John Denver - Spirit [REACTION]

[@scottmoquin]

My favorite John Denver song.

[@soulrocker902]

Thank you for bringing this song back to life! I used to play this song during my youth while star-gazing. This entire album, Windsong, is tremendous.

[@paulberthold932]

Wow. Amazing what you can find on KZbin. Never would have expected anyone to react to this song. An otherworldly song.

[@ericfaulkner7751]

John was a treasure that died too soon. Would love to see you react to Annie's Song by him, from the Wildlife Concert.

[@edwardstowers7272]

This is one of John’s most unique songs ever. The banjo was played by John Sommers. Lee Holdridge scored the orchestra parts and led it. I believe the drummer was Hal Blaine. This song has always conjured beautiful images in my mind. If you listen to the lyrics they are part astronomy and part Greek mythology. The Swan is the constellation Cygnus. Hercules a mythological hero of that time period. Andromeda is our nearest galaxy and a mythological character. Apollo was a Greek god, Orpheus a musician.and Vega a star in the heavens. This is a beautiful song unlike any other song John recorded. This song fits no standard category of music. The orchestra soars in this one. It is unique. Thank you for reviewing it.

[@fnqoz]

His best album, thank you. His best songs weren’t his most popular but they all had depth of beauty and humanity.

[@freemanwa48]

There is so much of his work that should never be forgotten. I'm happy to see you reach so far beyond your horizon, and see what music is out there. To be a part of your journey has been amazing.

[@justafreethinker]

Thank you so much for reacting to my request Rogue. I am so glad you enjoyed it. John is (and will always be) my all time favorite musical artist. Singer/Songwriter/Philanthropist who loved the environment long before it was fashionable, cared deeply about his fellow Human Beings and wanted all of us to know to love life, love learning, love being curious and love each other. So here are those beautiful lyrics for you and I truly hope you continue to look into and enjoy his music. RIP JD. His spirit joined as so was formed ten thousand years ago. Between the swan and Hercules where even dark clouds glow. To live with grace, to ride the swell, to yet be strong of will. To love the wind, to learn its song, an empty space to fill. Apollo taught me to rhyme, Orpheus taught me to play. Andromeda cast down her sign and Vega lights my way. Smoke rings in a galaxy, an endless flight through time. Lyra gave her harp to him and left him free to climb. A winter's journey from the moon to reach the summer sun. To rise again, to sing for you a song that's yet unsung. Apollo taught me to rhyme, Orpheus taught me to play. Andromeda cast down her sign and Vega lights my way. His spirit joined as so was formed ten thousand years ago. Between the swan and Hercules where even dark clouds glow. To live with grace, to ride the swell, to yet be strong of will. To love the wind, to learn its song, an empty space to fill.

[@deborahbryan3639]

John Denver was awesome! I am still happy when I come across one of his songs. Thanks for the beautiful request choice. I didn't know this one.

[@susannahkreher7270]

Wow ❤️

[@stuchatterton6550]

I remember watching Jacques Cousteau on TV as a kid many years ago. Calypso will always hold a special place in memory.

[@k1hasard]

I had the pleasure of meeting him and shaking his hand by the skating rink in Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, NY many years ago. He was a down to earth guy next door type. You know, the kind of guy that would mow your lawn if you were not feeling well. Rest in peace.

[@paulberthold932]

Nice reaction. I love the banjo in this song too.

[@sheriaustin8750]

His song Eagles and Horses will carry you away. Thank you so much for sharing songs from my era. Brings a tear to my eye.

[@Pugiron]

His song "Calypso" is great, about Jacques Cousteau and his ship and how they brought the love of ocean life to the world.

[@justmehere6094]

One of my fondest memories was anticipating all week a new Jacques Cousteau Special coming on Sunday night, and then watching it with the whole family.

[@jamesbasile4589]

Wow, don't think I've ever seen anyone do John yet. This is awesome. Had the privilege of seeing him twice; once with the band and once solo. I became a fan as a kid and at 52 he still lights up my soul.

