John Denver - Rocky Mountain High (From "Around The World Live" DVD)

[@wendybond2848]

He left us timeless, wholesome music. Rest in Peace John.

[@donnag4940]

Such an amazing man. My uncle was a ranger at Mesa Verde Nat. Park in the 70's and died there. My parents wrote John about his love for Colorado and for permission to play the song at my Uncle's funeral as he had been a huge fan. Mr. Denver responded back with a beautiful handwritten letter and a personal recording of that song. Years later I also found out he called my Grandma to express his condolences as well. That letter still hangs framed in my childhood home. What a loss. Uncle Bob,Grandma and Mr. Denver

[@montero0987]

im a fan of Mr.Denver ever since i can remember and reading your post about the man just made me look up at him at a different plane.greetings from the Orient.

[@donnag4940]

Manny Boy He was without a doubt a very simple and humble man who appreciated and loved nature, life and family. One of the few who didn't let fame go to his head. Greetings from the Snowbelt of Ohio where the temp has been 25 below 0.😲😲😲😲

[@montero0987]

Donna Gilhousen Your weather is a picnic compared to where i am from ma'am.mine is the disaster factory of the world thanks to climate change *looong sigh*..warmest regards from a fellow fan.

[@donnag4940]

Manny Boy at least we can find a little humor with the challenges of mother nature and what she throws at us😀 Have a great day!!😄😄😄

[@montero0987]

That was spot on .Thats the one thing that is keeping us afloat , our ability to find the humor in everything even if most of us are dealt a bad hand.... A great day to you as well ma'am!

[@jnwd1723]

You can talk to God and listen to his casual reply, Rocky Mountain High....such a blessing to have John Denver share his gifts, he so loved life and wanted everyone to get along. He inspired so many, was very humble and gracious. I grew up listening and singing along with him. He made so many happy and truly wish his message of peace and not war would be so. If only we could respect life and see the good in each other and do all we could help each other out, that would be great. A very compassionate and understanding man. I pray he is with God.

[@stephen39217]

A true master of the art of music. The world lost a great artist and a great man. God Bless you John RIP

[@Justentime77]

Only a person with a golden soul could write a song this great! R.I.P John

[@BScott7220]

The opening lyrics to this are some of the best ever put to music.

[@WylieMike]

johns songs filled a void like no other. alone on a quiet day watching the rain fall.........

[@MrColorfulSoul]

I am from Austria - we also have those "rocky mountain high" here... This song is a manifest to all soulful people around the world: please come "down to earth"! please see the "serenity in a clear blue mountain lake"! It is incredible to me, that a singer far away, singing about some mountains I have never seen....speakes out the very truth: be real, be kind - be the person you are! I really love this song - it speakes out the core of our lives: be yourself! be natural! just...be!

[@russellbrodie9149]

I miss you John , your music is the greatest because it's still sung today

[@patrick2620]

"comin' home to a place he'd never been before".....best music line ever written!!!

[@todbone661]

Music will never...NEVER be this good again.

[@Mmmyess]

That guy never missed a note, I swear. STILL such a profound loss...RIP, John.

[@slaughery]

Something about JD's songs that opens your mind. Boundaries fade away as the horizons seem to grow including all of the earths beauty in between. Love his music as it offers me escape every time i hear it. Beautiful.

[@oldwest517]

