I just saw your comment! My twin boys sang this song in the first grade as well?! I don’t suppose you went to grade school in Anacortes, WA? My boys are almost 21 now. 😊
A great show John Denver a great amazing singer Jim Henson was great i miss John Denver he was taken from us way to soon. I love John Denver RIP 😎🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸🌹🌹❤️❤️🙏🏋️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🎸🎸🌹
@Lord Farquaad: I'm the Gingerbread Man! john Lithgow or John Denver? John Lithgow is the American actor who voiced Lord Farquaad in Shrek. Did he sing this song? 🤔🤔🤔🤔
The U of Md College Park campus there is a bench with a bronze statue of Jim Henson with Kermit sitting on his knees. In his memory. When I was feeling down I would go there and just sit.
This song was one of my grandfathers favorite song. He wanted to play it at his funeral so we let him. It made everyone smile . I guess he wanted to make everyone a bit less sad.
Hearing and watching John Denver singing his nature friendly songs is like a breath of fresh air. It reminds me of the days of yesteryear, back in the good old days.
I saw him in concert in Rhode Island in 1994, during my summer break from Colorado State University, and I wore my CSU hat to the show. After the concert, several fans lined up near his bus hoping for a quick view of him as he was leaving. He quickly made his way along the gauntlet, clearly just trying to get to his bus, but when he got to me, he saw the hat. He pointed to it, smiled very warmly, clasped both his hands around mine, and said, "Good luck in school. Thanks for coming." I took up race-walking a few years ago (5K, 10K, etc.) and I have a pre-race playlist I listen to, during which I stretch out, do some deep-breathing exercises, and pray before heading to the start line. This song is on that playlist and I think of that encounter every time.
He was such a special person. I don't think his music will ever 'go out of style'. It came from the heart..his heart. I remember singing this song with my grandaughter when she was five. Thanks for the memories.
I miss him. Just so great. Just so beautiful and soulful. My heart is so much bigger and gentler because of Mr Denver. Tears of joy brother John. Thank you.
Woah!! Ok so my son & I are watching an episode of Young Sheldon when Connie’s BF begins singing this song. It sparked something in my brain from 43 years ago, second grade music class. My teacher taught us this song and I hadn’t thought of it since then. ❤ Never knew it was John Denver, added bonus!!
Two amazing, kind souls - John Denver and Jim Henson. Both of their beautiful messages live on, and always will. Thank you for posting this delightful video.
John Denver was the most down to earth guy, his songs will last forever! It´s very sad that he´s gone too soon! His voice goes straight to heart & he really had something to say! RIP!
John Denver and the Muppets, a perfect combination. What a fun and nice person he was. I never met him but some of my students did when our school choir sang back up for him several years ago. They commented later that it was a real pleasure to work with him. I told them that I was not surprised. What a kind soul. I miss him. Thanks so much for sharing.
Nobody comes along to replace these great guys, and their work is, like many have said, absent from the radio and tv. John Denver and Jim Henson...what a team. They are missed
I raised my kids in the 70s and the muppet show was a big deal in our house - any time john was on was a treat. what a great time to be alive and raising kids. thanks, john and muppets. make sure you listen to "poems, prayers, and promises". amen
Love this song, and loved JD's voice. Grew up listening to his recording of Christmas stuff with the Muppets. To those mentioning JD's struggles, etc and the idea of him going or not going to heaven because of his faith, or lack thereof: This planet is not an easy one to live on, and it's so easy to become angry, even as your soul wants peace wherever you can find it. The songs JD recorded, particularly the environmental ones, were reflective, I think of what he truly felt deep inside, and wanted to express, even as he got caught up in his ego. And as for the notion that JD wasn't Christian...I don't know about that. I didn't know him personally. But I believe he deserved and still deserves forgiveness all the same, just because he was human, and struggled with personal stuff, just as we all do.
Written by David Mallet in 1975. Done by many folk singers like Pete Seeger, David LaMotte, Paul Stookey of Peter Paul and Mary, to name a few. But, my favorite version is done by Arlo Guthrie.
I have been searching for this online for a long time. We have all of the Muppet Shows on DVD, and my daughter and I watch weekly. I have always wanted to share this with my friends..now I can! I love the Muppets and John Denver!
Im guessing when you're reading this, you're in 11th grade, and bet you that you miss being a 7th grader. time flies by, and if you don't enjoy life, then you're gonna regret it later on. i miss being a 7th grader as well. im now in 10th grade, and i can tell you i miss the 1st 12 years of my life, and i just cry thinking about that time of my life.
