What an amazing piece of music history. They play a recording of John singing this song at a tribute concert each year in Aspen, CO. Most of the night, other artists sing his songs. Then the lights go out and a lone guitar on stage is shown in a spotlight. John himself sings this song. Not a dry eye in the house!
This kind of music is from a moment in time when talents were born, then later discovered, then trully appreciated throughout their lives. Not like today, when the so-called "talents" are fabricated by the media, gulped down like fast food and then gone down the toilet next morning, if you know what I mean. Too bad this generation have to feed their souls with the rubbish that comes out the radio these days... Thank you so much John Denver, for your music, that speaks to the heart. Thank you.
And the beautiful thing is, that old guitar and John both belong to the ages, not only for the wonderful music they both created but because they were cremated together. A more fitting end toa guitar I could not think of, and I've left instructions that the same be done with my Guild 12 string. JD gave me the gift of performign his songs and maybe we'll meet again, someday!
I grew up listening to John thanks to my dad and I wish more than anything I could have had the chance to see him in concert. Regardless he has had a great impact on my life. You died well before your time John, R.I.P
My favorite from John..I do miss his music..But..Really if you think about it..He is never gone..I can listen to his music anytime I want to..I will always be a fan..
I love this song as well and have played it on many occasions. It is true that a guitar can be a great friend in those cold and lonely times. Thanks John for all the great music and for sharing your talent with the world. You are one of my favorites for sure.
Su música me acompañó en mis años de colegio y lo sigue haciendo. Me he emocionado hasta las lágrimas viendo el video de esta canción, sencillamente: !maravilloso!
"His music accompanied me in my years of college and continues to do so. I moved to tears watching the video of this song, simply:! Wonderful!"
............Gracias, alferfranc - cuando la música de John se mueve sobre las barreras del idioma, y vive en idiomas que no pueden hablar, que lo hace vale la pena compartir aquí. :-))
Yes, John is the David of the Bible playing at the feet of the King of Kings! I sure miss him! My favorite line is "I guess it broke her heart but it opened up the space for us to be."
Que falta sinto de você, meu amigo, meu querido amigo...que Jesus possa estar acolhendo você em Seus braços, e possa nos confortar da saudade imensa que você deixou...o mundo era muito melhor com você, e continua melhor, por suas canções. Nunca te esqueceremos, John, nunca...
John was and still is one of my favorite artists of all times! God I miss him so; such an inspiration. He is with God right now and entertaining Him with his glorious music. RIP John Denver
I understand from a comment on another video on Youtube that John and that guitar were cremated together, and the ashes scattered over the Rockies. ( Can anyone confirm ? )
Yes- both JD and his grandmother's guitar that he first learned from- the one in this video were creamated together- Annie made SURE that the guitar stayed with JD. Both were cremated and the ashes strewn over the Rockies- TRULY the only way JD would be at peace- over his beloved mountains with his guitar. Could there have been any more of a fitting tribute- I surely don't think so- neither did Annie it would seem.
Here is a guy who wrote about his true experience and feelings.We don't get this type of singers nowadays.GOD WHY DID YOU TAKE SUCH A NICE MAN AWAY FROM US!!!!!!!!! I love u JOHN.
This song makes me cry. I love John Denver soooo much, we lost him too soon...That's the way it is with everyone I love, I was born too late....like 30 years too late...
wow too many words to describe, i love John Denver TV speacials his expericence with his guitar is relatedble, i share bonds with instruments and this song has great lyrics and a great melody, this is a gret song that was left out of the greatest hits like so many.
I don't play any instrument, but I can understand. The English writer Spike Millgan described in a book finding a piano he'd played a long time ago as : " like patting a horse you once knew " :-)
the first John Denver song i learned to play was on my 65 Gibson,
caddyrecord 6 months ago
Seeing and hearing John Denver do this song brings tears to my eyes! What a talent! RIP John!
