British guitarist analyses Cass Elliot with John Denver live in 1972!

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Wings of Pegasus

Wings of Pegasus

Күн бұрын

Tonight we're going back to 1972 to take a look at Cass Elliot and John Denver teaming up!
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@TheLisab56
@TheLisab56 Жыл бұрын
Cass was a class act. She just received her star on the Hollywood walk of fame today. Monday,Oct 3,2022. HAPPY TEARS. Loved Cass so much.
@robbiet8583
@robbiet8583 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know. Thanks for sharing that
@tiffanyroseangeles34
@tiffanyroseangeles34 11 ай бұрын
@@robbiet8583hey there. I DIDNT know this as well! About time LONG OVERDUE! YA THINK??🇬🇧💔💔⭐️⭐️Cheers to her!
@robbiet8583
@robbiet8583 11 ай бұрын
@@tiffanyroseangeles34 Yes! I have always loved her. A life full of promise and we miss her so much💫
@janice234
@janice234 10 ай бұрын
Wow, incredibly overdue!
@v-g-z3689
@v-g-z3689 10 ай бұрын
Well that was about time!
@mistergrandpasbakery9941
@mistergrandpasbakery9941 4 жыл бұрын
My parents were out for the night and my babysitter fell asleep in the recliner. As a result I was free to watch this on the night that it first aired!! I was 7 years old.
@strangebrew5545
@strangebrew5545 4 жыл бұрын
Oh Wow that is sooo cool!! ❤️
@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore
@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore 4 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful memory to retain all these years. Thanks for sharing.
@randomvintagefilm273
@randomvintagefilm273 4 жыл бұрын
I was six when dad played this on the radio. It sounded so sad to my little heart I started crying lol
@williamsmith9026
@williamsmith9026 4 жыл бұрын
Gone are the days when you had to really be slick to see something "not suitable for kids", your parents were actually together, they actually went out for the night and the thing you had to stay up to watch was 2 singers harmonizing. These days the youth can just hop on the phone and watch any vile act you can think of even if you only put in a typo.
@paulj0557tonehead
@paulj0557tonehead 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Bedtime, what 8pm? The sitter earned her $1hr ha ha. [edit...I didn't realize it was the Midnight Special! Some trooper you were. Now days 7 year olds are tanked full of sugar and burned out by midnight.]
@racinnut77
@racinnut77 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful performance. Cass could overpower most singers, but she just jumps in and does a perfect harmony, willing to let John be the star. Thanks for breaking it down for us.
@BoatsnHelicopters
@BoatsnHelicopters 4 жыл бұрын
David Levin good point.,,. Cass literally swoops in, does her thing and then willingly steps back in the shadows to let John Denver perform the lead. No ego, no, mess, just wondrous beauty for all to enjoy.
@waynetorres2984
@waynetorres2984 4 жыл бұрын
Denver was the man today youngsters think this music is for old people but listen, just listen........
@bryanmcwhite9335
@bryanmcwhite9335 4 жыл бұрын
2019 Rules forever Metallica sucks forever 👎. Kiss sucks forever 👎. Only listen to pretty music like Christmas or John Denver 😂.☘☘☘☘☘🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅.
@SCfanIam100
@SCfanIam100 4 жыл бұрын
She "let" John be a star, nahhh John WAS a star in his own right. He also was a great songwriter!
@billg3356
@billg3356 4 жыл бұрын
She definitely showed restraint and respect, but Denver had a pretty huge voice in his own right. Listen to The Eagle and The Hawk. His voice soars.
@sayrerowan734
@sayrerowan734 4 жыл бұрын
John Denver is criminally underappreciated today.
@sayrerowan734
@sayrerowan734 4 жыл бұрын
@ , only by a relatively small audience compared to in his time. The way he was derided in the Ken Burns country music documentary is a perfect example.
@teresanewman4656
@teresanewman4656 4 жыл бұрын
John Denver- simply the best.
@brysonmacdougal7898
@brysonmacdougal7898 4 жыл бұрын
@ - popular & unappreciated are not mutually exclusive.
@stevescofield7806
@stevescofield7806 4 жыл бұрын
John Denver is Ted Nugent's favorite singer.
