They don't make singer-songwriters like John Denver anymore. Which is a shame. He was a pure soul whose presence and voice made the country a better place.
@meigsman5913 жыл бұрын
On of the 10 greatest songs ever written. IMO!!!
@gj30444 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@bjusticeforever6 жыл бұрын
"....seeking grace with every step he takes...." Deep words sang by an unappreciated artist. RIP
@mr.perfect87465 жыл бұрын
What a blessing it was to have John Denver. RIP John.
@andrerieumaastricht98113 жыл бұрын
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@frisco216 жыл бұрын
In this appearance, John sang live before a real audience without lip-synching. His performance was nearly flawless. What a monumental talent he was. One could say: "He'd be a poorer man who never saw John Denver sing."
@joevs2100110 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest folk singers of all time. John Denver was never given the credit he deserved. While very successful, John was truly a great person, composer, musician, and environmentalist. The world lost him far too soon.
@robsgirl64656 жыл бұрын
joevs21001 :: Yes indeed. Not a day passes that I don't think of him. I can't believe he's been gone over 20 years now.
@DWMonty1712 жыл бұрын
He was such a sweet soul. His music was sooo mezmirizing (spelling). God bless John.
@mholmes85199 жыл бұрын
In my senior year in high school, I saw John Denver perform this song at a concert in Omaha in 1972. His music inspired me to pursue an education and career in the outdoor and natural resource field which I've continued to this day. Living your Rocky Mountain High in Colorado John!
@dwmzmm5 жыл бұрын
Never seen any pop rock artist perform live and look/sound as great, even better than the studio version of his music. All I can say is John Denver was in a class all by himself. Miss you greatly John, RIP brother.
@ElusvOptmst16 жыл бұрын
I always loved John Denver's music. His voice was magnificent.
@mgrealdeals12 жыл бұрын
One of the most Beautiful songs...brings tears to my eyes. We Miss You John!
@davidlanham9910 жыл бұрын
There aren't very many people who can take a guitar and a microphone and do THAT.
@josetrejo51447 жыл бұрын
Truly an amazing song by john. No lip syncing . Pure talent. Thanks john for the music.
@rekitnilc7 жыл бұрын
This is probably the first song I truly loved, as a kid in '73 or '74, on a school bus. Love him or hate him, this song is incredible. I probably identify on the opposite side of the political spectrum as Mr. Denver, but I do love the land and environment. He was truly a quiet revolutionary.
@E3ECO9 жыл бұрын
Talk about the voice of a generation.
@thelastrebelshow16276 жыл бұрын
This was a few minutes in time that will live on forever. A perfect performance. R.I.P. John Denver.
@StElmoQn15 жыл бұрын
FAR OUT!!!! It is so amazing to go back and see and hear this song in the beginning before everyone knew it (and JD) and to just hear it in its pure acousitcal form. What a treasure! That song is what drew me to Colorado and I'm proud to say that it is our second state song!
@mr.perfect87466 жыл бұрын
His guitar playing and sincerity made him one of my all time favorites.
@INGRIDDAVISON9 жыл бұрын
I remember being in a hotel room watching Johnny Carson on my way home from Denver back to Canada. I was thinking to myself, how great this singer was. That was the first time I heard John Denver, and have loved his writing and singing ever since. RIP John Denver, and thanks for your music.
@gj30444 жыл бұрын
I first saw JD on Carson also, and bough his RMH album, then started collecting his albums. Just loved this guy!
@lightning1410010 жыл бұрын
I love John Denver so much. It saddens me that I wasn't even alive on the earth at the same time he was. I would give anything to go back in time to live with the music of the 70's in person.
@artmoss688910 жыл бұрын
When this song came out in '74, I was sixteen and it made an immediate and powerful impression on me. Specifically, I wanted to go to Colorado and see the Rockies. I didn't get out there until five years later, but hiking and camping the Rockies was a momentous and life-changing event.
@tedpeterson11568 жыл бұрын
+Art Moss It sold a metric crapton of guitars, too!
@noahsimmons41077 жыл бұрын
lightning14100 I was 3 days old when John passed away...don't feel bad brother just take the music and strive with yourself and live happily
@MrAflac99167 жыл бұрын
Noah Simmons yeah man, I was 10 months old at the time. I would have loved to see John live.
@soulbasedliving7 жыл бұрын
His music lives on!
@tomoswald69905 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Colorado and left when I was 11. This song does more for me in terms of taking me back to my happy days in Colorado. What a wonderful song.
