Rocky Mountain High(cover)- Parker Lanier

[@ontheedje5199]

As your former guitar instructor, you will never know how proud I am of you. You have followed your passion and dreams and made them all YOUR reality. Keep rising to the top and enjoy sharing your God-given gift with the world. Don't ever stop! -El Jaye Johnson

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you so much El Jaye! It means a lot to know your always watching. Might have to get a few more lessons in sometime!!

[@DiehlVideos]

Man! you get a '10' on Authenticity, skill, and soul. Absolutely, John should be smiling. Well done!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Man I really appreciate that. One of the coolest things anybody's ever said to me!

[@waynemayfield2344]

Absolutely nails it. John Denver would be Rocky Mountain High if he could hear this.

[@stevenpoe640]

I love the passion and reverence with which you perform this song. John Denver would be proud.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

passion and reverence are exactly what I have for John and his music! Thanks for listening!

[@thomasgoetz7262]

you nailed it ! nicely done !

[@orionmec]

A Star is born!

[@MichaelJamesAndersonActor]

Killer cover man. Just excellent playing and clean, mountain-stream of a voice. Well done.

[@ItsMe71234]

John is smiling down from above. Absolutely beautiful bro❤️

[@PaulHarst]

I cannot believe I just found this channel. You are fantastic! JD would be proud of you!

[@captainschroeder]

Wow!!!

[@HiggaionSelah_EWFMG]

☑👍Great rendition ‼️❗ this is a really difficult John Denver song to cover both play and sing _ it's the first song that turned me onto JD music back when his first Greatest Hits LP came out and I've been a fan ever since _I tried to learn Rocky Mountain High over the course of many years but finally gave up , for the most part as quick flat picking did not grow into my personal acoustic style _ I can only play and sing some of his milder fingerstyle songs ⁉️ 🎵🎶 🎵 😊😉

[@lawrencegraham5086]

Well done!

[@noirl.a.alex99]

once again this is not an easy song to play and sing but you my friend nailed it. i'm 56 been listening to JOHN D. as long as i bin listening to music and i go back to this vid all the time. i'm a regular watcher. this tune is the ultimate love the country love the land spiritual anthem. and this tune is only one of many. how old are you? do alot of younger people listen to older stuff? like 60's and 70's.

[@youareawesomethankyouforge8803]

I've tried playing this song since Aug 2023, I'm getting a little better. You make it look easy. Such a beautiful song. Great job : )

[@kelsocampbell1301]

thanks friend! that was wonderful...made my day!

[@lynnr3627]

I've heard a lot of people sing that song over the years. Haven't enjoyed a rendition like that since the original

[@Thetruthshallsetyoufree369]

Very nice....Good work...holding it down...Praise God for all his gifts...

[@astro.rmcgurk]

An absolutely fabulous version.

[@Northyorkspaul]

Fantastic.. Closest to John's I ever seen...You must have spent hours and hours getting that guitar part down.... Unless your just a natural!...Well done good singing too....10/10.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@johnharrison1878]

Ive seen several JD cover artist. You’re much better!!!

[@traukopalestino1]

sublime

[@marksummers1700]

well done Parker... John Denver would be proud of how you did justice to the guitar and vocals...!!!!

[@cswalker21]

Brilliant, moving performance. I love wandering around the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, and this is far and away my favorite John Denver song.

[@TCherice]

Damn, you nailed it. I agree that you get a 10/10 on authenticity and being true to the spirit of the song.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Hey thank you!!

[@hawk8403]

I’ve been playing this song for years............ wrong. Now that I’ve heard you play it, what I thought must have been leprechauns plucking strings from inside his guitar is actually just lovely flatpicking. I’ve got to go back to the drawing board on this one. Fantastic rendition!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you so much! It’s definitely a tough song but the pick is the key!

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

Finally someone playing it right! Definitely the best cover of this song on you tube, Epic! 🤘🔥🤘

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

[@trevorinthailand]

Wow very nice😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Marta-cq6dw]

In a blue night, just play "Rocky Mountain High" and everything will turn okay. Great cover!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thanks!

[@shawnbooth9512]

Dude! You nailed it! You are the only cover artist I've seen that sang like John.

[@tecolote59]

Just saw this now. Yep, that's how it's done!

[@555pontifex]

Beautiful. Very nicely done.

[@emark8968]

Yeah good lord. Extremely talented dude!

