I had the privledge of attending 23 of John Denver's concerts over the years (1972 to 1996) and he NEVER put on a bad show!!!! He was an entertainer!!!!!! All the way from his first concert - where he juggled tennis balls - to his last!!!!! He was born with a "pitch perfect" voice - and put it to good use!!!! The boy could sing!!!!!!! I will always miss the John Denver music that was to be!!!!
@cidspimms Another post I couldn't agree w/more. One of my greatest hopes is that by now John has some amazing new songs to go with his classics. (Though I've long felt much of his best work never were "hits") And that very shortly after I cross over he'll be singing his heart out, as always. After all, it wouldn't be heaven to me if there was no John Denver music or concerts! And somehow I don't think it would be heaven to him if he wasn't singing to "everyone who'll listen to him sing" :)
@cedartree696 ITA! Of course, having seen JD perform w/full symphonies, to his tour band, to just him and his guitar on his last acoutic tour, I felt his clear as a bell voice was always most brilliant when stripped down. I don't think he agreed, as his concerts typically had his vocals WAY too low and far too much orchestration going on.
That said, there was no such thing as a "bad" JD concert-- just some were more brilliant than others. And I'd give anything to be at one tonight. Sigh
This is a perfect test for the actual talent of a singer. How do you sound when recorded via home video with no effects or editing? Well, he still sound pretty damn good. He sings in tune and maintains the emotion & presence regardless of the poor acoustics, coughing and crying babies.
Having discussed this with John shortly before his death, I think the fault was in those who put together the concert not choosing a time when both John and Mardie could be there. We discussed more than that but let's leave it there.
The story of Mardy Murie and her husband, Olaus is amazing. I watched the video, "Arctic Dance - The Mardy Murie Story". It was the most touching video I've seen since "A Song's Best Friend" about John Denver. She was an amazing woman and she and John were very good friends. John would not have been hurt by her no show. Knowing all about Mardy makes this song so much more special. Her book "Two in the Far North" is a book that everyone should read.
This video is simply amazing. Only nine weeks before John's tragic death, his singing, only with his accoustic guita,r just shows the enduring nature of his talent. His voice was never better. Though he'd be 66 today, I believe that his voice would still be amazing.
There comes a time when most celebrities meet their match and when Mardie chose the potluck bridge club supper over hearing JD sing a song about her and her husband, there you go.
It was John who touched us with his music. Those of us who knew him well also knew his flaky side. But you just read the words of some of his songs, even without the music, and they are quite poetic. Bil Danoff, who wrote 12 of John's hits, and I both very much like "It's Good To Be Back Home Again." Very touching.
At that point in her life Mardie was not impressed with any celebrity though she loved music and was a regular at the Dornan Hoot. In Jackson Hole, unlike Aspen, celebrities are just like other people. Her crossword puzzle group would go on and on, John was just passing through. It was the film producers who pissed him off, he told me, not Mardie.
Excellent video. From the date of this I had seen him in concert just two days earlier and it was the last time I ever saw him and he sang this song as his encore to close the show. I still miss John so very much.
Regretably I don't know who did the video tape to give credit, which I always want to do. But I know from a conversation not long after this event that John was not amused at flying up there to do this song and Mardy was a no show.
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I had the privledge of attending 23 of John Denver's concerts over the years (1972 to 1996) and he NEVER put on a bad show!!!! He was an entertainer!!!!!! All the way from his first concert - where he juggled tennis balls - to his last!!!!! He was born with a "pitch perfect" voice - and put it to good use!!!! The boy could sing!!!!!!! I will always miss the John Denver music that was to be!!!!
Earthlinked 1 month ago
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Earthlinked 1 month ago
Thanks for sharing! This was beautiful!...such an intimate setting..love to hear John and just his guitar.
jencom1971 4 months ago
@cidspimms Another post I couldn't agree w/more. One of my greatest hopes is that by now John has some amazing new songs to go with his classics. (Though I've long felt much of his best work never were "hits") And that very shortly after I cross over he'll be singing his heart out, as always. After all, it wouldn't be heaven to me if there was no John Denver music or concerts! And somehow I don't think it would be heaven to him if he wasn't singing to "everyone who'll listen to him sing" :)
VeryFineWhine 6 months ago
@cedartree696 ITA! Of course, having seen JD perform w/full symphonies, to his tour band, to just him and his guitar on his last acoutic tour, I felt his clear as a bell voice was always most brilliant when stripped down. I don't think he agreed, as his concerts typically had his vocals WAY too low and far too much orchestration going on.
