Oh Lawwwd!! | John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads | REACTION/REVIEW

[@paulm.5979]

Nice reaction! I don't care what kind of music you like, John Denver has a way to pull your emotions out.

[@christinewaide5249]

I grew up listening to him and never considered his music country. Probably because it played on the regular radio station. He was absolutely amazing. Everything he sings is beautiful. Just throw a dart and pick a song. You won’t be disappointed.

[@lovestreet2675]

Agree! I thought of him as more folk or bluegrass, not country. He definitely brought people together. I had his poster up in my locker ❤️

[@joelliebler5690]

More of a crossover pop star with country influences!

[@lovestreet2675]

​@joelliebler5690 no, not country at all. His genre is folk. You can Google and learn that much, but he did have a ton of top ten and #1 hits so he kind of crossed over to pop. I can agree with that 😊

[@joelliebler5690]

@@lovestreet2675I grew up in that era with my brother having a few Of John’s albums including his best of and he definitely had quite a few country folky songs or just plain country if you know his extensive list of tunes. He also had great folky pop hits as well

[@lovestreet2675]

​@joelliebler5690 not country, but folk influences. Country has a very different sound. You can Google him, he's not country. I grew up with all his albums, memorized them all, and lived in a very 'country' small town, square dancing and all lol. John Denver wasn't country.

[@philgrody3681]

John Denver wasn't country or rock , he just had great MUSIC ! You heard him every where .

[@suemontague3151]

I'm an Aussie 🇦🇺, I and most people I know, know all the lyrics to this beautiful song 🎵

[@markwilliams5606]

This song reminds me of the Ozarks. Thank God I'm Home. 1 Amendment 2 Amendment 🇺🇸. Adios from the Ozarks

[@humpy936]

@@markwilliams5606 Well, Howdy from the north Arkansas Ozarks, I love my Ozarks!❤ Yep, we don’t take kindly to folks messing with our rights.

[@tinanamay]

WV redneck here! Come visit us! You will absolutely love our beautiful state and people!

[@dalekwatcher]

Another Aussie here. I must admit, this one makes me nostalgic for a place I’ve never physically been. But, spiritually? I think that’s the connection.

[@dagmar.6954]

John Denver was a great singer-songwriter & actor. He had so many hits in the 70's-80's. Some of his signature songs were "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Poems, Prayers & Promises", "Calypso", "Thank God I'm A Country Boy", "Sunshine On My Shoulders" etc. John appeared in several films & television specials during the 70's-80's, including the 1977 hit "Oh, God!", in which he starred alongside George Burns. Home Free does an awesome version of "Take Me Home, Country Roads".

[@nancywest1926]

I also remember him on The Muppets

[@harrychristian4291]

"Annie's Song" 👍

[@kestrelle5345]

"Annies Song" is a beauty.

[@nancywest1926]

Yes!

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

That is my favorite JD song 💖💖💖

[@marybalestraci6157]

This is one of those songs that sticks with you.

[@Pahdopony]

If you like this one you should listen to John Denver’s “Rocky Mountain High”. The lyrics are incredibly beautiful.

[@davebyers2819]

Ain’t nothing better than singing this song with 60,000 Mountaineers after a West Virginia University football win on a crisp autumn afternoon!

[@jasonmccluskey3623]

PREACH BIZ

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

Take me home, country road. Is there anyone in the world who can hear this & not have callings for home, whatever home may be for them ☮️ ❤️

[@barbarabweaver1]

His music is definitely worth a deep dive.

[@redhead2376]

Rocky Mountain High will also give you chills.

[@sdp-co9pq]

If this song doesn't bring tears to your eyes nothing will

[@alrivers2297]

John Denver's music is so peaceful and relaxing. Check out Rocky Mountain High or Sunshine On My Shoulders next

[@stevewalsh4850]

John Denver, a musical journey worth taking my good man, all his songs hit hard 😎

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

It gives you a comforting feeling of memory, family and friends!

[@randybaker6042]

Shout out to Taffy Nivert who co-wrote it and is the beautiful backing vocal.