[@fitgiddlin21]

That was incredible 😍 i love john denver

[@jayhoyt7547]

Dude what a great cover

[@roythomas-erhard5199]

Absolutely excellent! I pulled out my 12 and played along! Very impressive. Very well done, guitar and vocals! And you can tell you really like the song. I believe John would be impressed. 👍🎵🎶

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

love a 12-string! thanks for listening and playing along!

[@jimjohngirard]

First of all, I think you have a great name.....second, you nailed it. It pleases me more than you know to see a young fella like you loving the music of John Denver like I did when I was your age.... I"m now 71years old. I heard John's first hit, Country Roads while a student in college. When Rocky Mountain High came out, I was working and I bought a Honda Gold Wing Motorcycle and drove out west from Ohio to see, for myself, what John was singing about. That was 40 years ago and since then, I have lived in the Rocky Mountains.....from my front porch I'm ringed about by majestic mountains and I live on the top of one of them....Blessed, truly blessed.....all because of this man's music. Keep it up Parker....you've got it.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Wow that’s amazing to hear! Thank you so much. One thing I’ve got to do is take a trip to the Rocky Mountains someday!

[@tylersikora894]

Are we sure this isn,t john denver,s long lost son? Great job young man!

[@gj3044]

Parker, it warms my heart to hear your from-the-heart covers of John’s music. You do him proud. Wish you could have met each other.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

I would've loved that!

[@aspenhill9662]

Love it

[@ForgottenCovers]

Fantastic singing & playing Parker, beautiful cover. Well done.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you!

[@lucioleal3787]

Young man - you have a very good voice and very talented with your guitar playing. Lou

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

[@BrianColavito]

Faithful adaptation. Very good!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

many thanks!!

[@TAYLORFAN50]

Absolutely Awesome! 👏👏👏👏

[@angelaward235]

Really good, man!

[@michaelfreeman7639]

Nicely Done. . . NICELY DONE!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank You!

[@algonzales1809]

The best effort I've seen without a doubt...tremendous technique and clean playing, the payoff at the end with the falsetto was superb.

[@OliverJ08]

Just as good as the original, great job man 👍

[@dougieflash]

Bro you totally aced this song- trying learn this favorite of mine and loved your rendition- beautiful!!

[@DanielEvansa-rx5oc]

Wow! That was awesome!!! That tone on your guitar incredible! You nailed it dude!!!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thanks! I love the Hummingbird!

[@jasonbecker4974]

Great cover. Nailed it.

[@mattgriffith5044]

What an absolutely great cover!

[@7532307]

good job young feller 👍

[@wolfdog5517]

Great stuff - you really capture the soul of the song!

[@sleaye]

I've heard this song well over a thousand times and this is a beautiful recreation. Nice work!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Wow, thank you!

[@jeffduran8112]

That was amazing!

[@robertsartino7664]

My gosh that was PERFECT. I felt like I was hearing John for the first time again.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

love to hear that! thank you!

[@abewayne371]

wow man

[@jayhoyt7547]

Awesome

[@JamesFoxPhotography]

Great take.....

[@Tom-yg8ft]

I'm blown away. Best cover I've heard of this song! And great guitar skills. I imagine that this is pretty much what it would sound like if Neil Young covered John Denver with Eddie van halen rockin' the acoustic guitar.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

haha sounds good to me! Appreciate it!

[@gnoppix]

You hooked me up on that, nice playing like John Denver. Very good cover of the song.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thanks!

[@bennyvrads]

this is beautyful and natural. You made it yours without loosing the nerve JD put into it. And the playing is solid, natural an true to the origin too.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you! no need to mess with such a great song!

[@felixsantana258]

Fantastic performance. Your guitar playing is top notch along with your great voice, Cheers!!! 😺

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thanks!

[@mikevaluska7313]

FANTASTIC RENDITION OF CLASSIC SONG WELL DONE!!!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you!!

[@moconnor20]

beautiful!

[@seanaguayo]

Do you have tabs for your version for sale? This is awesome

[@lonewave1]

Excellent! Guitar work is right and your voice is very good. Keep up the good work!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thanks!!

[@joejackson73]

Best guitar cover of that song Ive ever heard!! Great Job!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you man!!

[@joejackson73]

​@@ParkerLanierMusic Love that Gibson guitar as well. John used mostly Gibsons during the 70s

[@peterspokes4579]

So very good. Even sound like John. Played this for years with similar guitar - SJ200?, but only manage the chords. As noticed you instructor is (rightly) proud. I need to hear more of you. Will checkout your links.

