On The Wings Of An Eagle by John Denver

[recyclecongress]

Lol, a year later & I'm still looking for that song. They used to play it on radio late 70's- and it sounded like John Denver. But no, the version I'm speaking of is NOT by James Rogers though it has the same lyrics. Ironic that the radio station had the song, but its evidently not available elsewhere. ♫ Fly eagle fly... wont you spread your freedom wings across the sky... don't let 'em bring you down...they'll chain you to the ground...♫

[quintanazuz]

I love this song, I had never heard it either. Thanks alot guys.

[jrssjdca]

@quintanazuz You're welcome. Thanks to John Denver as well. I had never heard of this song either when the CD came out in 1998. I had heard it was supposed to be released in 1980 right after the "JD" album, but RCA scrapped it in favor of that Country album that he ultimately did instead.

[TheAllience]

Does any one know the song that was at the end of the Tribute Show after his death. They interviewed his family and friends was this the song?

[arshad98]

@recyclecongress ok I just saw this and with a little Google search I found your song. I am not sure if it was sung by JD or not, I don't think it was, but it was sung by James Rogers I think in 1973. I tried to post the link here but it doesn't work, please search for FLY EAGLE FLY...My Tribute to American Eagles

[jrssjdca]

@arshad98 Well this version is by JD. I'm a lifelong fan of his and know that for fact. I checked out "Fly Eagle Fly" and it's different than this one and James Rogers is a country singer. It's more of a patriotic theme, whereas this song is a expression of John's love for being free using flying as a metaphor. The song is attributed to "unknown" on the CD. John had recorded an album in 1980ish with this song as part of the collection, but RCA opted for "Some Days Are Diamonds" instead.

[arshad98]

@jrssjdca I do understand that this song you posted is by JD but recyclecongress asked about Fly Eagle Fly and where he could find it, he gave the lyrics "Fly eagle fly.... wont you spread your freedom wings across the sky..... don't let 'em bring you down, they'll chain you to the ground" so that song was sung my James Rogers :) Peace

[jrssjdca]

@arshad98 Yeah, that exchange from recyclecongress was from a year ago I just noticed. And the song you referenced indeed sung by James Rogers. Nice clear voice! Take care.

[indah007]

I found this song on the Forever John album a couple of years after he left us.

Being an avid follower, I could not believe the words or that I had not found it earlier.

Far out!!

[rajeevderoy]

Fly Eagle, Fly! by James Rogers was adopted by Tennessee as a U.S. bicentennial song in 1976.

The CHORUS is:

And I said, Fly Eagle, Fly!

Go spread your freedom wings across the sky;

Don't let 'em bring you down, they'll chain you to the ground.

You gotta be strong to travel alone in the sky.

So Fly Eagle Fly! So Fly mighty Eagle fly!

[longviewdoll]

When I start listening to John Denver music I just can't stop it is so relaxing.. I just love it

[blindsaquib]

there's a song that begins like "back in 1958..." ? can any body help? thanks a lot in advance...

[WildAlaskanBlossom]

@blindsaquib BACK IN 1950 , Drove an old V8, and when the engine started to (go?) we got out and pushed it amile. We didnt' know who we were, we didn't know what we did, we were just ON THE ROAD.

It's "on the Road " from the album "Back home again" with John and annie on the cover

hope that helps!

[JOHNDfan1]

I first heard this song when the cd came out not too long after we lost John, it really hit home, because he did say on his last nature documentary that when he comes back he wants to be an eagle. This is a great song, and one of the reasons i'm a proud long time John Denver fan :) Thanks so much for all the videos, and keeping John's music alive! :)

[recyclecongress]

I'm still looking for his song (from 70's?) about an Eagle. The lyrics go: "Fly eagle fly.... wont you spread your freedom wings across the sky..... don't let 'em bring you down, they'll chain you to the ground....." I dont even know the name of song- he has so many eagle songs.

[jrssjdca]

@recyclecongress The eagle and mountains were centric to his songwriting and persona. The lyrics you speak of are unknown to me, though typical of what he could or might have written. There was a CD released in 1998 called "Forever John" which contained a number of never released material, but this was not one of them. Maybe someone will know of the song you speak of.

[lilly2kool]

@jrssjdca could it be Steve Millers Fly like an Eagle?

[jacmunbong]

@recyclecongress THE EAGLE AND THE HAWK

[canals22]

any one knows a song by John that talks about wilf flowers in a mason jar ?

Thanks.

[jrssjdca]

@canals22 Yes, that was on the Some Days Are Diamonds album from 1980. There's not much information on it though. There's a YouTube upload on it.

[canals22]

@jrssjdca Found it ! Many thanks !!

