John Denver-Rocky Mountain High on TOTP2 in 1972.

[according2ed]

Once in a while, the angels kiss humanity...with a song. Angelic. Beautiful

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[golyg]

There's always one douchebag!

[doulos737]

When I was just a youngin teen, I was into harder rock bands and music, as were my friends, and John Denver wasn't really considered 'IN' for us, but I always liked this song and definitely could appreciate the talent he had as a composer, musician and vocalist. There is HOPE for the youth/teens for as I matured, so did my musical tastes and now I enjoy such a much broader and diversified genre... :)

[mightyquinn62]

A shame this never entered into the British charts just like many of his songs.

[hjcd1231]

Everyone has their own opinion about someone and in my eyes, heart and soul,no one in this world competes with a man as wonderful as John. My statement is that of my own personal experience with the man.

[merlin4817]

You will always be in my heart

[ZiachRoby86]

R.I.P from Germany (Bavaria)

[AllardFumerton69]

DL the audio from this song at soundnabber doht cohm.

[grtoutdoors62]

my wife, my son, and I saw an eagle in north Alabama this Sunday morning. I thought about this song. I miss John Denver. I drove from here to the Rockys and back home, and with some dear souls, and we knew what he sang about.

[EricandDish]

I know this sounds crazy, but when I think about John Denver nowadays I don't think about his music, I think about the fact his life ended in tragedy and controversy-just as I do with the other John: John F. Kennedy. I really want to write a book about the 60's era (1963-84) because I've read several books and I don't feel that the the whole story has not been told-there are secrets that still hasn't been revealed. As what Rick Pearlstein wrote in "Nixonland": 'What did the 60's do to us?'

[lvsrlmsc]

What a great video! Always loved it when John sang RMH this way instead of the speeded up version he sang in his later years. So great to see anything with Mike

Taylor too. It was so sad to hear of Mike Taylors passing recently. Those opening chords that Mike started RMH with for John!!! Brilliant!!!

[Bolly558]

RIP forever John....

[COWBOYMACLEOD]

@Bolly558 LIVE forever John.... Well, I rest my case, your body lives forever and ever for a lot of decades, centuries, milleniums and years and your body will be alive for a thousand of years forever and ever :)

[heezabirddog]

live,liVE,LIVE!!!!!!!!!!! What a great rendition. No pre recorded lip sync. brilliant. thank for putting this on

[curbshoppin]

it was about getting high for me...ha ha now that was a life time ago i was a senior in high school in 1972 worried about Vietnam and loving this song and John Denver...and the first time my wife and I went to colorado in 1976 we then knew what he ment .....

[berndphoenix]

Best version of this song I ever heard

[Screenman5]

A good song for Memorial Day :-) Too bad "Tea Party" ignorants only see him as a "hippie". Even though he never fought in a war, I salute John Denver today!!!

[seemeonyoutubization]

I saw John Denver live three times - once in the front row. This video was the best he ever was. Wow! Thanks for this video.

[arlenenoone]

@seemeonyoutubization wow that must have been awesome, aw your welcome im glad you like it.

[dralanbecker]

Play it in drop D

[arlenenoone]

@dralanbecker ok thanks

[doigen]

I loved this album!!

[arlenenoone]

@doigen yeah its great:)

[Tom6093]

Wasn't this song banned for people thinking he meant getting high ?

[Zolnikov]

@Tom6093 I loved his music.

[Tom6093]

Yeah, I grew up to listening to his greatest hits. Grandmothers Feather Bed is one of my favs.

[arlenenoone]

@Tom6093 yeah but it actually wasnt about that at all.

[Tom6093]

@arlenenoone Yeah, Just by listening to the lyrics, you know its not about that.

[texaswestern70mac]

@arlenenoone anyone who's been to colorado at all knows that he wasnt

[Earthlinked]

And oddly enough - Denver had 6 #1 hits - but is best known for Rocky Mountain High - which barely got into the top 10 - at #9!!!!!!

His Greatest Hits album (released 1974) - redefined the music business - it was the first album to sell over 10,000,000 copies within 1 year of release!! RIAA changed a Gold record from 1,000,000 sales to 500,000 and added Platinum (over 1,000,000 sales within 1 year of release) and Diamond (over 10,000,000 sales within 1 year of release)!

[scarface2891]

This song looks like it would be really hard to play on the guitar.

[arlenenoone]

it sure does, I tried it myself and even just the first part is very hard to play.

[scarface2891]

I suppose it's just a testament to John's musical skill.

