John Denver--Windsong

The first time I heard this song was in 1982, and I immediately fell in love with it. John Denver was not a perfect man, but he knew what connected him to his Creator. The legacy of his music lives on in his absence. I hope my photography can do justice to the beauty of his song.

[@debrawhite8198]

Who are the 43 morons who gave this a thumbs down!?! 🙄😡This has always been one of my favorite songs. Nobody could compose and sing such beautiful songs with such clarity like John Denver! There will never be another amazing artist and humanitarian like him. So sorry he is gone but am very grateful for the recordings and memories he gifted us with. ❤️

[@abbybrooks2969]

Debra - Grumblers always come with the scenery. They come to be ignored. After all, you gotta ignore someone! . . I regard this song as his prayer. If it isn't, then it is MY prayer. x/o ab

[@mmbond6560]

It's heavenly 😍

[@loualar9764]

They don't understand the beauty of this song...don't stress over it..let the wind sweep the negative away from you..🎶

[@kevinrichey1222]

Charlie Rich hit the down vote four times!

[@Jaquableu]

It is enough that we know. Anyone who could not love JD would kick a puppy. :) it is their hearts that are hard. Don't harden your own.

[@mmbond6560]

John was a poet

[@charliewest1221]

I have not come across a musician more earth and more nature conscious than John Denver.

[@mofreedom2913]

For the children and the flowers are my sisters and brothers.... My God how we have ignored the wisdom of this wonderful man!❤

[@Greataviator1]

There is a God! How could man’s science ever create a voice, mind and heart like the “One of a kind” … John Denver. RIP

[@sketchley80]

❤❤amen to that!

[@ronc1772]

Man's science can't duplicate the miracle of a blade of grass, or explain the heartbeat of the tiniest creatures ..❤

[@larrytrujillo7320]

When my wife and I would go on road trips, she would always say put JD (John Denver) on. We always love John Denver's music no matter where we go. Now my wife is gone, God rest her soul, I still listen to JD, and have since I was a teenager.

[@janismacolley2395]

I am so sorry for your loss 🥺 may your memories comfort you.

[@jimjohngirard]

I was so fortunate to meet him, to shake his hand and thank him.....his music changed the trajectory of my life....

[@reillybab1]

No one will ever come close to John Denver’s talent and voice and his music so amazing .. I miss him so much .. he was a beautiful soul ❤️

[@carolcarlin8794]

Me too…well said

[@ronc1772]

Lot's of people come close. There's room enough for others

[@gregk.8802]

The morning me and my wife woke up to the alarm clock radio and heard that John Denver went down. Couldn't get up. Like the blow out punch from Muhammad Ali.

[@benjaminavalon9603]

One of the most beautifully crafted songs of his generation. I think it is his best work. I asked my step daughter who is a writer to write 20 ideas describing the wind. After she struggled with eight I played her this song. She listened to it absorbing it like a sponge. When finished she just said "I now know the wind!"

[@GeistJG]

I listened to John Denver starting in the 70's. Growing up I was always outdoors hiking or camping, so his songs resonated with me. But the longer I listened to his songs the more I realized that they were more then outdoors and nature songs... they are spiritual. Anyone who opens they eyes, minds, and hearts listening to his songs can realize we are just a part of the whole here on earth, and must respect and love ourselves, each other, and Mother Earth.

[@SWPRealEyes]

I can’t agree more!

[@carolcarlin8794]

Yes absolutely.

[@odettehokemeir4425]

Yes!

[@bonjour4196]

Yes, Jg, spiritual.

[@lindalyons6895]

We are all connected to Mother Earth and John knew this. I miss you so much John!!

[@leakyboomboomman3098]

Just found this album in a charity shop. Can't wait to clean it and have a listen to it on my turntable. I've never owned any of his albums (I'm 49) but I think I'm going to enjoy it after listening to this track!

[@paulrainford2462]

He once walked on a stage at the Bournemouth International Centre and played this song on his own to nearly 2000 people, he had the audience spellbound.

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts here, he left us memorable and unforgettable music. Sleep on Dad🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤❤💯💯

[@juscogens5541]

There are so many reasons he is Colorado's Poet Laureate! I saw him while visiting Seoul in the early summer of 97'...just a short breath away from when he would leave us. Our lives are richer for his music.

