Today (John Denver) -My Tribute to John Denver

[luvinlyfe96]

camp merrie woode, anyone?

[eckleburg22]

John Denver, wow.  Now there was a one-in-million guy.

[GuaranteedRawMusic]

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[Allen3284]

seriously??? Still, nice song.

[Ragnarblackmane12]

I'd heard this while in a summer camp so many years ago.... This is the first time i've heard it since, and I'm glad I found this song again.

[rebecca8877]

"Today" is really like a poem, very inspring indeed. thank you for sharing John Denver's version. what a pity that he passed away that young ! p.s. i'd like to find Glen Campbell's version of "Today" but failed.

[ppdzung]

the song likes a poem. every time in life suffering  by this wild world, this shall remind us : do not forget the joy of life of a slight human being. Let enjoy today.. Wish John Denver rest in heaven.

[stpjjf]

Beautiful version. Glen Campbell does a nice version too of this song on his Galveston album

[priscillapastimes]

wish Opposite Tables was on YouTube

[bryanoverturf1]

all my stars thumbs up thank ,Kumhui,,,,fts wonderful post beautiful song ,,,god bless you all ,,Kumhui's,,,,bro

[scarletroseify]

This is the hummingbird music camp song. That place and this song mean so much to me....words can't describe it. But the melody of this song can. :)

[damanfrom808]

John Denver, just awesome!!! i sang this song in the 60s and 70s. Josie loved this song we sang it together, then she went to be with the Lord on July 4th 1970. We'll meet again in the presence of our Lord. I still sing this song but i changed one line..."a millinon tomorrows shall all pass away [but i wont forget] all the joys that are mine today"

[25goodheart]

Love the song... Forever a John Denver fan, for all that he did, all that he was, and all that he stood for... RIP my friend... It's a shame that you cut the song short. Peace

[Coltongirl1]

I leaned this song at Camp Namanu! Whoop Whoop! if you have been to Camp namanu 'like' this!

[1bol390]

Thank you so much for sharing your love of a wonderful human being that is truly appreciated by his fans! PEACE : )

[bruceseah]

Thanks for positing this great song sung by a wonderful, caring and talented man.

[angelwolf54]

err, I forget, all the joy that is mine t<3day !

[rrrrrocketman]

In 2011, we still miss you John Denver! This song just popped in my head and I had to hear it. Thanks for posting.

[creampufflover432]

i love this song because my mom used to sing it to me as a lullaby and it brings back such sweet memorys :)

[taj3369]

I've been a fan eversince John is beautiful inside & out. Watching him in concert & listening to his music shed me to tears. Your music touches my heart .Thank you for your music.......

[StillRockingTheVote]

This is actually a sex ballad. Good job, John Denver, for making it sound so sweet and kind.

[angel9319]

this is a sad song

[AceHuntera619]

Thanks For Posting This Man! This Means So Much To a Lot of People.

[seanwill220]

john denver was the best, this song brings tears to my eye

[ramoncalicdan1]

I cannot forget this wonderful voice...PEACE MAN

[jacmunbong]

he was such a beautiful soul.i hope to see you on the other side john.peace.

[Dollieannie]

I've been in love with John Denver since the early 70s. His music opened up and melted my heart. Time, space and his death have not changed that. Once when he was in concert, he left the stage and walked out past me with his guards. I will never forget the smile on his face when I reached out and touched him.

annie

[gagongromy]

my father always sang this to me when i was young. it'shis favorite song. he passed away last motnth, and he's probably happy now listening to john denver in heaven...

[blacklavendyr]

This song reminds me of my mother, when I was little she would sing this song to e every night and through all that we have been through it reminds me how much I love her. I love you Mom

[mandarinlearner]

I miss gentility in music so much....and John personified that gentility.

[charleesaus]

A voice as clear as a crystal bell, blessed by honey and caressed by a drop of lemon. His guitar was the only other instrument that was as clear.

A beautiful soul, who with his love of song and bringing joy to others is dearly missed.

[looniespoons]

John Denver is a story teller in song.

[reifer21]

the best was lost but never forgotten

[dimseeeen]

i like the cantonese version

[Sepia1989]

@dimseeeen heyyyyyyy what's the name of the chinese singer singing it ? Can you send me the link ? I'm looking for that version for years.

[dimseeeen]

@Sepia1989 the chinese version is actually a different song with different melody. they only inserted part of john denvers song into the middle and titled it Today. its in my favorite playlist. its by 梁詠琪

[Sepia1989]

@dimseeeen Oh I know that song. Do you know who sing this watch?v=Ye3am9wADEI ?

