. It doesn't matter the song he sings, perfection is perfection! We lost this National Treasure much too soon!

[@chuckersimsII]

Iam 66 years old and I still love John he’s my favorite singer and artist I miss seeing him sooooooo much

[@CanuckSusan]

John Denver's messages in his songs will be forever relevant to our world and the way we should all try to live our lives. His work will never date itself. His wonderful voice was filled with such passion for the environment, children, love, and the promise of better things, that his songs will live forever. I am a huge John Denver fan and always will be. He still is greatly missed. Thank you, John. Because of your legacy of beautiful music, you'll never be forgotten.

[@debbiebammann8444]

So true. Amen!!!

[@tomprice1662]

Susan. Thank You for sharing your beautiful thoughts, I agree 200 %.I think school children should be exposed to his music and his values. His music could help young people develop a relationship with nature, which would help them as they grow up.

[@frankspencer6935]

Many people don't appreciate how great this guy was. I often ponder on some of his lyrics and great voice when having a bad day. Gaze upon the ocean and see the breaching of a whale.

[@theresanz4771]

I loved this man so much. Such a loss to the world. I wish he could have been here longer.

[@understandinglife2481]

Theresa Vincent God always plucks the most beautiful flower for his heavenly garden

[@thomasnorman3838]

Theresa Vincent there is no longer past our future there's just the present moment

[@azcrum]

Ditto 👍.

[@carolhawk8144]

John Denver was one of my favorite. He had a true feeling for everything he did and sang about. He had a beautiful voice. I really miss him. I listen to his song's on KZbin. I cry when I hear him sing. 😢😢

[@leejanet5467]

Me too 😢

[@jcook2258]

Time to wake up. You're always somebody's child. Do whatever it is you need to do and we'll be moving in the right direction

[@skiss3327]

We need voices. We need people like John, speak for those are suffering, speak for the peace ✌ we love you John ❤

[@beetlehorn9109]

John Denver's gentle nature, and absolutely amazing voice were the perfect way to relay his messages. What a gem we lost, but his legacy lives on. The world leaders of today would do well to acknowledge John's vision for not only mankind, but all the earth, the oceans, deserts, mountains, forests and grasslands, and all that lives there. He should be an inspiration to us all!

[@seamusberen]

MISSING ME SOME JOHN DENVER--ONE OF HIS FINEST SONGS----I WANT TO LIVE---PERFORMED JUST SIX YEARS BEFORE HIS DEATH. Some critics think Denver had passed his peak by 1979, but this performance shows he was still at his best in 1991. Great vocals, no autotune, great message. Tell me, which singer today performs as well? He was a great man, and I was missing him tonight. Listen to it; you'll feel better. Go with God, John.

[@corasteidinger9594]

I have goosebumps listening to him sing this song with such passion. He was one great human being 🤗♥️

[@docinohio]

"no more hunger, no more killing, no more wasting life away...." what profound words of hope and prophecy in a song!! Soon, John, soon....

[@Plmncvb]

His songs, his foresight, his values, are all timeless and we could sure it all today.

[@Plmncvb]

...could sure USE it all today.

[@leejanet5467]

Despite he is not here with us, his spirit and passion still live on & inspire us to become a better human being to the world everyday 💪💪

[@sandorhalasz7812]

John Denver's whole life is in this song. Nature's love of animals and plants is an ecological polymath. Versatility was his commitment to technology, all in the spirit of love of Life and affirmation of Life in his short life.😥😍

[@Earthlinked]

He makes it look like no effort whatsoever!!! Makes you very proud to have seen him in person!! We shall not see another like this in this lifetime! To be remembered in the hearts and minds of those you have left behind - is to never die!

[@Glen.Danielsen]

I saw John Denver in concert more than once - pure joy. Somehow he made the whole arena feel like they were sitting in his living room. He was so delightfully personal. Maybe when he entered the ocean that day, it was a symbol that we all are heading to a better place at some later time. Thank you, John.