Happy Earth Day everyone ~ ♡ This is just a sweet delightful thing to see even though I'm a hardcore JD fan ~♡ P.S. Those that did the thumbs down just don't get it . Check out your heart .
+Ryan Owen he fought a lot of personal issues, and had more than a few run ins with the law because of a few crazy actions,.it all easily found in a google search. Many times people assume ones character to be quite different than reality due to their impressions based on a persons TV or musical endeavors. No matter, he was a great singer and Im glad he sang for us as his music has made many lives better. I wish he was still around, as he and so many others have gone before I was able to meet, or hear in person.
if you believe what your eyes tell you, that there is a wide and wondrous would with awesome creations in it, you have to believe that someone, something caused all this to happen.
But not everyone believes the way you do, Nighhhts. And while we're on the subject, what kind of God (in your opinion) would send countless millions of souls to hell, just for perceiving Him and Creation in a different way?
Thanks for posting! Gotta' LOVE the Muppets! =D A truly wonderful song, written by David Mallett. A songwriter from Maine whose music spans four decades! His stuff's been covered by over 150 different artist & this is one of the greats!
This song brings back so many amazing memories of my childhood. My mom would always play his CD and everytime this song came on i would get so excited and me and my mom would sing it together. best years of my life (so far).
Statler: "You know something? That was a sweet number." Waldorf: "It sure was." Statler: "You know something else? Waldorf: "What?" Statler: "I hate sweet numbers."
@@maxhess3151 Disney+. It's there now. As someone who watched the Muppet Show when it originally aired, I hadn't seen this footage either until Disney+...
Inch by inch, row by row Gonna make this garden grow All it takes is a rake and a hoe And a piece of fertile ground Inch by inch, row by row Someone bless these seeds I sow Someone warm them from below Till the rain comes tumbling down Pulling weeds and picking stones Man is made of dreams and bones Feel the need to grow my own Cause the time is close at hand Painful rain, sun and rain Find my way in nature's chain Tune my body and my brain To the music of the land Plant your rows straight and long Temper them with prayer and song Mother Earth will make you strong If you give her love and care Old crow watching hungrily From his perch in yonder tree In my garden I'm as free As that feathered thief up there
I sang this for my pre k graduation, and I only knew the first few words since. I had no idea what it was from, nor had I ever listened to the actual song. This is so nostalgic.
We lost such a national treasure, with John Denver. I wish that he could have found his peace, during his lifetime. That accident would have never happened. 😭
My Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Smith used to sing this to us in class, she was such a sweet a loving teacher! I'm 31 now. I have forgotten a lot of things over the years, but her class and this song were not among those things. Sometimes I miss the simple times.
Classic much-covered song by the great singer-songwriter David Mallett. And who better to cover it than John Denver and the Muppets? Seriously, there were so many wonderful musical performances on this show (as well as on "Sesame Street")!
We love you John! Now you´re part of EVERYTHING. You are in the wind, the water, the earth, the flowers, the mountains and the trees... We love you so much, you beautiful man. Beautiful soul. You left too soon, John. Love you so much.
Sang this in 1st grade, now I’m in college. No idea this was from the Muppets!! Now my life is complete 😭❤️
Same here!! It brings back so many memories :(( I still remembered a lot of the words!
Pete seeger sang it too. Both sound really nice
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I just saw your comment!
My twin boys sang this song in the first grade as well?!
I don’t suppose you went to grade school in Anacortes, WA?
My boys are almost 21 now.
😊
A great show John Denver a great amazing singer Jim Henson was great i miss John Denver he was taken from us way to soon. I love John Denver RIP 😎🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸🌹🌹❤️❤️🙏🏋️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🎸🎸🌹
Singing flowers and watermelons, how muppetly perfect.
so true
That watermelon looks so cute
I haven’t seen a singing flower since college.
Acid is a hell of a drug.
@@MikeJ2023 ahhahahahahahahahahha
He had such a pure and beautiful soul
This song always touches my heart! John Denver and Jim Henson were both wonderful souls!
My twin boys sang this song in first grade with their class & I cried like a baby.
14 years later, it still warms my heart.
Denver's voice is love!!!!