[somaditya75]

@Sepia1989 I hope you don't mean Felicia?

[Sepia1989]

@somaditya75 I've just heard Felicia's version of today but I don't think that's her voice in that movie's clip...

[Earthlinked]

This song was in a movie with another John Denver song!!! The two songs were "Sweet Surrender" and "Today" and the movie was "The Bears And I" (Randy Sparks wrote "Today") - released July 31, 1974 (USA) by Disney!!!! It was also Randy Sparks that suggested that John Deutschendorf change his name - becasue Deutschendorf would not fit across a recrod label!!!!

ALWAYS a favorite!!!!!!!

[penel100]

Wonderful rendition from a favorite of mine, John Denver. The song was written by another favorite, Randy Sparks. Thanks to both of you!

[rshivlar]

another favorite when my great grandmother was alive ild sing at the nurseing home and she loved this song i sang it to her all the time before she left her home and after they took her to the nurseing home . this is mewmories for me

[33mikesmusic]

His music helped me through a tough time. R.I.P. John

[darcifaulkner]

We still miss you, John.

[stanstead74]

bring back my memory of London Ontario 1973

[cuppycakefan18]

i learned this song at hummingbird music camp, jemez springs, nm. everytime i hear the word today i think of this song and that reminds me im not in paradise

[1308frankie]

thank you

[KCKILLERCAT]

SUCH A LOVELY SONG. JOHN IS SO MISSED !

[hellgate67]

Thank you joannrodis2006: what a thoughtful and touching tribute video to John Denver!!!

This is my favorite New Christy Minstrels song! John Denver was a member of this 1960s folk group (which began in late 1800s by a Mr. Christy). I never heard John Denver sing this song himself. It is not on the CD collection I have of him. So, this a special treat to see him perform it.

I cannot believe he's been gone over a decade now. So much change on Planet Earth since his death. Miss him!

[jorgecubria]

Good video. One of the best songs ever.

[shelsmom]

Favorite camp song, Plus I would sing it to Shelby to get her to sleep when she was a wee baby.

[8thstreeetbeach]

what a moving tribute to one who touched all of our hearts in so many different and same ways

[jayepaws]

his voice is so soothing I'm at peace when I hear his voice. my boyfriend & his sister were surprised that I wanted a Cd of him. I said I like anything that sounds good. & RIP John Denver

[Next2Nirvana]

My first concert in 1972 when I was thirteen was John Denver at the Spectrum in Phila. This song just popped into my head this morning and I had to hear it. The tenderness of the beauty of life that this song converys is unequaled. Always one of my favorties. John is missed..

[ErikaRagazzi]

Very nice !!!!

[yinyinkong2559]

a soft song

[MrMarc113]

I love this song so much I was overdue with my first child and listened to this song all the time! She's 31 now, but I have such fond ,memories of this song and had the pleasure of seeing John Denver at Brighton shortly after!

[fesebber]

this was the song i used to sing to my only daughter when she was still a baby

[jwmedellin]

In 1964. just as John was beginning his career, we spent several weekends together at a friend’s house. It was first time I heard “Today.”

John told me that the lyrics told a story of sea captain who visits a port and falls in love. But the woman is concern about him leaving and never seeing her again, and he tells her “today while……” and John told me that the song “Today” is how we should love, that we love and live in love for “Today.”

[otakugirl999]

such a lovely song :D

[kc7wwy]

very nice of you.

[germanshepherd12345]

i love playing this song on my old yamaha.

[mamasanhovno]

plavci -orchidej

[darling81393]

such a beautiful song...and it means so much more now that he's gone.

[loriharplizotte]

This is my all time favorite for John Denver to sing because of the sweetness of his voice. May you rest in peace, John. We all love and miss you and your wonderful voice.

[fool4fishin]

Thanks for the blast ... to the past ... 

I'll drink your sweet wine ...Cheers... happy valentines day..... Kumbaya !

[phignmom52]

The song was written by Randy Sparks of "the New Christy Minstrels", but abeautiful song, sung by many greats

[dericoh]

I love everything in 60's & 70's, through happiness & sadness, through richest to the poor, I can feel the colours, the beauty, the culture and the pain for that moment.... eventhough I born in 80s.

[butterflybanana4hope]

i sung this song in chorus!! :) soooo prettyyyy

[HEARAWORD]

I recall him as VERY talented.

