I'm a big JD fan and have one album of the Chad Mitchell Trio; great album, especially when they did Long Tall Texan. This song on this video was done by JD on one of his early solo albums.
Please tell me : Wrote John this song?And how old was he there?And what´s the name of this song? Thanks for posting thats one of my favorite John Denver videos on Youtube!
Great clip of JD!!! Was this mid 60's I take it?? I was probably 8 to 10 years old then. I was a huge John Denver fan in the early 70's from the beginning. I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert in Omaha, NE his very 1st concert there early spring of "75". I was 16 and my very 1st concert ever. It was so exciting!!! Thanks for posting. Miss him:(
@sedona05 John joined the Chad Mitchell Trio ( later the Mitchell Trio ) later Denver Boise & Johnson in 1965, and left to pursue his solo career in 1969. Here he is performing with Boise and Johnson.
Even though this is sooo early in John's career, you can see the exact same expressions that are so familiar. He looks exactly like he looked in the '80's once he shed the glasses. Aaaahhh to look so young....for 30 years!
I'm a white gal and a singer but I still feel that I really don't have a right to sing this great song because I've been fortunate enough to never know restriction because of my skin color. Strong song for an indelible people. Strong spirits make for strong music.
@TheWoodsugar I think it's ok for white people to sing it if it's more on a metaphysical plane.Many of us are still not 'mentally' free for many reasons.
A great clip, but this isn't the Mitchell Trio. It's Denver, Boise & Johnson, consisting of John Denver, David Boise and Mike Johnson. That's the group John created to pay off the Mitchell Trio's debts after the trio broke up.
Actually by contract they had to stop using Chad's name once the last original member left. There was nothing more sinister than that. However this is a little known period of history for the trio, as evident by the fact that onl the orginal three and Denver took part in the Reunion concerts.
Actually by contract they had to stop using Chad's name once the last original member left. There was nothing more sinister than that. However this is a little known period of history for the trio, as evident by the fact that only the original three and Denver took part in the Reunion concerts.
@DanMcGuinness I can't hardly bear the fact that he's not with us now. It's almost intolerable. He was a poet, a genius in his field. He was our generations pride and joy.
His tremendous talent was already prevelant here at a young age. A true natural voice, so, so good!
What a loss to the world when he was died. You can take voice lessons to learn breathe control, etc but you are born with voice like John Denver had. It is innate.
Like Linda Ronstadt, you are born with a gorgeous voice. I go to so many music events, open mikes, etc to hear different singers but it is one in a million to have a voice like John Denver.
WOW. Tremendous show by John D. Even at this early stage his voice, like stated below me :), was so developed and so powerfull. What a thrill to see this clip.
We used to have John Denver, now all we have is P. Diddy :). He is greatly missed.
His voice was so strong and well developed even at this young age. To think he was nearly broke at this point. You can see this young man is going places!
Why does it say "Mitchell" in the title of this? It is clearly after the last remaining member of the Mitchell Trio (Mike Kobluk) left and they were calling themselves "Denver, Boise and Johnson".
John Denver was in The Mitchell Trio after Chad left (and they no longer used Chad's first name), but neither Boise, nor Johnson were ever part of the (Chad) Mitchell Trio.
Thanks for the update. The last information I heard years ago was that before John made it on his own became a member of the The Chad Mitchell Trio. So, I stand corrected. They were good, however, no matter what the name of the group.
It was probably vanity- I bet he wanted to look "cooler" and kept them off!!! OR- could be that cute coed Ann Martell he was trying to impress at the time was around so he did not want to have on the dorky dark rimmed glasses!! I LOVE his strumming and swaying on this song btw.
Well, the two that you did post are exceptional. In this one, JD is so young. He's from my generation and boys looked like that back then. Thanks again.
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philout55 3 months ago
I saw John D in concert at Notre Dame many years ago. I do Thank God that he graced us with his music.