@ellenw391
@ellenw391 3 жыл бұрын
Not in my life! He was and always will be the music of my soul.
@dianaday1
@dianaday1 4 жыл бұрын
Prof. Fil is so damn respectful of every single artist, no matter the genre. He must be a gem of a person in real life, because his kindness and intelligence shines through in his videos.
@timhensley1297
@timhensley1297 2 жыл бұрын
I was down at the space center with my pregnant wife. She was tired so we went to buy a coke and sit down outside. I heard a guy singing outside. Went out and only one guy was rhere, John Denver. The shuttle was to land that afternoon and he was checking out the small area he would sing and play for them. He played for me my wife and 2 or 3 others. He talked with us for 15 to 20 min. He was a great guy, down to earth and had a killer good looking girlfriend. I never forget that. I dropped a few tears when he died.
@rusty-tv8qt
@rusty-tv8qt 4 жыл бұрын
Remember sitting around the TV with family watching john Denver's Christmas specials. Miss that.
@sharonn9676
@sharonn9676 4 жыл бұрын
Cass Elliots voice was so pleasant to listen too. John Denver was a great singer too died too young both of them. Sad 😞 Thank you Fil I enjoyed this😊
@mikeskidmore6754
@mikeskidmore6754 4 жыл бұрын
I think you can buy all the Midnight Specials on DVD .. The best of the best was on that show.. oppss wrong line
@georgewodicka4839
@georgewodicka4839 4 жыл бұрын
My God, I really forgot just how great John Denver was in every way.
@harmonygordon6901
@harmonygordon6901 4 жыл бұрын
This duet was BEAUTIFUL. Thanks Phil for your sensitivity about her weight battle. She had a binge eating disorder & there wasn't propper treatment yet. Karen Carpenter and Cass both had eating disorders that took them out. SO SAD. Two of the most beautiful feminine voices I know. The music lives forever
@TheDivayenta
@TheDivayenta 4 жыл бұрын
Harmony Gordon and bulimia killed Amy Winehouse. Diet culture kills women.
@ethelryan257
@ethelryan257 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheDivayenta true.
@ritahall6628
@ritahall6628 4 жыл бұрын
Harmony Gordon Your information needs research
@bradsmack1
@bradsmack1 4 жыл бұрын
Gone within a decade of each other: Cass, 1974; Karen, '83. "Beautiful voices" indeed!
@Dev-ie1ez
@Dev-ie1ez 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheDivayenta Diet culture doesn't kill women obesity does. On the other hand, eating so less to the extent that it becomes bulimia is fatal too. One should eat mindfully and take care of his/her health to stay fit and not get obese.
@louistomassioni7462
@louistomassioni7462 3 жыл бұрын
I think John Denver was one of the greatest performers that ever lived!! His beautiful voice and the lovely songs he wrote were treasures to life!
@JC-yc1wp
@JC-yc1wp 2 жыл бұрын
Not to mention his connection with his audience nd life in general. If you google peace poem and John Denver, be prepared to have your heart soar...
@randytim512
@randytim512 2 жыл бұрын
My first concert was John Denver at Madison Sq Garden. He was phenomenal.
@voulafisentzidis8830
@voulafisentzidis8830 2 жыл бұрын
John Denver's Auckland, New Zealand, concert in the mid-70s was one of the best. That voice and atmosphere were fantastic. Thanks again for another quality analysis.
@CraftAero
@CraftAero 9 ай бұрын
A great performer, not so much a skier though. Priorities express themselves in the worst ways.
@1after909
@1after909 4 жыл бұрын
Cass Elliot was not only an incredibly gifted lead singer. but equally talented harmony singer as well
@jimhunt1592
@jimhunt1592 2 жыл бұрын
That moment in the first chorus where Cass Elliot looks nervous, and they both smile at each other over how good they sound and she relaxes is just kind of magic. It makes a beautiful performance even more lovely.
@dragonmummy1
@dragonmummy1 4 жыл бұрын
I’d forgotten how much I loved John Denver. This made me cry.
@jeanettesmith765
@jeanettesmith765 3 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@kimberlyfischer274
@kimberlyfischer274 3 жыл бұрын
I remember crying like a baby when he died!
@caretaker158
@caretaker158 4 жыл бұрын
Cass was so unfairly underrated as a singer. Her voice was so pure and was a perfect accompaniment to John's beautiful voice.