As big as a musical star as he was, he seemed so down to earth and humble.

[tomo2882]

question what is the move called based on john denver? inbox me please

[llehane22]

My daughter's fiance just asked what song my husband and I danced to for our first dance at our wedding in August 1969.....I had forgotten but Jack remembered.....Today.....I never even knew that John Denver had recorded it....we've spent a lifetime together and the days just keep getting better and better...thanks for this lovely tribute and a beautiful song

[bruceseah]

Very meaningful and inspiring song, John Denver will continue to live in the hearts of millions worldwide. A great singer with a great heart.

[Blackhawkjxx7]

My uncle and mentor passed this year. This song is one of the things he left me. Thanks for sharing your heart.

[kfun52]

Thanks so much for sharing this great video. It's been 12 years now for John.

12/31/43- 10/12/97

[Ebo9508]

My best friend and I used to duet this song in highschool back in those days.

[joyboy2693]

such a sweet song i love it

[donnafregeau]

This song has brought back such special memories for me...I am sending it to my daughter "Today" so she also can share in this memory....that was just ours !!!!

I love you Melissa "forever and always"

Mom

[reenieimages]

Thank You for that........

[marynoyestabb]

This song brought back so many memories. Thank you for including this song in the video.

[abooboo4u]

I was blessed years ago to have met John before a concert at West Texas State University in Canyon, TX.....this was right at the time Rocky Mountain High was blasting up the charts. We were gathered in a small cafe across from the campus and he sat and joined in like he had known us all his life.....Which kind of in a way he did, he was one of those Kindred Souls that you only run across a few times in a lifetime. A most humble man that loved each moment and the concert was just so great....^0^

[gcalumni]

this song means so much to me and my family. this was my grandmothers favorite song. she died in january 2003 losing her fight with cancer. i miss her so much she was a wonderful woman who loved everyone. we played this song during the funeral. grandma i will always remember what you taught me and i will never forget you. my first daughter will be named after her.

[wolfofthewhitemt]

Allmost got to see John in DFW in '77/'78

[songomz]

thanks joan for posting this vid. i love this song from John though the original is Bobby Goldsboro, John Denver sung this perfectly smooth.

[OLaLaVanessa]

i love this song

[buffyangellove4evr]

This song means so much to me. It evokes so much emotion. we sing it on the last night at hummingbird music camp and everyone is absolutely in tears by the end

[KarunaReikiMaster28]

Amazing talented man. Thank you, John Denver.

[nevershouthayley12]

i love this song

we sing it on the last day at my sleepaway camp

[tjjtjjt]

Thank you for posting this.  John Denver was such a wonderful artist and person.

[maplemountain]

Yep, still going strong in West Virginia 4H camps. Beautiful song.

[mduckpf24]

How How to you! I'm also a WV 4-Her and this is by far one of my favorite camp songs! :)

[maplemountain]

hmm.. attend alpha this year possibly?

[emadmadi]

huh...

this song too...here in youtube,people knows everything...internet let them closer and closer...

[bobeagle3]

Thank you Joannarodis for putting this on YouTube. It makes me sad to think how we waste time and our lives; but I am glad to have lived Today!

[CircaSitenta]

There was a time I was really hooked with John Denver's songs. Nothing but John Denver's : )

[GatesJJ922]

RIP John

[forestchild23]

This song always takes me back to 1979 when I first heard John sing it at Wembly arena. John had been doing some rock songs with an electric guitar and backing group. Then he changed the atmosphere totally and sang this song with just his acoustic guitar accompanyment. The atmosphere in the hall was amazing. You could have heard a pin drop.

[GeneralMudkip]

We sang this at my outdoor school. It is really a great song. :D

[rebulraider]

after my grandmother passed away, I listened to John a lot. This song always brings tears to my eyes. No more beautiful song than this one. Thank for putting it on here.

[lol02468]

nice song

[dappi65]

This song brings back memories from girl scout camp in the late 70's. It was a favorite at Camp Manistee, Michigan. I haven't heard it in over 20 years. Thanks for posting!

[JuliatheCoolest]

It's a song at the y-camp I go to. My cabin sang it on the night before everyone was going home. When I sang it I was crying, partially because I was sad to be leaving and partially because the song was so beautiful.

[amangir]

It's still going strong at girl scout camps. We sing it every year. Glad to know it brings back such wonderful memories. It's a beautiful song.

[gordon2d]

That was a very fitting tribute to John, - well done you.

