Sebs actually listens to LEAVING ON A JET PLANE by John Denver (Reaction!)

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@LoisChisholm 6 ай бұрын

Before most folks knew John Denver as a singer, Jet Plane was made famous by Folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Sebs, you should check their version, too.

@janflewelling6277 6 ай бұрын

P. P & Mary were my first experience of this classic. I still love their harmonies and Mary's warm alto voice. Played their album over and over. Another musical time machine to my much younger years.

@Treasacello 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. I was like "wait a minute..."

@markwest9119 6 ай бұрын

Yes please! That would be a great reaction.

@scott3744 6 ай бұрын

Peter, Paul & Mary are GREAT, so many great songs and amazing harmonies, and not nearly enough people do reactions to their music! There are some great, quality live (black & white) video performances from BBC TV 👍

@26shedan 6 ай бұрын

that's the version I like.

@rogethedogde 6 ай бұрын

"Annie's Song" the ultimate love song.

@lauralong3545 6 ай бұрын

I was just about to comment the same thing!

@Mikeasian 6 ай бұрын

My vote would be For You as best love song.

@cog4life 6 ай бұрын

Indeed

@garyzink1927 6 ай бұрын

My favorite John song, agree with all of you! Peace from Northern Michigan.

@brendaenglish2477 6 ай бұрын

Annie’s song is a definite must for your reaction.

@hippiemama52 6 ай бұрын

My favorite John Denver song is "Calypso". It's a tribute to Jacques-Yves Cousteau and his research ship, the Calypso.

@wallyran 6 ай бұрын

I'll second that. I'd add "The Wings That Fly Us Home"

@cog4life 6 ай бұрын

Love Calypso! Loved Jacque Cousteau…😢😊

@hippiemama52 6 ай бұрын

@@wallyran also a good one. 👍 I first listened to Calypso in 1975 when I bought John's "Windsong" LP. To this day, it's beauty still gives me chills.

@brennaballen9783 4 ай бұрын

Great song!!! Ranks up their with The Eagle and the Dove.

@notseb 2 ай бұрын

@@hippiemama52 Awesome album!

@jbrandon1962 6 ай бұрын

There is a video of him singing this with Cass Elliott from the Mama's and Papa's

@llschnitz 6 ай бұрын

Yes! It’s very wonderful. Definitely worth a listen!

@daleb1279 6 ай бұрын

Yes, yes

@lutherl2350 6 ай бұрын

🔥

@dawnmarieallenkent2495 6 ай бұрын

Took the words to right outta my mouth!!!!

@richardcurtis5281 6 ай бұрын

performed live from The Midnight Special! Awesome version.

@ellencourtney7187 6 ай бұрын

Irony. He did leave us on a plane. Such a sad memory for those of us who remember that day

@dennisshaper4744 6 ай бұрын

Not a Jet though.

@artmanjohn2 6 ай бұрын

Never put that together, good catch.

@robertmooney571 6 ай бұрын

John Denver wrote this song in 1966 when he was just 23 years old. What a genius.

@brianspradlin8999 6 ай бұрын

Rocky Mountain High and Annie’s Song were two of his biggest hits.

@SctyGrpPowers 3 ай бұрын

I loved John Denver's voice and his guitar playing and his lyrics. He died way too soon. Another great version is the one done by Peter, Paul, and Mary.

@pauld.cullenjr.7934 6 ай бұрын

This song hit deeply to kids who were drafted and going to Vietnam and their message to their girlfriends and fiancés and wives.

@robertmooney571 6 ай бұрын

Thank God I'm A Country Boy is underrated in regards to the lyrics. I think it's wonderfully written and can transport you to that way of life in your imagination.

@hankhank5370 6 ай бұрын

That song was written by John Martin Sommers not John Denver.

@robertmooney571 6 ай бұрын

@@hankhank5370 never said it was written by John Denver.

@hankhank5370 6 ай бұрын

@@robertmooney571 I am sorry, I guess that I could have made this comment somewhere else in this thread. I was not really addressing you in this comment, rather I thought that since you mentioned "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" it would be a good place to highlight to everyone that this great song was not written by John Denver.