@mariantreber8055
@mariantreber8055 8 ай бұрын
No, she wasn't underrated. Almost everyone loved her singing. She died very young. Aah, the sixties! The best time of music...63 - 69. I'm so glad it is appreciated, here, on this great channel.
@pattyfarghaly1821
@pattyfarghaly1821 4 жыл бұрын
I really like this . Cass certainly wasn't a stage hog. She goes out and does her stuff and does it well.
@paulj0557tonehead
@paulj0557tonehead 4 жыл бұрын
And had that powerful volume 2 feet from the mic.
@ethelryan257
@ethelryan257 4 жыл бұрын
Mama Cass is one of the best recorded singers, period. I'm not a John Denver fan but I must admit, he acquited himself well with her. Most vocalists weren't even 1/20 as good on their best days as Mama Cass in her sleep.
@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365
@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365 4 жыл бұрын
Yep. It's Denver's song and she did a great job adding to it and not taking the focus off him. Far too many musicians get "featured" on a song and do their best to be noticed/ruin the song. She obviously wasn't one of those musicians.
@kathleenstewart409
@kathleenstewart409 4 жыл бұрын
I am loving this! Sometimes I think John Denver gets kinda forgotten and how great his music is.I still listen to him to this day. And Cass singing with him, well, happy day for me. Yesssss!!!
@marbleman52
@marbleman52 4 жыл бұрын
Kathleen...Yes, John Denver had so much great music and had a great voice and a lot of people didn't realize just how good he was. The radio didn't play enough of his really great music and so many people only knew of John 's " Yee, haw I'm a country boy" type of songs.
@clemdane
@clemdane 4 жыл бұрын
He's definitely not forgotten!
@harlieray-wallick9343
@harlieray-wallick9343 Жыл бұрын
Oh Cass, you really were cheated. Gone too soon. You were a friend to all. Beautiful voice, gifted performer--you have not been forgotten
@mariantreber8055
@mariantreber8055 8 ай бұрын
I'm sure she's singing in heaven.
@aprils6589
@aprils6589 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful performance. Not rushed and with perfect harmonizing.
@reneeinla2.0
@reneeinla2.0 4 жыл бұрын
Oh please find Cass Elliot singing “Dream A Little Dream”.
@terrimobley6067
@terrimobley6067 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!
@jeanettesmith765
@jeanettesmith765 3 жыл бұрын
Please!
@DoctorQuackenbush
@DoctorQuackenbush 4 жыл бұрын
I remember this when it was on the telly in 1972. The Midnight Special was a great way to bring concerts into your living room.
@mikeskidmore6754
@mikeskidmore6754 4 жыл бұрын
I think you can buy all the Midnight Specials on DVD .. The best of the best was on that show.. ...ccc
@DoctorQuackenbush
@DoctorQuackenbush 4 жыл бұрын
@@mikeskidmore6754 I have season 1.
@bradsmack1
@bradsmack1 4 жыл бұрын
It was an embarrassment of TV live-show riches back in the day! Along with "MS," we had "In Concert" and "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert"! The good news? No lip-synching! We left that to "American Bandstand"!
@spokaneman7327
@spokaneman7327 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t remember this performance, but I LOVED Midnight special growing up. I am going to see if I can find the series streaming somewhere (I don’t own a DVD player anymore!). As someone already said, I stayed up late for this and Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert many a night.
@amythomas1124
@amythomas1124 4 жыл бұрын
I think Phil is so handsome, and has the most beautiful smile I have ever seen.
@pauldavies6037
@pauldavies6037 4 жыл бұрын
This was an age when lyrics meant something and could sing them with meaning
@johnnymossville
@johnnymossville 4 жыл бұрын
This is such a powerful song. He may have been sentimental and a bit sappy, but sometimes that is perfect.
@BrendaLee381
@BrendaLee381 4 жыл бұрын
He was perfection, actually, we all have those flaws in life...I believe he truly loved his first wife, and she should've been with him on the road...but I guess over time some things don't get better. So sad....
@katherinem.4414
@katherinem.4414 4 жыл бұрын
John B I know what you mean about perfect....you mean “real” at the moment...hits the spot so to speak.