[@richardspradlin6369]

This is absolutely fantastic.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you!!

[@zonker2u808]

Well done with feeling. Keep the good music alive.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

I'm trying too!

[@bow4927]

Beautiful guitar, even more beautiful cover. Great job!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you! I love that guitar for sure!

[@peterbilther]

Mind blown! Excellent vibrato!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you kindly!

[@paytonwhitehead2462]

You know it is an amazing cover if it has zero dislikes

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Many thanks!

[@mattblackburn8789]

No one seems to be able to play this correctly and you NAILED it

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

took some time to figure out for sure! thank you!

[@tedunguent156]

It isn't easy to watch anyone cover a John Denver song and maybe, especially, this song. You made it look easy. Bravo!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

well thanks!

[@lenag533]

Beautiful rendition. Taking something old and lost, and bringing it to life again. Thank you.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you so much!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I always try to stay true to the original while still making the song “my own.”

[@lenag533]

@@ParkerLanierMusic I love your guitar playing too. Perfect.

[@davidadamsmusic]

Wonderful job. A pleasure to listen to your interpretation and watch you strum so effortlessly.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

well thank you!

[@milesstites88]

Damn! You're awesome! Met John once,.. fighting back the tears again :)

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

what an experience!

[@SuperEcwchampion]

Dude, how am I now just finding you!? Just......wow. Amazing job. Simply amazing.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you!!

[@robreese3739]

dude, still listening, stay just as you are of course grow etc... but kep your aura of now, you comfort, your nerves all that is, these things seems to give you that folk feel that I feel John himself captured.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you!

[@H.Despres]

Well Done!!!

[@ericgreen86]

Wow, you are nailing that one dude. Excellent cover!!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thanks!

[@trevorzaleski7439]

beautiful cover of this fantastic JD song, please can you do JDs version of Carolina In My Mind

[@maryliz811]

Simply (or not so much) beautiful!!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you very much!!

[@mechanicaldudeag]

Great job man! Hard song to play, and almost impossible to play and sing. You nailed it bro

[@RoadOutWest]

Overwhelmingly beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

greatly appreciated!

[@mrdavidjk]

One of the best covers I have ever seen. Great voice and great playing. I am learning this and it isn’t the easiest song to sing while playing

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you so much man!

[@RizkiAnjani]

Love this cover

[@ednailor1860]

What a great cover! Fantastic job!!!!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you!!

[@bcthomas2h90]

Amazing guitar, wonderful voice!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you!

[@danzellan]

My friend. I just want to say that you truly do this song justice. And I am talking about justice that references one of the few pop singers who has utterly perfect intonation. Indeed, I can see the “work” you described in putting this together with those vocal chords. Such GOOD WORK. Your heart and soul totally drives it. Btw: I love how you mellow out at certain points, and your slight improve towards the end. You’re obviously pretty popular , and who am I, of course. But I’m seeing you for the first time cuz I was reminiscing this song with the master himself, and I’m so glad to come across your vocalizing of this great song by the great and late John Denver. Thanks man. All the best and happy singing and helping of this world. 🎤💫⭐️

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you so much!!

[@docholl93]

I LOVED THIS

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

very glad! thank you!

[@StevenEarney]

Very nice Rocky mountain high cover Parker!! Excellent vocal and acoustic play. I just posted my acoustic version of this song today, and saw your cover... well done!! Steve

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you! you sound great!

[@darrinpennington]

Excellent performance! You earned a new sub. Looking forward to seeing more

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Thank you!!

[@Pimporly]

Very good Parker You just sang Rocky Mountains High with almost the same Voice of John Denver love it. I wish I could do the same. See ya later from the Miami area. Keep the good Music coming Orly Valido

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you!

[@stevenclark6662]

Wow! Outstanding

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

appreciate that!

[@a.walters123]

It’s like your channeling John himself. Well done 👏🏻

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you! I try my best!

[@kmarks7194]

You did good on that man! 👏 God/Christ Bless you. Keep on strummin!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you very much!

[@thomasipkiss8793]

Yes! Amazing!!!

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

thank you very much!

[@dreembarge]

Hey, that was really very good! Thanks so much for a cover worthy of the original. I bet JD would have enjoyed this one too.

[@ParkerLanierMusic]

Wow, thank you!