I loved JD when I a kid and he inspired me to learn to play the guitar (and to long to live in the mountains, which I now do), but during high school and college in the late 1970's and early 1980's he was distinctly uncool and I stopped listening to him. In college, I was working parking and traffic control for a big arena and maybe in 1982 or 1983 he came through in concert. Before the show while we were directing traffic, I went along with the groans of the other guys working there about how lame JD was. But that night while I stood entranced through the whole concert, I was reminded that I was right, as a kid, to think that he was amazing. Two things stick out in my memory: One is that of all the many concert crowds that I worked, the JD crowd (he sold out the place) was the single most happy, mellow, and pleasant group that I encountered in several years working there. Not a whiff of weed in the place, so it wasn't drug-induced -- everybody just seemed to be on a natural high when they left, full of peace and love, cliched as it is. The second thing that stuck out to me was that JD put on a nearly 3 hour show (which was unusual for those days), and amazingly never once left the stage. He did a 20-30 minute solo set in the middle of the concert with just him and his guitar in order to give his band a break, but he didn't take a single break himself. We are now used to long shows by hard-working artists, now that concerts, not album sales, are where performers make their big money. But in the early 80's, you just didn't see that kind of work ethic and determination to give people their hard-earned money's worth. I saw a lot of concerts in those days, and all too often they were perfunctory, lazy performances by big stars who were going through the motions to promote their album sales. I never once saw a single performer -- in any genre -- who worked as hard as JD did that night. I left feeling a bit sheepish at having "abandoned" JD because he wasn't a cool rocker, and the memory of that night still puts a lump in my throat. I can still feel the warm feeling that that shaggy-haired blond guy with granny glasses and an acoustic guitar gave to his fans that night. I remember thinking that most performers get on stage to feel their fans love them -- I thought then, and think now, that he had the air of a man who loved his fans even more than we loved him and was determined to show it. The other day, as I was hiking in the mountains, this song came back into my head for some reason. I realized, as I was looking out at lakes and snow-covered western peaks and forests, that part of the reason I have the joy of living where I do is because of a dream that John Denver put in a young boy's head, 40 years ago now. I am grateful. Rest in peace, John.

[@kevinwilson1124]

oldwest517 Well said oldwest! John was my first exposure to music and acoustic guitars. I was very young in the early seventies listening with my big sister. Your story is a mirror image of mine as far as John goes. I was driving in the mountains of Tennessee the minute the news broke of his death, and I was devastated. I felt like I didn't get to say a proper goodbye to an old friend. I'm a proud fan of his, and always will be.

[@poodlepower585]

oldwest517 Beautiful comments! Thank You! I go to Aspen area twice a year --- and John's songs still 'speak' to me. The Rocky Mountains /CO are BEAUTIFUL and PEACEFUL. And, the nature is a 'natural high'. JD IS CO!

[@marshallgrieve2]

oldwest517

[@theartisanrogue]

oldwest517 Dude, that was an awesome story and set of memories. Parallels a lot of my own feelings about Denver, as not until his death did I start listening to his music after I stopped listening to it around 11 years of age myself. Now when the craziness of life wants to overwhelm me, his music, his lyrics,... they keep me on track, and keep a smile on my face even in some of the lowest points. Thanks for sharing that.

[@weatherby07]

oldwest517 My husband and I were fortunate enough to see John three times. The first two times, we had 2nd row seats as he sang "in the round". He sang for three hours all of those times also. We truly miss him. He was a wonderful and great man.

[@jennywren7822]

He always looks happy singing, even when he must have sung these songs at least a hundred times, it's as though this is the first time. He was such a talented and beautiful human being. I've just found you John. A legend.....

[@Pixygon]

I don't listen to very many singers performing live, but out of all the ones I've heard, Denver was the only one who seemed to sound better in front of a crowd than in a studio, and I think that is rather telling of the kind of man he was; constantly giving of himself. What a great singer he was.

[@johnho4620]

John Denver truly a legend. Always smile and we felt the joy & peace 😊

[@wassupdoc2780]

I played this song on my little cassette player in the back seat of my parents car as we saw the Rocky Mountains getting close to Denver. I loved this song, John Denver. Such an inspiration. I had the chance to see him shortly before he died and didn't do it. Such a sad thought. I could have seen him. He was the best! He's with God now listening to His casual reply! Miss you greatly John!

[@joevanseeters2873]

One thing John had that MANY (in fact Most) musicians don't, he could sing LIVE almost like he did in a studio with just his guitar and his voice. He didn't need an entire band and all sorts of electronic helpers and instruments. This man was the REAL DEAL and extremely talented. He recognized his gift early and he shared it with the rest of us through his incredible folk music which still touches people throughout the entire world. There are very few musicians who had or have a gift like John Denver did.