@katherinem.4414
@katherinem.4414 4 жыл бұрын
Lillah I know. The song, Annie, makes me wonder, and the song, Follow Me” makes me wonder too. Why didn’t she go with him?? That’s only the right thing to do, don’t you think?? And safer for him too. I pray that all will work out well for each of them in heaven.
@GreenManalishiUSA
@GreenManalishiUSA 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Those voices, those harmonies, John's guitar, and this song. Simply magic.
@madlove1581
@madlove1581 4 жыл бұрын
Straight up, Cass - one of the most technically perfect singers of her generation - and beyond. Mensa intelligent, and outstanding to see her in these live performances still. Hated interviews - really did...... find them, they are worth watching. Just bought her Dream and Little Dream lp, first press, mint - nothing better
@irahays3869
@irahays3869 2 жыл бұрын
This song is melancholy enough without the acknowledgement of the untimely loss of these two vastly talented performers.
@flee4342
@flee4342 4 жыл бұрын
That is one mesmerized audience.
@lynnarthur1411
@lynnarthur1411 4 жыл бұрын
Fil...kudos for giving this great lady the legacy she is due. Not only did Cass Elliot possess a unique vocal sound and skill; she was well loved amongst her peers. And thanks for dispelling that awful rumor about the cause of her death. I remember how the press shamed her. They were ruthless. Ms Elliot was a class act schooled by mentors who lived by the rule... "the show must go on."
@davidcantwell2489
@davidcantwell2489 4 жыл бұрын
Mama Cass... (heavy sigh)... My heart has always gone out to her because she never found true love and that was all she had ever wanted was someone to love and love her back.
@harmonygordon6901
@harmonygordon6901 4 жыл бұрын
David, she found love. Her daughter was the love of her life. A romantic partner, nah, don't think she found that match. But she LOVED her daughter! I love Cass !
@davidcantwell2489
@davidcantwell2489 4 жыл бұрын
Harmony .... In my world the love between a mother and child is a given love. The love between a man and woman or woman and man if you please, is a true love. Cheers luv.
@hx823
@hx823 4 жыл бұрын
I've said it before and I'll say it again and keep saying it: It is a crime that John Denver is not in the RnR HOF. And it needs to be corrected ASAP!
@8-bitsteve500
@8-bitsteve500 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed and its also a crime that JP Richardson (aka: The Big Bopper) is not in it, he did some amazing things.
@waynetorres2984
@waynetorres2984 4 жыл бұрын
You are so right
@waynetorres2984
@waynetorres2984 4 жыл бұрын
Yes he is a legend!he's got my vote!
@sounder9393
@sounder9393 4 жыл бұрын
Not many country/folk performers are in the RRHOF. Denver only fits a really expanded definition of rock.
@hx823
@hx823 4 жыл бұрын
@ By that logic, tupac and nwa don't belong there either! JD is certainky more deserving than them
@tod3msn
@tod3msn 4 жыл бұрын
John Denver was a very gentle man and someone who practiced what he preached. His very public mistakes seemed to pain him as he appeared to want to be a good example as a human being to others. In today's cynical world he may appear to some hipsters as "sappy" but that is their opinion and they are wrong in my eyes. He was authentic and that is different. Cass Elliot shared that bond with John Denver of authenticity and she strived to put out quality music. Her weight struggles humanized her and, to me. made her music more heartfelt. Together these two performers were the real deal.
@idalily3810
@idalily3810 2 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@jims3114
@jims3114 Жыл бұрын
He was a mean drunk. Look it up. He wasn't anything like his image.
@sammyhagarlowman167
@sammyhagarlowman167 4 жыл бұрын
When i was a child i used love singing along to john Denver . On the way home in the school bus the entire bus full of children would sing along while it was being played on the am station WLS chicago .i lived in middle of nowhere .
@sharonmuzik
@sharonmuzik 4 жыл бұрын
WLS was my station in the 60s too. Listened from Logansport, Indiana
@sammyhagarlowman167
@sammyhagarlowman167 4 жыл бұрын
WLS was the only sration that played anything good . 70 s and early 80s as a child . Good memories
@timothykissinger4883
@timothykissinger4883 4 жыл бұрын
Like the talk shows too
@sammyhagarlowman167
@sammyhagarlowman167 4 жыл бұрын
Oh yes .i remember . Lots of great memories of riding in the car with my mom .we lived in a small town .Havana illinois not too many choices but was blessed to get wls chicagooooo
@Windsongbyrd2273
@Windsongbyrd2273 4 жыл бұрын
I was just 11, but I do remember this. They harmonized so beautifully. Two great artists.