[@michaelyoung5967]

While station in Korea 1990. I played his songs to orphans visiting our base. Wow you feel the love. What a feeling.

[@virginiaconner3340]

Completely agree. My husband and I saw him twice; Nashville then Salt Lake City. Both times you could feel most people were there because they loved him and his music. He was charming and down to earth. The audience would have stayed all night if he had. The world could use more people like him.

[@debbiebammann8444]

Me too 5 times for me!

[@cricketandbuddy]

THIS IS A LIVE PERFORMANCE NOT PRERECORDED IN A STUDIO SOMEWHERE! How beautiful! I have goose bumps! I wish I could have been there.

[@fgouveiapa]

I only ever heard this song while attending Hunger Project gatherings. John‘s legacy needs to be given new voices today, more than ever. God be with us all.

[@carolinasbeauty]

Well said, Philip Slater! He sang with such passion and obvious joy that it's impossible for me to be untouched by his message here, and in all of his songs. His voice was an instrument all its own.

[@gladietita]

rarely we have the luky of knowing such talent,he was fine sonwriter wonderful singer, and after all great great person!

[@chiamia58]

Words the leaders of the world need to understand today :(

[@barbaralecam9085]

I spent much of my youth listening to John Denver, he had the voice of an Angel he left us much too soon!

[@JerilynnKaibel]

I was in the health fight of my life with stage four breast cancer and after each chemo, surgery or just being tired or down I would play John Denver I WANT TO LIVE. That was 1986 and I am still here. Thank you John.

[@ancienthibernian]

He was an amazing songwriter and musician.

[@lovingnest3463]

What a wonderful message💗🙏🏼🥺

[@SRIFAN23]

What a beautiful song. Yes, John Denver was very special. He lives on as I still listen to his music.

[@chestean]

john is one of the gifted artsts we will ever encounter in our lifetime.i miss him so much!

[@andycap1188]

If only mankind had listened and acted. A thoughtful man so ahead of his time. A real loss to us all, even those who don't listen to his beautiful words.

[@mysticwolf2842]

Back in the 70s I went to one of his concerts and this song was played what a song to hear in person, it was great.

[@MegaCaptain54]

by far my favorite version of this song. john Williams and john Denver together with the boston pops. it just doesn't get any better than this.

[@MegaCaptain54]

I have always been a huge fan of the Boston Pops being from Boston myself. you were and always will be my favorite performer of all time. of everything you've done through the years, this performance will always be my favorite and your portrayal of " I want to live" is truly inspiring. rest in peace and may you sleep with the angels. god bless

[@elsoncanlas]

He made music in praise and celebration of life in an imperfect world. A world he sung so much about to make living a bit of heaven on earth. Thanks, John. Because of your songs we all want to live.

[@brianlinville439]

It is people like John Denver and you also Elson, who bring heaven to earth so to speak, keep on keeping on! Namaste.

[@eleazaropana7306]

so touching!!! a true poet... reminds me of home in the mountains of the cordilleras when we sang it as teenagers..

[@Mjij362]

Beautyful song, Marian

[@marklawrence6582]

outstanding introduction to one amazing song.

[@MrJudandre]

thank you john for the song and the legacy...all praises and hope to GOD

[@stellakondo5043]

This powerful song is so relevant today🦋

[@jerryaroneseno7306]

Dang it! Who's cutting onions? Far out JD.

[@2mules1]

This is the cry of the unborn as well. Put into beautiful music by the inimitable John Denver.

[@Matuku35]

Wonderful presentation. What an inspirational song.!!

[@shimjung43]

Right you said John, "...people are the same no matter the color of your skin; no matter the language you speak; no matter the form of your politics or the expression of your faith! It is in giving, loving unconditionally where we can find life meaningful. Awesome song! Awesome JD! Well done colonelclintd !! Keep it up!