@tommy92tulipano12 жыл бұрын
I live in a valley in the Italian Alps. I really love mountains and I can imagine what John must have felt before writing this song. The stars in the sky, standing on a mountain top, the blue water of a lake, see an eagle fly, walking through nature and the friends who share this experiences with you. RIP John. We all miss you
@KomradeKatt9 жыл бұрын
Showing my age; I remember this appearance on the Tonight Show.
@PotterMarauder8 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful male voice ever. Followed closely by James Taylor.
@michaeltowle26078 жыл бұрын
Kim, In terms of the popular musical genre you are so correct. Love them both.
@mikelord98607 жыл бұрын
KimPossible And may I add JD's former bandmate, Michael Johnson (Chad Mitchell Trio, I.e., after Chad left). This was a special musical era, with Denver and Jim Croce and Harry Chapin, et al.
@hellovanite7 жыл бұрын
KimPossible Glen Campbell had a great voice too
@johnhill70586 жыл бұрын
Perhaps you have not thought this through, Elton John may have something to say.
@robsgirl64656 жыл бұрын
KimPossible :: John's voice was crystal clear and as brilliant as the guitars he played!!!
@ZeeboLaywicker13 жыл бұрын
there is a special place in heaven for john..ill sing with you someday..god bless the 1970's!!! they will live forever!!
@jamoore031210 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of this song driving to work this morning in the 21st century any saying to myself I would give up all the electronic gadgets we have now to be in 1972 one more time ! Could you imagine living then and being able to see 2014 and complaining about anything in1972 ? No either could I . RIP John you were one of the best !
@davidlanham999 жыл бұрын
Same here, I really hate the 21st century.
@tedpeterson11568 жыл бұрын
Well maybe the orange shag carpeting and bell bottoms.
@dharrell20009 жыл бұрын
"...no special effects, no Auto Tune, raw, unedited and from the heart. He was clearly 20 years ahead of his time and this song, Rocky Mountain High, created a vision that encompassed an environmental movement hat began in the late 60's and continues to this day..."
@70goldtop9 жыл бұрын
D Harrell Sick of everyone saying "no auto tune".. A lot of people who listen to good music including myself don't even know what auto tune is. Fuck auto tune and everyone shut up about it.
@sarahhzee9 жыл бұрын
james madison It's rare to find popular music today that doesn't use auto tune. It ruins the natural frequency of the human voice and the way it affects us when we hear it. So...people won't ever shut up about it because it deserves to be criticized, as well as most of the "artists" who use it. Personally it gives me more appreciation for the "good" artists you speak of who still use their voices as a natural and spiritual instrument.
@70goldtop9 жыл бұрын
***** Very nice rebuttle. Thank you much. Have a good one.
@atticstattic9 жыл бұрын
+D Harrell "No special effects" isn't completely true - as there existed studio audio enhancements that were in common use then. Denver's use of the echo chamber to fill out his voice was well known.
@tedpeterson11569 жыл бұрын
+atticstattic Sounds like a little reverb here. Clearly he is playing live however and not lip-syncing. Playing and singing is difficult.
@paulbaker99446 жыл бұрын
Amazing live vocal performance. Absolutely. Freaking. Amazing. RIP, John. Thanks for the great music.
@RFD5105 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic performance. I'll visit Colorado one day, because of this song.
@andrerieumaastricht98113 жыл бұрын
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@AndrewLawsonjughead6710 жыл бұрын
That was so pure a voice and needed no pyrotechnics or ten piece accompaniment Just a voice and an acoustic guitar wonderful
@brokenhearted3169 жыл бұрын
Now that's the truth no one can come close to him HIS candle burned out long before HIS legend ever did
@guidingmike282310 жыл бұрын
what an exquisitely beautiful song. You know that John Denver felt what he was singing. You can't think too hard when you write something so beautiful. It has to flow from within.
@jsjj6 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Colorado and this song encapsulates all that is grand about the Rockies.. He sang about what he saw and felt and never got the accolades he deserved.
@lindaclark70323 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Colorado, still here. So beautiful
@TristanandIsolt8 жыл бұрын
Freaking Amazing. What an Artist. The studio version adds a lot but for just him and a stand up bass amazing performance.
@tedpeterson11568 жыл бұрын
He makes it sound like a 12 string
@tombreen9327 жыл бұрын
John was a one of a kind artist he gave you that down home feeling
@oldmachead6 жыл бұрын
The standup bass was likely played by the late Dick Kniss - a genius on this instrument. Dick played for Peter, Paul and Mary and for John Denver.