@SimplyBeautiful516
@SimplyBeautiful516 4 жыл бұрын
I’m 55 years old and Trying not to cry. Two of my favorite artists. How can we miss someone we’ve have never even met?
@ggfelix9029
@ggfelix9029 Ай бұрын
Because music touches us in ways and places, similar to those who are closest to us. Very intimate. I believe that's why it moves us the way it does...
@jamminwithjambo7729
@jamminwithjambo7729 4 жыл бұрын
Great performance of an unlikely duo. Both died prematurely unfortunately, but their legends live on, especially in the hearts of those of us who grew up during that era. Thanks Fil for spotlighting their legacies. 🎶🔥♥️🔥🎶
@carlmontney7916
@carlmontney7916 4 жыл бұрын
Two great talented singers who knew how to shine without stepping all over each other. That IS talent. This was 72 and two years later Cass would be dead. Now both have passed on and the world of music has a big hole in it. They will live on through their music.
@littlemonkeys4903
@littlemonkeys4903 4 жыл бұрын
Two great talents♥️♥️
@michaeldeane9029
@michaeldeane9029 4 жыл бұрын
I watched this last week..Beautiful rendition of this song...she doesn't try to hog the limelight, just there for him...stunning duet.. One needs to listen carefully to John's songs, his words are always worth your time.
@shellylyndsley394
@shellylyndsley394 4 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! John Denver AND Cass Elliot!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 EXCELLENT!! Thank you Fil !!
@JohnMartin-dn9ez
@JohnMartin-dn9ez 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fil. JD was a friend of mine. I really miss our chats. Thanks for the memory.
@cannonball666
@cannonball666 4 жыл бұрын
If you didn't get goose bumps then you're not alive.
@lawrencetaylor4101
@lawrencetaylor4101 4 жыл бұрын
Great statement.
@kathleen3177
@kathleen3177 4 жыл бұрын
their harmonies give me chills for sure
@kaypotts1
@kaypotts1 4 жыл бұрын
My goosebumps have goosebumps. Absolutely beautiful
@ryanje8147
@ryanje8147 4 жыл бұрын
Both of their deaths were so sad. Loved both of them and their talents. Thx for sharing.
@timothykissinger4883
@timothykissinger4883 4 жыл бұрын
Yes,after the fatal plane crash that killed John Denver,when they found him he was unrecognizable. When Cass died and she was being cremated, bricks from the Furnace area was falling on her and took awhile for her cremation. She was the last person to be cremated at that facility.
@mistergrandpasbakery9941
@mistergrandpasbakery9941 4 жыл бұрын
Watching this again as an adult, I noticed that the bass fiddle was placed in such a position that the voice mic picked it up along with John's voice and they blended beautifully!
@DJxx57
@DJxx57 4 жыл бұрын
Dick Kniss was the bass fiddle player here, and Mike Taylor--who collaborated with John on songs such as "Rocky Mountain High," "The Eagle and the Hawk," and "Sunshine on My Shoulders," played the background 6-string. Sadly, neither of these gentlemen are with us anymore either, Taylor having died in 2010, and Kniss in 2012. They did, indeed, make some great music with Denver!
@kenrk
@kenrk 4 жыл бұрын
The last John Denver concert I attended, about a year or so before his death, it was just him alone on stage with his guitar. Excellent performance, on par with his studio performances. Not very many artists can pull that off, especially not these days. Now that you've seen him with Cass Elliott, you should check out his performance on "Fly Away" with Olivia Newton-John.
@sorrystaunton
@sorrystaunton 4 жыл бұрын
Ken K I saw John two months before he died. Garden State Arts Center....only John and his guitars...beautiful night at an outdoor concert in Holmdel NJ....will never forget it...
@amyc8004
@amyc8004 4 жыл бұрын
I have chills watching and listening to this! Man, I miss the simplicity and talent of these days gone. Thanks for this! Beautiful.
