here I go again, commenting on one Americans choice of a great song. John is no longer with us, but his memory go's on with his songs, I remember the 1st time i heard john denver, and where I was
This is one of my favourite J.D. songs! - I love and admire the passion that has gone into making this video! You have managed to capture how I feel when I listen to this - bold and emotive!
Mythic!!!! I have never found so fabolous musics and images!!!!!!!! Great song, great symbolic message of freedom!!! Great artist!!!! Greetings to all readers and listeners from Italy!!!!
When I saw this video for the first time, I thought the guy intruded, but the more I see it the more I like what the creator did. It really captures the spirit of the song and the joy of freedom that is present in all of us.
The video could have been better; for starters, why dress in a shirt and tie? Unless of course to emphasize, maybe, the freedom from human corporate confinement? If so, OK, but I still wish he would have dressed a bit different and made his final run in a wide open prairie instead of surrounded by trees. Overall, though, good job and great song, no doubt!
I love this song, but have to admit the guy was distracting. It would have been better if there were more closeups of real eagles and hawks instead. I did like the nature shots though.
@sunflowerbox5 I agree this is the first video I have seen that has moving film of the eagle to this song all the other videos of john singing this song is just still pictures ,,,there good,,,but I like this one the best with the moving films of the eagle and the nature shots,,The guy should have been taking out of the video,,they should have some film of john denver in there with his pet golden eagle that would have added to this video,,but this video is still good
@sunflowerbox5 Ah, but music and art are subjective. You get what you get with videos. The uploader saw fit to include himself lip synching to the music and so it is. It works fine. It's unique, and it might have been a wise choice instead of trying to sing it himself. He did justice to John's song with his production which was job #1. He's a young guy which shows that the youth continues to love JD. You can't ask for more than that.
@jrssjdca i agree completely. i'm only 20 and my entire family has loved john denver since i can remember. I only found it out a month ago when i was going through some old cassettes of my dad's and i found a tape of JD's Greatest hits. even though my car is kinda new, it still has a tape player. adding to the fact that the tape was bought back when it first came out, it sound's like heaven coming out of my speakers, especially with the window's down. i almost cried on one song.
@nairb516 John's music transcends age. I'm almost 52, and have been listening to his since I was a kid. I have the Greatest CD (had the album before that), and it's the kind of album that I can listen to over and over again. I remember when I first bought it in 1976, I kept turning the record over to the other side when the current side was over.
One more comment! i LOVED the shots where you are running through the field and forwards and your camera man is running by you... and the edit job!!!
Even though the camera and tech may be old...it is timeless. Love the lighting/pixel involvement at the end when you're running back to the woods... Very Impressionistic!...Thanks to you and yours for this little film. The camera man has talent and lots of it too!
I love the movement. Your focus is Wise. WOW! You have a gift from God! Keep filming! Seriously! I thank you! I have always loved this song...Your film increases the Blessing! Peace!
The album was "Aerie" from 1972, and the back cover has John sitting with an eagle on his arm. Not a bald eagle but does it really matter what eagle is in this particular video?
@LeslieSteeg This song was actually released as a single in 1971, but I don't know if I've ever heard anyone say it was his last song... Either way, beautiful song and truly emotionally metaphorical sequences from his heart to ours which will always draw people in, because after all, music like this is what new music is missing out on, instead we have some untalented kid named justin bieber who doesn't even write his own songs except for that baby baby one which is just repetitive nonsense
@JoshSigurdsonMusic ... I do know it was on his Aerie album and that was released in 1972 so you're probably right. Someone did make a comment that this was his last song. Either way, I've been a John Denver fan for many years, since 1971, and love his music. Just beautiful!
I loved this video. So what that the eagle is the "wrong" eagle. Ignore the negatives and relish the praises of a John Denver fan who gives this two thumbs up!
Not as bad a video as it might have been. Wrong eagle: the mountain one would be Golden Eagle, not Bald. Red-tail Hawk was okay for that. Inappropriate setting of flat pastureland is imo somewhat fitting for the spirit of the song: the jerk is flying as best he can, by running with his arms out. But John had wanted people to move to Colorado and live a non-material life, hiking and getting stoned together, not pretend in Indiana while wearing a white shirt and red tie.
@thumlyly So unless you're in Colorado you're only pretending to enjoy nature? That's silly. The guy in this video was clearly appreciating the outdoors and that was John's main message, wherever you are (and whatever you're wearing).