[@kathleensmith3555]

Ive never thought of John Denver as Country --- He does have elements of bluegrass but I always thought of him as a Folk singer

[@pamagnolia]

John Denver made some of the best music! Kudos to Patrick for recommending this. Thanks Rxyce for being sooo great!! 😊🌹🌹🌹

[@justafreethinker]

@Pa Magnolia thanks for the kind words! I hope to bring John Denver's music to Rogue and every reactor I can so we can keep his legacy and the legacy of the 70s singer/songwriters alive forever. :D

[@pamagnolia]

@@justafreethinker no problem! Thank you!

[@beverlybrown2673]

Huge catalogue of great music to dive into, so much of it sing along around the campfire worthy.

[@dalesouders4136]

I’ve always liked his music. Now I love it and understand it. Many of his songs are Spiritual. He was a very Spiritual person. 🌹

[@randalcolucci6833]

Yes, he was....but a very conflicted man who suffered from bipolar disorder (in my opinion as a physician as his mood swings are there in his songs) and alcohol abuse (common in bipolar disorder). He suffered also because he wanted to make so many things right in the world (the environmental issues especially) while his own personal world fell apart mid-way and later in his career. He was, in many ways, the clown on the outside but crying on the inside

[@dalesouders4136]

@@randalcolucci6833 Yes I remember he had substance abuse issues. Aside from that and bipolar disorder he wrote great songs.

[@randalcolucci6833]

@@dalesouders4136 Absolutely. I was a massive fan since 1974....

[@MrKenbowie]

Fly Away....duet with Olivia Newton-John is a beautiful song

[@ralphkern380]

One of the John Denver song I listen to - more than any other - is CALYPSO --- it's a soaring song - an ode to the ocean science expeditionary ship (originally a Royal Navy minesweeper) used by Jaques Cousteau on his research and film making voyages. He said he wrote the chorus in his first 15 minutes on board the ship. (Actually he said the chorus wrote itself) I think you would find it more than interesting.

[@RDAR1982]

You have such a calm soothing voice yourself.

[@dalesouders4136]

Listen to his song For You. It’s so powerful and moving!

[@JimSmith-ct2ww]

Season of the Heart is amazing. It's an exceptional "heartbreak" song. Lyrics are very revealing

[@gcofield4498]

Music makes us smile and sometimes cry.Isnt music Beautiful. 😊😥🥰

[@kelvincrabtree1062]

So quick story, shortly before John's accident he played for a banquet in Houston for the SHO (Shell Houston Open). It was at the hotel I and my then late wife worked at. I don't like treating anybody differently, so if celebrities came in I would treat them as regular people and not like I was a fan. I'd give them their space so they could relax. My wife on the other hand... anyway, when he went to play my wife wanted to watch a little. So I took over her duties. When she came back she was crying. She said he had such a sad look on his face she just wished she could have given him a hug. A few weeks later he had died.

[@charlesturner3688]

2 song by John that no one reviews is Sunshine on my Shoulders and Back Home Again There was a time when Sunshine could be heard at many a weddings. Maybe you will review. TY. John gone to soon.

[@jaybrown6350]

It is interesting watching a person listening to a song written and performed by someone two generations earlier than them claiming that she understands the concept of free love and peace.

[@didikurbandi2611]

thanks for your reaction, dear

[@juney6519]

Such a beautiful song 🙂

[@magicbrownie1357]

Rocky Mountain High. His greatest song.

[@swtladyjane1]

John Dener's Grandma's Feather bed is also one of my favorite songs. Annie's song too, please react to those 2 from him you won't be disappointed .

[@Scooter430]

Would like to see you review The Eagle And The Hawk by John Denver. Very Beautiful tune with lovely instruments.

[@LS-wn5cd]

I don't know if you have reacted to other JD songs, but in my opinion "Calypso" is a better tune. You might try it next.

[@tiarailic4086]

Calypso is stunning! Beautiful instrumentals and voice.

[@chrisreeves6353]

Spirit is at the bottom of his hits list. Annie’s Song captures his range of voice; not to mention, flute and violin which really is Essential Denver.