@robertmooney571 6 ай бұрын

@@hankhank5370 No problem sir, have a blessed day!

@wallyllama2926 6 ай бұрын

He’s actually one of those performers who sounds even better live.

@wallyllama2926 6 ай бұрын

One of the most beautiful songs ever written was his Annie’s Song. It’s definitely a must.

@bambamnj 6 ай бұрын

This is an earlier version of him singing this song.. over the years he changed it up quite a bit. If you watch some of the TV specials he did later in life, you'll hear how his singing matured and he changes the way he sings a lot of his songs.

@GinMae 6 ай бұрын

Yes.. some fun live versions.. I like the one with Cass Elliott.. the focus being "get out the vote for young people"... pretty relevant these days (well, as always)....

@mollieking7432 6 ай бұрын

Yes, the melody of the chorus was very different than I'd heard him sing in the later versions.

@LisaRedwine 3 ай бұрын

There's also a version on KZbin where he is singing this song with Mama Cass.

@mikehartman3527 6 ай бұрын

That's an early recording. His voice and recording style matured from folksy to more refined. There was a 6 - or 7-year span in the 70s, of him being the most liked person/entertainer in America for sure, and maybe the world. Actor, singer, ecologist,

@scott3744 6 ай бұрын

*Everybody* loves John Denver... how could anybody *NOT* love John Denver? His music just makes you feel good! 👍😁

@alankoemel3168 6 ай бұрын

Although it was written about a musician leaving on a tour, my generation will forever link this song with Vietnam.

@maryannturton9830 6 ай бұрын

This song is a masterpiece,but my favorite version is him and Cass Elliot singing together! Heaven!

@user-gt2uf8cq9y 6 ай бұрын

The Peter Paul and Mary version was thought to be about a soldier going away to war song, but Denver's version gives a better sense about a singer going on the road.

@mitchrobinson3076 6 ай бұрын

John Denver was a brilliant singer/songwriter. Thanks for this reaction.

@foreveryoung3254 6 ай бұрын

💯💯💯

@judyjones1044 6 ай бұрын

Annie's Song and Sunshine on my Shoulder are two of my favorite John Denver songs. Love that you love his songs

@jerrisilver2 Ай бұрын

AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@sherrimaurer-i3z 6 ай бұрын

You've only just begun to scratch the surface of John Denver. He has a very extensive catalog of songs. I've been a fan of his forever. Don't think he's ever written a bad song ! Can't wait to hear more of your selections.

@ElaineDayton-o1i 6 ай бұрын

You should definitely listen to "Rocky Mountain High". Not only is it a beautiful song beautifully performed but the lyrics are amazing.

@jefflemon7382 6 ай бұрын

John and Placido Domingo doing "Perhaps Love" is amazing, beautiful lyrics and voices

@sylvanaire 6 ай бұрын

I 2nd this motion, absolutely.

@richschuster1097 6 ай бұрын

Any time you can see a live John Denver performance, choose that over studio versions. You see the musicality and he gives more of his phenomenal voice and guitar skills live.

@frankmerris8821 6 ай бұрын

Rocky Mountain High is a masterpiece

@darleendionne6403 6 ай бұрын

John Denver was popular when I was young. There are lots of songs to choose from including: "Annie's Song", "Sunshine", "Back Home Again", "Matthew", "Poems & Prayers & Promises", "Rhymes & Reasons", "I'm Sorry", and of course "Rocky Mountain High". Have fun as you continue to discover John Denver's music!!

@jeremymoreno242 6 ай бұрын

John Denver is one of the best songwriters of the twentieth century

@danielguerrero1176 4 ай бұрын

I will always remember this song. I had traveled to Australia to see my then fiancee. I tried to keep it together because it would be another 7 months before I returned to her for good. The plane stopped Fiji for a few hours. As I boarded the plane the Fijian band began to play this song. I lost it

@cog4life 6 ай бұрын

He sings this one with Cass Elliott and it’s so great! He never has a bad song. 😊

@rwaguespack4060 6 ай бұрын

I always new this song as a Peter, Paul and Mary song. It wasn’t till recently that I realized it was written by John Denver. There is also a great video of John Denver singing it as a duet with Mama Cass Elliott from the Mamas and the Papas … definitely worth viewing.