Dvitosims 7 months ago
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This song was written by Billy Taylor. It's been recorded by a number of artists, maybe most notably Nina Simone.
Onipotserp 8 months ago
I'm a big JD fan and have one album of the Chad Mitchell Trio; great album, especially when they did Long Tall Texan. This song on this video was done by JD on one of his early solo albums.
LeslieSteeg 11 months ago
Please tell me : Wrote John this song?And how old was he there?And what´s the name of this song? Thanks for posting thats one of my favorite John Denver videos on Youtube!
Ghost99535 11 months ago
@Ghost99535 The answers to your questions you'll find in the previous comments if you scroll down them. Glad you like the clip :-)
windsong1962 11 months ago
@Ghost99535
This song was written by Billy Taylor. It's been recorded by a number of artists, maybe most notably Nina Simone.
Onipotserp 8 months ago
@Ghost99535
This song was written by Billy Taylor. It's been recorded by a number of artists, maybe most notably Nina Simone.
Onipotserp 8 months ago
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Onipotserp
This song was written by Billy Taylor. It's been recorded by a number of artists, maybe most notably Nina Simone.
Onipotserp 8 months ago
Great clip of JD!!! Was this mid 60's I take it?? I was probably 8 to 10 years old then. I was a huge John Denver fan in the early 70's from the beginning. I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert in Omaha, NE his very 1st concert there early spring of "75". I was 16 and my very 1st concert ever. It was so exciting!!! Thanks for posting. Miss him:(
sedona05 1 year ago
@sedona05 John joined the Chad Mitchell Trio ( later the Mitchell Trio ) later Denver Boise & Johnson in 1965, and left to pursue his solo career in 1969. Here he is performing with Boise and Johnson.
windsong1962 1 year ago
What a great singer and performer was John Denver. I miss him.
gnm109 1 year ago
Even though this is sooo early in John's career, you can see the exact same expressions that are so familiar. He looks exactly like he looked in the '80's once he shed the glasses. Aaaahhh to look so young....for 30 years!
maryjoy543 1 year ago
I'm a white gal and a singer but I still feel that I really don't have a right to sing this great song because I've been fortunate enough to never know restriction because of my skin color. Strong song for an indelible people. Strong spirits make for strong music.
TheWoodsugar 1 year ago
@TheWoodsugar I think it's ok for white people to sing it if it's more on a metaphysical plane.Many of us are still not 'mentally' free for many reasons.
ScattySafari 2 months ago
A great clip, but this isn't the Mitchell Trio. It's Denver, Boise & Johnson, consisting of John Denver, David Boise and Mike Johnson. That's the group John created to pay off the Mitchell Trio's debts after the trio broke up.
revtink100 1 year ago
@revtink100
Actually by contract they had to stop using Chad's name once the last original member left. There was nothing more sinister than that. However this is a little known period of history for the trio, as evident by the fact that onl the orginal three and Denver took part in the Reunion concerts.
Booger414 1 year ago
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@revtink100
Actually by contract they had to stop using Chad's name once the last original member left. There was nothing more sinister than that. However this is a little known period of history for the trio, as evident by the fact that only the original three and Denver took part in the Reunion concerts.
Booger414 1 year ago
omg...I am *so* glad I found this. I've been looking for it for a while now. thanks for posting it!
nhford07 1 year ago
I miss John Denver every day. .. so young here!
DanMcGuinness 2 years ago
@DanMcGuinness I can't hardly bear the fact that he's not with us now. It's almost intolerable. He was a poet, a genius in his field. He was our generations pride and joy.
granitestater1029 1 week ago
Is there any way to get these clips on a cd/dvd? My mother adored John and this would make for some very good days (early onset alzheimers)
erinufo5 2 years ago
His tremendous talent was already prevelant here at a young age. A true natural voice, so, so good!
What a loss to the world when he was died. You can take voice lessons to learn breathe control, etc but you are born with voice like John Denver had. It is innate.