[@Matuku35]

What a wonderful performance!! Beautifully sung, lovely arrangement and accompaniment. Best version I have heard.

[@debbiebammann8444]

Missing you John 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@2000naturescolor]

ONE OF THE BEST COMPOSITIONS EVER. ONE OF THE BEST EXPRESSIONS OF ONES FEELING. UR THE BEST JOHN DENVER.

[@timsmoker6697]

🙏An anthem to us from whatever God you believe in, for all, forevermore, sent through J. Denver PEACE!🙏LOVE!

[@sandrajones5482]

Beautiful !!!!!

[@molly195957]

To David that I thought I would never find again. Thank you for who I am and being with my Dad at the end. You taught us everything we know. We love you forever.

[@DavidPowers-gn2pc]

❤you John Your art is immortal, a reflection of your beautiful heart

[@katakurijp]

I like this song. The all leader in the world should listen to this message. And let's sing this song.

[@Brookesbond]

He was a great guy, and what a great loss to the music world

[@ginacasi48]

This is now the year 2020 and the words of this song are more true and touching than ever 💓🌺💓

[@philipslater4142]

I play and sing his music every day. His songs fill me with hope that the human race has bottomed out and we're on the way up...then I look around, see the killings, bombimgs and slaughter in every corner of the world. The world desperately needs a few 'John Denvers' to re kindle hope and aspiration. We simply cannot go on the way we are....and unfortunately these great songs are not stopping the terrorists and murders, these songs simply make us more soulful in our morning.

[@tinydancercindy]

56 and still inspiring me today with my guitar, singing, and writing.... peace, cin

[@loriburke7856]

What a talented and handsome man he was.

[@lior9229]

Amazing man and amazing song

[@Samratsengupta1986]

God Could not manifest for commoners...so he made John Denver..

[@Ophashia]

jade this song really had a large unfluence on me too.. My favorite line is "We are standing all together, face to face and arm in arm, we are standing on the threshold of a dream."

[@moparmtn]

This an awesome song.... one of the best ever written.......

[@ChavieS]

He is immortal because of his songs.

[@nancymorsen1213]

Pure Talent...thank you for posting.

[@thomanermeister303]

John war einer der absolut besten Musiker, er fehlt sehr!!!

[@ivdddoxiemama7275]

This stunning makes me cry so bad!! I miss John so bad!!RIP JD💖

[@sydneyhope]

When I was 21 (a long time ago) I saw him in a concert.... I cried on the way home because I didn't want to leave...

[@restiequijote3114]

Human beings has all the basic rights,that is to grow freely and moved up to prosperiety.

[@docinohio]

"we are standing on the threshold of a dream....no more hunger, no more killing, no more wasting life away" Soon John, soon.

[@Matuku35]

What a wonderful performance!! Beutifully sung, lovely arrangement and accompaniment. Best version i have heard.

[@kenhal2009]

Great! I finally found this. I didnt know its title. I just knew its lyrics. Very memorable! And i first heard this song when i was still a kid..

[@julierutter7933]

This brings back so many memories of my youth. That voice is like no other and it still makes me emotional. Sadly missed.

[@andypressley4702]

I love that song it made my cry

[@1000TRA]

Thank You John.

[@MegaCaptain54]

truly one of my all time favorite john Denver songs. everything he wrote and performed had a specific message. a true roll model for Americas youth and any aspiring musician. I hope your singing with the angels my friend. you are still sorely missed by us all. in short, simply, THANK YOU AND FAREWELL

[@ronnelson7480]

Speaks to one's soul!!

[@eileenstack255]

He sure is a huge inspiration when I do something outside I think of him if I hear Nature birds singing waves in the Atlantic Ocean he is in my mind so is this saying he is living in me and us 😮. when I can look at the mountains as I don’t live near but I can see mountains at a distance I think of him Thanks John Denver for yourself and music songs your life 🙋‍♀️🇮🇪❤️

[@Shatis1234]

A great song that was written with ink of love...