@terridostal1348 6 ай бұрын

My heart broke when he died. His music has been with me mt whole adult life and saw him twice in concert. His voice only got stronger as he got older.

@BirchLeafPhotography 6 ай бұрын

LOVE John Denver. He's a big chunk of my Spotify. My favs: Annie's Song (watch it with the wife); Calypso; Starwood in Aspen; Rhymes and Reasons. He was an activist (testified before Congress to create the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge), Singer/Songwriter, actor (you should check out the "God" movies); and accomplished pilot. His father was Air Force so he was a military brat who lived a lot of places, and got into flying. Unfortunately, he was probably a little overconfident in his latest plane and a series of events led to him crashing it. It was so sad to lose him. He is quite loved here in Alaska, where he has friends and visited many times. He was filming a documentary at the time of his death called "John Denver: Let This Be A Voice." You can find it online

@hollypinkley 6 ай бұрын

He also has a LIVE version of this with Mama Cass of the Mama's & Papa's - He left on a plane & the plane crashed & we lost another artist!! This came out first by the Top Folk group of the 60's- Peter, Paul & Mary!!! A national treasure of the music of a whole generation!!

@gl15col 6 ай бұрын

One of my favorites by John Denver is "The Eagle and the Hawk". Probably too short for review but think you'd enjoy it.

@crissyb65 6 ай бұрын

Yes! They need to hear the live version from the live album.

@TheSirpatrick33 3 ай бұрын

My favorite by far

@davidwillis4100 4 ай бұрын

This was playing on the radio as my very pregnant wife and I approached the airport for my flight to Germany in '71. I was whistling along and did not notice her tears at first (typical male). I would not be able to see her for several months, until well after our daughter was born.

@artmanjohn2 6 ай бұрын

"Peter, Paul and Mary" had a massive hit covering this song in the mid-60s. They were very well known in the Folk song era, they were wonderful. John Denver was a massive star in his day, he won every music award, hosted every award show, he even guest hosted The Tonight Show a few times and made a couple very popular movies in his day. He was literally every in the media all through the 70s and everybody back then loved him. He was 'The Bomb" as they said back in the day.

@LeahJo13 6 ай бұрын

I cried when John Denver cried. I grew up listening to him because my parents were huge fans and listened to him all the time.As I grew I continued to listen to him and when I had children I shared his music with them. John Denver died much too soon. The world lost a gentle soul when that plane went down.

@Rollin_L 2 ай бұрын

I saw John live in 1974 and again a year or two later. His concerts were memorable not only for the fine performances, but for his warm interaction with his audience and his humor. His band was always tight and looked like they were all just having the time of their lives on stage. I also saw Peter, Paul and Mary a time or two in the 80s, and so heard this song live by them as well. It's a classic, from one of America's best singer-songwriters. He is missed very much.

@barbarawayland2424 6 ай бұрын

John's Annie's song is a country ballad that is beautiful!!! Written for his wife.

@Carolyn-fb8is 6 ай бұрын

“The Wings That Fly Us Home” is not maybe as well known as some of his others, but it is one that will touch your very soul. He sings this with his heart.❤

@mark-be9mq 6 ай бұрын

Yes

@robinwalker8036 6 ай бұрын

Annie’s Song I’ve always got the feeling of pure and deep love from the lyrics and music of this song. Please listen

@lynnhalderson7384 2 ай бұрын

I saw John Denver in concert around 1988 or 1989 in La Crosse, WI. I have to say the concert was very moving, like it reached my soul throughout the concert. It still is, to this day, the best concert I have ever been to. My favorite songs are "Rocky Mountain High" and "Annie's Song." I'm sad I will never be able to see him again. 😒

@ElizabethLOhrn 2 ай бұрын

Y'all said it - it used to be lyrics and melody first. An on-key voice was essential, but it came after in importance. "Rocky Mountain High" is my personal favorite, as I backpacked in the Rockies in my youth, once rebuilding CCC bridges by hand (felling trees, stripping them, building the bridge with no power tools). We caught trout in mountain streams, fried them over a campfire; that trip is the most beloved memory in my life, and that song is the soundtrack of that memory. However, even if you've never been to the Rockies (or any mountains), the song will still give you the essence of that experience. It's like "Country Roads" - it just sweeps you away into what the song is about.