Like Linda Ronstadt, you are born with a gorgeous voice. I go to so many music events, open mikes, etc to hear different singers but it is one in a million to have a voice like John Denver.
folkmusicgirl 2 years ago
Love it and love John Denver. I never saw this back then.
Thank God for You Tube that we can enjoy quality music since we sure can't get it on the radio any more!!
Sure do miss John Denver and folk music in general.
wendydale1 2 years ago
WOW. Tremendous show by John D. Even at this early stage his voice, like stated below me :), was so developed and so powerfull. What a thrill to see this clip.
We used to have John Denver, now all we have is P. Diddy :). He is greatly missed.
rajmando1 2 years ago
WOW !! Go John Go !! Man he sounded good & clear as a songbird.
God gave John a voice & talent to really play that guitar. Wish I could had seen John in person.
Thankful this video was made. John sounds beautiful ; his children should be so proud. I am.
sweetpea027 2 years ago 2
His voice was so strong and well developed even at this young age. To think he was nearly broke at this point. You can see this young man is going places!
mtsthelensgirl 2 years ago 2
I remember when 'Dutch' got his 12-string Goya. He was so proud of it.
Won't be long now, buddy. See you soon.
Jazzycat47 2 years ago
How hungry we still are for John Denver's exceptional talent. So greatly missed...
lovinSpoonful 2 years ago 9
Look how young!! And that 12 string sounds awesome!
lovinSpoonful 2 years ago
Not the Mitchell trio. Not even a trio. I count 4 performers.
But always nice to hear John sing.
rockgor 3 years ago
Why does it say "Mitchell" in the title of this? It is clearly after the last remaining member of the Mitchell Trio (Mike Kobluk) left and they were calling themselves "Denver, Boise and Johnson".
Ididnotwanttojoin 3 years ago 2
It's a reunion of the Old Chad Mitchell Trio
Michael5191949 3 years ago
John Denver was in The Mitchell Trio after Chad left (and they no longer used Chad's first name), but neither Boise, nor Johnson were ever part of the (Chad) Mitchell Trio.
Ididnotwanttojoin 3 years ago
Thanks for the update. The last information I heard years ago was that before John made it on his own became a member of the The Chad Mitchell Trio. So, I stand corrected. They were good, however, no matter what the name of the group.
Michael5191949 3 years ago
why didn't john have his glasses on didn't he need them?
ChefHannah715 3 years ago
It was probably vanity- I bet he wanted to look "cooler" and kept them off!!! OR- could be that cute coed Ann Martell he was trying to impress at the time was around so he did not want to have on the dorky dark rimmed glasses!! I LOVE his strumming and swaying on this song btw.
puck57 3 years ago
For the John Denver fans out here this is such a cool, cool video thanks again, so much windsong
duane54321 4 years ago 6
Shows how malleable Billy Taylor's song is.
I wish his earlier appearance with the Back Porch Majority on Hullaballoo("Get Together") was still posted.
fgldnglbs 4 years ago
Ace, ace, ace!!!
Reubensong 4 years ago
The harmonies of all three are wonderful,but he really is the star here,even then.
I love the way he found such joy in singing. He literally sings with his whole body.
Awesome.
I think this was deleted by YT Copyright Grumblebums so thanx for posting it again.
blackwhimsy 4 years ago 3
Well, the two that you did post are exceptional. In this one, JD is so young. He's from my generation and boys looked like that back then. Thanks again.
bettywhitedog 4 years ago 2
wow great video!
wildaspen 4 years ago
Great video! Interesting to see that he wore no glasses back then. JDs talent shines through.
jdstillshines 4 years ago
Loved the video. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have some more. He was one of the really great singers.
bettywhitedog 4 years ago 2
Sadly, the two I've posted are all I have that aren't already on youtube - thank you for your kind comment though :-)
windsong1962 4 years ago 2