[@raymonortiz3084]

Makes your spirit soar doesn't it? 😊

[@bro.bsbibleun-boxingreview2149]

You should listen to the title song from the album, Windsong. Fantastic !

[@deweyoxburger5470]

Calypso by him is AWESOME. As is Annie's Song

[@charlesyateschalfant]

Like him or not, the production is superb, as is much of this album.

[@Joe-Flow]

I just played this for the second time and I don’t believe what I just heard! “That banjo was giving it that funky sound.” Ah sh@& you don’t say? All my life I’ve been listening to Parliament, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, Steely Dan, Rufus, The Gap Band and more like that to get my funk on. No no, I’ve been doing that all wrong. I need to listen to John Denver’s banjo to know true funk. 🤣🤣🤣🤣...oh man this chic’s a trip😂😂😂😂

[@Joe-Flow]

Wait did she say "folky" and not "funky?" If she did I apologize I f%$ed up. Nevertheless this lady's coo-coo.

[@christdriven8790]

Ck out "For You" by John, if you haven't.

[@deborahbryan3639]

I've always loved John Denver's music. You are right about the instruments drowning out his voice a bit in this song, but nonetheless a great piece.

[@randalcolucci6833]

I happened across this channel serendipitously. This song is one of my favs of JD. I dont quite get why so many of these "Song Reactors" seldom, if ever, follow along w the song reading the lyrics. It matters NOT who you listen to or the type of music....if it has lyrics, you should follow along w them for without them, your appreciation of a song is diminished greatly. I am not squaring this criticism on Rogue alone, but all those who have channels of this kind. Re-listen to the song w lyrics in front of you, Rogue, it may make a difference; I know it does with me concerning songs I like musically (lyrics are the flip side of that coin). Even so, the meaning of lyrics are not straight forward. Co-written w JD by Joe Henry, both had passions for space and the stars and the song connects this love with specific references to stars in the constellations Cygus, Vega, and Andromeda. If you read up on these, you'll discover the meaning of "The Swan, Lyra and her harp, Orpheus, the Summer Sun (Triangle), and Apollo. Its a celebration, I believe, that we all come from stardust (this is proven science in that the same elements found in stars are in us) and Denver felt the stars he came from were in these constellations (again if you read up on them you'll see why). Being a spiritual men, Denver/Henry weaved faith in there as well as we were created with the stars and Cygnus is also known as the Northern Cross. Don't know if my 2 cents helped but there you go.

[@sarahmorgan3775]

New subscriber! Started following after your Bartender video. Please do more John Denver but live! Do Annie’s Song or Leaving On A Jet Plane live please! 🙏

[@susannahkreher7270]

💖💖💖

[@spurtikus1]

Would love to see what you think of "The Cinematic Orchestra - 'To Build A Home'" if you haven't covered it yet. Keep up the good work :)

[@stevepence229]

Great reaction dear... you might wanna checkout his other great hit .... Annie`s song

[@jawadazarikia828]

thnks to ur reaction to John Denver . . ....🌲 pls react to the iranian song Tanha Nazar by Sirvan Khosravi . ....,it's live prfrmnce at Tehran . . . ....... ,🌲🌲

[@markyasaitis6050]

Love to see you review Barry Manilow's song Time in New England

[@patpatterson5528]

You should really check out ( I miss my friend) by Darryl Worley. You might want to have your tissues ready.

[@SuperMillions100]

Fly away with Olivia Newton John is worth looking into ! You are awesome I love your channel

[@demetrijohnson508]

You should check out “Tennessee whiskey/ Drink you away” Justin Timberlake & Chris Stapleton

[@deborahbryan3639]

I am pretty sure she did a reaction to that a while back!

[@guisilva3064]

react luther vandross a house is not a home - live 1988 naacp image awards

[@rustincole_w1339]

Do you listen to any heavier rock/metal?!

[@garyjohnson3081]

He was gone to soon.

[@Joe-Flow]

What's that you say? You want to know what I think of that song? Blech…blargh…bleagh…eww…gack… BBBLLLAAARRRGGGHHH!!!...😫🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮...LMAO!!!