Long time john FAN! Where,s john? Who is the guy in the video? It sucks, This is John denver music and he is not in it. I do know this was his last song. What you should have done was all about john denver! not an idiot running in the woods. Eagle, hawks, Dolphins or sharks, John loved wild life! Not people. People destroy. Not take care of life! In the name of John denver you should be ashamed! Where is the wild life he cared so much about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Long time john FAN! Where,s john? Who is the guy in the video? It sucks, This is John denver music and he is not in it. I do know this was his last song. What you should have done was all about john denver! not an idiot running in the woods. Eagle, hawks, Dolphins or sharks, John loved wild life! Not people. People destroy. Not take care of life! In the name of John denver you should be ashamed! Where is the wild life he caref so much about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I saw John sing many, many times...and I will always remember the last one in Baltimore six weeks before his tragic death. I remember sitting in my seat watching his voice travel all around the arena...his voice was so amazing and it really touched your heart and spirit. May all of us who were so blessed to see him sing carry on his love of the outdoors and love of the one who made it all. See you in Heaven John.
I love how this filming superimposes the eagle onto the young man. It is a great visual of the blending of the two spirits. A good spirit and energy comes thru. Nicely done.
@54nomore There's two for sure that I personally know. One (a male) has a YouTube account and does tribute performances for John Denver alongside his wife and member of John's band. The other one (a female) doesn't have a YouTube account, but her voice soars when she sings this. Her voice is kind of in the Mary Travers range, but with greater projection. I played this with the two of them at a folk festival in 2004, and both were locked in. It was heavenly. Chilling even.
NO ONE WILL EVER TOP JOHN DENVER. I KNOW WE ALL MISS HIM. I just wish someone out there would find a voice somewhat like his, and help the rest of us defend our world. There is not much time left.
@eddiequest4 Have you checked out Ted Vigil from Washington State I am sure you will like him Not only does he sing like John he also looks like him I hope you will enjoy this site on Utube Type in Ted Vigil
Looks like it's about a yuppie who went to the mountains on his lunch break and had a 70s experience...1:52 of this gets me laughing so hard I nearly fall on the floor.
Excellent song I was a distance runner in the late 70's I would listen to this before I went out running. And this video is excellent in itself. The young guy captures it perfect.
what a grand song! Long live the king of country-music :) the king of all music! John Denver did the best music of all time, the melodies, the lyrics and the harmonies in his songs a so powerful and amazing :) AWESOME
The eagle is my spirit animal and this is my mantra.... Always loved this song and took it under my wing when I was a freshman in college when I used to go tracking and worked at a raptor rehab in Pennslyania. Fantastic song!
i dont like REP. john was a doer and in the sprit of jeac cousto and my severe aversion to sea food LOL in another life i WAS a cabin boy lost at sea. i somehow ended up in texas. dante didnt see this level of hell
the imagery in this best.starting off w/just nature scenes and then adding the guy in.i see a business man, forced in a 5-day 9-5 job,same thing every day,boring, monotonous,mediocre existing. and then he opens his arms up, and suddenly hes transformed into some more free; his spirit "soars" like an eagle and hes wild as the hawk. and then he asks us to join him, to try and "be more than we can be,and not what we are" this is the pure genius that JD brings;beautiful music,meaningful lyrics
I am playing this song for my little brother who passed away a week ago. We are going to spreak his ashes in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Bless you and this song.
What an epic tune. Right off the bat JD comes out swinging with such a range that can only be described as otherworldly. Thanks for the memories, John.
i love this song i would play it when things where bad when people where dieing when the troubles where here in belfast and every day someone died this song set me free like the eagle and the hawk i would fly
I saw him live in Sydney years ago. Wonderful memories, John, you are truly missed, but never forgotten, when we have such beautiful music to remember you by.
if you like this song I'm sure you all would love potters wheel, country roads. John Denver where ever you r now I hope you know your songs will out live this world itself . wish I was born back then to witness you in porformance . ur number 1 fan for life!!!!! and u were defenitly " FAROUT" in your own words! lol peace
ALL IN ALL i love this song first song i'v heard by john denver tonight is the first i have heard of this artist and DAMN can i say i love the vocals, all of it the whole works basically i love haha: ) watching an iron maiden video and read one comment that had eagle and the hawk in it thank you Iron Maiden for introducing a new fav. to my musical interests: ) haha
i have no idea if anyone here is an Iron Maiden fan but doesn't this song sound really similar to Prodigal Son? haha i dunno take a listen people, it sounds just like it: ) who knows who made the riff first haha DUH DUH DUH:p
This is what you don't find much of anymore...JD hit so many good vibes with me and these videos do them justice...Love it...God bless you, John, whatever beautiful sky you're now flying through....
I agree with Lindeyluvbug. This IS the best song ever! I saw him in Antwerp (Belgium), the year before he died, and still thank God every day for that beautiful night.