One of the many reasons this show was made of pure win.
so true
@Lord Farquaad: I'm the Gingerbread Man! his plane crashed and he died. Sad 😔. Such a talented man
@Lord Farquaad: I'm the Gingerbread Man! mine too
@Lord Farquaad: I'm the Gingerbread Man! john Lithgow or John Denver? John Lithgow is the American actor who voiced Lord Farquaad in Shrek. Did he sing this song? 🤔🤔🤔🤔
@Lord Farquaad: I'm the Gingerbread Man! yes I saw. Even you sang it, right?
He has such a wonderfull soft steady voice! Just a guitar, a choir and some muppets is all it take to make me smile from my toes up!
Never knew of this song. It was lovely and John's voice was perfect as always.
It figures the Muppets would sing it with him.
The U of Md College Park campus there is a bench with a bronze statue of Jim Henson with Kermit sitting on his knees. In his memory. When I was feeling down I would go there and just sit.
I really miss John Denver. He was so much a part of my life when I was growing up.
There is such a warmth and sweetness to John Denver . . . so sad that he was taken from us so early.
This song was one of my grandfathers favorite song. He wanted to play it at his funeral so we let him. It made everyone smile . I guess he wanted to make everyone a bit less sad.
That's a terribly lovely tale... (Excuse how I speak, I forgot how to talk like a normal person last year.)
Hearing and watching John Denver singing his nature friendly songs is like a breath of fresh air.
It reminds me of the days of yesteryear, back in the good old days.
John 15:17-18
17 This is my command: Love each other.
The World Hates the Disciples
18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.
Great song...I saw John in concert three times....definitely a class act.
I saw him in concert in Rhode Island in 1994, during my summer break from Colorado State University, and I wore my CSU hat to the show. After the concert, several fans lined up near his bus hoping for a quick view of him as he was leaving. He quickly made his way along the gauntlet, clearly just trying to get to his bus, but when he got to me, he saw the hat. He pointed to it, smiled very warmly, clasped both his hands around mine, and said, "Good luck in school. Thanks for coming."
I took up race-walking a few years ago (5K, 10K, etc.) and I have a pre-race playlist I listen to, during which I stretch out, do some deep-breathing exercises, and pray before heading to the start line. This song is on that playlist and I think of that encounter every time.
He was such a special person. I don't think his music will ever 'go out of style'. It came from the heart..his heart. I remember singing this song with my grandaughter when she was five. Thanks for the memories.
I miss him.
Just so great. Just so beautiful and soulful.
My heart is so much bigger and gentler because of Mr Denver.
Tears of joy brother John.
Thank you.
Such a simple, beautiful song! You are dearly missed John! The world could do with your and Jim's pure love for mankind and Mother Earth! ❤
People who don't like this must have cold dead hearts.
That they do .....literally.
vampires....not the cool ones on Twilight. like the ones in Congress
Brilliant . What a lovely simple song.
Amen.
Yep
Woah!! Ok so my son & I are watching an episode of Young Sheldon when Connie’s BF begins singing this song. It sparked something in my brain from 43 years ago, second grade music class. My teacher taught us this song and I hadn’t thought of it since then. ❤ Never knew it was John Denver, added bonus!!
Two amazing, kind souls - John Denver and Jim Henson. Both of their beautiful messages live on, and always will. Thank you for posting this delightful video.
Such a pure sound, no garbagey thoughts or slang. Such a beautiful singer.
The vegetables arent bad either
Always loved this song
John Denver was the most down to earth guy, his songs will last forever!
It´s very sad that he´s gone too soon! His voice goes straight to heart & he really had something to say! RIP!
😮Anen
John Denver and the Muppets, a perfect combination. What a fun and nice person he was. I never met him but some of my students did when our school choir sang back up for him several years ago. They commented later that it was a real pleasure to work with him. I told them that I was not surprised. What a kind soul. I miss him. Thanks so much for sharing.
One of the best singers ever
wow i miss my childhood and simple days
Nobody comes along to replace these great guys, and their work is, like many have said, absent from the radio and tv.
John Denver and Jim Henson...what a team. They are missed
I raised my kids in the 70s and the muppet show was a big deal in our house - any time john was on was a treat. what a great time to be alive and raising kids. thanks, john and muppets. make sure you listen to "poems, prayers, and promises". amen
I can’t think of a better song about the joys of gardening and growing things 👍🥰
Just miss John Denver sooo much. He gave us all a better life with his songs and singing! LS
One of the core memories of my life, came from this song.
Love💖John Denver
Love this song, and loved JD's voice. Grew up listening to his recording of Christmas stuff with the Muppets.