[@richardumstead36]

What a poet! The wind sang the first song....my heart weeps that he is no longer here....

[@irenelee831]

John was an extraordinary talent and a man way ahead of his time. He was among the first to champion the environment and was taken from us far too soon. That he can still touch the lives of people 20+ years after his untimely passing is a testament to his talent and vision.

[@SilentKnight43]

Lyrics from this song are on a plaque monument at the location of his plane crash. We lost one of the most beautiful, unique voices that sad day. My favorites of his will always be Looking For Space and Calypso. RIP JD.

[@bloozedaddy9965]

A peaceful song of tranquility for a modern world that needs it more than ever. Thank you John for the gift of peace and music you left behind for the world to enjoy.

[@colinclarke4285]

John Denver brought me comfort as I lay recovering from a serious motorcycle crash in 1987 in the Netherlands...I played the tape over and over through many a night as I lay waiting for the next round of surgery to fix a shattered leg

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts here, he left us memorable and unforgettable music. Sleep on Dad🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kimmiller6509]

Henry John Duetschendorf has ALWAYS been here for me ❣️ I have loved this man since I was 10 years old 💖 That is a half of a century ✨

[@kristynerosier2734]

This is going to play at my funeral ❤️

[@SFforlife]

Part of this beautiful song is on John’s public memorial in Pacific Grove, CA, not far from where he passed. Rest easy now, John. ❤️

[@johnjoyce341]

May I ask what part of the song.

[@SFforlife]

“So welcome the wind and the wisdom she offers, follow her summons when she calls again. In your heart and your spirit, let the breezes surround you. Lift up your voice then and sing with the wind.“

[@TM-yn4iu]

@SFforlife "the wind" , the rest is what was inspired, result, or an inherent feeling created by all. Something most don't notice. But notice is a luxury, not monetary - but by life, that doesn't exist. I do and am grateful and try to help others the opportunity.

[@mmbond6560]

An 😇

[@maricarol85]

Such beautifully inspired lyrics! I'm so glad that is was decided to include them on John's memorial plaque. This song to me is so soothing. It would be a great one to play while trying to go to sleep, or to ease pain in your heart. 🎸🎶💜👏✈🌞💤💨💖

[@ringocrafter03]

This right here is the most beautiful song to ever be written

[@rick262]

Thanks John, I've never stopped listening to your uplifting music and it is always a blessing. See you on the other side, brother.

[@donduckett9149]

I've listened to this song a thousand times or more but every time it relaxes me and takes me away to my youth. John Denver's music is eternal.

[@mmbond6560]

🙏

[@mmbond6560]

Beautiful song. Makes my ❤️ soar....

[@mmbond6560]

Me too... and I can see the wind & eagles soaring above the mountains

[@mmbond6560]

So beautiful 🌞 ⛰️ 🌄

[@cjstrike87]

When I lived in Vancouver Washington, I would occasionally drive to Bend Oregon. Up over the shoulder of Mt Hood, through the Indian Reservation of Warm Springs, and southward to one of the most special towns in this country. Playing this song on that ride was the most perfect song/scenarios in my life. I miss you John Denver. Thank you for this song, and all of the others.

[@suzanneberger8202]

No one is perfect. JD was spiritual man believer and thinker. He loved nature and His Creator. He produced such beautiful music of nature, love and sadness and perhaps a few "demons" we all gave. I live hus songs theyvarecso thoughtvprovikinhmg, no man can be evil writing such beauty and loving sings with great love and passion for people, nature and animals and the Earth! I miss him!!!

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts here, he left us memorable and unforgettable music. Sleep on Dad🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤❤💯💯💯💯

[@Theobservatorypod]

That he is, he was way ahead of his time when it came to returning to Nature!

[@pranavsasidharan1252]

He kills my loneliness and depression. Rip u good man. Your music was universal.

[@petersterkenburg7689]

The first song I heard from John was Calypso. Then I went to the record Shop for more songs from him. They had in store the Wind song album. When I started to listen to the record it started with this song and I was blown away. Since then I admired him and he became large part of my life. Then I was about 14 years old, now I'm 62. He still lives in another space but left us with his beautiful music.

[@wealthasue6253]

.... In Memoriam I had phrases from this sacred song inscribed on the paddles of my wind chimes.