[MarshallNBrown]

I was overseas in the USAF when this song was a hit... I knew I'd be getting out in the seventh month ("summer") of my twenty-seventh, and probably to live somewhere I'd never been.... It kept me sane in the madness of the military... and life did indeed happen that way for me. This always will be among my very favorite.

[arlenenoone]

thank you for your comment.

[MrStevejdr]

this has always been my favorite John Denver song it just says so much about what He was about and his love of the mountains

[arlenenoone]

yes,its simple and meaningful not like most of todays music, thank you.

[ellen672]

Love this song, so glad YouTube is around so I can still see him perform.

[arlenenoone]

its a great song. im glad to have youtube to share these videos with fellow JD fans.

[webdesigntips]

This is the tempo it should be love it. Some later albums have a faster verision. However, this is my fav john denver song and listen to it almost every morn. Quality!!!!

[paranorman2]

I agree ... this is the most natural tempo. I hope to be able to play it one day just like he did here! Did you know that JD grew up in Tucson. The mountains are most beautiful here when they are half covered in snow, like right now. I hope to see the Rockies one day, maybe even that meteor shower he spoke about too. I'm sure it will be "Far Out"!

[arlenenoone]

yes i agree. it is one of his best.thank you.

[hdiylove]

Thanks for sharing!! He's so good;)

[arlenenoone]

youre welcome,im always more than happy to share stuff like this with fellow JD fans!

[marooncanopy]

Grown up on his music, and loved every bit of it. Have real fond memories. Too bad he isnt around anymore, or anyone quite like him. We will miss him. Thanks for uploading on youtube.

[arlenenoone]

youre welcome.yeah i was only 6 when he died,thank you.

[hdiylove]

Have always loved this song!!!!

[arlenenoone]

its a great song,thank you for your comment.

[SandDancerHellie]

I was 17 and in 6th form and went home and CRIED. He is the reason I love music and I love the music I love, and I think why I love the USA and loved Colorado/ Montana before I ever saw them...I still play his music now if I'm having a bad day and it soothes me, likely he'll become the lullaby singer when I have kids!

[hdiylove]

@SandDancerHellie  Thanks for sharing ! He's so good;)

[SJDinAudubon]

best version on YT...

[arlenenoone]

thank you.

[xTkAx]

John Denver is a really great singer, and this is really great music. it really is too bad music isn't like this anymore: heartfelt, conjuring images of love, family, happiness and faith.

Entertainment and music in this day and age has become stale, bland and oversaturated. A good sign something is around the corner, hopefully a positive change where the human race chooses wisdom and love more and more.

[arlenenoone]

such lovely and well spoken words,thank you.

[dirty06maggot]

this is awesome

[arlenenoone]

yes,thank you.

[somethingbigger]

Why isn't quality like this popular anymore?

[arlenenoone]

its because music these days is mostly manufactured and no big record moguls want to know you if you play music like this,sad but true.

[1bol390]

wonder if he ever met John Lennon? and did they sing together? maybe now in heaven, can't wait to get there! love them both.

[arlenenoone]

it would be so cool if they did.

[anythinglovecantbuy]

Nope, I think they didn't. Quite a pity.

[arlenenoone]

yes.

[surfclubtony]

Ok who would be todays John Denver, I know in the land of Oz we have know one that comes near his ability to lay it on the line, what about in the US of A.

It is John that is driving my 12 yr old to learn the guitar, cant wait until Troys voice breaks, another Denver? Maybe!!

[arlenenoone]

i dont know a bout the USA but in England & Ireland it would be James Blunt,probably.thanks.

[Deweyvision]

trying to describe where I'm from to a friend in France, i used this link.Thank you for posting it!

I still get a little emotional listening to him.

[arlenenoone]

youre welcome,thank you too.

[sociablyclussy]

420 nation thanks John Denver !

[arlenenoone]

ok.

[MisterOoms]

Yes, that's Mike and Dick.

[arlenenoone]

awrite,thanks for the info.

[XDBBC]

I JUST LOVE THIS MAN AND EVERYTHING HE STOOD FOR...i miss you John.

[arlenenoone]

yes a great composer,sorely missed by all his fans!thank u for the comment!

[tcwest]

Such presence.

[arlenenoone]

yes.thank u for ur comment!!

[missbatman]

Wonderful video! Thanks for posting. :) Poor guy's voice cracked up a bit in the beginning, he must have been singing all day long every day!

[arlenenoone]

yea.thanks for the commment!!

[arlenenoone]

you're welcome.really?is that them backing John?

[MisterOoms]

NICE Video!  Thanks for view.

Dick Kniss and Mike Taylor are in this as well.

Roger