Take a trip out to the open country of the West... Colorado... Utah... Arizona.... the dakotas...Montana.... you will feel the spirit of John Denver there, in the wind...still wild and free!
Really cool premise behind this video...well done! The music... the open fields... the soaring eagle... the warm winds blowing...and a strong yearning for what we all seek so desperately... true freedom! A beautiful compliment to bring peace to the soul and music to the heart! Thanks for a great video!!!
I'm only 11 and I think this is the most wonderful song ever. He sings this song with so much passion and expression! The song is amazing, but very short!! Still I think it is a wonderful song, and isn't this like the yongest he's ever been to sing in a music video like that? I sang Leaving on a Jetplane for my 2ed grade talent show in front of 800 people! I LOVE John Denver! My dad's name is john and he went to an REAL concert of his. I wish I was there!!
@Lindeyluvbug That is my only complaint about this song is that it is too short. It is so beautiful. You are 11 and I am 51 but I don't think I can express myself any better than what you did so I will just say AMEN!
Wow, I could not agree more. I am now 43 and when I was just 4 years old this song spoke to me so loudly! I know I was young but I could totally relate to the words and the meaning, I felt greatness within my young soul. He sais to be all that we can not just who we are, I ask myself why did such a young child relate to such deep meaningful words. Any how you must also be very special to relate to such a passionate song at such a young age. Go for it Lindey. Love Mish xox
@Lindeyluvbug I love this song too Lindeyluvbug. I don't know how old he was when he sang this song but that isn't him in the video, just another person who loves his music. I wish I'd seen him play but I also never got the chance.
The version from "An Evening with John Denver" (recorded in 1976? at the Universal Ampitheatre) is so cool because it starts before the applause has ended from the song before. I love how it starts and you really can't tell where it started.
This song has always stirred my soul since I was a child. Makes me fjeel like I can do anything. Thanks so much for posting it :) John Denver will always live on through the spirit of his music...
i am playing this song for my best friend who passed away today....8/29/09.......may you feel the peace now and the feeling from 'touching all the mountaintops'.......on your way to Heaven.....i love you and will miss you immensely.......your BFF Phyllis
I am sorry for your loss! I lost my parents a time ago but the loss is still real and my Aunts too! it is hard! He wil touch the mnt tops before he goes to heaven! God Bless
16 and loving it
josh71111 2 days ago
here I go again, commenting on one Americans choice of a great song. John is no longer with us, but his memory go's on with his songs, I remember the 1st time i heard john denver, and where I was
ajjules1 2 days ago
I enjoyed this video so much that I posted it on my Facebook page - On Mullett Lake, Northern Michigan
Mikecoburn2 3 days ago in playlist Liked videos
I love this song. What a Great way to start off a Sunday Morning !
GooseGoss1963 1 week ago
hey,
this is such a awesome song.
i dicovert it because my dad was listening it
and i'm 17 :P great great song
Mrdevilgod666 1 month ago
omg this music video is awesome XD
galaxypirate 1 month ago
Pure joy. Great interpretation...I believe I can fly...
wseabuck 1 month ago
Goodness, what a stunning song. Just breathtaking.
GBSightings17 1 month ago
ZZZZzzzzooooooooommMMMMMM to a better world
Unity4212 2 months ago
Spent my summers as a kid in Aspen in the 70s. Great memories.
nowitsfound 2 months ago
This is one of my favourite J.D. songs! - I love and admire the passion that has gone into making this video! You have managed to capture how I feel when I listen to this - bold and emotive!
Guid wurk son. ;-)
keithgainham 2 months ago
Wow... someone who actually "gets" this song...... AWESOME job!
CAMPFIRESKY 3 months ago
Mythic!!!! I have never found so fabolous musics and images!!!!!!!! Great song, great symbolic message of freedom!!! Great artist!!!! Greetings to all readers and listeners from Italy!!!!
bandachagi 3 months ago
When I saw this video for the first time, I thought the guy intruded, but the more I see it the more I like what the creator did. It really captures the spirit of the song and the joy of freedom that is present in all of us.
aardvark1111 5 months ago
Amazing song!! Love it!! Remnds me of when I was a kid - dad loved this guy and so did I!!!
LeonardHorner 5 months ago
The video could have been better; for starters, why dress in a shirt and tie? Unless of course to emphasize, maybe, the freedom from human corporate confinement? If so, OK, but I still wish he would have dressed a bit different and made his final run in a wide open prairie instead of surrounded by trees. Overall, though, good job and great song, no doubt!
thueron 5 months ago
Great song, best fan made music video!! John Denver, we miss u,
scandawarrior 6 months ago 2
the song is great. the video could be better. jacob.
nirvana7606 6 months ago
Love the song, the guy in the video is a dork.