[@davidjohnson1654]

In my book, he's one of the best. RIP to a beautiful soul.

[@kingofwandering481]

After visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, listening to this song literally brought me to tears. Rest In Peace John Denver💕

[@RETROTV1394]

I was devestated when he died in 1997. But his music brings him back to life again. Long live the Legendary John Denver.

[@msimacountrygirl]

The sadness of his death is eased by the joy of his voice.

[@davidjohnson1654]

There's something about this song that always brings tears to my eyes. It's like a love-song to nature. Especially when it gets to the part near the end, what I call a "tag," where Mr. Denver sings, "Colorado Rocky Mountain high..." emphatically. If I don't tear up before that, then right there usually does it. The man's a genius, and this, among his other songs, is beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@SargonnasIncarnate]

I miss his voice. He stirred within me a more profound appreciation of nature. Thanx John. Love ya, man.

[@scopex2749]

The world is a sadder place without Dear John...........greatly missed.

[@scottspiehler4687]

One of the best of all times.Thanks, John, for leaving us here on this lonely planet with some of the greatest music, and memories, that will last us a lifetime. Listening to your music will always keep you with us. So, despite what happened, you are truly not gone. Always in our hearts and minds. I bet God is truly happy to have you there. He has to be. Will always be in MY / OUR hearts forever. Love Ya!!!!

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@jonaseef]

He was the best! It's funny how you can miss someone you never met so very much! Thankful I can find him on KZbin!! ;)

[@cameronbigelow1718]

When a storyteller can transport you to a place, time, and feeling... that's what it's all about. John - you are a master. Appreciate this.

[@stonewall73448]

One of those exceptionally rare singers that sounds better WITHOUT backup vocals. This rendition demonstrates this. Rare talent, indeed.

[@Wicked583]

What an amazing artist. One of the most talented singer/songwriters, not to mention his incredible voice.

[@SargonnasIncarnate]

His voice, its power... I so wish I were older so that I would have had the chance to see him live. I carry John with me everywhere through light & dark; an artist & a voice never forgotten. Cheers from a 89'-metal head.

[@scottadams2318]

Thanks for the music John...wish the musicians today had your guts to right stuff like you did.

[@TomandBoo]

Every time I hear him sing, I am glad to hear his voice but wish he hadn't been taken from the world so soon. Miss your voice and your wisdom, the world needs you more today than ever.

[@jerryconner5183]

John Denver was one of the few wonderful spirits that came to earth and gave us his songs.Only the lame or stupid would not understand that. God bless him and thank you, John for all that you gave.

[@SRCVintageElectronics]

Thank you

[@peterjmaida2057]

Well put Jerry. Thank you very much for that comment

[@johnstitt2615]

I like JD if others do not they are not lame or stupid. They just have different tastes. It would be better to not bring negative thoughts into the realm of JD or his songs.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@cjsmith8319]

John Denver lyrics are what a Bob Ross Painting sounds like.

[@loganc3667]

Yo great comment wtf

[@cevinstiawan8529]

If we could paint with Bob Ross and then John Denver sit beside us and he started to sing, we could feel little heaven on earth :')

[@GuitarHeroPhenomSux]

That may be the best comparison I've heard. Great observation.

[@ThePixiey]

Omg 🤣 so accurate

[@fluffylobster2916]

So true. I like to think these two are in charge of the sunrises and sunsets.

[@andrewlazar4804]

I finally found a place on KZbin with no mean comments, John Denver videos

[@shaheersk721]

Probably the most cheerful JD song. 💯

[@woodragger]

He is a Great one. We've had a lot of them. Together on stage a song and its singer. I sung this today at work. I felt a need to feel the feeling that this song symbolizes. Love

[@SuperGrandlady]

Thank God , for the voice and music of John Denver.

[@brotherjohn25]

I grew up listening to John Denver's song. I'm now a happy grandfather.

