John Denver & Plácido Domingo in Studio - Perhaps Love (1980)

[rettersp]

This song always brings tears to my eyes... two blessed voices... two wonderful people...

[bjretas]

Doesn't get better than this

[Dobydoves]

@Doves

[TheMunmun007]

don't mean to sound rude, but this is definitely sooo not my type of music!!! just hate all of this music piece!

[peaceniq]

"No match for Placido"?!

"Courage"?!

OMGoodness!

Perhaps it's not the competition some of you seem to think it is!

Life is not all about competition.

For some, life is about love and beauty.

What a beautiful blending of two incredible voices on a day meant for love.

Happy Valentine's Day. (2012)

[Flickchaser]

It took courage to get into a recording booth with Placido Domingo but the result is a fusion of two vastly different registers and ranges to the delight of our ears and souls. Take away either voice and you lose some of the treasure, compatability from a common compassion(music) in this instance is 2nd. to none.

[Zyltch]

John is no match for Placido? Well, apparently Placido thought so, but then, what does he know?

[dcamarena21]

Thaks for posting such an intimate video of Placido and John. The song is such a great blend of pop and opera. This is a meaningful song for me,

[Telefaksimil]

Just to clarify: I mean better than MY old transfer. No comparation to this one, if it's not mine. :)

[Telefaksimil]

First I thought it was nice to my old vhs-transfer of this gem reuploaded, but after a closer look I'm not sure at all. Some of the video glitches may originate from the equipment used in the studio, and not my/your transfer equpment. It's hard to tell when this video is 240p.

In case it's not my transfer, then this is the very first time ever I see someone else posting transfers from the wonderful vhs casette "CBS Video Show 8". (A new much better version will be uploaded to my account soon.)

[5133727]

It seems John Denver is no match for Placido Domingo..

[caat57]

Beatiful, thanx for sharing.

[Frances2392]

we studied this song in World literature class :) made me reflect, this is a wonderful song :) classy :)

[Lonnirose]

I still miss John Denver. I have all his albums - he was wonderful.

[vinny1797]

Que joven Placido Domingo....  hermoso video

[kincaide67]

This version of the song didn't appear on a JD album until the 1984 release of his Greatest Hits Vol 3. The 1982 JD album "Seasons of the Heart" has this song, but with John only.  RCA didn't think it wise to have a duet with Domingo on the album. I have no idea why. John's solo version is good, but the duet version rules supreme! What talents! & they sound great together!

[Friskyhorton]

This song always made me cry before we lost John. It makes me cry more now, when I remember this special man.x x

[arlenenoone]

14 years ago to this day, a legend was tragically killed, hard to believe it still. We miss you John Denver.

[3344utube]

great song, but have you looked at the drummer?

He looks like TJ Thyne , " Hodgins" , on Bones in the early seasons when he had longer hair.

[nuchems]

I will always listen to the music of John Denver. May he rest in peace. This is the most beautiful song he ever wrote. I brings me to tears when I hear him sing it. God bless you John.

[mahagoniful]

@sadi0019, i agree with you. the most expressiv part in these song is, when domingo sings and look in the face of joaquin phoenix....

[jugina45]

Played this at my wedding in 1987. People wept it was so beautiful. Still do. Miss you so much John. Thank you for all the gorgeous music you gifted us with.

[Louisefalk78]

some say love is holding on and some say letting go.... I ´ve lost my dearest fiance 6 years ago, he enjoyed this song and is now with Mr Denver. I think that letting go and moving on is a way of loving another person. thx JD.

[Frankiarmz]

The song is beautiful and touching but honestly these two giants could sing happy birthday and make it a hit.

[ElRihno]

Damn good lyrics!!

[koenigsblauAntonius]

John Denver , your Voice live forever!!!

[Louisefalk78]

@koenigsblauAntonius absolutely.

[Louisefalk78]

@koenigsblauAntonius Heaven are very lucky to have to have him , along with my wonderful austrian singer FALCO. He died very shortly after JOHN DENVER. In a very tragic caraccident

[SingWithInNow]

I've got tears in my eyes. Two wonderful people. Two fantastic voices.

[1Thompsonmusic]

Miss you John. You were a very gifted songwriter and had the voice of an angel.

[sagesportfishing]

john denver would have deserved to live for ever !!!!

[madestrong]

enchanting...