@RoryVanucchi
@RoryVanucchi 4 жыл бұрын
John wrote some wonderful songs. Has his own style. Can't go to Colorado without feeling his presence.
@loumiller1328
@loumiller1328 3 жыл бұрын
It was nice to see you smile while watching the song. I agree, the harmony of the two together was amazing. The song was written for John's future wife, Annie. Both so extremely talented 🎵🎶👍🥰
@bob5074
@bob5074 3 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest harmonies ever recorded. Makes me cry every time
@lw216316
@lw216316 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. You Sir are a great musical historian. I lived through the times in your reviews and you always do a fair and accurate analysis. I saw a video of John Denver once in practice and he told the singers and musicians to "breathe" with him...… he would sometimes drop out of rhythm and extend a note or even pause and he wanted them to be in unity, harmony with him. I think family members who sing together do this so well. Think of the Righteous Brothers etc.
@christinelegate8137
@christinelegate8137 4 жыл бұрын
John was such a talent. Saw him live twice. When he died, I was so devastated I couldn’t listen to him for a few years. Thanks for the great analysis.
@timothykscarborough7047
@timothykscarborough7047 Жыл бұрын
John's death in that plane crash in Monterey Bay, California was not just tragic but it was reported that when they removed his body, they found that he was almost beheaded as when they lifted his body onto the stretcher, his head fell off. What a horrible way to die! I grew up in the SF Bay Area. And it still troubles me.. I saw him live at the San Francisco "Cow Palace" What an amazing performer and he drew the audience in because of his dynamic personality! He will always be MISSED by me and will forever be one of my favs!!!🎶🎶😘❤️🎶🎶
@Yesica1993
@Yesica1993 4 жыл бұрын
Oh, you found this! I had no idea it existed until I came across it here on YT! I had no idea they'd ever met / performed together. I love both their voices so much! This made me all teary eyed. What a magical performance & moment in time.
@steveb1164
@steveb1164 Жыл бұрын
A beautiful song sung by two big hearted, beautiful who died way too soon. My mother and I saw John Denver in concert a year before he died, at the outdoor world music theatre in Hammond, Indiana. When he sang this song, lightening appeared behind him, illuminating the stage. I think of that performance every time I hear this song.
@mistergrandpasbakery9941
@mistergrandpasbakery9941 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Fil, for fulfilling my request!
@sodoffbaldrick3038
@sodoffbaldrick3038 4 жыл бұрын
Mine too! So excited to see this!
@trishexploring1508
@trishexploring1508 4 жыл бұрын
I wish these two had done an album. They sound beautiful together.
@SoulfulTruth
@SoulfulTruth 4 жыл бұрын
I'm in Polynesia - a tropical botanical paradise - where we're recording 12 original songs for a CD of world music rock opera - with Middle Eastern / Arabian / Latin / Gypsy / Angelic influences with a choir of harmonies, orchestral strings, rock percussion, rock guitar and ethereal chords - vocal harmonies are vital to survival so it's awesome to listen to what Cass did with her harmonies here.
@bekind6763
@bekind6763 4 жыл бұрын
Fil, What an excellent superb analyses of Cass Elliot and John Denver.❤
@Wulfdane
@Wulfdane 4 жыл бұрын
If you like folk music, John Denver and Cass Elliot were among the best of their generation. Both have serene voices that are pleasant to listen to and both tragically died too young.
@Eskimo924
@Eskimo924 4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love Cass Elliott❤️ so underrated when she was still alive.
@scottsteeves
@scottsteeves 4 жыл бұрын
That is two beautiful souls right there.
@Fairyfink
@Fairyfink 4 жыл бұрын
My musical education has been sadly lacking and I don't understand the technical stuff. But I love these videos - learning all the time.
@micheleparker8123
@micheleparker8123 4 жыл бұрын
Ok; you made me cry. My mom used to sing this to me when I went off to college in Florida. My parents died over 20 years ago. Only now can I relate to how she must have felt, having a son who is 31 years old. Never heard/saw this version before; it's beautiful! Thanks a lot, Fil- I HATE crying...😢😭... I'm not crying; you're crying!!!