[@moablover]

I love this so much !!! Thanks for posting. I LOVE John so very much. I'm sitting here in the Rocky Mountains right now. We couldn't go to Aspen like I wanted to on my 52nd birthday today. I wanted to see the Santuary so very bad but it didn't work out. Oh well, better luck next year. I want to go there so bad to pay homage to my idol John Denver. Thanks for the post.

[@RogerDilernia]

John Denver was such a special performer , he tour Australia , a number of time in the 70's , He was far to young to die the way he did .

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@ThatAstleyFan]

I’m young, only 16; but I love listening to this tune

[@bonsgirl]

I love my Colorado. Thank you JD for being such a great spokesman for us!

[@bryanbyrd111]

I listened to this tonight, and it brought back memories of my Dad and me in Colorado, “A journey from innocence to Experience “ that’s what I call it…I thought having the car the extra money made a difference, I was wrong. I miss you buddy, not a day goes by that I don’t regret, I should have made more time for you old man. Son

[@BULLTRONHERO]

John Denver is so awesome... He's just a happy dude who wrote happy songs that somehow make you cry. He just stands there, singing his happy guitar songs... All the sensationalized music these days doesn't even compare to the emotional response here. :)

[@newstart49]

I listened to him when I was a teenager in the mid 70's. I couldn't get enough. Now 43 years later, I'm still his biggest admirer and fan. I still have the 1972 Ovation guitar I learned to play his music on. When he died on my Daughters birthday- I was devastated. There is and was, only one John Denver. Thanks John, your music brought peace in my life.

[@lobo81865]

I worked in a record store (when they still existed) for 7 years while finishing college. I was still a fan of JD when it wasn't cool, and I played his and Dan Fogelberg's (fav. singer) music quite often in the store.

[@aTruster]

I was reborn in the summer of my 43rd year. I didn't seek or ask for salvation. He came to seek and to save that which was lost and He saved me. July 17th 1999 10:30am standing by the sink washing some clothes. To the praise of the glory of His grace, amen.

[@BrootalLegand]

Please keep your religious beliefs out of my music no one wants to hear that i mean really take it somewhere else please

[@aTruster]

No.

[@BrootalLegand]

Barron Von Freddrick you are mistaken, and i believe in polytheism, because why just have one imaginary friend?

[@dkshotwell]

That is amazing, sounds like my story!. God bless.

[@yjimwhy]

John Denver Obviously you believe in nothing but your own self worth, when compared to any theisim is nothing.

[@ben-yg5jj]

i didn’t head to college after high school unlike many of my friends. originally from indiana i lived there my entire life. took a year off of school to work on finding a place and plan for myself. my life at that point was heading for complete disaster with a substance abuse issue, figured id fail. when i turned 19 i moved to denver (almost 21 now) with my girlfriend and we’re currently here making things work and absolutely loving it. im 2 years clean as well and plan to be forever. i will never forget this song as long as i live. never has a song eerily related to my life as much as this...

[@SuperMIKEFREE]

I feel so blessed to have grown up in the 60s 70s and to witness first hand true professional Artist's like John Denver Cat Stevens Neil Young etc. Because of my love of Nature John's songs always struck a chord in my Irish heart. John was one of the greatest acoustic/singer/songwriters to walk the face of this earth.

[@Be1A2H]

A good singing voice, a good song. John Denver is the best!

[@michaellysne8906]

very true. John was the kind of guy you could sit down and have coffee with and talk to, he was just a normal guy, sure he was a big star, but he would just shrug it off, and he sang from his heart because every song he wrote is something he experienced

[@jackjosef8736]

He is such an amazing songwriter, singer and musician. It was to bad that he left us to early. He put so much passion into his music. God bless you John. We will always remember you.

[@speedysteve5229]

Best song. This is the only place to hear great songs. On KZbin. Shame, we don't hear them anymore.

[@moparmusclecars]

John Denver singing always made me smile, and feel good inside! Thank You, John!