SusannTx 6 months ago
I have to admit, I laughed a bit at the video. But that's probably because this song is one of the few that can actually do something like that
Adinakiram 6 months ago
I think this video is great. It captures what I feel when I listen to this song.
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imminentweapon8c2 6 months ago
A Great Tribute to John!
Break Free from the evil corporate slave system and Soar like an Eagle (Angel) YAHWEH !!!
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hijhjihji 7 months ago
I love this song, but have to admit the guy was distracting. It would have been better if there were more closeups of real eagles and hawks instead. I did like the nature shots though.
sunflowerbox5 7 months ago
@sunflowerbox5 I agree this is the first video I have seen that has moving film of the eagle to this song all the other videos of john singing this song is just still pictures ,,,there good,,,but I like this one the best with the moving films of the eagle and the nature shots,,The guy should have been taking out of the video,,they should have some film of john denver in there with his pet golden eagle that would have added to this video,,but this video is still good
Dolphindream15 7 months ago
@sunflowerbox5 Ah, but music and art are subjective. You get what you get with videos. The uploader saw fit to include himself lip synching to the music and so it is. It works fine. It's unique, and it might have been a wise choice instead of trying to sing it himself. He did justice to John's song with his production which was job #1. He's a young guy which shows that the youth continues to love JD. You can't ask for more than that.
jrssjdca 6 months ago 2
@jrssjdca i agree completely. i'm only 20 and my entire family has loved john denver since i can remember. I only found it out a month ago when i was going through some old cassettes of my dad's and i found a tape of JD's Greatest hits. even though my car is kinda new, it still has a tape player. adding to the fact that the tape was bought back when it first came out, it sound's like heaven coming out of my speakers, especially with the window's down. i almost cried on one song.
nairb516 6 months ago 4
@nairb516 John's music transcends age. I'm almost 52, and have been listening to his since I was a kid. I have the Greatest CD (had the album before that), and it's the kind of album that I can listen to over and over again. I remember when I first bought it in 1976, I kept turning the record over to the other side when the current side was over.
jrssjdca 5 months ago 7
@jrssjdca Over and over and over....... :)
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hijhjihji 7 months ago 47
Soar with The Eagles.
My Friends. ♥
Do not be afraid and do not panic before them.
For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you.
He will neither fail you nor abandon you.
morninggloryone 7 months ago
Excellent work! You've captured the spirit of this song. John would applaud, too!
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QuinlanWelsh 8 months ago
Fly Tustin girl, my lady of Topinao........
abstek13 8 months ago
One more comment! i LOVED the shots where you are running through the field and forwards and your camera man is running by you... and the edit job!!!
Even though the camera and tech may be old...it is timeless. Love the lighting/pixel involvement at the end when you're running back to the woods... Very Impressionistic!...Thanks to you and yours for this little film. The camera man has talent and lots of it too!
tornadokid777 8 months ago 2
I applaud you for putting yourself out there! You have captured in a most unique way, the Power of this ditty.
tornadokid777 8 months ago 2
I love the movement. Your focus is Wise. WOW! You have a gift from God! Keep filming! Seriously! I thank you! I have always loved this song...Your film increases the Blessing! Peace!
tornadokid777 8 months ago
Freedom!
tornadokid777 8 months ago
so Beautiful :)
Afroman2978 9 months ago
Wonderful lyrics. Not very familiar with this track, but am so thankful for you uploading it and adding the pics. Great job...and thanks !
DeedleDeedleDumplin 9 months ago
I am the eagle, I live in high country
In rocky cathedrals that reach to the sky
I am the hawk and there’s blood on my feathers
But time is still turning they soon will be dry
And all of those who see me, all who believe in me
Share in the freedom I feel when I fly
Tahlz4life 9 months ago
@Tahlz4life come dance with the west wind and touch on the mountain tops
sail o're canyons and up to the stars
reach for the heavans
and hope for the future
and all that we can be not what we are
thats the other part of the song that you forgot
92BRAVEWOLF 6 days ago
Must have pressed "replay" about a thousand times on this same video. Love it.
sup3rh1k 10 months ago
The album was "Aerie" from 1972, and the back cover has John sitting with an eagle on his arm. Not a bald eagle but does it really matter what eagle is in this particular video?
LeslieSteeg 10 months ago
Someone said this was John Denver's last song. Untrue. This song was from 1972.
