John Denver "Flying for Me"

[lacewings123456]

This Song Makes You Cry....Its SOOOO wonderful

[Tellie72]

simply the best!!!! he made my soul fly....he was my inspiration....he was in my car when i sang his songs to my son.....i miss him...joe t...

[barry11112]

fantasic john,that was out of this world i no your in heaven,i feel you and my family still when we play your music.

[MrDhickson2]

John was actually supose to be onboard that flight. the first flight with a "civilian". the powers that be, decided afterward though, that a school teacher would be more appropriate for the first flight of a civilian.

[bettywhitedog1]

And so it goes...NASA is over and done with...

[MrLekshiki]

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[COWBOYMACLEOD]

Tie-down roper William MacLeod, combine his of John Denver with rodeo and tie-down roping.

[chengloki]

OH, HELL, can't make a comment 'cause I'm crying too much!!! =Stefan=

[COWBOYMACLEOD]

What concert is this at and did he sing "Take me home, country roads" at this concert?

[JakeMabe1]

To the truly pathetic person who disliked this video: you must be one miserable human being...

[hawkeyeseven]

Great Song and Video. Thanks for Posting.

[averyconnor1]

whomever disliked this needs to check their insides for a soul!

[Skybird1970]

This is the most honest and touching tribute to the CHALLENGER crew that can ever be spoken and with John's amazing storytelling and musical composition for them, their legend will live on and continue to inspire all who discover their story. I made a video about them which I hope to post on here by the 25th anniversary of the accident, which will be on Friday, January 28, 2011. I'm sure Dick, Mike, Judy, El, Ron, Greg and Christa would be moved. The clips of them make this performance poignant.

[Frederik5495]

I want to see john williams conducting the orchestra and the chorus 5.24 minutes in this video *___*

[susi1662]

what a powerful, beautiful video! I will never forget that day in 1986, such a tragedy. This song is a wonderful tribute to those brave souls. RIP Challenger astronauts, and RIP John Denver....

[SciFiMoviePro]

pussy song

[tikkihut58]

@SciFiMoviePro - Please do not leave a ''comment'' if you cannot write something decent...it is obvious for your age you haven't matured so ''grow up!"

[SciFiMoviePro]

@tikkihut58 this is a pussy song. NASA stands for Need Another Seven Astronauts

LLLLLOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLL

[panakoo]

"children of space ship earth the future belongs to us all" not just a self appointed few...US ALL

[AegisNova]

@TourmalineOpal It is on one of the compilation sets that came out a few years ago. "The Rocky Mountain Collection" It is the last song on disc 2. (I'm not sure I can post the link I wanted to post.)

[melodyworks]

This song is one of my favourite John Denver compositions. I say this because the man was a genius in my opinion. He really understood how to put across a simple lyric that gave so much impact, and his melodies were amazing. If he had lived I am sure he would have written so many more wonderful songs...I find him inspirational and one of the best songwriters of all time.

[Northyorkspaul]

Saw John live in 1986 at 5 concerts including NEC and The Albert Hall.....I don't think the world really appreciated how good he was?.....his voice,his guitar and his composing.I can't help but wonder what songs and melodies we will never hear since we lost him...does anyone else seem to sing his songs to themselves everyday or is it just me!?..

[preeves8524]

He truely was a remarkable man. And that singing voice - there simply is no one better. I have seen him many times in concert, and had the great fortune to meet him. I thank our great Creator everyday for bringing him into my life. He is truely missed, but I am so glad to be able to see these great videos! Thank you

[KLQKPILOT]

I heard he died flying and that he was a pilot is that true how did he die you cant find anything about his death anywhere

[ricblegg]

John Denver died in a plane crash on October 12, 1997 in Monteray Bay in California. He was piloting an experimental aircraft he had just purchased. The cause was while attempting to switch the fuel tanks (using an ill-positioned switch in the plane) his foot activated the roll controls of the plane and put it into a dive he could not pull out of (that was the conclusion of the NTSB investigation). You can find the full report of the accident on the NTSB website.

[KLQKPILOT]

oh ok. thanks for the info

[cassie711]

he worked diligently to help create the Citizens in Space program. In 1985 John received the NASA Public Service Medal for helping to increase awareness of space exploration by the peoples of the world, normally reserved for spaceflight engineers and designers. Also in 1985, John Denver passed NASAs physical exam and was a finalist for space flight, scheduled to possibly make the first citizens trip on the Space Shuttle in 1986.

[maver6666]

despite being a very accomplished pilot John failed the medical to go into space, Christa passed, John never forgave himself, he believeed he should have died in that launch :-( and 11 years later we lost him anyway, miss you JD, R.I.P.

[VeryFineWhine]

JD not going into space for the US had NOTHING to do with failing a medical exam. John worked hard to establish the "Citizen in Space" program, was a finalist for the mission, but they decided to send a teacher vs a singer. I am 99.9% sure he passed all Nasa requirements.

As many may recall JD almost went with the Russian program, but his 2nd wife was pregant and he didn't want to leave her so he chose to stop that route to space. Very sadly we lost him anyway.

[cassie711]

jd initiated the citizen in space. met with the pres. he did not fail med. they just decided to go with a teacher. several teachers were finalists.

i met jd in may, 97. he was great to talk to.

[jdfanscot]

John's raw emotion is so clear, a few times voice almost's breaks but he just carried on and sang his heart x

[gavinkeltie]

I remember seeing him live about twenty years ago singing this and it brings it all back- very moving, thankyou

[RhiannonDennant]

Sad But v nice (Y)

[hansievakantie]

What a pure voice he had. Beautifull video...thanks for posting

[davesnouffer]

Thank you for posting this video. Though it's hard to pick just one of John's songs, "Flying for Me" has to be one of the best that he ever wrote.

[ChefHannah715]

r u going to post more of this wonderful special??

[poetrymaster]

beautiful, thank you

[ChefHannah715]

this is great I have never seen this of my idol JD can you post more from him with the Boston Pops Orchestra?