[@samkeepintherockalive]

Didn't Taffy Nivert co-wrote this with her husband Bill Danoff as well?

[@randybaker6042]

@@samkeepintherockalive yes. Good story of how it all came together.

[@danielmarshall3102]

Always loved this. Paints such a mental portrait of peace ... in your car, windows down with the noise and cityscape disappearing into the rear view mirror. If you like this, his voice is even more crisp, pure and emotion inspiring in the song to his wife "ANNIES SONG"

[@Universemasterj]

I’m not sure if you’ve driven through West Virginia before but it’s TERRIFYING lol, mountains are no joke. Beautiful though

[@mikecaetano]

John Denver was huge in the 70's. His music was inescapable back then and hearing it today takes me back to being a kid listening to the radio with my parents -- "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Rocky Mountain High", "Sunshine on My Shoulders", "Annie's Song", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Calypso" -- It's easy for me to get nostalgic listening to those songs today. "Take Me Home, Country Roads" comes with the nostalgia baked in. Even when I was a kid I thought the song was already a hundred years old. Denver starred in the 1977 comedy "Oh, God!" as the mild mannered supermarket manager chosen by God, played by George Burns, to spread his message.

[@djt8518]

As someone from WV and a former miner thanks this song is known all over the world

[@robertpiekosz7470]

One of the Greatest American songs ever written and performed perfectly 😊

[@edb6690]

Grew up in West Virginia near Wheeling. When this song came out, I was a sophmore in high school. This song was on every radio station that could be picked up. The entire state pride raised to a new level. Tourist flooded the state for years. Eventually became one of the state songs.

[@eileenmaclean4292]

Hw wrote many, many songs. I like them all.

[@maryannturton9830]

Whenever you are stressed,just put on John Denver,and you will instantly feel calm,and so much happier!

[@custardflan]

About 1975 I was hitchhiking home after about a year of on the road and a truck driver gave me a ride across the snow covered fields of central Iowa when this song came on the radio, stars and moonlight reflecting on the snow covered fields. That truck driver took me right up to my parents front door just in time for Christmas.

[@patst1944]

“Back Home Again” is one of my favourite John Denver songs.

[@John_Locke_108]

The way he draws out the last word in each line gives me chills. So much emotion and feeling in his voice. Music nowadays is so generic and lacks so much.

[@laurahatzes6964]

Beautiful voice! Leaving on a Jet Plane is a favorite of mine.

[@denisemay6807]

This song is as timeless as all he us singing about. THAT’S what makes this song soi great!

[@corwingiant]

This song reminds me so much of my Dad. He grew up in West Virginia and moved to Ohio later in life. He loved nothing more than returning to visit and show us around the places he grew up.

[@doloreskrisky1670]

Beautiful reaction to a beautiful song, sung by a beautiful voice.💕

[@pamscarr8696]

Loved that mans music. I can still sit and listen to Winter Skol and Christmas for Cowboys for hours. Oh how I along with millions of others grieved when his plane crashed.

[@jasonmccluskey3623]

One of the greatest songs ever

[@amandathibodeau4996]

That's the cord. Down home, miss your family, nostalgia. No matter what your background is.

[@jackorear2536]

Another fantastic talent that was taken way too soon. R.I.P. John

[@Bekka_Noyb]

♥ this song! I suggest these Denver songs: Rocky Mountain High & Leaving On A Jet Plane

[@guyturbide6348]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 One of my favorite song by John Denver is 🎵 ANNIE'S song🎵 Keep the good work Biz 👍🏻✌️👌👏🤞

[@ruthlewis673]

I find it hard to believe that this song after all these years can still undo me.

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

A great song will always get to you no matter when you listen to it - even if it's A Long time between listens.

[@terrigabriel582]

True True ! Down to Earth Good People..Enjoyed your Story too 😊

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

He had so many great songs, and a goofy fun personality to go with them. He was a staple on TV and radio for a long time. "Annie's Song" is a beautiful love song, and "Rocky Mountain High" has been adopted as a state song by Colorado. Both are worth a listen. I call this type of music "Warm bath music", because they make you feel the same way as stepping into a warm bath on a cold night - relaxed and content.