LeslieSteeg 10 months ago 2
@LeslieSteeg This song was actually released as a single in 1971, but I don't know if I've ever heard anyone say it was his last song... Either way, beautiful song and truly emotionally metaphorical sequences from his heart to ours which will always draw people in, because after all, music like this is what new music is missing out on, instead we have some untalented kid named justin bieber who doesn't even write his own songs except for that baby baby one which is just repetitive nonsense
JoshSigurdsonMusic 10 months ago
@JoshSigurdsonMusic ... I do know it was on his Aerie album and that was released in 1972 so you're probably right. Someone did make a comment that this was his last song. Either way, I've been a John Denver fan for many years, since 1971, and love his music. Just beautiful!
LeslieSteeg 10 months ago
Besides loving John Denver and his music, I just love this video....made me laugh! The guy running around in a shirt and tie and singing; just great!
LeslieSteeg 10 months ago
I loved this video. So what that the eagle is the "wrong" eagle. Ignore the negatives and relish the praises of a John Denver fan who gives this two thumbs up!
MrSuperJ69 10 months ago
Not as bad a video as it might have been. Wrong eagle: the mountain one would be Golden Eagle, not Bald. Red-tail Hawk was okay for that. Inappropriate setting of flat pastureland is imo somewhat fitting for the spirit of the song: the jerk is flying as best he can, by running with his arms out. But John had wanted people to move to Colorado and live a non-material life, hiking and getting stoned together, not pretend in Indiana while wearing a white shirt and red tie.
thumlyly 11 months ago
@thumlyly So unless you're in Colorado you're only pretending to enjoy nature? That's silly. The guy in this video was clearly appreciating the outdoors and that was John's main message, wherever you are (and whatever you're wearing).
mimmar3891 8 months ago
I Love John Denver,And I Like This Video.Keep running dear idiot,keep running.
SmokeBojangles 11 months ago
con trails last just a few moments (ice melts fast)
normaly.... this looked more like a chem trail to my eyes
what about your eyes?
ayakiawe 11 months ago
Long time john FAN! Where,s john? Who is the guy in the video? It sucks, This is John denver music and he is not in it. I do know this was his last song. What you should have done was all about john denver! not an idiot running in the woods. Eagle, hawks, Dolphins or sharks, John loved wild life! Not people. People destroy. Not take care of life! In the name of John denver you should be ashamed! Where is the wild life he cared so much about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TLH61966 11 months ago
Long time john FAN! Where,s john? Who is the guy in the video? It sucks, This is John denver music and he is not in it. I do know this was his last song. What you should have done was all about john denver! not an idiot running in the woods. Eagle, hawks, Dolphins or sharks, John loved wild life! Not people. People destroy. Not take care of life! In the name of John denver you should be ashamed! Where is the wild life he caref so much about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TLH61966 11 months ago
great job toots
thesnottyprincess 11 months ago
32 people dont know what real music is
musiclover10gb 11 months ago
MAKES THE HAIRS STAND UP ON THE BACK OF MY NECK EVERY TIME I HEAR IT
peecee1384 11 months ago 2
this is absolutely brilliant and so inspiring of freedom
MrDuncan1949 1 year ago
I saw John sing many, many times...and I will always remember the last one in Baltimore six weeks before his tragic death. I remember sitting in my seat watching his voice travel all around the arena...his voice was so amazing and it really touched your heart and spirit. May all of us who were so blessed to see him sing carry on his love of the outdoors and love of the one who made it all. See you in Heaven John.
CacaponWV 1 year ago
I love how this filming superimposes the eagle onto the young man. It is a great visual of the blending of the two spirits. A good spirit and energy comes thru. Nicely done.
lisalumi 1 year ago
There is nbo other way to put this, JD was pretty amazing.
Rightsideup 1 year ago
lots of memories here my friend....no country roads...laugh....thank you for obscure Denver...
bluejay4480 1 year ago
I love this song! My sister and I used to blast this song in the car. I love you Auna.
minimonger08 1 year ago
I would love to see a competition throughout the US to see who can sing this song the best.
What say you?
54nomore 1 year ago
@54nomore There's two for sure that I personally know. One (a male) has a YouTube account and does tribute performances for John Denver alongside his wife and member of John's band. The other one (a female) doesn't have a YouTube account, but her voice soars when she sings this. Her voice is kind of in the Mary Travers range, but with greater projection. I played this with the two of them at a folk festival in 2004, and both were locked in. It was heavenly. Chilling even.
jrssjdca 1 year ago
This has been my favorite song since 1972. Great job on the video.
websteral 1 year ago
No BS.If This Came Up on a Show about a John Denver I Would Think This was a John Denver Video.It Is Clever.
SmokeBojangles 1 year ago
I feel Sorry for the 29 mother rapers who Did not Like It.:( Poor Perverts :(
SmokeBojangles 1 year ago
You Would Almost think This was an Official Video......I Like it!