@jasonbroad5478
@jasonbroad5478 4 жыл бұрын
Is it my imagination or does Cass begin to sing the wrong words and catches herself??? This song has about as much edge as a bowling ball....and its STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL. Great songwriting, stellar singing and the result is your heart soaring. What would we do without music?!?
@lennon1252
@lennon1252 4 ай бұрын
Nobody sang like John Denver and Cass Elliot. And every single song that John wrote was so melodic and the lyrics were superb, not only telling a story, but making the listener actually feel the story. ❤
@picketfence2028
@picketfence2028 4 жыл бұрын
I love John Denver and Cass Elliot. What a beautiful pairing! May they rest in peace. This was a great one Fil♡
@kazilziya830
@kazilziya830 9 ай бұрын
Cass Eliot was a contralto and in my opinion one of the best. Like someone once said, " before Adele there was Cass Eliot". This particular song is from 1972 , I think, it was the debut of The Midnight Special, a weekly Saturday night program that would start rock bands of the time which lasted for years. Thanks Fil. Rock on
@kenzahora9167
@kenzahora9167 4 жыл бұрын
This is such great music of our past. Wow, were we blessed! I learned harmonies riding the school bus, one hour long each way. WLS-Chicago
@michaeldevlin440
@michaeldevlin440 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Phil for your reviews john and cassie are so great and never hear them on the radio or anything anymore
@arealmench
@arealmench 4 жыл бұрын
Two genuine talents and so melodic. If there's a rock n roll heaven you know they got a helluva band.
@yvonnesanders4308
@yvonnesanders4308 2 жыл бұрын
Mentally I find it tough to sing harmonies. God bless those who make it look so easy
@caseypw1
@caseypw1 2 жыл бұрын
That guitar sounds amazing , this song always makes me cry!
@voulafisentzidis8830
@voulafisentzidis8830 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Fil for referring to the talent and artistry of singers pre the auto-tune era. I receive many KZbin comments from youngsters who insist such performances weren't live and yet it was the norm in that period. Some were, undoubtedly, pre-recorded but the talent then was less manufactured and therefore was able to sing live as good as, if not better, than their recordings.
@glenkepic3208
@glenkepic3208 4 жыл бұрын
Great ! Summer of '72. Maybe best of my life.
@Jai-uk
@Jai-uk Жыл бұрын
My ear tends to favour a male vocal but Cass Elliott sings to my soul whether leading or harmonising 💜
@joeconrad3828
@joeconrad3828 4 жыл бұрын
Two greats, long gone but never to be forgotten. This performance guarantees that.
@Donnamarie304
@Donnamarie304 4 жыл бұрын
I love me some John Denver! And love Cass too! Would love to see you do a video of Cass singing Dream a little Dream!
@wildmountainthyme4123
@wildmountainthyme4123 5 ай бұрын
Cass and John sound so beautiful together! Thanks for featuring this video, Fil!
@BoatsnHelicopters
@BoatsnHelicopters 4 жыл бұрын
Fil, thanks for covering this. Johns Denver was always on the stereo at my house when I was a kid in the 70's and this brings back so many wonderful memories of home.
@catherinelynnfraser2001
@catherinelynnfraser2001 4 жыл бұрын
Great singers together. Tender and poignant harmony and perfect for this beautiful song
@shawnj1966
@shawnj1966 4 жыл бұрын
Your appreciation for the talent of artists from all genres is truly amazing. A lot of people are very biased toward their own particular style and you aren't like that.
@SoulfulTruth
@SoulfulTruth 4 жыл бұрын
Her harmonies are so awesome and I notice Michelle and Cass also sang in unison while John and Denny sang in unison, and then they''d break into their four-part harmonies ... I think this is key to their success which few people seem to notice.
@han36solo
@han36solo 4 жыл бұрын
God that was beautiful.
@Terminus1962
@Terminus1962 4 жыл бұрын
What a powerful performance. A treasure for the ages. One of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's biggest crimes is not inducting this incredibly talented artist. Nothing but pure talent. Cass added the perfect harmony vocal and this is the stuff of legends; magic. One of Fil's best analysis because he understands how special these artists are and how stratospherically above the grand majority of stuff that passes for music these days.
@rucerius4968
@rucerius4968 3 жыл бұрын
I watched this when it aired, I was just 14 at the time and didn't realize then what an amazing performance it was.