[@donaldh3721]

John Denver is the goat!

[@christispencer2244]

For anyone who hads never visited Colorado. It's magical. I spent 1 week there and put 3,000 miles on a rental car. Go in the fall when the crisp Aspen leaves are shaking in the wind. They make a sound like you've never heard, and the sight is fantastical.

[@janetownley]

Christi Spencer I’m just a few big mountains from there now 😊🙏

[@marke9699]

fabulous song. he just loved to sing and inspire millions. thank god for youtube. Denver is no longer with us but his inspirational music lives until the end of days.

[@mikebunner3498]

This is a classic tune. May GOD bless and keep John. RIP Sir.. You are missed!!!!!

[@newbridge5336]

beautiful version and with people walking down mountains with kids and dogs that is what life is all about, mother nature and us

[@angeliquenomade4353]

Du plus profond de mon coeur; MERCI JOHN DENVER & Eagle rock for this beautiful magnificient publication. Thank You & Be blessed always.

[@marzipanmango]

The following comments are some of the most pleasant I have ever come across. Apparently John Denver fans are all nice, even on the internet :,)

[@venttest]

awsome guy ..awesome music ... annies song , always been a fav as well as this song ... played annies song at my best friends wifes funeral .. they were only maried a year and she passed away from cancer ..unexpected ... she loved the his music..

[@JohnNepovietz]

We all have a final destination which we will reach sooner or later. John Denver left the memories of an incredible voice and artifacts such as this incredible video. I assume this snarky remark and others like it will be the sum total of your legacy.

[@carolinerobinson39]

I remember when I used to visit my Aunt in Colorado when I was 4, I made everyone in the car listen to this song on repeat. :) Memories.

[@leonardnordenstrom9917]

a washington resident says yes! You have the right way of thinking, god bless you.!

[@jagav09]

AWESOME PERSON AS WELL AS ARTIST- HE WILL ALWAYS BE LINKED TO THIS GREAT STATE BY HIS MUSIC AND LOVE FOR THIS STATE. BEING A NEW YORKER WE STILL CAN APRECIATE THIS BEAUTIFUL STATE AND I AM THANKFUL TO HAVE VISITED MANY TIMES

[@M_Dutch97]

Simply the best Country song ever created!

[@rosabellella]

People who truly love him are in tune with their own spirit of kindness and love, just like he was. Although I wasn’t born in the generation with him, I still feel a connection beyond that. Love you John, and all his wonderful fans too 💖

[@bigguy9375]

Hello from lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas F-22 raptor pilot..getting ready to fly the mountain range in Colorado training sessions... -I and other pilots just had to hear this song before we go,🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅 God bless

[@MegaMindfull]

He gave us his music and his soul, and he tried to save our land as best he could. I think the world will miss this gentle man and his music, I know I do. Keep flying John we will catch up.

[@calebfloyd8513]

I know you're Rocky Mountain high somewhere John but your music lives on.

[@1ampixie]

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE....AMAZING PICKIN,,,,AWESOME SONG WRITER..Never gonna be another like him..RIP sweetie

[@bradyschwartz6303]

My second grandpa loved John Denver. Every time I listen to him I think of my grandpa. He died of brain cancer when I was 5. He inspired me so much when I was little. Rip my second grandpa 1954 to 2006.

[@MarkErickson-Painter]

Always, I really mean, always great to hear Denver's music. My dad loved his concert videos they would play on PBS. His voice is etched in my memory as a kid. Some of his songs are like part of the branches that bend in the forests he sang about, , the river's rolling along the blue sky full and going on forever. Take Me Home Country Road one of the sweetest songs ever written. I grew up listening to Zappa/Mothers, The Dead, The Stones, The Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, Dylan, Neil Young, but John Denver always crept in easily.

[@lhagiduty]

John's not a singer, he's an Artist. Not lot of people have this talent.

[@zapkvr]

Genius. and what a beautiful recording. I can still remember John on the Muppets he had so much fun. Taken from us far too soon. Rest easy John

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@martysomoco]

Such an elegant and graceful performance. We miss you, John....you died far too young.