First time I hear that in 25 years... emotional...

[jrssjdca]

@canals22 You're welcome, glad to know! I first heard it on that 1998 CD, and it was emotional indeed.

[backorder8418]

Thank you so much for sharing this song. Even though I'm a very long term JD fan, I've never heard this before. As always, it's a great song which is beautifully . Thanks again.

[NanLou4]

I never heard of this one! anyone know where I can find the lyrics? Thanks!

Nancy Louise

[jrssjdca]

You're welcome! Just type in a search "on the wings of an eagle lyrics" and you'll find numerous sources.

[APACHEFIRE1]

JRSSJDCA

this one made me weep right from the start. it took me back to the california coast where JD went down. it makes me think that yes, he is free now. flying with the EAGLES....

[smilingburrito]

I love John Denver but had never heard this song before. Thanks!

[musichershey]

this is the perfect song for my school project! I love the lyrics; they're so beautiful!

[alijeja]

This was fabulous. Where can I get a copy of this CD? I was checking ebay as I listened and haven't spotted it there yet. Thanks for sharing.

[alijeja]

YAY, I got it! On ebay ofcourse...thankyou jrssjdca, I would never have known to even begin to look for this one if you hadn't posted it on here!

[jrssjdca]

Good for you and thanks, glad to post it for you! It's not a well known JD song. But glad you found it here.

[Serpenterski]

OMG!!!

This is a real MASTERPIECE!!!

I LOVE IT!!!

What a pity that I never heard about John Denver! Now he is one of my favourite singers for ever!

[jrssjdca]

Thanks for your comments! And that was quick, you never heard of John Denver and now he's made an impression on you. Good for you. Do check out the other videos on YouTube. There's a LOT more where this came from. He has so much material that you can easily spend hours listening to him.

[jdfanscot]

Thank you for posting another fine example of John Denver and Jim Horn at there best!

[jrssjdca]

You're most welcome! Thanks for watching.

[Whitelightng]

Nice job..hard for me to listen/watch though. Whitey

[Glockenheimer]

Back when I was a kid(I'm 40 now), I was watching John Denver on TV singing a song where there was a part he was yodeling and since I never heard the song again and never knew what song it was or the lyrics to search it.

Now I know after all these years...Thank you

[KATLINRIMER08]

awesome...5*****

[Sheilajuniper]

*Crying....*

[bosoxfan1964]

I never heard this song before. Thanks for posting. I have almost of all of his "original albums". I thought these types of albums were just a collection of his prior songs but this is a new one.

[lillybomb]

He was so awesome!

[mamfma]

Love this song.... super...

[ArnisNicolasSystem]

nice music.. i got his three songs about the eagle.. ilove it...

I love eagles...

im a collector of different eagle display. i have more than 200 different eagle collection.. even my sala set is made in wood with an eagle design...

If an Eagle dies, he leaves his feather...

If aman dies, his memory remain..

[qploqnc]

tHERE IS NO WAY TO FORGET HIM,AND I WOULDN"T

WANT TO TRY. EVERY DAY I LISTEN TO HIM IS LIKE A MEDIATION. THE EAGLE AND THE HAWK ALSO GRABS ME. OH, YEAH, REACHING FOR MORE THAN WE ARE !!! LOVE TO YOU

[hdiylove7]

Beautiful! Read National Sunday Law by Jan Marcussen sometime soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[catbrush123]

Another song I've not heard before.. super.

[wayfinder01]

im think im on the wings of the eagle.. cool song..

[jrssjdca]

Thanks for your comment, I think there are lots of people who would share that sentiment. And I agree that it is a cool song.

[jrssjdca]

Thanks for your comment. While it's nice to have changing images to represent a theme, I agree that a single picture (especially one like this) presents something different. A great word...meditation. And it does have that effect. I found it refreshing, "neat", touching, etc., that the production chose to use photos of John from the 70s. These I hadn't seen before when I purchased the CD.

[puck57]

What a UNIQUE song and sound- like a couple of different songs all wrapped into one song!!! THANKS JRSSJDCA!!! JD had SO MUCH talent- it is mind boggling sometimes!!!

[jrssjdca]

Thanks Puck!! I think this song is ingenious in how it changes theme, then changes back again to a slower variation of the first one. Kind of like in waltzlike fashion. And his imagery is typical. He was gifted with his lyrical abilities. I agree with you...he had a ton of talent. I also agree that it's mind boggling. When I first heard this, I loved the yodeling part.

[mistikay]

Great choice in presentation. The single picture makes me concentrate on John Denver, his life, and what his music has mint to me through the years. It is a great song for meditation.