SmokeBojangles 1 year ago
NO ONE WILL EVER TOP JOHN DENVER. I KNOW WE ALL MISS HIM. I just wish someone out there would find a voice somewhat like his, and help the rest of us defend our world. There is not much time left.
eddiequest4 1 year ago
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sharbob1942 1 year ago
@eddiequest4 Have you checked out Ted Vigil from Washington State I am sure you will like him Not only does he sing like John he also looks like him I hope you will enjoy this site on Utube Type in Ted Vigil
sharbob1942 1 year ago
@sharbob1942 WOW - You aren't kiddin'. That guy does a very good job, visually as well as sound. Thanks.
eddiequest4 1 year ago
love it love it love it ,,,,thank goodness his music still lives on , R.I.P. John Denver what a miss you are
Lindanator09 1 year ago
my teacher puts this vid on repeat when we're in class. good job
TwilightPhantomXmcr 1 year ago
I get goose bumps every time I hear this song, it is my favorite of John's songs, I miss him so much.
jimmyjoeh2o 1 year ago
Of all the many John Denver songs that I love, this is still my favorite! Truly inspirational!!!
Guuyuk 1 year ago
To lift you up and inspire your soul, may you touch 1000000+ lives about you in a positive way
silverhoofs 1 year ago
This video is hilarious!
Looks like it's about a yuppie who went to the mountains on his lunch break and had a 70s experience...1:52 of this gets me laughing so hard I nearly fall on the floor.
DimplesOfIreland 1 year ago
"... and hope for the future, in all that we can be, not what we are."
That line has always touched me.
MisterMavrick 1 year ago
Jubilant joyful wonderful. May we all feel such freedom to run and dream of flying and hope for the future and all that we can be . . .
ASeasonedWitch 1 year ago
Excellent song I was a distance runner in the late 70's I would listen to this before I went out running. And this video is excellent in itself. The young guy captures it perfect.
janter101087 1 year ago
what a grand song! Long live the king of country-music :) the king of all music! John Denver did the best music of all time, the melodies, the lyrics and the harmonies in his songs a so powerful and amazing :) AWESOME
loedwigg 1 year ago
i am the eagle
philxcrazy15 1 year ago 2
The eagle is my spirit animal and this is my mantra.... Always loved this song and took it under my wing when I was a freshman in college when I used to go tracking and worked at a raptor rehab in Pennslyania. Fantastic song!
sweetiepie66ify 1 year ago
Such a shame that boy is gone. Was my first favorite singer-songwriter as a kid in the 1970's.
negativewashout 1 year ago
I bet Icarus was listening to this song as he crafted his wax wings. It makes me want to attempt flight.
DEEMUSICBUG 1 year ago 20
@DEEMUSICBUG sorry im responding to an old comment but icarus was the son of daedalus, daedalus crafted the wings, icarus flew too close to the sun.
abysslord16 7 months ago
i dont like REP. john was a doer and in the sprit of jeac cousto and my severe aversion to sea food LOL in another life i WAS a cabin boy lost at sea. i somehow ended up in texas. dante didnt see this level of hell
abejlt 1 year ago
This song is one of the very, very few things in my life that have the power to make me happy no matter what the circumstances.
guardianace1 1 year ago
I watch this frequently and am always reminded of a young St. Francis of Assisi....
gazaguy 1 year ago
@gazaguy I can see that to.
janter101087 1 year ago
MOST EXCELLENT
zoedeluca0401 1 year ago
I have all ways been the Hawk
kobishop 1 year ago
screwww you pal!!!! i'm the hawk!
lt234567 1 year ago
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And like I said before...
nixthetiger 1 year ago
Still the lump in my throat, still the eyes fill; still...
nixthetiger 1 year ago
6/11/06: We are still commenting on it...wow. Like it or not (I do), that really says something.
nixthetiger 1 year ago
Well done. You have served John Denver well (-:
GaryDenverShaw 1 year ago
Well done. You have served John Denver well (-:
GaryDenverShaw 1 year ago
the imagery in this best.starting off w/just nature scenes and then adding the guy in.i see a business man, forced in a 5-day 9-5 job,same thing every day,boring, monotonous,mediocre existing. and then he opens his arms up, and suddenly hes transformed into some more free; his spirit "soars" like an eagle and hes wild as the hawk. and then he asks us to join him, to try and "be more than we can be,and not what we are" this is the pure genius that JD brings;beautiful music,meaningful lyrics
aurielMoon 1 year ago
Love this song but I'm sorry to say, the dude skipping through the tall grass looks a bit of a Womble!
jump70 1 year ago
My goodness this song just soars. One has to have some pretty good pipes to sing this. And the late great John Denver sure did.
54nomore 1 year ago
I really love this video - one of my favorites on YouTube! Far Out!