@kenhubble6329 5 ай бұрын

I always think about what was happening in the world when he wrote this. Im 24 yr vet and my father served in Vietnam, thats what i apply to this song

@bradsouthers7476 2 ай бұрын

This song becomes even more meaningful when you realize it's about a soldier heading to war in Vietnam. He's saying what could be his last goodbye to his significant other.

@willow0828 6 ай бұрын

It was performed by Peter, Paul and Mary in 1969. I’ve always been a big fan of John Denvers. However, the version I originally heard when I was eight years old was by Peter, Paul and Mary.

@captainkangaroo4301 6 ай бұрын

I miss John Denver and my old friend Pete Huttlinger who played guitar in his band.

@marshalmoomins 6 ай бұрын

This takes me back many decades. My parents played John Denver back in the 70s 80s. Always loved Grandmas Feather Bed as a kid. And the Some Days Are Diamonds album released in 1981. Loved the title track also Gravel on the Ground.

@jacquelinejacobson4023 2 ай бұрын

This song was an anthem for foreign exchange students when I spent a year in Portugal back in 1980. It was pertinent both leaving the USA and returning. I don’t know if the students still sing it but we all did back then.

@FalalaBoogie 6 ай бұрын

When Armageddon came out in the late 90s, most of the adults watching knew this song from John Denver or Peter, Paul, and Mary, or one of the many artists who covered it. It's interesting now that people know the movie but not the song. He died not long before the movie came out.

@ronclark9724 2 ай бұрын

Peter, Paul, and Mary and the Mamas and Papas sang this song in the mid to late ‘60s. It became a huge hit because it was considered an anti-Vietnam War song and was extremely popular with the “peacenicks” and “hippies”. John’s later version was about a lover leaving on a jet plane more than why the lover was leaving on a jet plane. Why makes this song even more powerful. The line “I don’t know when I’ll be back again” gains more meaning with why.

@lisaborel7714 6 ай бұрын

If you can, find the live version of this when he sings with Cass Elliot.

@Godlygirl38 4 ай бұрын

This is my favorite John Denver song. Just beautiful

@lindaslater7782 6 ай бұрын

I love John Denver, and his music always has a message within it. As a subscriber, may I please suggest the song "The Wings that Fly Us Home" from his Spirit album/cd. It is a song that's rarely reacted to, but I think you would really like it. Incidentally, "Leaving On A Jet Plane" is a Mormon missionary goodbye song. The missionaries I have met have said that they would sometimes gather together and sing this as a farewell song. Especially if their girlfriends were present.

@spacefanatic 6 ай бұрын

The version with Mama Cass is also great and is live. If you want a good love song most people would recommend his Annie's song but my favourite is his 'For You' from his Wildlife concert which I think is better.

@bambamnj 6 ай бұрын

John Denver has always been on of my favs, when I want to listen to calming, down to earth music. His voice was so unique and as you stated he was an amazing song writer. It was such a loss when he had the accident and was taken from us.

@mikemiller3069 6 ай бұрын

I cover several John Denver songs both by myself and with my friend in duet format. But my favorite JD song is "Poems, Prayers And Promises".

@memorylane7068 6 ай бұрын

The popular version was Peter, Paul, and Mary, so that's probably the version that you heard in the movie. There is also a live TV video of him singing it with Cass Elliot.

@willmacintyre649 6 ай бұрын

"Perhaps Love", John Denver's duet with Placido Domingo is sublime.

@dessertsister313 2 ай бұрын

"Poems, Peayers, and Promises", his lyrics captured my heart

@terrycupp6687 2 ай бұрын

“Matthew”, “Wild Flowers In A Mason Jar”, “Some Days Are Diamonds”, “Calypso”

@germankitty 6 ай бұрын

Another song in this vein is Glen Campbell's "By the time I get to Phoenix". 🙂 And John Denver was ahead of his time, one of the early environmentalists. He was friends with French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, and was very much concerned about how the mountains and other areas of great natural beauty were being treated by people -- and that was back in the 1980s!