[@pilangajeanjp]

wonderful and so touching song...

[@lindaclark7032]

WE ARE ONE

[@MaridesPalteng]

I love it 💕

[@chuckersimsII]

I love John Denver he is my very favorite and love him sooooooo much and kiss him soooooo much

[@moparmtn]

A song for Caylee .... God Bless this little child..... senselessly taken from this earth ...

[@katemackay3735]

Peace, John. ❤❤❤

[@radahlinger8947]

Remarkable. Just a prophet.

[@DERedhead65]

what an Incredible person he was...

[@stevemann3080]

GOOSEBUMPS 🙏🎸

[@boiragirules]

Finally got one person to agree to what I said....."Bow" and thanks a million.. peace and love

[@NeimLest]

wow Ive been looking for this.. thanks for sharing^_^

[@DERedhead65]

@MrXAVIERDB I couldn't have said it BETTER... smiles. Miss John so much.

[@bettyhuback3784]

His words are so true

[@barlytone01]

So weird. When I was a sophomore in high school I heard this concert on the radio. Liked it and grabbed a tape to record it. Later that year I saw it was going to be on PBS. Hey I'll video record it. Forgot. Remembered and threw a tape in VCR at the exact same place I started recording from the radio. Haha I'll never forget that. But the part of the concert I had recordings of, I've always loved.

[@susanhicks952]

If only he was still here today, he would be heartbroken with all the things going on today he loved everyone his songs are so uplifting and so many things he sing about is happening today he was so far ahead of his time, loved him,his songs and music such a peace.

[@gladietita]

Thanks John! wonderful song,and so important message in the liryc. Always engaged with humanity. thanks Colonelclindt for uploading** G E J ♪♪♪♥♪♪♪

[@stephenstafford8047]

A musical genuis taken to soon,he had everything his music was truly stunning,can you imagine Karen carpenter and John singing together,how wonderful that could have been

[@azcrum]

I wonder what he’d say today June 28, 2020 about what’s happening now. I miss this man so much. He’d be calling for love ❤️ and peace ☮️!!!

[@princekolkata]

LOVE U JOHN...

[@IvonneMeeuwsen]

Nice version of this song.

[@jolandahardenbol6792]

Ik was al op zoek naar dat nummer, maar kon het niet vinden. Je had het erover in je boek, dus ben ik gaan zoeken. Fijn dat het nu op je site staat.

[@jolandahardenbol6792]

Krijg er kippevel van!!!! Dat je dit lied altijd in je hoofd had: I want to live. Je moet heel sterk geweest zijn en dat ben je nog. Ik bewonder je in alles wat je doet, organiseert voor alle mensen die misbruikt zijn. Hartelijke groet, een warme groet van Jolanda

[@claudiamilano9010]

Dire meraviglioso è poco, molto poco!

[@motruthhunter]

The truth is that we are NOT ALL THE SAME.

[@lduveen]

For all the young people killed in Norway last week. The words of this song should remind us of the waste f some much potential

[@andrewyang4319]

I like to share my personal story about killing baby in the womb or abortion. Years ago my wife got pregnant, after a while we decided to aborted the baby. After that we felt so guilty of making that decision to do that. How can we as parents love ours children that much and allow doctor and nurses to used the vacuum to suck the baby out from his/her mother's womb? Years later, the guilt continues to speak to us in a still voice, "dady, dady, mommy, mommy, please don't kill me." I called that "the silent cry." We felt quilty until we found the forgiveness through knowing Jesus Christ. My testimony is for those young dad and mom out there to double think before you make decisions to aborted your baby. When listening to John's song, it reminds me about my past and open my heart to help other couples out there to prevent killing their baby in the womb. God is good and mercy and his grace are so efficient to forgive us sinners. God blessed you all!

[@dianeibsen5994]

It's a real shame that he wasn't invited to be a part of the We Are the world charity project😢