I live in West Virginia, and this song is so meaningful to me, indeed to most West Virginians. Was floored to see this lovely Japanese lady singing this song to a Japanese audience. Love the kids dancing a rather complicated routine - they are well-practiced! Thank you so very much for this surprise!
The yearning for hometown is a big genre in Japanese arts: "furusato". John Denver got it so well for WV, that everyone feels it! Like "saudade" in Portuguese.
I taught ESL in South Korea, in one of my first classes there was a little 6-year-old girl who could not speak a word of English but could sing this song perfectly with no accent.
singing this song without a background singer is very hard, even john denver allways sang this with background, and there is one in most of the other covers as well, but she absoultly aced it on her own. great job, beatiful voice.
+Michael Nitsch I can't say I agree with you about her rocking - this isn't a rock song, just countryish folk-pop --and the children do nothing for this but serve as a pointless distraction, but I totally agree with you about her singing. By all means check out other songs sung by her, you won't be disappointed.
@Brick builder 1457 I do too. It came out in 1971 when I was in Germany in the army, about a month before I was scheduled to come home and get out. You can imagine how it stirred the emotions. But I still like this one better!
One of my favorite songs Thank you! I love this singer! I love the sound of his voice! And I adore these children who dance happily! Well done! Well done! Well done! And thank you!
I only have to agree to that but in my way of thinking she and her fabulous children "Ensamble" would make success where ever she would like to perform.
@@cleetose She also lived in the us for 12 years. Its a pretty safe assumption her parents became citizens making her one as well. I mean technically she doesnt have to be, but it would be more unlikely than not.
I wish that I could give more than one Like. Japan has a real Treasure with Nishida. The Girls were also fantastic and kudo's to their Choreographer as well.
i love that the kids follow each other, very often when kids dance there's one or two kids who's totally off beat, but here is everyone keeping up! well done!
March 18,2020 . I have been watching in fascination this video by Ms. Hikaru for the last three months (since I discovered it). Its charm is beyond description and she is equally one of the most beautiful and charming people I have ever seen. Raised in California ? And she has retained one of the most unique personal charisma ? I love her and thank you TH-cam
What a beautiful young lady , with a beautiful voice, I am so happy to see Japanese singers doing so well. Thank you so much for posting. Arigatoo Gozaimashita. Brian. New Zealand.
@@loqutor Haha yeah, its just funny to think how some westerners go crazy about japan while most of Japanese are kinda elitist and actually preffer everything western than their own (not all obviously but you can see which one they preffer more)
This group of actors is very skilled and very engaged, combined with female singers, is a perfect match. I have enjoyed this film six times in two days. The efforts, arrangement and production of all the staff will bring fun to the audience..thank so much., go on!!!
John Denver would have been proud of that! I gotta wonder if this gal has ever actually been to West Virginia. If she hasn't, I bet I know someone who would be glad to take her.
She grew up in LA until age of 13 and move back to japan and attended American School In Japan until she graduated...Even though english is not my 1st language, i hear her accent and english is very good😅
I live in West Virginia, and this song is so meaningful to me, indeed to most West Virginians. Was floored to see this lovely Japanese lady singing this song to a Japanese audience. Love the kids dancing a rather complicated routine - they are well-practiced! Thank you so very much for this surprise!
Such a feel-good song ♥️
Instablaster.
The yearning for hometown is a big genre in Japanese arts: "furusato". John Denver got it so well for WV, that everyone feels it! Like "saudade" in Portuguese.
right, very nicely done, pretty girl with a beautiful voice
she sang so good but still as non american even fell so odd listen country or cowboyie song from japoniese
I taught ESL in South Korea, in one of my first classes there was a little 6-year-old girl who could not speak a word of English but could sing this song perfectly with no accent.
Wow!
singing this song without a background singer is very hard, even john denver allways sang this with background, and there is one in most of the other covers as well, but she absoultly aced it on her own. great job, beatiful voice.
Most of her songs in English are done without back-up for maybe obvious reasons.
8 years for TH-cam to finally recommend me this gem
she rocks,and the children are so precious and cuite as ever. and i love this woman's singing.
+Michael Nitsch I can't say I agree with you about her rocking - this isn't a rock song, just countryish folk-pop --and the children do nothing for this but serve as a pointless distraction, but I totally agree with you about her singing. By all means check out other songs sung by her, you won't be disappointed.
Galant - Chill Out a Bit, dude...Kids were Icing on The Cake w/ Spirited Movement & Choreography!!
