Thank you John. I'm 63 years young and love you so much for all the pleasure you have given me in those years. Your still there in my life and always will be. I hope and pray that my kids tune into your beautiful music one day. Thank you so much John, I know you can hear me.
@healthscanco I am 56 - and my 3 daughters are simply a "captive audiance" - they know (and LOVE) all of John Denver's songs - it is all I have in my car!! I was a professional guitar player in the early 1970's - I attended 23 of his concerts - "Lady's Chains" is generally seen as his "break away" song - that established his own style!!! I did run into him once in NY in 1992 - and I may have dislocated his right arm - shaking his hand!;-)
Do you know listening to 'Annie's Song' I thought was heaven, but this song I somehow I live even more. It seems so personal and intimate somehow...well to me! I love JD. An angel who came down from heaven for such a short time and showed us a glimpse of heaven with his exquisite songs. Keep soaring in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
WHAT a thrill to watch from 2:31 where he goes HIGH., What a thrill i must say. Thats what stars are made of. To hit those notes with power and accuracy is any musicians sweetest dreams.
One of his BEST songs - and some really GREAT guitar work!!!!!!!!!! Too bad he gave the one of his best guitar riffs - EVER - to the piano player!!!! (1:03) But old habits die hard - you can still see him finger it!!!
What SAD prat would say J D was Gay?. . . . .he sang about family and home !! .. . .and WE LOVE HIS MUSIC!!!! Grow up and move onto a more up tempo artist, like George Michael. . . .He is GAY . . . .go and take the piss out of him,see what his fans say to you , you homophobe and leave TRUE JD fans alone!!!! We love hearing and seeing our IDOL on youtube, So Buny 101 ( can't even spell BUNNY ha ha) HOP OFF AND DON'T COME BACK WHERE YOU'RE NOT WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
okay okay, i admit it, i made it up. I thought it was too funny that just adding one word to the title of a song went from a song about loneliness and lost love to a graphic brokeback mountain moment. One little word. Completely different song. And of course,it got some john denver pulses racing. Something that hasn't happened since the last Michael Bolton concert. But...I admit it. Made up. Completely made up. Fabricated.
OK - Bozo - There happens to be many John Denver Fans that do not appreciate your stupidity nor your jokes at al - and if you like to snuggle into a man's crotch - that is your business!!
Go play with Elvis - and put taht little thing back in your pants - PERV!!!!
Hey, don't mess with the JD fans!!! You will quickly learn that we are a team!!!! Stay on our good side, and we will let you live peaceably! Get on our bad side "You need prayer!!!!
We (JD fans that is) knew that, but why? It sounds like you are bored and instead of using your creativity to good purpose you like bugging people. God gave us talents to use to elevate not diminish others and yourself for doing things like this. Michelle is right - and I think you see that now. Peace go with you...
No source then. Of course not as you or someone you got it from made it up.
I'm not homophobic & my 2nd second favorite singer after JD is gay - Keali'i Reichel. He doesn't sing crude lyrics like you wrote. JD wouldn't have either. You wrote: "John Denver blazed the trail for homosexual song writing, *thus assuring his place in history*." My emphasis. Do you see what you are saying? Do your homework. Perhaps you mean well, but your comments got you banned from some top JD fan channels.
the original song for brokeback mtn was gong to his song, but using the original words, "I'd rather be IN a cowboy." John Denver blazed the trail for homosexual song writing, thus assuring his place in history.
That is incorrect. "I'd rather be a cowboy" is the original verse. John Denver is legendary for many reasons, including his great contribution to music, humanitarianism and conservation, but blazing the trail as you say for gay song writing is not one of them. Not that I have anything against gays, but this is an inaccurate statement. Check out Wikipedia's article on John Denver.
wikipedia is a on line source of information culled from contributors. It is as accurate as asking the audience on who wants to be a millionaire. Now, on the song, realize Jesse means the masculine sense, and "I'd Rather be IN a Cowboy," finally makes sense.
P.S. I did not say Wikipedia is the only source (although the editing process there is quite impressive). I mentioned this article as a starting place for you to get your facts straight about JD's place in history. All you have to do is follow the footnotes to the sources to check them out. BTW, JD concert videos are posted by fans for others to enjoy - not to attract vulgar comments.
Vulgar comments? I am praising the man for having the strength of character to write an explicitly gay song in a time when being gay wasn't cool. I did not realize John Denver fans were such homophobes. In fact, I figured 3 out of 4 male John Denver fans had been in a cowboy at some point. Why the anger? If John Denver was alive, you would make him sad.
John Denver was one of the few artists that sounded as good (or better) live, then on his records. I had the chance to see him once, and it was wonderful!
This was the first of 4 songs in John Denver's 27 year career - that mentioned a woman named "Jesse" in the lyrics - and he named his birth daughter Jesse. I think he had a love named Jesse - before Annie!!!!!!!
little bit of trivia...it wasn't a girl named Jessie. Jesse is like Jesse James. Jessie is the female version. But your are right...it refers to Jesse. It seems that aircraft wasn't the only thing John experimented with.