That said, there was no such thing as a "bad" JD concert-- just some were more brilliant than others. And I'd give anything to be at one tonight. Sigh
VeryFineWhine 6 months ago
This is a perfect test for the actual talent of a singer. How do you sound when recorded via home video with no effects or editing? Well, he still sound pretty damn good. He sings in tune and maintains the emotion & presence regardless of the poor acoustics, coughing and crying babies.
cedartree696 9 months ago
His voice was still so strong; what gems were there still to be written. He is still greatly missed.
cidspimms 1 year ago
Having discussed this with John shortly before his death, I think the fault was in those who put together the concert not choosing a time when both John and Mardie could be there. We discussed more than that but let's leave it there.
jmm1929 1 year ago
The story of Mardy Murie and her husband, Olaus is amazing. I watched the video, "Arctic Dance - The Mardy Murie Story". It was the most touching video I've seen since "A Song's Best Friend" about John Denver. She was an amazing woman and she and John were very good friends. John would not have been hurt by her no show. Knowing all about Mardy makes this song so much more special. Her book "Two in the Far North" is a book that everyone should read.
mtsthelensgirl 1 year ago
I was at this concert, thank you for posting this!
dianad26 1 year ago
Wow, I was at this concert. Thank you so much for posting this.
dianad26 1 year ago
This is my favorite of his songs! Thanks for this!
delise54 1 year ago
This is my favoritre of his songs! Thanks for this.
delise54 1 year ago
This video is simply amazing. Only nine weeks before John's tragic death, his singing, only with his accoustic guita,r just shows the enduring nature of his talent. His voice was never better. Though he'd be 66 today, I believe that his voice would still be amazing.
davesnouffer 2 years ago 2
I am one of the unlucky ones who never got to see John perform live so this is a real gem for me, many thanks for posting.
kaftanimp 2 years ago
There comes a time when most celebrities meet their match and when Mardie chose the potluck bridge club supper over hearing JD sing a song about her and her husband, there you go.
jmm1929 2 years ago
Never seen this one , it was a blessing to see, He will forever be missed and loved.
Thanks John, Thanks for all you did and the lives you touch, I know you touched mine, more than anybody will ever know.
codydeer 2 years ago 3
It was John who touched us with his music. Those of us who knew him well also knew his flaky side. But you just read the words of some of his songs, even without the music, and they are quite poetic. Bil Danoff, who wrote 12 of John's hits, and I both very much like "It's Good To Be Back Home Again." Very touching.
jmm1929 2 years ago
We who care for the living world appreciate those that share the same dream.
Ascaidh 2 years ago 2
fantastic
godwhyisthistaken 2 years ago
At that point in her life Mardie was not impressed with any celebrity though she loved music and was a regular at the Dornan Hoot. In Jackson Hole, unlike Aspen, celebrities are just like other people. Her crossword puzzle group would go on and on, John was just passing through. It was the film producers who pissed him off, he told me, not Mardie.
jmm1929 2 years ago
I can't understand this woman missing John Denver singing a song just for her and a no show just because she had to play a Bridge game.
He must had been feeling let down by this insult. Sorry dear John Denver, we love you for doing it anyway. Enjoyed you.
sweetpea027 2 years ago
Thanks so much Michael, this is one of John's most beloved songs. The audience would always sway when he started singing it.
jrssjdca 2 years ago 2
So much to tell us - and so little time to sing!!
To live in the hearts of those you have left behind - is to never die!! I will always miss the music that was to be!!
Earthlinked 2 years ago 3
Wow! Many thanks for posting this video. It is lost footage of John and I always enjoy seeing the more candid side of him outside his concerts.
Dad1963 2 years ago 3
Excellent video. From the date of this I had seen him in concert just two days earlier and it was the last time I ever saw him and he sang this song as his encore to close the show. I still miss John so very much.
Amadeus1066 2 years ago
Me, too.
jmm1929 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this. I miss him so much, and it is wonderful when I get to see a "new" piece of video.
cjandjillsmom 2 years ago
Regretably I don't know who did the video tape to give credit, which I always want to do. But I know from a conversation not long after this event that John was not amused at flying up there to do this song and Mardy was a no show.
jmm1929 2 years ago
What a treat! Thanks for sharing!!
mtenbrug 2 years ago
Thanks. This is one gig John would have remembered forever.
jmm1929 2 years ago