I love this song. 👍
Galantski that's not what he means.... he means it as a compliment, they aren't assuming the genre...
Me too wow .
After listening to this four times in a row, I think I have decided that this is my favorite version of this song.
I am with you . One beautiful woman with tons of charm.
@Brick builder 1457 I do too. It came out in 1971 when I was in Germany in the army, about a month before I was scheduled to come home and get out. You can imagine how it stirred the emotions. But I still like this one better!
It’s ok, but definitely not as good as John Denver. No way.
That was absolutely awesome! What a voice! それは素晴らしかった
The kids dancing just made my day.
Absolutely the best version. And the singer, just beautiful. Beautiful.
She's wonderful and the performance with the youngsters is an excellent touch.
I'm from West Virginia and she did this very well.
the high notes are so beautifully sung~ I know little about her, but the warmth in her voice makes her sound like she is singing about home.
Nishida you did a beautiful rendition of the song. You have a beautiful voice I just loved the video. Thanks God bless.
Beautiful woman, beautiful song . Thank you .
I think her voice is as beautiful as she is.
Get your ears checked.
This could mean anything
How very rude Gary Gross
Ok Gary
Gary Goss ok gary
those children are so adorable..what energy and such big smiles!!
John Denver would have been proud. Great performance and loved the choreography.
I got goosebumps the time i heard her sing. 😍 she’s so beautiful as well ❤️
One of my favorite songs Thank you! I love this singer! I love the sound of his voice! And I adore these children who dance happily! Well done! Well done! Well done! And thank you!
I think she could have a very promising career in Nashville.
let me explain a thing here, Nashville country is wayyy different then country country
Nashville=trash
John denver=gold
@@granola5097... What are you talking about? Nashville isn't trash. John Denver is old news. Grow up.
@@dandylionriver m8 have you heard the music, it sucks
I only have to agree to that but in my way of thinking she and her fabulous children "Ensamble" would make success where ever she would like to perform.
@@granola5097 ummmmmmm Nashville country is country country it is called music City and many country singers have lived there
Beautiful lady singing a beautiful song, with a beautiful voice. I am mesmerized.
voice is as beautiful as she is
Oh wow!! Nice song, singer and the dancers❤❤❤
I hope she gets to visit West Virginia sometime. They should make her an honorary citizen for this. It is great!
She's from California
@@spaghettigod43 What does being from California have to do with visiting West Virginia?
@@cleetose It means she's a citizen of the united states which was the part they were referencing.
@@romrom920 She was born in Japan, so she isn't necessarily a US citizen.
@@cleetose She also lived in the us for 12 years. Its a pretty safe assumption her parents became citizens making her one as well. I mean technically she doesnt have to be, but it would be more unlikely than not.
NOW , THESE CHILDREN ARE SOOO DARLING!!! ENJOYED! BLESSINGS!!!
I wish that I could give more than one Like. Japan has a real Treasure with Nishida. The Girls were also fantastic and kudo's to their Choreographer as well.
She is perfect!
☆ Lovely voice
☆ Fantastic pronunciation
☆ and..... so PRETTY!
I like her voice, her dress, her style - she's wonderful. I''m 75 and this is 2024 November.
WOW! Unbelievable rendition, just amazing! What a bunch of sweet young girls that did a great job also!
what a wonderful song! beautiful voice!
John Denver would be proud. I'm sure he's up in heaven on a sunny day tapping his guitar singing with you.
i love that the kids follow each other, very often when kids dance there's one or two kids who's totally off beat, but here is everyone keeping up! well done!
Beautiful singing and it was so enjoyable watching the kids. They're so cute and did so well.
This is so pure and sweet
March 18,2020 . I have been watching in fascination this video by Ms. Hikaru for the last three months (since I discovered it). Its charm is beyond description and she is equally one of the most beautiful and charming people I have ever seen. Raised in California ? And she has retained one of the most unique personal charisma ? I love her and thank you TH-cam
First time listening to her voice. Love her
Nishida, Really blew me away!! A beautiful woman with a beautiful voice !! TY I really enjoyed
You.
What a beautiful young lady , with a beautiful voice, I am so happy to see Japanese singers doing so well. Thank you so much for posting. Arigatoo Gozaimashita. Brian. New Zealand.
This is like reverse weeaboo
Mericaboo’s
Brilliatoboo
This is a weeaboo in Japan.
Pretty much everyone in Japan is a Westaboo, even more so than the hardest core weeaboos.