[@Johnboy3641]

I remeber from an very early age that I was listening to John Denver. My father loved the music, and 20 years later, I'm still enjoying it myself. R.I.P. Mr. Denver, you were truly a wonder to behold.

[@donnieanderson877]

What a soothing voice. When ever I have a bad day, I almost always listen to John Denver, calms me down every time.

[@reddarinn]

My lost singer an my boy´s grown up and slept with his great voice and his performance!!

[@sbbinahee]

Man oh man probably his best version...sound is just ace...............Bless you JD!!!!!

[@normanpelley]

a very unrated guitarist! John was very good!!

[@tooez90]

His soothing and innocent music takes me back to the 70's when I was a young man full of hopes and dreams :)

[@marinagarciasolorzano1724]

Every chord of his guitar makes my heart beats in the same sequence of beatiful memories...John Denver where ever you are, you and me and my beloved family of those days will be together through eternity! I love your voice and your songs, then, now and forever!!

[@johnstegmaier9818]

Even after all of these years, the words and spirit within this song and within the man resonate even more powerfully today... Thank you John

[@allencox1000]

What a GREAT Man and singer aswell, Not many people In this world well ever be on the same level as John Denver. Im just glad he was doing what he loved so much, Flying Airplains that Is.

[@squiggleSA]

I'm stoked to be taking a job in Boulder, and it happens to be the summer of my 27th year. Perfect timing, John.

[@schmuelsons]

His song "Back home again" is my favourite and this one too. His songs lyrics are poetic and simple. This song which I heard since the age of 16 (I'm now 40) aspired me to visit Aspen, Colorado in 2010. Denver had been right, the beauty of the Rockies kind of cast a spell on me. It was during that time that I really value the lyrics of this song. Thanks for posting this.

[@tashaLuv1]

Miss John as well.....Thanks for your songs,I can see in my mind what he's singing..

[@janetownley]

So beautiful, this song, like the Rocky Mountains gleaming with snow under a blue sky. It makes me cry

[@mrcferszt]

The fist time I went skiing with my kids just crossed the border into CO from the East. Looking at the Mountains with my kids for the first time this song came on the radio it was GREAT.

[@jennypiercy418]

One of the most beautiful songs he ever wrote...it captures the essents of Rocky Mountains!

[@ermina139]

úžasný člověk,mám pocit že těm je písním rozumím i když nemluvím moc anglicky.Super

[@shaneskavdahl3638]

I'm 15 and this is awesome

[@elizabethdm7354]

it's still awesome when you're 20 i hope

[@TheMasterRhyme]

Watching his videos still chokes me up. Our Singers and Song Writers DO NOT have Good Luck with flying machines!!!!

[@sounddiv]

I lived in Colorado from 8th grade through 1st year in college in the late 80s. Perfect.

[@paulamarnitz7971]

I saw him in London in 1976 and I was overwhelmed by his sincerity and his love of nature. The words to his songs are so profound .What a legend.

[@freedomofspeech2238]

One of the best shows that was right on time with it's era. Done right, at the right time. I miss those years now that they are gone. At that time, it seemed normal to see performances of artist all the time. Now in 2021 we do not have anything on Radio worthy of listening ! I have faith in the new generation as they acknowledge the void OF REAL ARTIST AND NOT WHAT THE MAIN STREAM IS LETTING PLAY ON THE RADIO....

[@robertloden3081]

John was so positive and his songs reflected that. To bad he was such a bad pilot, who knows what he would have put out today. Thank God He's a Country Boy!

[@Mongler37]

I'm a Coloradan living in Washington State. And whenever I hear this song I can't help but shed a tear.

[@bigbear8832]

Best version of this song I’ve ever heard!!!

[@minnesotacubes7911]

I had never been to Colorado before, but I’ve spent 2 weeks there in the last two months across two trips. This song really rings true. I’ve been to 6 parks there now and feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface. Such a beautiful place.