MrJLewis59 6 months ago
loved him
GARYROBINSON128236 6 months ago
How beautiful, and bittersweet......
clintsdatter 6 months ago
Ah, John! I miss you and your voice and your passion for improving the lives of the children of the world
flynster1 1 year ago
awww i adore john denver :) <3 xxxxx
TeeneyBop1976 1 year ago
I am so glad that you made this post. I have so many things to say yet dont know how to start. Just thank you and God bless you. from Earl.
JEMCO2008 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing!
Spookypalooza 1 year ago
Definitely miss John Denver! Liz
Lachance8 1 year ago
A beautiful song, this sounds so sad.
Yesterday, I played this for my nan who passed away recently :( She had made me a JD tape,
grimTales1 1 year ago
Is this from "Evening With John Denver" special and video?
cindyshealed 1 year ago
What an amazing piece of music history. They play a recording of John singing this song at a tribute concert each year in Aspen, CO. Most of the night, other artists sing his songs. Then the lights go out and a lone guitar on stage is shown in a spotlight. John himself sings this song. Not a dry eye in the house!
mtsthelensgirl 1 year ago
This kind of music is from a moment in time when talents were born, then later discovered, then trully appreciated throughout their lives. Not like today, when the so-called "talents" are fabricated by the media, gulped down like fast food and then gone down the toilet next morning, if you know what I mean. Too bad this generation have to feed their souls with the rubbish that comes out the radio these days... Thank you so much John Denver, for your music, that speaks to the heart. Thank you.
eezztarget 1 year ago 3
@eezztarget Great post...couldn't agree more.
flinx649 1 year ago
miss yah man
tmason1960 1 year ago
And the beautiful thing is, that old guitar and John both belong to the ages, not only for the wonderful music they both created but because they were cremated together. A more fitting end toa guitar I could not think of, and I've left instructions that the same be done with my Guild 12 string. JD gave me the gift of performign his songs and maybe we'll meet again, someday!
Kburgboy 1 year ago
This song does what the lyrics say the guitar does,
shudvbinapilot 1 year ago
I grew up listening to John thanks to my dad and I wish more than anything I could have had the chance to see him in concert. Regardless he has had a great impact on my life. You died well before your time John, R.I.P
lakestatefan11 2 years ago 3
My favorite from John..I do miss his music..But..Really if you think about it..He is never gone..I can listen to his music anytime I want to..I will always be a fan..
Thanks for sharing this video with us..
Craig..
cdkkiss1952 2 years ago 2
John's dear mother, Erma passed away on Jan 17. She's with John now. RIP Erma. You gave John his gentle soul. We will miss you both.
mtsthelensgirl 2 years ago
Lovely to hear John play this song on such a very special guitar. Thanks for posting this!
ceejay0207 2 years ago 2
I didn't know guitars had souls and could talk with you until John came along. God Bless, John!!
0258jtj7 2 years ago 14
wow 1910 i remeber seeing this video a while back i love this its really moving
godwhyisthistaken 2 years ago
I love this song as well and have played it on many occasions. It is true that a guitar can be a great friend in those cold and lonely times. Thanks John for all the great music and for sharing your talent with the world. You are one of my favorites for sure.
markleland 2 years ago 5
What a great beautiful song!
It will always make me slow down and tear..
What a gift, it is my favorite song from you..
We miss you John..
Nlak 2 years ago
what a beautiful song! Forever missing you John Denver
AubreyLynnMusician 2 years ago 5
Love, love love this song and video!
That's a gift! Thank you so much, my friend!
Demeniale 2 years ago
Loved the laugh he got about being hit over the head with his guitar by someone in WA state. He sang this so sweetly. Top of his form!
mtsthelensgirl 3 years ago
Simply amazing. We all crave those boutique guitars yet John could play just as well on an old guitar.
acoustic61 3 years ago
Su música me acompañó en mis años de colegio y lo sigue haciendo. Me he emocionado hasta las lágrimas viendo el video de esta canción, sencillamente: !maravilloso!
alferfranc 3 years ago 2
{translated} :
"His music accompanied me in my years of college and continues to do so. I moved to tears watching the video of this song, simply:! Wonderful!"