The name Jesse was used in 4 different songs that Denver recorded. And this song was released in 1972 about 30 years BEFORE Brokeback Mountain was written. There is NO association whatsoever - OR Denver was clairvoyant!
Id Rather Be A Cowboy - 1972
The Harder They Fall - 1985
Whispering Jesse -1988
Jesse Dreamed of Trains 1997
Also his daughter's name is Jesse Belle - the name can be spelled either way!! She MIGHT have been named after a ski run in Snowmass - called "Whispering Jesse"!
if you listen to the song The Harder They Fall it says Aspen Colorado on a Saturday night Jesse wishes SHE was at home,SHE'S mad because HER baby just aint treating HER right.
I got to see him in concert just one time. HIs voice live was just as wonderful as on his records.....sigh.......
txbadgirl1 1 year ago
The live version if this really rocks!
chrisbannisterone 1 year ago
Thank you John. I'm 63 years young and love you so much for all the pleasure you have given me in those years. Your still there in my life and always will be. I hope and pray that my kids tune into your beautiful music one day. Thank you so much John, I know you can hear me.
GERARD
healthscanco 2 years ago 4
thanks for your lovely comment.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
@healthscanco
To live in the hearts of those you have left behind - is to never die!!!!!
Earthlinked 1 year ago
Such a lovely thought, thank you for this.
healthscanco 1 year ago
@healthscanco I am 56 - and my 3 daughters are simply a "captive audiance" - they know (and LOVE) all of John Denver's songs - it is all I have in my car!! I was a professional guitar player in the early 1970's - I attended 23 of his concerts - "Lady's Chains" is generally seen as his "break away" song - that established his own style!!! I did run into him once in NY in 1992 - and I may have dislocated his right arm - shaking his hand!;-)
I will always miss the music that was to be!
Earthlinked 1 year ago 3
Do you know listening to 'Annie's Song' I thought was heaven, but this song I somehow I live even more. It seems so personal and intimate somehow...well to me! I love JD. An angel who came down from heaven for such a short time and showed us a glimpse of heaven with his exquisite songs. Keep soaring in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
21599cinderella 2 years ago
thats a lovely comment,thank you.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
WHAT a thrill to watch from 2:31 where he goes HIGH., What a thrill i must say. Thats what stars are made of. To hit those notes with power and accuracy is any musicians sweetest dreams.
rajmando1 2 years ago
yes he sure had a powerful voice, thank you.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
One of his BEST songs - and some really GREAT guitar work!!!!!!!!!! Too bad he gave the one of his best guitar riffs - EVER - to the piano player!!!! (1:03) But old habits die hard - you can still see him finger it!!!
Earthlinked 2 years ago
yes,thank you.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
What SAD prat would say J D was Gay?. . . . .he sang about family and home !! .. . .and WE LOVE HIS MUSIC!!!! Grow up and move onto a more up tempo artist, like George Michael. . . .He is GAY . . . .go and take the piss out of him,see what his fans say to you , you homophobe and leave TRUE JD fans alone!!!! We love hearing and seeing our IDOL on youtube, So Buny 101 ( can't even spell BUNNY ha ha) HOP OFF AND DON'T COME BACK WHERE YOU'RE NOT WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
17ciderqueen 2 years ago
I agree.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
I have never heard this song. It's terrific.
Ascaidh 2 years ago
yes thanks.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
okay okay, i admit it, i made it up. I thought it was too funny that just adding one word to the title of a song went from a song about loneliness and lost love to a graphic brokeback mountain moment. One little word. Completely different song. And of course,it got some john denver pulses racing. Something that hasn't happened since the last Michael Bolton concert. But...I admit it. Made up. Completely made up. Fabricated.
buny101 2 years ago
OK - Bozo - There happens to be many John Denver Fans that do not appreciate your stupidity nor your jokes at al - and if you like to snuggle into a man's crotch - that is your business!!
Go play with Elvis - and put taht little thing back in your pants - PERV!!!!
Earthlinked 2 years ago
haha!!
arlenenoone 2 years ago
Hey, don't mess with the JD fans!!! You will quickly learn that we are a team!!!! Stay on our good side, and we will let you live peaceably! Get on our bad side "You need prayer!!!!
Moonlightwolfpup 2 years ago
thats true.Dont worry guys,any more slander and I shall block this user.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
We (JD fans that is) knew that, but why? It sounds like you are bored and instead of using your creativity to good purpose you like bugging people. God gave us talents to use to elevate not diminish others and yourself for doing things like this. Michelle is right - and I think you see that now. Peace go with you...
CindyLeeBlankenship 2 years ago
thanks for that comment.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
Why??dont you have anything better to do??
arlenenoone 2 years ago
No source then. Of course not as you or someone you got it from made it up.