[@wealthasue6253]

.... "Lift up your voice then and sing with the Wind"

[@maricarol85]

Perfect! I would like to do the same on my wind chime. 😊

[@jasonmiller9927]

You are a poor man, if you've never seen an eagle fly.- JD

[@gloriaertel2463]

Soooooo beautiful...………………………………..sigh.....Another day and forever loving John Denver …..8/4/19

[@mikeb9080]

I always felt his music was his way of teaching us the importance of life and to never take anything for granted and the beauty in life if we would only take the time to really appreciate it's natural gifts.

[@goblinkillahd8396]

summer wind and smell breezes on john denvers face, flash of inspiration, gotta write a song about this,..... writes the outline of the song on a piece of paper, thinks to himself,... i got this. praises God.

[@tomsmayes]

There shall not be another like him in my life time. Yet I'm so thankful there was the one during my life time.

[@gloriaertel2463]

yessss

[@gloriaertel2463]

For certain .a.men…...Love

[@gloriaertel2463]

Amen....10/27/19

[@helenderisi7050]

Agree. 2024

[@novanikalovska]

"Windsong" is one of my favorite John Denver songs.

[@gloriaertel5964]

John Denver..................breath taking..............song and his voice.....RIP...my friend 4/6/21

[@theoldduck]

Tthank you so much for this wonderful photography. John Denver was a very special part of our life and a day never goes by that we don't listen to his music. My he rest in peace We miss you John.

[@gloriaertel2463]

Teary eyed today......Wonderful voice of John Denver

[@neilmansfield8329]

As I said now with God

[@jeantize]

This is one of the most heart warming songs that John ever sang and it is beautiful. I have been a John Denver fan since the 80's and love everyone of his songs. He was so gifted and I know like me, many miss his beautiful music and we also miss him too. Rest in peace John. We still remember you and always will with love.

[@dennisbarber1349]

If ever you feel like you want to drift away in to your own world here is the song to take you there.Beautiful song sung beautifully.

[@patearly9492]

Thank you so much John God bless you and everyone. See you in heaven!

[@wordy1968]

The world is certainly a poorer place without him....beautiful music.

[@thomasbeaman9780]

When I first started to play guitar and sing, it was John Denver’s music that got me interested in folk music.

[@phyl6136]

Beautiful gone too soon. John we will always remember you, songs only u can sing. I miss you ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jenniferlynnwyatt7149]

This is one of my all-time favorites. Thank you, John Denver.

[@louisebarber2984]

Mine too ❤

[@francespridmore6101]

Still miss that lovely soul..

[@ms.jenkinskbclassroom6066]

John Denver has endured the longest as my favorite musician in my lifetime. So many of his songs are like a prayer...and the way he incorporates yodeling is often like a lullaby! So missed!

[@RebeccaHuertaSussman]

I feel my soul moved...I hate that he died. I listen to his music when I am outdoors, indoors or when I need to feel my spirit lifted. He sang with all his heart and soul. What a wonderful human being. He made me a better person. We will never forget you for you are all around Mother Earth, Father Sky.

[@paulsimon6687]

one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded

[@odettehokemeir4425]

Yes it is

[@TimSmoker-il6tq]

John Denver is all that this earth has to offer, and his music lives on!!❤

[@denlibdut]

He touched our hearts and motivated us to think about the things that are most important to us. He is an inspiration to us to this day.

[@aijaroess9755]

One of the many songs that I love listening to....never tire of his music. His music will live on forever!

[@charlesbiegel5035]

John Denver's music, and Bob Ross paintings are two of the most relaxing forms of entertainment one can enjoy.

[@bloozedaddy9965]

Absolutely! Both men specialized in peace and tranquility that soothe the mind and soul in these ugly modern days of chaos and turmoil. Long may their work continue to enrich the hearts of humanity.

[@mmbond6560]

What a beautiful combination 😍

[@elainebiancone4804]

John Denver will always live in our hearts. His songs, his spirit will always be a living legacy through eternity.

[@gloriaertel2463]

amen....

[@johngates450]

This song just came to me out of the blue..We lost so much when we lost John. John definately cared about humanity..His songs are a reflection of whom he was. John is up in heaven looking down at all of us..May he fly like the wind!!