............Gracias, alferfranc - cuando la música de John se mueve sobre las barreras del idioma, y vive en idiomas que no pueden hablar, que lo hace vale la pena compartir aquí. :-))
windsong1962 3 years ago
Lovely song.
My sweet guitar,give me a lovely lady please........
jadebai 3 years ago
Yes, John is the David of the Bible playing at the feet of the King of Kings! I sure miss him! My favorite line is "I guess it broke her heart but it opened up the space for us to be."
joynjrny 3 years ago 2
Que falta sinto de você, meu amigo, meu querido amigo...que Jesus possa estar acolhendo você em Seus braços, e possa nos confortar da saudade imensa que você deixou...o mundo era muito melhor com você, e continua melhor, por suas canções. Nunca te esqueceremos, John, nunca...
andresfranca 3 years ago
fantastic song as most of his are. truly great guy..gone too soon!
Brind 3 years ago 2
I loved almost every song of his even if I hadn't reached his generation. I was just a kid when JD died.
avatarspirit57 3 years ago 3
John was and still is one of my favorite artists of all times! God I miss him so; such an inspiration. He is with God right now and entertaining Him with his glorious music. RIP John Denver
mackster1 3 years ago
Where is that guitar today? Anyone know?
maryhimes1960 3 years ago
I understand from a comment on another video on Youtube that John and that guitar were cremated together, and the ashes scattered over the Rockies. ( Can anyone confirm ? )
windsong1962 3 years ago 2
Yes- both JD and his grandmother's guitar that he first learned from- the one in this video were creamated together- Annie made SURE that the guitar stayed with JD. Both were cremated and the ashes strewn over the Rockies- TRULY the only way JD would be at peace- over his beloved mountains with his guitar. Could there have been any more of a fitting tribute- I surely don't think so- neither did Annie it would seem.
puck57 3 years ago 2
See my reply to windsong- JD and his guitar were both cremated and the ashes were stewn over the Rockies.
puck57 3 years ago
I'm obliged, puck - I knew someone on here would know for certain :-)
windsong1962 3 years ago
@puck57 that would be really special to him
Goblinskin2 1 year ago
@puck57 It is currently on display at Global Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ.
MrSlickpicker 3 months ago
wat a voice
tanvalley 3 years ago
At the risk of sounding selfish, "John, I wish you didn't go flying that day." You are still missed.
strozombie 3 years ago 3
Thanks for sharing this with us windsong. Its' my favorite john denver song and glad to know the history behind "This old guitar" =)
twisted2cj 3 years ago
...I totally love the 'true depth' of this song of JD's..Thanx 4 sharing it !!
Hugz, Jana x
neeniepetey1964 3 years ago
I've listened to most JD songs maybe close to 100 times, and I've come to the conclusion that this one is the truest.
hvetebroed 3 years ago 2
absolutly beautiful. has become one of my top favorite Denver arrangements !
muttgang 3 years ago
Here is a guy who wrote about his true experience and feelings.We don't get this type of singers nowadays.GOD WHY DID YOU TAKE SUCH A NICE MAN AWAY FROM US!!!!!!!!! I love u JOHN.
chokjueh 3 years ago 2
This song makes me cry. I love John Denver soooo much, we lost him too soon...That's the way it is with everyone I love, I was born too late....like 30 years too late...
beatlegirl2004 3 years ago 2
wow too many words to describe, i love John Denver TV speacials his expericence with his guitar is relatedble, i share bonds with instruments and this song has great lyrics and a great melody, this is a gret song that was left out of the greatest hits like so many.
godwhyisthistaken 3 years ago
I don't play any instrument, but I can understand. The English writer Spike Millgan described in a book finding a piano he'd played a long time ago as : " like patting a horse you once knew " :-)
windsong1962 3 years ago
excatly!
godwhyisthistaken 3 years ago 2
Simply beautiful, honest and pure. Bless you JD! You're truly missed!!
jdstillshines 3 years ago 2