To those mentioning JD's struggles, etc and the idea of him going or not going to heaven because of his faith, or lack thereof:
This planet is not an easy one to live on, and it's so easy to become angry, even as your soul wants peace wherever you can find it. The songs JD recorded, particularly the environmental ones, were reflective, I think of what he truly felt deep inside, and wanted to express, even as he got caught up in his ego. And as for the notion that JD wasn't Christian...I don't know about that. I didn't know him personally. But I believe he deserved and still deserves forgiveness all the same, just because he was human, and struggled with personal stuff, just as we all do.
I couldn't have said it better myself.
It's amazing how many people believe in religion, rather than just being good to others, which is all that matters.
And who are we to judge anybody? Only God can do that.
I think religion and treating people good usually go hand in hand though. Guess it depends on the religion and its ideals.
Written by David Mallet in 1975. Done by many folk singers like Pete Seeger, David LaMotte, Paul Stookey of Peter Paul and Mary, to name a few. But, my favorite version is done by Arlo Guthrie.
I enjoyed that so much. John Denver was a wonderful singer.
I have been searching for this online for a long time. We have all of the Muppet Shows on DVD, and my daughter and I watch weekly. I have always wanted to share this with my friends..now I can! I love the Muppets and John Denver!
Thanks! I REALLY needed that song, today. Happy Birthday, John Denver!!!
This October will be the 20th anniversary of the tragic death. John Denver was killed in a helicopter accident in October of 1997.
Oh we need alot of John Denver these days❤
I just love his voice, down to my core. I forget how beautiful music can be with what is on the radio and tv now
I grew up listening to this song, especially when I was camping!!! So beautiful, LOVE JOHN!!!!
I remember I sang this song for my kindergarten graduation, I'm now in 7th grade going into 8th. 😭❤️
Try being a senior in high school and experiencing the same thing
Madison Anton jj
JaketheSnake1197 true
Im guessing when you're reading this, you're in 11th grade, and bet you that you miss being a 7th grader. time flies by, and if you don't enjoy life, then you're gonna regret it later on. i miss being a 7th grader as well. im now in 10th grade, and i can tell you i miss the 1st 12 years of my life, and i just cry thinking about that time of my life.
I'm 70 and it helped me through a major back suregery in the 70s!
Mr. Denver has been, and continues to be, a tremendous inspiration to me on the guitar.....
He is so magnificent!
Beautiful fun version of this song. Miss the gifts of music and activism John shared with the world.
I used to sing this song as a kid.
I have been looking for this for years and years!!
this is so wholesome
Happy Earth Day everyone ~ ♡ This is just a sweet delightful thing to see even though I'm a hardcore JD fan ~♡
P.S. Those that did the thumbs down just don't get it . Check out your heart .
what a gentle man
+Ryan Owen I love his music.. but a gentle man he was not...
why what he do?
+Ryan Owen he fought a lot of personal issues, and had more than a few run ins with the law because of a few crazy actions,.it all easily found in a google search. Many times people assume ones character to be quite different than reality due to their impressions based on a persons TV or musical endeavors. No matter, he was a great singer and Im glad he sang for us as his music has made many lives better. I wish he was still around, as he and so many others have gone before I was able to meet, or hear in person.
The perfect presentation for Aspen Tree !
Why did I cry like a baby all the way through this? Must be hormones, LOL. Or it's just so touching and sweet!
How's your life now?
You're not the only one.
There's a heaven, and he's there.
I'm a Christian -- and I'm not one bit worried about John Denver. I think God's love and grace is bigger than we often imagine.
if you believe what your eyes tell you, that there is a wide and wondrous would with awesome creations in it, you have to believe that someone, something caused all this to happen.
Linda Wygant, the world needs more Christians like you!
Linda Wygant
Sorry, but God made it quite clear that if you don’t believe in Christ and are saved, you will not see everlasting life.
But not everyone believes the way you do, Nighhhts. And while we're on the subject, what kind of God (in your opinion) would send countless millions of souls to hell, just for perceiving Him and Creation in a different way?
Completely wonderful ❤
If there is a certain sound of the forest, I definitely hear JOHN DENVER’S voice.
Thanks for posting! Gotta' LOVE the Muppets! =D
A truly wonderful song, written by David Mallett. A songwriter from Maine whose music spans four decades! His stuff's been covered by over 150 different artist & this is one of the greats!
My 4-year-old loves this song!
awesome...voice from outher space...tks j denver
He Would have made a Great Father :.) I Love his Music Because it's so Relaxing. Truly a Treasure of the 70s/80s
He has a son and 2 daughters Zach, Anna Kate & Jesse Belle.