@nwilliams1540
@nwilliams1540 2 жыл бұрын
I love how you analyze the music and give in depth history on the artist
@davidkeith6595
@davidkeith6595 4 жыл бұрын
they both are so unique-- what an era--could listen to all the time
@sallygalarneau1569
@sallygalarneau1569 4 жыл бұрын
John Denver was my 1st concert as a tween. 1st crush! Never feel he got the respect he deserved. Cases needs no defense.
@tjvanpopta
@tjvanpopta 4 жыл бұрын
Very impressing analyse Fil. Especial about cass Elliot. Didn,t knew all that. I remember her death in 1974, only 33 years old. I,m from the netherlands and not familiair with "The midnight special " shows. Looks amazing. The days when you could sit and listing to natural singers. No effects no flashing lights. Just pure and simple. Miss those days.
@ipsurvivor
@ipsurvivor 4 жыл бұрын
First And Excellent vintage video... Thanks 🙏 Fil And thanks for the excellent compendium of guitar skills last night. Rock Solid
@sharonmuzik
@sharonmuzik 4 жыл бұрын
Two of my all time favorites singing in harmony. Perfect. ^_^
@sandrawoodnz9720
@sandrawoodnz9720 2 жыл бұрын
This brings back memories. My 1st record albums were John Denver & Abba for my 10th Birthday. I can play Country roads on guitar. We played country roads for Dad at his funeral in 2020 on the way out.
@frankscarborough1428
@frankscarborough1428 3 жыл бұрын
Have learned to appreciate singers and musicians so much more listening to you. And by the way love it when you smile
@patrician7445
@patrician7445 3 жыл бұрын
Still hear his music being played frequently. Timeless and still appreciated.
@randymarsengill2071
@randymarsengill2071 4 жыл бұрын
Ah, the dark ages..when singers had talent.
@tonygaramella7312
@tonygaramella7312 2 жыл бұрын
I remember watching the Midnight Special as a kid so many great artists appeared. I wish there was a show like that now.
@fm6419
@fm6419 4 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely, lilting tune. So glad you didn't interrupt it. Could see you were enjoying it too
@texasstardust6010
@texasstardust6010 4 жыл бұрын
.... Yes, I could see that Fil was enjoying this .... It's so " sweetly done ", the harmonies between Johnny D and Mama C. ... I watched this on television.... 1972.... I was 17.... Out of High School.
@fm6419
@fm6419 4 жыл бұрын
@@texasstardust6010 I saw John in concert at Sydney Opera House in 1975/6. Dad took me and a friend :)
@texasstardust6010
@texasstardust6010 4 жыл бұрын
@@fm6419 ..... How wonderful I'm sure that was. .. I did see Johnny D , perform in Vegas, and it was really good. On a side note. ..... ( Nothing to do with music, lol...;. I name all of my automobiles. My Infiniti QX 4 is named .... ( Drum rollll) .. Fiona. My other car is named Francesca. Tis true. 🙂😁
@lawrencetaylor4101
@lawrencetaylor4101 4 жыл бұрын
I really had limited musical training and my ears have suffered nerve damage. But the doctors tell me to always have noise in the background to not go crazy. But when these two started singing, I felt in my chest that this was perfection. John was too "hokey" to be really appreciated in my Colorado High School days despite some of his songs and he lived near me. But he had great songs, was a good instrumentalist and had a magical voice. Cass was one of my older sister's favorite singers so we had some of her albums. This was such a great performance, she was there to sing John's song and she knocked it out of the park. You're background in Sports Physiology explains why you have such great demonstrations of our body as an instrument for music. Whether it's the dexterity for playing guitar or singing, you know you're stuff. But your humanitarian approach can't be taught. See you at the next one, Rock!
@MissezPremiseHello
@MissezPremiseHello 4 жыл бұрын
Wow. I never saw this one. John Denver was my hero when I was 12. He's the reason I picked up my Guitar and the reason I bought my 12 String Guild in 1976 ( my 16th birthday present, actually!) which still plays beautifully. Thank you!
@aaron2709
@aaron2709 4 жыл бұрын
His voice is so great.
@johnt.766
@johnt.766 4 жыл бұрын
His vocals are amazing, the clarity is spectacular.
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