[@xScooterAZx]

This song touches the soul.

[@ladyruby684]

Musical magician.. he was my dad's favorite artist. ❤

[@samkeepintherockalive]

Is really amazing how the whole stadium sings Country Roads at NFL games in Germany.

[@susanowen1709]

I've heard it said that it doesn't matter where you're from; when "Country Roads" is playing, you're from West Virginia. The crazy thing is, John Denver wasn't from West Virginia - he was born in New Mexico. If you want something fun, check out his song "Grandma's Feather Bed."

[@yeldarb141983]

"when country roads is playing, you're from west virginia" so true...😭

[@andreadeamon6419]

"Fly away" with the beautiful amazing and very missed Olivia Newton John

[@markwilliams5606]

John Denver came along when Everything was Screwed up. Like Now. This is a Breath of Fresh air. 🌄🐴🏁

[@brianforgie7724]

One of those songs every one knows. I don't care what type of bar you are at or event play this tune and everyone gets in on it. Great tune

[@lindasmith4171]

Born and reared in WVa. Mountaineers are always free! RIP John! Thanks!❤

[@dallas1272]

I'm a transplant I now live in west virginia I'm from Pittsburgh it's true life is older here and slower its relaxing and I really advise people to visit west virginia its a beautiful state

[@nancynaporano684]

Amen, just clean and rich in earth, sky, and air. And kinder, gentler people for the most part.

[@thorzzz1z]

It just feels good..zactly

[@loisrogers9042]

I can't even tell you how many times we played and sang this growing up!😊

[@mikemiller3069]

This was the first song I learned to play on guitar 50 years ago.

[@sherylhenley1931]

He's more of a folk singer. His songs have a universal appeal because he always wrote about real things and real emotion.

[@sherribrock2726]

Great reaction! Rocky Mountain High is my favorite Denver song. Please react to it!! This was my first taste of John Denver. I was ten years old. I remember my mom coming home and surprised with the 45 record!!

[@GillianWard-e1g]

"Mathew" is another beautiful song.

[@hudahekizzy8402]

Damn, what a beautiful song. Thanks for the reaction.

[@karowak1]

Great reaction Biz

[@GmaZZ4]

Good to come home, to the land that I love.

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

Takes you right there with him 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@gpxo11]

song is popular all over the world as it's about home-wherever that may be. Sung in bars everywhere.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

You reacted exactly like we did, back in the day. I was a kid when this came out and we'd be belting out the chorus so loud, everyone did. It still gives me chills. John Denver was incredibly popular, universally, across genres. Like others mentioned, his music was on regular radio stations so I didn't consider it country.

[@humpy936]

You are correct this song is timeless!

[@mikemiller3069]

I think you would enjoy "Poems, Prayers And Promises" (my favorite JD song).

[@endoraismygma]

Some of the most precise strings, harmonies, melodies and vocals ever created. He was a truly incredible Singer/Songwriter. RIP John, so glad to see new folks get on the JD Train.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

John Denver "Annie's song" ❤❤

[@sbalsamo410]

There’s something about John Denver imo. When I was young and punk in the 80’s, Country Roads was still played in the jukebox. We all knew the words. Now it’s such a warm sound to me. Sunny. Like childhood. PS That just made my day.

[@jburnett8152]

My favorites John Denver song.

[@EllenLewis-bs5le]

I never got tired of hearing this song ❤

[@th.burggraf7814]

Just beautiful. Even though I've never been there before, listening to this song makes me feel homesick for West Virginia...

[@rifki9055]

Can't miss with John! Legendary performer! I think his music was more county folk! 👍👏👏👏

[@dougsusie2319]

By far my favorite John Denver. Off the top of my head I think this came out in like 1971. I think it was his first big hit and shot to #1 and was all over AM radio. First time I ever heard of him and bought the single. Great lyrics, great backing vocals, great guitar work and nice banjo and steel guitar bits. Yeah, great song. We don't have music like this anymore. Peace, ❤

[@ememnicholas565]

The south has a strange charm that worms its way into your heart. I spent my early years in Boston but my later years in the south and my family is all from the south.