Fairlithe 1 year ago
God shuda given us wings, so that John wudnt have to go make himself a fatal accident........
poffy8888 1 year ago
nice job with the video
americanmuslimgirl 1 year ago
I am playing this song for my little brother who passed away a week ago. We are going to spreak his ashes in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Bless you and this song.
NDIrishfan21 1 year ago 2
Thanks soo much for posting this beautiful tribute to the human spirit!!!
sworlee123 1 year ago
The tie for that ???
Neroscot 1 year ago
@Neroscot LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BrazilianGirlDoll 1 year ago
What an epic tune. Right off the bat JD comes out swinging with such a range that can only be described as otherworldly. Thanks for the memories, John.
ZShort1985 1 year ago 10
great video man, I got goosebumps....I did !
phlapps1 1 year ago
i love this song i would play it when things where bad when people where dieing when the troubles where here in belfast and every day someone died this song set me free like the eagle and the hawk i would fly
mountainmanrab 1 year ago
wow thats really stirring stuff, brilliantly done!
chrisbannisterone 1 year ago 3
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no nigger could ever make music like this
kingofcb1900 1 year ago
I saw him live in Sydney years ago. Wonderful memories, John, you are truly missed, but never forgotten, when we have such beautiful music to remember you by.
underdownunder08 1 year ago
this was extrodinary.. such a beautiful sentiment
leeses1973 1 year ago
if you like this song I'm sure you all would love potters wheel, country roads. John Denver where ever you r now I hope you know your songs will out live this world itself . wish I was born back then to witness you in porformance . ur number 1 fan for life!!!!! and u were defenitly " FAROUT" in your own words! lol peace
mrsthreedaysgrace 1 year ago
i love this song! its so meaningful and i love it!!!!
roxsoxlovespokemon 1 year ago 2
ALL IN ALL i love this song first song i'v heard by john denver tonight is the first i have heard of this artist and DAMN can i say i love the vocals, all of it the whole works basically i love haha: ) watching an iron maiden video and read one comment that had eagle and the hawk in it thank you Iron Maiden for introducing a new fav. to my musical interests: ) haha
mattitis77 1 year ago
i have no idea if anyone here is an Iron Maiden fan but doesn't this song sound really similar to Prodigal Son? haha i dunno take a listen people, it sounds just like it: ) who knows who made the riff first haha DUH DUH DUH:p
mattitis77 1 year ago
This is what you don't find much of anymore...JD hit so many good vibes with me and these videos do them justice...Love it...God bless you, John, whatever beautiful sky you're now flying through....
thueron 1 year ago
I agree with Lindeyluvbug. This IS the best song ever! I saw him in Antwerp (Belgium), the year before he died, and still thank God every day for that beautiful night.
SuperJokkebrok 1 year ago
I'm surprised this song is 2:24 long. It always felt a lot shorter than that. It's an amazing song though, so I'm not complaining :)
Aabicus 1 year ago 3
I loved this song when I first heard it as a kid and still love it just as much now.
Teleoceras 1 year ago 2
Take a trip out to the open country of the West... Colorado... Utah... Arizona.... the dakotas...Montana.... you will feel the spirit of John Denver there, in the wind...still wild and free!
Titan752 1 year ago 2
Really cool premise behind this video...well done! The music... the open fields... the soaring eagle... the warm winds blowing...and a strong yearning for what we all seek so desperately... true freedom! A beautiful compliment to bring peace to the soul and music to the heart! Thanks for a great video!!!
Titan752 1 year ago
i looooove this song
SuperJesse13 1 year ago
John's songs had a way of reminding us of our surroundings and Nature's gifts and kissed them with his song.
lwmnhc84 1 year ago 2
Joyous!
ASeasonedWitch 1 year ago 2
I'm only 11 and I think this is the most wonderful song ever. He sings this song with so much passion and expression! The song is amazing, but very short!! Still I think it is a wonderful song, and isn't this like the yongest he's ever been to sing in a music video like that? I sang Leaving on a Jetplane for my 2ed grade talent show in front of 800 people! I LOVE John Denver! My dad's name is john and he went to an REAL concert of his. I wish I was there!!
Lindeyluvbug 1 year ago 43
11 years old. You understand the joy of music and the joy that it gives to us all.
Thank you for your comment .