I'm not homophobic & my 2nd second favorite singer after JD is gay - Keali'i Reichel. He doesn't sing crude lyrics like you wrote. JD wouldn't have either. You wrote: "John Denver blazed the trail for homosexual song writing, *thus assuring his place in history*." My emphasis. Do you see what you are saying? Do your homework. Perhaps you mean well, but your comments got you banned from some top JD fan channels.
CindyLeeBlankenship 2 years ago
Excellent post! Great songs. Thank you
Moonlightwolfpup 2 years ago
youre welcome,thanks for the comment.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
the original song for brokeback mtn was gong to his song, but using the original words, "I'd rather be IN a cowboy." John Denver blazed the trail for homosexual song writing, thus assuring his place in history.
buny101 2 years ago
That is incorrect. "I'd rather be a cowboy" is the original verse. John Denver is legendary for many reasons, including his great contribution to music, humanitarianism and conservation, but blazing the trail as you say for gay song writing is not one of them. Not that I have anything against gays, but this is an inaccurate statement. Check out Wikipedia's article on John Denver.
CindyLeeBlankenship 2 years ago
wikipedia is a on line source of information culled from contributors. It is as accurate as asking the audience on who wants to be a millionaire. Now, on the song, realize Jesse means the masculine sense, and "I'd Rather be IN a Cowboy," finally makes sense.
buny101 2 years ago
What is your source?
CindyLeeBlankenship 2 years ago
P.S. I did not say Wikipedia is the only source (although the editing process there is quite impressive). I mentioned this article as a starting place for you to get your facts straight about JD's place in history. All you have to do is follow the footnotes to the sources to check them out. BTW, JD concert videos are posted by fans for others to enjoy - not to attract vulgar comments.
CindyLeeBlankenship 2 years ago
Vulgar comments? I am praising the man for having the strength of character to write an explicitly gay song in a time when being gay wasn't cool. I did not realize John Denver fans were such homophobes. In fact, I figured 3 out of 4 male John Denver fans had been in a cowboy at some point. Why the anger? If John Denver was alive, you would make him sad.
buny101 2 years ago
I agree,thank you.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
If you are so against JD,thne why are you posting comments like this??dont you have anything better to do with yourself??
arlenenoone 2 years ago
yes thanks for pointing that out :).
arlenenoone 2 years ago
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TheNavagator01 2 years ago
Why do you make these things up?? Are you bored?
Earthlinked 2 years ago
This is purely unfounded.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
John Denver was one of the few artists that sounded as good (or better) live, then on his records. I had the chance to see him once, and it was wonderful!
txbadgirl1 2 years ago
I wish I had the chance that you had.thanks.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
This was the first of 4 songs in John Denver's 27 year career - that mentioned a woman named "Jesse" in the lyrics - and he named his birth daughter Jesse. I think he had a love named Jesse - before Annie!!!!!!!
Or maybe he just loved the name!
Or maybe it just lyrically fit - 4 times!!
Great song!!
Earthlinked 2 years ago
maybe,thanks for that information.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
little bit of trivia...it wasn't a girl named Jessie. Jesse is like Jesse James. Jessie is the female version. But your are right...it refers to Jesse. It seems that aircraft wasn't the only thing John experimented with.
buny101 2 years ago
The name Jesse was used in 4 different songs that Denver recorded. And this song was released in 1972 about 30 years BEFORE Brokeback Mountain was written. There is NO association whatsoever - OR Denver was clairvoyant!
Id Rather Be A Cowboy - 1972
The Harder They Fall - 1985
Whispering Jesse -1988
Jesse Dreamed of Trains 1997
Also his daughter's name is Jesse Belle - the name can be spelled either way!! She MIGHT have been named after a ski run in Snowmass - called "Whispering Jesse"!
Earthlinked 2 years ago
yes thank you for pointing that out to the person above you.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
You are sick!!!!
Moonlightwolfpup 2 years ago
yes,I agree.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
if you listen to the song The Harder They Fall it says Aspen Colorado on a Saturday night Jesse wishes SHE was at home,SHE'S mad because HER baby just aint treating HER right.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
Is there anyway to get the entire song of I'd rather be a cowboy. It is an awsome song!!!!!
lowendewey74029 3 years ago
i dont know,thanks.
arlenenoone 2 years ago
Do you have this song from the "Farewell Andromeda" album? I'd love to hear that recording again.
nixthetiger 3 years ago
sadly i dont but if i get it i will post it ok,thanks for the comment!!
arlenenoone 3 years ago
I know someone who has uploaded that song from the Farewell Andromeda album. I will happy to send it to you.
Moonlightwolfpup 2 years ago
Thank you very much, Moonlightwolfpup! Great name, by the way.
nixthetiger 2 years ago
Super concert
catbrush123 3 years ago
it sure was,thanks for the comment.
arlenenoone 3 years ago
tHank you for great video:)
Satori1800 3 years ago
you're very welcome,thank you for commenting on it.
arlenenoone 3 years ago
you're very welome,im gonna try and upload the rest of it too!!
arlenenoone 3 years ago
thank you so much nearly have the whole concert now.
poetrymaster 3 years ago