[@steve1991]

And this is why they call John Denver 'A song's best friend'.

[@stevewalsh4850]

I was born in Boston, left after high school in 1979 and came to Texas, It’s home and yes, a different life, beautiful

[@joelliebler5690]

Maybe the most famous crossover hits ever done. John had so many incredible tunes that would make your heart melt. Rocky Mountain High, Annie’s Song, Calypso, and Looking For Space, just to name a few !

[@westridgerunner]

Blessings to you and yours from West Virginia🤠

[@dpearl72]

WEST VIRGINIA here :)

[@maryannturton9830]

John Denver is a LEGEND! Two of my favorite songs of his are Leaving on a Jet Plane,especially the the duet of it with Cass Elliot on The Midnight Special?,and his sweetest song is Lady....🎙🎶💕

[@4tuneagent]

John Denver has a multitude of excellent songs.. "Looking For Space", he does a song, "Fly Away", which also features Olivia Newton-John, and if you want to hear him yodel, try "Calypso", a tribute to the adventurer Jacques Cousteau..

[@karenpowell6063]

Fabulous 🔥🔥👏❤️

[@turfking2000]

Tryout "Leaving on a Jet Plane" duo John Denver with Cass Elliott from the Mamas and Poppas. Most excellent.

[@maryellenazack4466]

Creates a warm happy feelin" ! 😊

[@jobill8487]

almost like you were in church!

[@stonehobson2487]

At the end. The clapping and the chorus. I thought the same. So I sang along.

[@danieltrahan7197]

he was a great artist. side note..... the female backup singer on this song has amazing pitch and tone!

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Great reaction. John Denver has always been one of my all time favorite performers. He was my first live concert. I spent maybe about 8 hr's creating a Cassette-Tape with nothing but this song. The reason it took me as long as it did - is because I played and recorded the song back to back so you only heard the song without any of that blank space at the start or end of a song. This was a master piece of recording and editing. At one point I had every single album of his. So many of his songs really hit your Heart-Strings.

[@mark-be9mq]

Oh, yes. Thanks Biz.

[@michaelpebbles6243]

You are an Amazing Person Biz. Love your Character

[@spacefanatic]

John Denver is a fantastic singer and song writer. He also sounds just as good live as he does on the studio versions. If you enjoy a love song listen to 'For You' from his Wildlife Concert which, although I love 'Annie's song', I think is better. He was an environmentalist before most people knew what that was. He died far too young and the world lost a great talent.

[@dreamingbear9908]

Just took a drive yesterday from our Virginia farm to WVA. Leaves aren't all gone yet. It was sunny and beautiful and this song was the perfect background music for it.

[@patticampana9458]

Anything Denver! Nice!✌️

[@SaintJoi]

I grew up listening to John Denver and I absolutely love him. Such a beautiful spirit.

[@s8150f]

You nailed it with the meaning of the song.

[@kathystammen8774]

If you haven’t listened to Annie’s song, I believe that is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written. Also do a song called. I’m sorry and poems. Prayers and promises is beautiful as well. Great reaction.❤

[@travelerM45]

Good VIBE music for laying on the hamic swinging not a problem in the world amongst family and friends.

[@danbaranowski8580]

Hauntingly beautiful song. A bit of sadness, missing his home. The next John Denver song you should listen to is "For You." Another song that will touch your heart.

[@jeffjones6221]

Great tune

[@eviekelpie1]

I'm in a music jam group and we're doing this in front of an audience soon. Myself being one of the main singers 😊. Next, my late Dad's favourites, Sunshine on my shoulders

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert are the co writers and background singers on the album. They presented a partially written song about West Virginia to John Denver and asked for his help on more verses, a chorus and the music so they could sell the song to a country artist. John Denver was so impressed with the idea that he helped complete the song and included it on his Poems, Prayers and Promises album. Although the song is about West Virginia it has as an emotional connection to anyone that has a special place called "home".