[nixthetiger]

"Sing it with us..." Sing, Henry.

[VincentValentine678]

Does anybody know which album this song is in. I'm searching for this song for my dad... But, I can't seem to find it anywhere on the net except youtube... Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

[nixthetiger]

I think it's from "An Evening with John Denver". A great concert Album from around 1975.

[Med1c1neman]

You'll find it on the album " an evening with John Denver"

[VincentValentine678]

Okay... Thank you very much. I'll try to find it... I couldn't find any info on this song at Wikipedia. Anyway, thanks...

[Mikeref22]

Thank you for posting this, I loved John Denver's music. I wish I could have seen him live. This song is such a sweet song, in fact it is bringing me to tears. I remember hearing his songs from my mother she loved him. The day he died I sat on my couch an cried, I cried for everyone that just have the songs now. God Bless you John Denver. You where taken from us to soon. We miss you

[cloverlady56]

I am sorry that you never got to see him in concert. I saw him four times - twice in Indianapolis, IN, once at Bloomington, IN, and the last time at Noblesville, IN. I cried when he died and I cry every time I hear a song by him. Today is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[AcousticPhases]

I have always loved John Denver's music and his inner feelings towards nature he has protrayed in his songs. I especially love this song and your tribute to John with this video was truly beautiful, loved it.

Thank you for sharring your joy of John Denver with us.

[johnnyparcel]

Joan, that was simply beautiful! I went to college 1976-1978, and I played an eight track tape of John all the time. I miss him, terribly. John, you're not forgotten. To know your songs and lyrics was to know you. Forever Thanks, ~John E. Bowman

[clovertr]

Thank you!!

[mistikay]

This is beautiful I have always loved John's version of "Today" Thanks for posting.

Michelle

[mtsthelensgirl]

He is so in my heart

He is here he could never be gone

Though the singer is silent

There still is the truth of the song

Why is it thus we are here

And so soon we are gone

By John Denver

(A tribute to his father)

[charmq777]

Camp Vacamas in Butler NJ was when I first heard this. My counselor was Barbara from Brooklyn and she played guitar for us lowly campers...

[pentail]

A fine tribute to a fine man John had many ups an downs in his life but he always stuck with the style of music he loved. Later in life John was dubbed "natures son" i remember the news the day of his death what a shock that was as it was to many people. He will always be remembered through his songs and actions.

[bethvinz]

I'm so thankful that there are still people nowadays who appreciate this song... I first heard this from an FM station playing old songs one Sunday, it stucked on my head since then, unconsciously humming it every now and then...I love the melody, and the message itself... really a great song.

[heister89]

My mom used to sing this song to me as a lullabye when I was a little one, then when I got older I asked her who sang it, and she told me it was John Denver. Now I am an adult, his music still touches my soul, and I will pass this beautiful song on to my children as a lullabye, and hopefully my love for John Denver as well.

[jgosses13]

I too learned this song at a summer camp and it also brought back memories of friends I lost touch with. Beautiful song. Maybe I'll go google them.

[perosquared]

I learned this song at summer camp as a kid as well, and it stuck with me ever since. His most beautiful song, it's a shame it's not very well known.

[jayphil2007]

My friend introduced me to this song. Since then, I cannot forget this song even though the friendship is already gone.

[tintin8999]

i introduced this song to someone, too in 1997, for the song is so lovely and the moment was beatifull as well. Now the friendship is over, i even don't know where he is. I just can't forget everything about him and the moment we had. I wish I knew where he is....

[Wildcat272]

they have this song at camp =]

[volleyballer1717]

what camp?

[Wildcat272]

camp collins it in oregon

[volleyballer1717]

oh cool

[MumfordzeDinosaur]

camp song =/

im tearin up over here

[volleyballer1717]

what camp did you go to?

[MumfordzeDinosaur]

hummingbird music camp.

[RodCornholio]

Extraordinary song. Sung by an extraordinary man.

[mountaingoat777]

ako rin, there r time that i like to listen to JD songs, and I realy love this postin, thank you jr2006

[elizaga8]

Ang galing naman ng pagkakagawa ng music video compilation...ikaw ba ang gumawa ng tribute na yan? Fan din ako ni John Denver!

[jdstillshines]

Absolutely beautiful video and tribute!

[rezfern]

Joann...thanks for sharing this video. I love this song. I am also posting a video response.

John Denver fan ka rin pala tulad ko..

Kuya El

[joannrodis2006]

..yes, since high school year pa.