@byroncreek6 жыл бұрын
This takes me back to my childhood living in England in the early to mid 70s. This was one of many songs I remember playing in the car when we went on various road trips around the country. Such good memories and what a great talent he had!
@bobriddle1965Ай бұрын
Amazing singer with songs that tell a story you can see in your mind’s eye.
@petelinster70937 жыл бұрын
Loved him and the song. I miss him.
@Hirthirthirt3 жыл бұрын
He was the ideal of a country singer. Love it
@nolanzoe969 жыл бұрын
What a loss of our National Treasure........R.I.P.
@bzuesprucex11 жыл бұрын
I was a teenager when this song came out. I was into hard rock at the time. When I saw this on Johhy Carson, I gave away my electric guitar, and purchased a Guild D-25 6 string acoustic. This was a monster hit and it affected so many people at the time. John Denver seemed like the type of person that one wished was a close friend. My mother cried when he died in the plane crash.......for a moment so did I. What a great great singer songwriter performer!
@gj30444 жыл бұрын
Love your story!
@57psj9 жыл бұрын
That was great. I miss John Denver.
@quad100010 жыл бұрын
Totally underrated as a guitar player...he was actually very good. And he unofficially probably sold tons of guitars for Guild.
@ravenXmetal8 жыл бұрын
I'm here because of JOHN DENVER!
@thecolonel81107 жыл бұрын
Duh
@hickshaus10 жыл бұрын
I was so in love with John Denver when I was a kid... this video brings back sweet memories!
@jaivinallman21379 жыл бұрын
Love this song to bad he is gone
@Duder19697 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful song..........
@jimsteele207210 жыл бұрын
Excellent song to have stuck in my head today.
@giovanideparma3500 Жыл бұрын
I never get tired of listening to John Denver and that song
@pugnacious110 жыл бұрын
"He was born in the summer of his 27th yr...I've seen it rain &fire in the sky..shadows from the starlight are softer than a lullaby..his sight is turned inside himself to try and understand the serenity of a clear blue mtn. lake..you can talk to God & listen to the casual reply.. more people, more scars upon the land..you know he'd be a poor man if he never saw an eagle fly".. Wow, I still cry every time. Fly Calypso & fly John-- a beautiful star in your Colorado sky! I don't think anyone has the courage to be that decent anymore, or would anyone in this time even want someone like him?:.-( Thank you so, so much for posting this!!
@berrypossum14 жыл бұрын
Good ole John. Real nice performance. I needed that.
@RichardMilton-cp4hv Жыл бұрын
Though I'm a brother who grew up in motown, I've always dug this jam!
@ANUNAKIJ15 жыл бұрын
I saw this show the day it was first broadcast and I was amazed at the pure talent of John Denver. After the song Johnny was visibly stunned by the performance. A rare reaction considering his many guests. Digital sound and pixelation do not provide the full experience of how powerfully it was delivered. To sing and play with such command is a true measure of a musician. John earned much greater respect from me that night.
@CreamyBone9 жыл бұрын
...and some pretty awesome guitar playing to boot!
@dr.hookyeah28838 жыл бұрын
Everything about this vid is awesome. I was about two years-old when this aired, no doubt sleeping-through the live broadcast!
@orangeclad32419 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing song!
@debbiemcdonnell82327 жыл бұрын
A time I'd love to go back to! A genuine person who shared so much of what many could never express. What a rare and special gift! We miss you John more then you could ever imagine!
@msimacountrygirl12 жыл бұрын
There will never be another like him. My heart yearns to hear him each day.
@giorio2869 жыл бұрын
LOVE John's music, best i've heard. wish I could have met him..
@randykent959410 жыл бұрын
John Denver is one of the best songwriters of his generation. It's easy to get caught up singing these wonderful songs without ever really listening to what he is saying.
@brianclare98842 жыл бұрын
One of the very few songs that goes right to your soul.
@tonymccready49446 жыл бұрын
GREAT VOICE - GREAT SINGER
@DWMonty1712 жыл бұрын
God never blessed a voice more than that of John Denver!
@nottavictim57 жыл бұрын
An absolutely perfect, powerful vocal performance and how bout that guitar playing at 4:00?! Just incredible.
@jeffh64311 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song, almost brings a tear to my eye. We miss you John.
@golyg13 жыл бұрын
no one like him before or since. i miss him so much
@LeadVocal20106 жыл бұрын
Legend!!!!!