@@loqutor
Haha yeah, its just funny to think how some westerners go crazy about japan while most of Japanese are kinda elitist and actually preffer everything western than their own (not all obviously but you can see which one they preffer more)
John Denver's music lives on forever all over the world as long as his songs are sung.
This song of his is certainly timeless,
Such a wonderful performance.
She sings so beautifully.
아름다운 목소리에
노래도 너무 잘 부르시군요.
Top 1000 your voice ,; Beautiful voice Ms Nishida Hikaru
Jappalachia
That's fuckin' funny!!
Gold this was awesome
Yeah; brilliant
LOL!! I don't care who you are, that's funny right there. Great one! Still laughing.
😂😂 lol
I am always so impressed by performers that can sing so well in a foreign language. In particular when they are so talented. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
She lived in Los Angeles from the age of 10 months to 13 years old. So she can sing well in English.
@@ToyotomiHideyoshiGre ..Thank you for the info. Have a good day.
I was not expecting her to sing as well as this. The kids are brilliant.
Those Country Roads brings everyone home eventually! West by God Virginia proud!
beautiful voice very pretty and like those kids behind her performing wow this one is great
This group of actors is very skilled and very engaged, combined with female singers, is a perfect match. I have enjoyed this film six times in two days. The efforts, arrangement and production of all the staff will bring fun to the audience..thank so much., go on!!!
Amazing, if I was driving in Appalachia and I heard this on the radio, I wouldn't give it a second thought. Nice rendition of the song.
She has a marvelous voice and presence.
2nd best to John Denver. No accent, very well studied. Bravo.
She grew up in the US and lived in Los Angeles until she was 12, so I wouldn't expect her English to have any accent.
@@kutter_ttl6786 well she attended American School In Japan so i kinda expect she has accent😅
男の子も女の子も素晴らしいコンサートダンサーで、音楽のビートに合わせて踊りましたね。👫
彼女は日本の子供たちと一緒にステージで歌う姿がとても上手でした。
Beautiful cover
My favorite version ! ! ! Thanks for your so beautiful voice, cool instrumentation, and funny & cool choreography !
Beautiful voice
I'm not sure what I expected when this popped up in my recommended videos.... but it was certainly not this... She is AWESOME.
Very Pretty such a lovely singer, wonderful voice. Thank you for posting.
Wow this is unbelievable
Just beautiful!💖
Beautiful flawless voice
The kids dancing are adorable. Nishida did a great job with this song.
Agree, the kids are beyond cute in this.
Absolutely beautiful and very beautifully done,!!🇱🇷🇱🇷❤️❤️✝️✝️✝️✝️👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👏💕💓💗🇺🇸
She has a lovely voice!!
Beautiful young lady, and singer. Thank you.
John Denver-kun Your Music fills me with such joy!
These kids are adorable.
Imo, this is one of the best covers
Fantastic attractive lady with a beautiful voice
Thank you God bless
this orchestral arrangement is really awesome! So melodical!
What a voice.
After John Denver, this is the best version. ..
❤ Frumoasă interpretarea, felicitări doamnei japoneze
What a beautiful voice. Wow!
They're all adorable, including the singer.
Stunningly beautiful
She is the best. Fantastic voice. Brilant.
Beautiful so nicely done
She has a beautiful voice. She could of made it as a professional singer in America’s county music.
- Amazing
Nice song nice voice nice smile nice timing...almost perfect....
John Denver would have been proud of that! I gotta wonder if this gal has ever actually been to West Virginia. If she hasn't, I bet I know someone who would be glad to take her.
Beautiful rendition of this song sung by a beautiful singer. The little girls dancing was so cute too.
Perfect.The song, the singer.
This is all kinds of perfection.
She is one of my favorite female singers.
Country Road Take Me Home
These kids are full of spirit!!
Beautiful voice. Good cover of this song.
Pulls off an excellent performance without a single backup singer. Now that's talent!
John Denver is smiling. Beautiful rendition.
This would make John Denver proud such angelic voice and present
This song is so good!
Awesome rendition. Loved it.
I love here her singing this song and I think the kids add a nice touch
As an American, her accent and English are exceptional.
She grew up in LA until age of 13 and move back to japan and attended American School In Japan until she graduated...Even though english is not my 1st language, i hear her accent and english is very good😅
Beautiful teacher, nice voice, cute children.
This made me happy, she has a really nice voice
おお！！ ひかるちゃん、やっぱり最高だねっ😤🥰
what a great video and singer plus a great lot of kids having a great time very happy video
Beautiful woman, beautiful song!
Zerk J the u
Zerk I agree with you beautiful period. Thats all.
diction perfect