We sung this song to open our Garden of Dreams at school. It is going great! Thanks to Ms. Kravitz for teaching this song to the whole school!!!!
perfection
I love the ending when they sing together
This song brings back so many amazing memories of my childhood. My mom would always play his CD and everytime this song came on i would get so excited and me and my mom would sing it together. best years of my life (so far).
I can't believe this comments from 2011. Those were the days!
I'm going to sing this song at the Spring Concert!!!!!
Debbie Shaffer-Robinson Same!!
Watching the Muppet Show makes me smile and feel good, no matter what else is happening in my life. Joy!
me, my hubby, and our 4 kids. i would SO go back here.
John was one in a million. Awsome!! I still miss him.
Statler: "You know something? That was a sweet number."
Waldorf: "It sure was."
Statler: "You know something else?
Waldorf: "What?"
Statler: "I hate sweet numbers."
Thanks for revealing this never before seen joke. I wish I could see the original footage of them saying this.
@@maxhess3151 Disney+. It's there now. As someone who watched the Muppet Show when it originally aired, I hadn't seen this footage either until Disney+...
@@rilian226 /s
Inch by inch, row by row
Gonna make this garden grow
All it takes is a rake and a hoe
And a piece of fertile ground
Inch by inch, row by row
Someone bless these seeds I sow
Someone warm them from below
Till the rain comes tumbling down
Pulling weeds and picking stones
Man is made of dreams and bones
Feel the need to grow my own
Cause the time is close at hand
Painful rain, sun and rain
Find my way in nature's chain
Tune my body and my brain
To the music of the land
Plant your rows straight and long
Temper them with prayer and song
Mother Earth will make you strong
If you give her love and care
Old crow watching hungrily
From his perch in yonder tree
In my garden I'm as free
As that feathered thief up there
Beautiful song, Beautiful words bh a great singer, we can never forget. RIP John
brings tears - i was raising my kids at this time and we watched the muppet show every week - john denver was always a treat!
i cannot believe you just said that! john denver is absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
I sang this for my pre k graduation, and I only knew the first few words since. I had no idea what it was from, nor had I ever listened to the actual song. This is so nostalgic.
We lost such a national treasure, with John Denver. I wish that he could have found his peace, during his lifetime. That accident would have never happened. 😭
I remember in elementary school, by music teacher would play this song and we would sing this every class. It’s so nastalogic
My Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Smith used to sing this to us in class, she was such a sweet a loving teacher! I'm 31 now. I have forgotten a lot of things over the years, but her class and this song were not among those things. Sometimes I miss the simple times.
I love this song :) Where has this been all my life?
Classic much-covered song by the great singer-songwriter David Mallett. And who better to cover it than John Denver and the Muppets? Seriously, there were so many wonderful musical performances on this show (as well as on "Sesame Street")!
Till my last breath...nature is my best friend of life..
I remember this! Thanks for remembering my childhood!
A lovely song
I have many reasons to be thankful for the time frame my life has been spent in. John Denver is one of those reasons.
AWESOME SONG LOVE IT
Thank you John for all the great memories..... RIP
i would almost sell my soul to be back at this point in time...my kids were little, my parents were still living and all was well with the world...
I remember watching this as a kid. Loved it then, STILL love it! What a treasure to have this to call up anytime I want to!
My sister and I used to sing this song I miss her
Miss John
Such an beautiful song by an amazing man xxxxxx
Thank you for posting this song. I hadn't heard it in years and it was a sweet memory for me.
this was a magical time to raise kids...i have been SOOOO blessed.
This was my childhood, :D!
Thanks for posting!
I love this song!!! And the video is dead cute!! Thanks so much for posting!!! He´s missed so dearly!!!
I feel so lucky to have grown up in a time and place where there John Denver was on the radio and the Muppets were all over TV.
I had long forgotten this from my childhood. I adore JD and I'm so pleased you posted this thank you so much.
I miss you John
We love you John! Now you´re part of EVERYTHING. You are in the wind, the water, the earth, the flowers, the mountains and the trees... We love you so much, you beautiful man. Beautiful soul. You left too soon, John. Love you so much.
what a wonderful man.
nuff said.
Lovely song John sings here!
Every time I hear this I think of my mother she loved her garden and John Denver how could you not
my kids grew up in the 70s, we watched the muppets religeously - what a great time it was. i miss it.