@SG-js2qn 6 ай бұрын

We had some good melodies back in the old days. John Denver's version was not really the famous version of the song. That was done by Peter, Paul, and Mary, and it boosted their career a fair bit too, hitting #1. If you don't know them, they also did "Puff the Magic Dragon." A beautiful song that John sang as a duet was "Fly Away," with Olivia Newton-John. IIRC, it started to hit with just John singing, and then it was re-released as a duet and went higher.

@laurengaudette7497 6 ай бұрын

Seb, you're experience life as you go thru it and sometimes something that didn't make sense to you or impact you at one point can impact you later when you learn and experience things! As a self-proclaimed John Denver expert (he's my absolute favorite), he usually did "Jet Plane" in a medley. 2 good ones was "The Wildlife Concert" paired with "Goodbye Again" and in the concert albu "An Evening with John Denver" (my favorite concert album), he pairs "Jet Plane" with "Follow Me" (a top 5 song for me). John does a duet of "Jet Plane" with Cass Elliott of The Mamas and The Papas. My top 3 favorite songs of John is "Poems, Prayers, and Promises," "Shanghai Breezes," and "This Old Guitar" (all songs John wrote)! Peter, Paul, and Mary did this song and it went #1 in 1967. You just listened to John's debut album and he changes how he sings slightly but it's the same melody. If you follow me on IG, I can easily tell you a lot about John Denver and other singer/songwriters!

@becksullivan4796 3 ай бұрын

John is my go to when I’m crazed, anxious, nervous. I just say play John Denver, close my eyes and chill. A poet, a charming singer. I went to more of his concerts than anyone else. I suggest pretty much every song everyone said below. Enjoy.

@kimbercole2657 6 ай бұрын

John was also a pilot, he loved flying his own planes

@katrienvh4289 Ай бұрын

and died while doing that...

@kbee6078 3 ай бұрын

Love this song. One of my teachers in Jr High performed it at the Teacher/Student Talent Contest in 1967. The song always made me sad and made me think of a young man going off to fight in Viet Nam.

@ellenbaxter3547 5 ай бұрын

Poems prayers and promises is my favorite John Denver song

@deborahkociolek486 6 ай бұрын

Sebs you need to listen to John Denvers Back Home Again Its beautiful , you will cry ❤️

@scottredelings5967 6 ай бұрын

Oh man, just you mentioning that song brought tears to my eyes. Reminds me of home.

@classicrocklady6288 6 ай бұрын

SO many GREAT songs from the awesome John Denver. Yes, Rocky Mountain High is a must. Suggest a live performance from the Wildlife Concert. He is BETTER live. Also, Annie's Song. And one that is really great, Amazon from the Wildlife Concert is far less known, but so special! Poems Prayers And Promises Bet On The Blues Way too many to list. There is not a bad one! Saw him live twice...so blessed!

@tinajustvig5921 6 ай бұрын

If you do Rocky Mountain High, please do the studio version . Otherwise you’ll miss all the amazing harmonies. You guys rock!

@KennethSavage-nn2vv 6 ай бұрын

I saw John live a few times. The last time was an outdoor show and there was a sun shower mid show, while he was doing this song, such a warm and magical moment. Thanks for memory… Fun reaction and review. R.I.P. John Denver 👊🏻

@thomascockrell6424 6 ай бұрын

I really like John Denver’s music, I think he’s underrated by a lot of people. I am asking if you both would check out “The price of freedom “ for Memorial Day

@Ken-h5d 6 ай бұрын

He can act too, Sebs. Just for yourself you should watch "Oh, God". John Denver and Teri Garr with George Burns in the title role. Just a fun movie.

@suzanneprock7286 6 ай бұрын

I liked both movies. I love John Denver!

@fawnebrown4619 13 күн бұрын

This must be a real early version. Sounds so much better live. Saw him three times live in concert at different times of his career. Always put on a great show. Awesome singer, just as good of a storyteller and all around entertainer. Was one of those lucky few that Johnny Carson invited to guest host The Tonight Show multiple times.

