John Denver - Annie's Song (live) • TopPop

Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 - October 12, 1997)[3], known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. In the 1970s, he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists. By 1974, he was one of America's best-selling performers, and AllMusic has described Denver as "among the most beloved entertainers of his era".
Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed. He had 33 albums and singles that were certified Gold and Platinum in the U.S by RIAA certification with estimated sales of more than 33 million units. He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his disdain for city life, his enthusiasm for music, and his relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning 12 gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Calypso", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "Sunshine on My Shoulders".
This live performance was recorded at the 1982 Platen Gala in the Netherlands.
This is the original live audio of the performance, whereas our other upload of years ago was a prerecorded audio file.
The TV show was broadcast live on 15 October 1982 from the Ahoy-hall in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
John Denver is accompanied by the Metropole Orchestra under the direction of Rogier van Otterloo.
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Broadcast date: 15 October 1982
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[@lambctpfika4166]

i am from kenya , i wonder the llife of John Denver how beautiful it was waking up in the morning and taking coffee maybe going outside , cant imagine how he walked , how he would wear his glasses to get the newspaper and say hi to the neighbour , how i wish i shaked his hand ... i love his voice , am 30years old and i love shuch kind of songs with a deeper meaning and in only 3minutes athis song will take you to another world

[@SegaSaturnGamer48]

John Denver is one of my favorite country singers of all time. I love this beautiful song. People nowadays don't make good music like this anymore!

[@Iyamdisgustipated]

pop not country although he transcended all genre's.

[@edmunddorey6342]

I love him so much I wish we'd never lost him but he will live in our hearts and memories Forever Amen God he is yours now

[@DebiG1057]

This song means so much tome. I grew up listening to him and playing his music on my guitar. We had a folk song club at my high school in 1975. I miss those times.

[@ianburley2735]

Brilliant no other words it brings a tear to my eyes.

[@devlishangel1]

Thanks for posting this beautiful song, oh my god grant my prayers that i may find the man who will dare to tell me to fill up his senses ❤❤❤

[@artyschopy]

What a performance! By Denver and the orchesrtra. Great appreciation from the crowd too

[@robjobbins6913]

Every time I hear this song makes me want to cry beautiful song

[@petraklump9156]

❤ Ruhe in Frieden , lieber John Denver ❤

[@lorrianemckeown2923]

Beautiful song john gone to soon but you left us with many wonderful songs RIP we all miss you so much xxx

[@Jesuslovesme114]

We miss you John ❤️

[@goonerbeau]

John Denver wrote the lyrics to this whilst sitting in a ski lift, immersed in the beauty of nature surrounding him. 'Annie's Song' is lovely - a mini masterpiece - encapsulating the desire for simple, beautiful love in only three and a half minutes.

[@edmunddorey6342]

I have grown up listening to this man, a real life legend voice is what I've heard all my Life and to this day....I truly love this man

[@robertclatworthy1857]

Thank you John for such wonderful songs and your beautiful voice

[@edmunddorey6342]

What a wonderful voice he has an I could listen to him while I'm asleep Wow

[@pauldamore92]

Tragic losss. Beautiful song

[@toddedwards7909]

awesome music. listening to john since 70s

[@TheLittletrees]

Forever in my heart as a huge fan ❤️

[@robertcubinelli4961]

John Denver was popular in Australia too....he had many hits on Aussie radio and TV. He was on top with other artists like Harry Nilsson, Cat Stevens, Don McLean, Neil Diamond, James Taylor, Jim Croce, Carole King, etc.

[@Austech]

As a child growing up in the 70's in Australia he was a household name.

[@stormeskyelynn07]

This one of the best songs ever

[@maudpanknin4230]

Was für eine Liebeserklärung ❤❤

[@tonvanderzalm4612]

An all time classic 💕🌺 beautiful 😍😍😍 thx ❤️❤️

[@joseantonioalvanajera9948]

Un clasico! Muy admirado. Un hermoso tema!

[@nikovald]

Wonderful song! R.I.P.

[@liesbethvdoever134]

D'r cyclus

[@michaeldempsey1581]

such a fantastic moving song

[@rosimarejardim6947]

Ele é divino, divino.

[@AlexAnders9863]

Great song, great singer.

[@ferenovacaouniao3014]

Another Jhon Denver never more. From here Brazil São Paulo. I miss you Jhon Denver.

[@ZalMoxis]

Is that a whole step tuned down and a drop d as well??? What a brilliant song

[@peejee1963]

Zo'n ontzettende sympathieke zanger...R.I.P.

[@sylkeblum5418]

Sehr schöner Titel. Ich mag ihn. Weiter so. 👍 👍 😀😘😘

[@yantofarlin]

come let me love you🎶..... come love me again🎵

[@lorainetaylor55]

Beautiful song R.I P John

[@JoseBentoLopesdosPassosBento]

This is lovers!

[@angeloyafrate6188]

great

[@abdulelasha515]

Era la epoca en que estos genios hacian musica hoy fa lastima escuchar las radios con la basura que hacen ahora

[@kashimbomusa9194]

Who’s watching this in 2020

[@carmencanete6103]

Me encanntttaaaaa .💪💪🙏🙏🌷🌷☘️☘️💖💓💓❤️🌞💙💜😍😻🙋

[@catjazz77]

Top demais muito bom 👏🤩✌

[@dwiputranto0077]

Mantap betul

[@florianfuchs8736]

Best love song

[@GenerationXChick]

First song I ever learned on my guitar.

[@allang1968]

RIP

[@edgarzorrillamarmolejo2937]

Me gusta

[@edgarzorrillamarmolejo2937]

Costa Rica me gusta las música de Hillary klug

[@jeffj9322]

Remembering John Denver born on December 31, 1943. He was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Denver

[@Nandodelrio-v5s]

Oh my selfie

[@totostefanbar778]

Can you please up 1981 hit?

[@liesbethvdoever134]

Bye 't

[@randyjohnson5426]

He wrote this song on a ski lift in 10 minutes...it was written about his first wife named annie.

[@marleen8434]

This wasn't 26 december but 15 october

[@toppop]

You are right, we have changed it to 15 October 1982.

[@mamaboz]

When I think of John Denver I think about how when everything was falling apart his wife walked out on him. What a cold hearted woman. He gave her everything and when he needed her she left him in the dirt. Annie is trash..

[@brodusclay2012]

Krachtige stem, prachtig nummer

[@dariksolis9721]

Que pablo milanes que silvio rodrigues ni ocho cuartos Don Denver la lleva carajo un verdadero cantor popular

[@2andretripicchio]

Why did he entred on that fucking plane?

[@boomxhaka-saka7711]

Steve Irwin can really sing

[@rickven3579]

Kippevel.......

[@luismarco2610]

No creo que haya un sólo habitante de la Tierra que no le guste esta canción