John Denver was one of my favourite artists growing up. This love of his music has transpired into many memories for me. Annie’s song written for his first wife was special to me. It was our bridal waltz and every time we hear it—we smile.
Take Me Home Country Roads is a song I can remember singing in the 70’s in front of the school assembly. I have always connected with the words and one day I hope to go to West Virginia—the inspiration for the song.
Thank God I’m a Country Boy and Grandma’s Feather Bed for some reason were regularly played on ski trips in the early 80’s. I have many a clear memory of tapping my skis to these tunes as they were belted out across the mountains as we waited in line for the chair lift.
Unfortunately in 1997 six weeks after the world lost Princess Diana—we also lost John Denver. It was a very sad time. Thanks for the memories and inspiration John—we will never forget you as long as your music lives on.
His songs were popular with my friends. I remember sitting at dinner with Eddie Albert and his family one night when, suddenly, Eddie started singing “Country Roads,” and we all joined in until dessert.
Now that is spontaneity.
This was a great tribute to a great artist. I cried all the way through his finale. I always loved John Denver’s songs as I still do. A truly remarkable man as his songs affected millions in this world. Thank you for sharing the videos. Anne 🙂
Glad you liked them. He was a great.
I have always loved John Denver also! Thanks for this post with the videos!
It was fun to remember the joy he brought to me and millions more.
They were songs for what seemed like a simpler, more innocent time. I remember how much I enjoyed them at the time.
I agree. They did seem like simpler times.
Now there’s a blast from the past. He left us far too soon. So many great songs.
Live. Wag. BARK!(LI)
I agree
During the 70s we could not go on a family road trip without singing Country Roads. Fond fond memories. I remember exactly where I was when I learned of his death. I was playing in a soccer tournament and between games we were laying in the sun singing Sunshine on my Shoulders. Coincidence? Wow. When we heard the news we sang some more ❤️❤️
A great way to celebrate such a tragic loss. I love the memories his songs invoke in for people.
Hard to believe he died 18 years ago. Annie’s song is one of my all-time favorites
Mine too.