@karenfindley3791 3 ай бұрын

John Denver wrote this song in 1966 while waiting in an airport. Joan Baez also did a cover of this song.

@dahuffy 2 ай бұрын

It was originally recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary in the 1960's

@sharonstark1014 6 ай бұрын

John DENVER was the 1st concert I ever went to in the 70s. Check out "Annie's Song" and "Rocky Mountain High."

@nancydevany3005 6 ай бұрын

You have to check out Rocky Mountain High! My favorite John Denver song!

@dmbrew54 6 ай бұрын

On his "The Wildlife Concert" double album he does this song combined with another of his great songs "Goodbye Again". By the way, "The Wildlife Concert" was a television or PBS special. You should get his songs from those videos since you like live so much. His live versions are as pure as his studio ones.

@rodneytyus 6 ай бұрын

Definitely check out Rocky Mountain High. It's his best in my opinion. Calypso and Annie's Song are also awesome.

@annettecahalan4268 Ай бұрын

You have to listen to Annie’s Song,,,, so beautiful. He had an argument with her and said he went walking and wrote the song in like 30 minutes. He came back and sang it to her .

@williamcwoodjr8075 6 ай бұрын

So many of my friends going to Nam. Related to this song...

@harlowrioux5790 6 ай бұрын

Denver said the song was directly inspired by Gordon Lightfoot's 'Early Morning Rain.' He deeply admired Lightfoot, as did Bob Dylan who was in awe of Lightfoot. Also, Denver's voice is amazing, the vocal control and tone are sublime and filled with emotion and difficult note changes. You don't have to scream out a song in order to create emotion in the listener. Check out Lightfoot at some point.

@johno1765 6 ай бұрын

I think you two would love John Denver's "For You."

@susancelotto122 2 ай бұрын

Mamas & the papas recorded this and so did Peter, Paul, and Mary

@maryanninman4580 6 ай бұрын

John Denver is what this earth needs now...he was an environmentalist then and cared so much about this planet...if I may suggest one that is quite moving...he wrote a song about the Challenger disaster..."they were flying for me"...I'm sure it will move you

@suzanneprock7286 6 ай бұрын

Rocky Mountain High, Annie's Song, Sunshine On My Shoulders, Calypso, Thank God I'm A Country Boy are just a few of his great hits. Love John Denver.

@bpfromowc 6 ай бұрын

John and Mama Cass Elliott dueted this song on TV show "Midnight Special". It's an awesome version. It's her song. John was also on the shortlist to be aboard the ill-fated Space Shuttle Challenger, he wrote a brilliant tribute to the crew members called "Flying For Me". You might enjoy that one also. Thanks. 🖖

@aletmartins6940 6 ай бұрын

Mama Cass was joking about it being “her song”.

@bpfromowc 6 ай бұрын

@@aletmartins6940 really ? That's nuts 😀

@EllenBates-fu3hv 6 ай бұрын

ANNIE’S SONG! John Denver is my all-time favorite artist. I bought my very first cassette tape and it was John Denver‘s greatest hits volume two with my own money. I was disappointed when I read the song list because there was one of my favorite songs that appeared to not be on there. But when I put the tape in the first song that I heard was Annie’s song, and I realized that it was my favorite song. He wrote it in 10 mins in his head while on a ski lift, thinking about the love he has for his wife. Listen with yours…

@RobertHouben Ай бұрын

For many years I had my own software company and traveled pretty much twice a month. This was a song I'd sing for my wife when I had to leave. I just love John Denver!

@brendasloan6480 6 ай бұрын

I saw John Denver in concert back in 1970something and he was great!

@NancyMoran-r3b 3 ай бұрын

I believe the guy in the song is going to Vietnam. That’s why he says he doesn’t know if he’ll be back again.❤

@maryannweitzel5636 6 ай бұрын

If you're starting this journey, it will take a while. I think he had 33 studio albums and 8 live albums. He was in two movies and made two Christmas specials on TV with the Muppets.