[bernbsporty]

i believe this is john denver's best song... so romantic and beautiful melody with renditions of violins at the background..some of john's songs are for mass appeal and a bit of lower class..this this one is on a higher level...or highest at that...if u have the feeling that u dont want the song to end...this is it...it can be sung forever in ur ears..

[mastodon2806]

im into heavy metal but love this song it brings a tear to my metal eye

[rettersp]

@mastodon2806 jajajaja... great!!! that's music all about...

[KnightVow]

This is one of the best things I have ever seen on You Tube.

[ValareePerlak36]

Dnload the audio from this track at soundnabber doht cohm.

[1612Sol]

Maravilloso, no tengo palabras...

[lynnesciortino]

Just Beautiful and I love the sound of their voices together.

[pemirco]

" Si pudiera vivir para siempre y todos mis sueños se volvieran realidad, mis memorias de amor serìan de ti! "

Apoteòsico!

[mmaghfai]

Wonderful wonderful song. I didnt know of John Denver until a couple of weeks ago and all I seem to listen to now is his music. Thanks for sharing :)

[michaeldonegan]

@mmaghfai Thank you for your kind comment. You are always welcome.

[trebhz2k1]

@omnichronX : I thought it was Pavarotti, silly me...

[susan8one]

Bravo!!! Beautiful. I was a kid when this came out and loved it then; the contrast of their voices compliment each other perfectly. Thank you for posting :D

[mmuicshelagh]

I had this recording played at my husband's funeral in 2002. It is a most beautiful song and a beautiful duet. Perhaps Lpve was 'our song'. I loved JD from my teens.. RIP John,...I was gutted when JD died. I play this song when I am thinking about my beloved husbald - R.I.P. I was priveleged to know my husband - just as I am priveleged to hear John Denver. Thank you both for everything and Rest in Peace. x x x

[unorthodoxtrotsky]

This is only pop-classical music collaboration that I really like and think worked.

[3656sas]

class act

[Lucila9]

Thank you so much! As a Boomer, I continue to love this song.  It speaks to a segment of my generation.

[CHULEXIS]

OAYK...I love you!!!

[CHULEXIS]

Orlandoooooooooooooo---I love you!!

[OmnichronX]

truly beautiful song. I looked for it thinking it was Carreras that sang it.

[MrFlana]

Incredible duet. Pl'acido knew they had a hit on their hands and he showed his satisfaction. The clarity and perfect pitch of John Denver voice was never better than that recording session........what a gift was lost to us.

[tfan68]

A wonderful song and one with a wonderful story behind it.

Denver and Domingo recorded it, not expecting it to go commercial. But one day a promotions man took the recording to a Philadelphia radio station. The owner was a fan of Domingo so he asked to hear it.

But they couldn't get his record player to work so they played it over the air. In seconds they were flooded with calls asking where to get the record and it became a smash hit. All because a record player would not work.

[anythinglovecanbuy]

@tfan68: Thanks for the precious information!

[veritasvita]

@anythinglovecanbuy Thank you for sharing :)

[LordPata]

@tfan68 The song itself found its way to be listened by the masses. If you ask me it was fate. This is a song that would had been a big mistake to leave it hidden for the lack of a better word.

Some times life has its ways to give us nice surprises :)

[agcamp]

The beauty of this video is at 1:55 at the break when they know that have achieved greatness. You can tell by the way they look at each other and smile. This can happen in the studio when you least expect it.

[macampeao]

eu amei esse video e ate gostaria que essa musica fosse o tema da turma de 80 ou seja quem teve a infancia ou que nasceu em 80 possa lenbra dessa musica

[KAOS279]

normally I prefer Michael Jackson, but Denver/ Domingo are incredibly good...

RIP John and Michael, where ever you are...

Love to Placido.....

[michaeldonegan]

Another great post. Happy Chinese New Year, Jason.

[anythinglovecanbuy]

@michaeldonegan: Thanks! Happy Valentine's Day to you, Michael!

[marcio68770]

e verdade

[creecat1]

Besides happy valentines day...a happy new year is in order for you...thank you for all your wonderful posts and may many more be in our future!

[anythinglovecanbuy]

@creecat1: Thanks! A happy Valentine's Day to you too. Yes tomorrow is not only Valentine's Day, but also Spring Festival - the "New Year" for Chinese. Tomorrow will surely be a special day! Thanks again for your kind coment!