[@mofreedom2913]

A beautiful song by a beautiful man! One of the greatest musical poet's of all time. Miss him to this day😢

[@joereid6638]

John's music has always been very therapeutic. You somehow find yourself drifting between reality and where you want to be

[@mmbond6560]

Yes it is true...

[@alwaysskepticalforever2718]

We could sure use you and your music today Henry John. I’m so sad about how Mother Earth is being treated. Chem trails poison our skies and Monsanto destroys the rest.

[@JHargis68]

True art.

[@audreysmith834]

Beautiful video, of a beautiful song, sung by a beautiful singer. Miss you, John. 🎵❤️

[@Theobservatorypod]

I completely agree, I fell in love with it the first time I heard it, 31 years ago, so much that I transcribed the Lyrics, and still have them to this day.

[@kimstaszak302]

I have an eagle with Wind Song tattooed on my shoulder. I have always been able to feel the spirit of Mother Earth through his music, and believe that is all he ever wanted us to do. His music will live on forever.

[@mmbond6560]

I recall the Eagle & the Hawk. Love it! Gives me a feeling I can fly ✨️

[@loualar9764]

Very moving

[@sharlawhite3285]

Don't want to believe John is gone!!!

[@whitehorserob]

An interesting note about this song: it was John Denver's idea that the songs on the original vinyl record album "Windsong" were to be seperated by a few seconds of the various sounds of the wind instead of the typical silence between songs. But the audio recording/reproduction equipment of the day were incapable of adequately capturing it, so the idea was scrapped. This was explained in the original liner notes of the album. One of the most peaceful and beautiful songs perhaps ever written.

[@brazenhammer3307]

HIs songs. They are like none others, the beauty and Love that you feel from them, it is more then ones heart can express.

[@JoeD60]

This was in the first spot on the album rack, meaning it was the top seller of that week.

[@gloriaertel2463]

John Denver, the Perfect voice...….Miss him every day...Love

[@dand4692]

The wind is the whisper of our mother the earth The wind is the hand of our father the sky The wind watches over our struggles and pleasures The wind is the goddess who first learned to fly The wind is the bearer of bad and good tidings The weaver of darkness, the bringer of dawn The wind gives the rain, then builds us a rainbow The wind is the singer when sang the first song The wind is a twister of anger and warning The wind brings the fragrance of freshly mown hay The wind is a racer, a wild stallion running The sweet taste of love on a slow summer's day The wind knows the songs of the cities and canyons The thunder of mountains, the roar of the sea The wind is the taker and giver of mornings The wind is the symbol of all that is free So welcome the wind and the wisdom she offers Follow her summons when she calls again In your heart and your spirit let the breezes surround you Lift up your voice then and sing with the wind

[@dianacintron6264]

One of my favorites❤

[@dand4692]

@@dianacintron6264 me too! So many of his songs are my favorites Four Strong Winds is one of them.

[@dand4692]

@suz4359 John will forever be remembered and is one of the true greats. Always nice to hear from others that love his music.

[@elizabethhjenkins6172]

Wow. Cannot believe this is the first time I saw and heard this. Love John Denver. No one could sing some of his songs the way he did. Love your work, Scott,

[@Theobservatorypod]

I’m glad you found it. There’s a lot more here as well. Feel free to explore. Several other John Denver songs. He has inspired me since I was a young boy.

[@SilverFang2789]

Forget Country Roads and Rocky Mountains. This is John Denver's best song.

[@farhanaahmad4148]

Sweet song

[@denabarrett4644]

I'm so proud I have passed on my love for John and his music to my children. they never had the privilege of actually hearing him doing as I did but they have grown up with his powerful music, compassion and dedication to our Mother Earth.

[@neilmansfield8329]

Had this record when I was 14 in 1975 A great record. And still is Now with God

[@joannereczka6826]

Love it, as I love all of his songs about nature and spirit.

[@karengalvin6695]

His music always connects me to my inner spirit As an older man I find so much peace when I listen to John Denver

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts here, he left us memorable and unforgettable music. Sleep on Dad🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤

[@odettehokemeir4425]

So peaceful

[@Theobservatorypod]

I loved your comments and agree 100%, gratitude is becoming a rare commodity when it comes to the beauty of our world. I just capture the moments, God creates them!

[@barrybusson2572]

Can't get enough of his music he relaxes me his voice is like a angel miss you John from UK.