The best to you from Earl
JEMCO2008 1 year ago
@Lindeyluvbug That is my only complaint about this song is that it is too short. It is so beautiful. You are 11 and I am 51 but I don't think I can express myself any better than what you did so I will just say AMEN!
survivrs 11 months ago
@Lindeyluvbug
Wow, I could not agree more. I am now 43 and when I was just 4 years old this song spoke to me so loudly! I know I was young but I could totally relate to the words and the meaning, I felt greatness within my young soul. He sais to be all that we can not just who we are, I ask myself why did such a young child relate to such deep meaningful words. Any how you must also be very special to relate to such a passionate song at such a young age. Go for it Lindey. Love Mish xox
MISHDVS 11 months ago
@Lindeyluvbug Some of the most beautiful things in life are only here for a brief second.
lsmit814 11 months ago
@Lindeyluvbug I love this song too Lindeyluvbug. I don't know how old he was when he sang this song but that isn't him in the video, just another person who loves his music. I wish I'd seen him play but I also never got the chance.
nadinemichele 9 months ago
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so very gay
leklek69 1 year ago
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cdgt1 1 year ago
I've seen this song done in a skydiving montage. Believe me if you want to dance with the west wind. Try skydiving.
2ndRCHAret 2 years ago 2
Is it on YouTube? Which one? Thanks!
jrssjdca 1 year ago
When I first heard this song back in 72, this is what I saw in my head. Like everyone's already said, you've captured it!
espressosteve 2 years ago
Beautiful song.
wadems 2 years ago
Dude.. You captured the feel of the song perfectly. Awesome Job!!!
CAMPFIRESKY 2 years ago 3
My favorite John Denver song.
Minnexyz 2 years ago 5
Good job, friend. John would be proud.
4everHarleys 2 years ago 15
Great writing
1Drakespeed 1 year ago
Wonderful! I love it!!
fae279 2 years ago 4
Really love that post, great sound and lovely scenery, what more do you want?
annabellwells 2 years ago 3
And then the eagle swoops down, grabs the kid by the head, and flies away with him. Off to its nest. To feed him to the baby eagles. Alive.
;-)
jillgivler 2 years ago
Woohoo! Excellent video. You got it. You captured what we all feel when hearing this great song. Good job, Saxton bros.
nojsc 2 years ago
forget the video...listen to the voice....john denver is one of the greatest voices ever
lepp4077th 2 years ago 5
God please change this video . The worst ever on youtube, the worst !!
andice13 2 years ago
music is great video is dorky though
celestemekent 2 years ago
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LOL go listen to steven stills's change partners. john denver plagiarised!
SilverBullet741 2 years ago
@SilverBullet741
listen to America.....Stephen Stills plagiarised.....lol....or go listen to Mike Nesmith of The Monkees.....echo echo?
lepp4077th 2 years ago
Eh, there's a flavor of that song on the verse. But this is clearly different. The strumming on Denver's song is definitively different.
jrssjdca 2 years ago
I still get a rush hearing this!!!!!!!
warlordky 2 years ago
@warlordky
I'm with you!!! It still gives me chills!
neon340 2 years ago
Great video. That's how I feel when I hear this song as well.
elTigreMo 2 years ago 2
beautiful 5/5!
Staminalis 2 years ago
The version from "An Evening with John Denver" (recorded in 1976? at the Universal Ampitheatre) is so cool because it starts before the applause has ended from the song before. I love how it starts and you really can't tell where it started.
r5t6y12 2 years ago
U did a great job with this song and video, definetly captured the spirit
janter101087 2 years ago 2
So great.
sup3rh1k 2 years ago 2
JOHN. DENVER.
TheRedBullTruck 2 years ago 2
Brilliant
aoifeluvzk 2 years ago 2
In times of adversity I come home disgruntled and hopeless, but then Ill listen to this song, and I feel like I'm soaring and I get through it all
pinkfedora91 2 years ago 3
like that, thanks!
hippojuice23 2 years ago
Tom...I'm thinking John Denver would be real pleased with your video intrepretation. Fly eagles...fly! Even in a tie. :o)
4theluvofpete 2 years ago 5
Oh that we all should aspire to be eagles, John. Like you my friend...soar high never touching the ground. Thanks for the music.
4theluvofpete 2 years ago 6
Such a powerful song, I love it so much.
1:17 takes the cake. If you run for president, I will vote for you.
HiRachelHere 2 years ago 3
This song has always stirred my soul since I was a child. Makes me fjeel like I can do anything. Thanks so much for posting it :) John Denver will always live on through the spirit of his music...
GeminiNightOwl 2 years ago 24
i am playing this song for my best friend who passed away today....8/29/09.......may you feel the peace now and the feeling from 'touching all the mountaintops'.......on your way to Heaven.....i love you and will miss you immensely.......your BFF Phyllis
plotey1 2 years ago 44
I am sorry for your loss! I lost my parents a time ago but the loss is still real and my Aunts too! it is hard! He wil touch the mnt tops before he goes to heaven! God Bless
LYNXVAL 2 years ago