@wtgmd17 жыл бұрын
It was the lyrics, music and fine guitar playing that pulled me into taking guitar lessons and sticking with them. Almost 40 years later I am in his debt for this and his life's work continues to bring me joy and compels me to continue to practice and play to try to sound like he does (minus the singing :)) So sad his loss is; his untreated bipolar depression, alcohol dependence, and poor life choices were the seedy side of him that tore up parts of his life. There remains, lastly, the mystery of how such an experienced pilot would run out of fuel within sight of the California coast. He is a compelling, complex, and ultimately tragic figure that remains sorely missed still 20 years after his untimely and tragic demise. Thank you, John Deutchendorf (Jr), for your presence amongst us and your life's work and gifts to us; may you now be resting in peace in your own private Rocky Mountain HIgh.
@michaeldean820811 жыл бұрын
incredible talent....I'm truly in awe
@goldsmithstudent7 жыл бұрын
I miss him
@michaelb880910 жыл бұрын
I really miss this guy
@outbacker19 жыл бұрын
Carson really loved this performance, I wish I could have met John Denver, this is a gorgeous song
@ethelwright71285 жыл бұрын
I listen, and it makes me happy.
@vic582812 жыл бұрын
I remember when this song became a hit. They sure don't make them like this any longer!
@BonnieKateFyffe7 жыл бұрын
Love. Miss his presence today.
@nicolavivarelli41275 жыл бұрын
Great voice great artist great performance:timeless John
@marozz2513 жыл бұрын
Great songs ever.... love it.
@christinecollins31577 жыл бұрын
The great ones make it look easy.
@barryminnick30366 жыл бұрын
Great, classic song!!
@CameronEly10 жыл бұрын
Amazing talent!
@airkooled749 жыл бұрын
What an incredible performance..
@JohnStopman5 жыл бұрын
Now I love this video too! Thanks for uploading! :-)
@directapprec9 жыл бұрын
Freak'n Far Out Man!
@brendelsparks7156 жыл бұрын
truly missed fantastic voice.
@TiffanyGatt11 жыл бұрын
I love John Denver
@HalfGreyhound13 жыл бұрын
John's music and his down to earthness kept a lot of us sane in the 1970s. You can deride it as puerile, but in order to be real and positive, he took the risk of seeming childlike or childish in his values. It's called innocence. Being human. He did it, and I respect him for it, the same way I respect Joe Strummer for his honesty.
@GarySchiltz7 жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow.
@QuickHillFilms11 жыл бұрын
God what a song and performance.
@ZiachRoby8613 жыл бұрын
R.I.P From Germany (Bavaria) Miss you John Denver....
@nottavictim56 жыл бұрын
This really soars
@estebanlopez43695 жыл бұрын
Me encanta. sólo su voz, su guitarra y esas toneladas de talento que pocos tienen.. hermosa canción.
@jeffkahl13 жыл бұрын
Love it! Listen to that Guild acoustic sing!
@davidgrosberg4527 Жыл бұрын
I surly miss John Denver's music growing up in Brooklyn, New York back in the 70's. It was a time of innocence, not chaotic at all. Those were the good old days. They don't make music like that anymore. I would say when I go on and meet the almighty and the son of the living G_d ( Jesus Christ ) maybe I'll find everlasting peace.
@luvsmercury9 жыл бұрын
Thanks G
@robertdouglas69798 жыл бұрын
love this song
@davidlanham9910 жыл бұрын
Only 35,000 hits. That tells me young people don't even realize what was happening 40 years ago, or there'd be 20 million hits.
@josephinerizal131210 жыл бұрын
So very true.....my sympathy to today's kids.
@lsachs076 жыл бұрын
Try 187,200 hits..
@nortykid30175 жыл бұрын
The studio version has 30 million hits
@Mr.Kittychickenwing4 жыл бұрын
Don't assume that we're all like that. I'm 25 and was raised on all the classics. Hell, I can name more tunes than most older people.
@gj30444 жыл бұрын
@@Mr.Kittychickenwing that's great, you give me hope!
@marymcmillen17358 жыл бұрын
Anyone who thinks this song is about drugs needs to take a trip to the Rockies.
@tombreen9327 жыл бұрын
agree 1000%
@Dixielinemuzik7 жыл бұрын
Mary McMillen The smokey mountains can be that way too. The mountains of America are beautiful period.
@robsgirl64656 жыл бұрын
Mary McMillen :: You can say that again!!! On July 15, 2016, I rode to the 14,130 foot summit of Mt Evans in Colorado on my bicycle to celebrate my 51st birthday. It was amazing!!! One of these days I'm going back with my 12-string and sing rocky mountain high!!!