[@beelindawillis]

I feel the same way .

[@janewillis6052]

@@beelindawillis Me too, I am going through a traumatic time right now and John's music calms my soul and lifts my spirit like nothing else can. Are we distant family maybe?

[@andrerieumaastricht9811]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts here, he left us memorable and unforgettable music. Sleep on Dad🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤❤❤❤

[@Theobservatorypod]

Thank you for your kind words, he is deeply missed, his music was so inspirational, I love it! If you haven't see my other J D videos, be sure to see those as well. I love this song, and have for a long time!

[@hippiecowgirl4231]

That oboe just hits me right in my soul. This will forever be on my top 10 playlist

[@wildhipichld]

Heavenly, thank you for sharing, the pics in the vid are breathtaking like the song and the artist!!! Much love to you and yours...💙🌸💙

[@michaelsilva7821]

John Denver isn't one of my favorite artists but I think his 1975 album entitled "Windsong" is the greatest album I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. I think he had a lot of help to produce that album but of course he was the central figure in making it. John had an entire orchestra at his disposal and just like Elvis liked to do, they didn't mind sharing the studio with a tremendous flow of musicians. Contemporary music? Well I'll let others downgrade it when comparing it to he past.

[@gloriaertel2463]

Sooooooo beautiful..the song, the music, the photography...John Denver' voice is soooo amazing...…...Love..Love...Love

[@gldsmith61]

The photography did, the song was and now you know . Thanks for you hard work

[@jeffshort5038]

This song always fills my heart with his spirit..He will always be in my soul!!!

[@brookeshaffer4377]

Thank you for keeping this incredible spirit alive.Live on John 🌟

[@brad16to80]

His lyrics and melody speak to many about something so real that it is just taken for granted. The wind is the symbol of all that is free.

[@jeffshort5350]

My goodness , what a song !

[@kenjackson3177]

This song is a dna strand for the make-up of my soul....Just love the words...makes you just listen.

[@rogerfox7380]

Just perfect RIP John Denver

[@bryanmceuen5673]

I grew up listen to JD song's back in the early 70's and here it is 2018 never gets old to hear a masterpiece of songs he sung. The man sang what life is about enjoy the nature of Earth and the humanity that we got. Miss you John Good Bless.

[@randalcolucci6833]

The arrangement by Lee Holdridge of this song is quite beautiful. It really elevates the whole listening experience. Mr Holdridge was a part of most of JDs albums and toured w him exclusively for most of JDs career. They became close friends. Not to take anything away from Denver (I am.a huge fan) but Holdridge and his orchestra should get more credit for what they lent to JDs music.

[@gloriaertel2463]

Still listening to John Denver;s music and beautiful voice..every day 6/4 19

[@beetlehorn9109]

No other singer could express their love of the natural world as well as John Denver. The words of this song combined with a voice that is unmatched in clarity, and perfection of tone, is nothing short of a masterpiece in artistic quality. The wonderful photos in the video are a complimentary gesture to the song. Well done!

[@deborahmeyer135]

I couldn't agree with you more!

[@salliepine1210]

I was a huge fan in the early to mid 1970s. Saw him in 1976 (?) in Bloomington , IN. The last album I bought Windsong, which I loved. Moved on to blues based stuff. CCR had been a gateway drug already) Scroll forward a few decades

[@salliepine1210]

...got cut off there. Anyway, retired to the Monterey Peninsula on CA’s Central Coast, where we ended up buying a house roughly 6 blocks from the John Denver memorial at the site of his plane crash. There is a gathering of fans there every October 12, the anniversary of his death. People bring memorabilia to show, music to play, and one of the evenings there is a sing along. Some come from pretty far away. If you are ever in the area at that time, join us! As John might have said, it’s far out.

[@andyfrench1806]

My mom opened my eyes, ears, and heart to John Denver at a very young age and I've never been the same. I remember lying on the floor in my bedroom listening to his music, (not realizing at the time), I was soaking every note into my eternal memory. Thanks Mom.

[@gloriaertel2463]

Another great morning listening to the soothing, perfect voice of John Denver...……..Windsong...words soooo beautiful as is JD. Love and missing you every day. sigh

[@teamkocak1092]

No singer can replace you,RIP there john!