Just a prayer. May the American people be like this, like John Denver's audience. Men and women, black and white, of all ages and possibly many other social classes. All together in harmony, what serenity and kindness in your eyes.
Im from Iran , iam proudly a country boy, unfortunately I'm living in a big city right now , whenever I miss my hometown this song saves me from the crowd traffic and city problems R.I.P John Denver ❤️❤️❤️
About 10 years ago, I was standing on a subway platform in NYC. I was on my way home from an awful day at work. I was late on my rent, my car had been towed, my bank account was overdrawn, and I had just used the last ride on my MetroCard. I was hungry and I knew I didn't have any food at home. I wouldn't be paid for another 2 days. As I stood on this train platform, a homeless man with a guitar sang this song, tears on his face. I gave him the last $3 in my wallet and stood there on that platform and cried with him while he sang. This song will always remind me of that moment.
And his voice is perfect for it. If you'd like to hear another version that's probably just as good but in a different way, search YT for The Petersens. They're a family band that's very talented, and they normally play in Branson, Missouri They do this song pretty damned well.
It is one of four official West Virginia state songs. Denver and his 2 co-composers debuted the song December 30, 1971 at the small Cellar Door music club in Georgetown, Washington, DC.
Our Swedish "John Denver" Ulf Lundell made one of the greatest songs Ive ever heard, "Öppna landskap", which translates to "Open Landscapes", is often regarded as a second unofficial national anthem of Sweden, cherished for its celebration of freedom, nature, and Swedish identity.
I've only been to 3 concerts in my life and John Denver was one of them. It was a great show with really great music. So sad that he is no longer with us but his music and legacy will certainly live on.
Spent my teenage years singing along to my JD Lps, it was a sad day when I heard he had died in a plane crash. But his music lives on and I still have all my records.....that's a long time ago.
One of my most favorite songs ever. Did you know that Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert nor John Denver have set foot in West Virginia when they wrote the song? Apparently Massachusetts didn't fit the song.
@cy4106 No, I was not aware of that. I do know John Denver came to WVU, Morgantown to sing Country Roads at the opening of the new football stadium. It's been a tradition to sing it at all major sports events at WVU eversince
I grew up in a really tough neighbourhood in the seventies and eighties. Crime, violence, drugs, poverty, handicapped mother, father a criminal, always in jail. Everyday was really tough to get by. Growing up like that you could not help but to get always in trouble and into fights just to stand your ground. However, when I first listened to this song by coincidence I was 12 years old and it suddenly filled me with so much peace that I got addicted to listening to this song. I clearly remember laying on my bed as a kid in the runned down housing project with fungus coming through the wall, listening to this song over and over again just to destress. The calmness and happiness I experienced listening to this song was like a pure miracle to me. Of course as a tough kid I would not openly admit to listening to that kind of music. Only my best friend at that time knew and he had a great voice and he liked J D too. So whenever we met or when we were on our way to school I asked him to sing that song for me. The same experience I had with Poems , Prayers and Promises and many other J D songs. Years later I made it out of the ghetto and accomplished a good education and a honest and honourable life. Maybe just because of these songs. RIP John Denver, I would have loved to tell you this story in person.
Hey Bro, I lived in Colorado Springs for a long time, that where i was raised, well trials and tribulations along the way, here i am in Cimarron NM, listen to this, met up with some guys that jam and one guy Gary Reynolds, i had the pleasure of meeting, but he does a FANTASTIC rendition of these John Denver tunes among others, BUT i was fortunate enough to get together with Gary and a few other guys down here to put together a band that does some John Denver Tributes. Im out of Bass kilter, but we are having our first rehearsal tomorrow, and the drummer and other guitar player ive never met! Anyway i feel ya Tom. If you want, Ill let you know how things progress along, i mean were not novices in the music scene, weve all had years and years of stage experience and presence, so hopefully we can get this right at 58! Hang in there buddy, you deserve it!
my name is Dean Madden / email / panlicka@gmail.com / Australian / you gotta email me Marie. Why ? your post my dear. Your post. It - shit........ I don't know...... it just touched my heart. My soul.
This song is not about people that left West Virginia only. It is about everyone that left back their home, their family, friends and the place where they spend their childhood. I am not from West Virginia but this song speaks directly to my heart. What a diamond...
It's not even about West Virginia. It's about WESTERN Virginia. Meaning western part of VIRGINIA state. NOt WEST Virginia state. The rivers and mountains are in Virginia state.
My mom was born and raised in WV. She passed away before Christmas. We made the trip down country roads to take her home. I miss her. We brought her home to Buckhannon, WV. Our daughter played the ukulele and sang this song. The entire family joined in, and so did the minister! RIP mom. Glad we could take you home. I love you forever.
Last Sunday, 11/5/2023,in Frankfort Germany, this was played during the Chiefs/Dolphins game there. Suddenly, 50,000 fans from all over the world sang along in unison and it was breathtaking. With all the hate in the world, for 3 minutes during an NFL game in Frankfort, Germany, John Denver united us all in song
I read that the Brisbane Lions play it every match. They are an Australian Football Club. It’s also played at every every football game at the Univ, of West Virginia.
@@kevindorf5640 agora dia 12/10/2024 irá fazer 27 anos que ele faleceu, uma vida a ser lembrado.😢( esse dia 12/10/2024 é comemorado o Dia da Criança, aqui no Brasil).😊.
*I always enjoy country music but when I meet my parents in law I totally fell in love with this style of music. now they aren’t here anymore. First my mother in law 8 months ago got a message from God and one week ago my father in law got the same message. They are in better hands in better place. Country music is my only ways to bring them back to me. Thank you Mavis and Jim. I love you both forever for teaching me another way to enjoy life and love! 😢💖✨*
We've all heard about you New England girls, even in Wisconsin/Minnesota where I'm from. ;-) This is a great song. Look how it's bringing people from all over the planet together in the comments. Just messin' with you. All the best. 🙂
Music is a gift from our Creator! Jesus is the reason for our existence..... for all things were made by Him and for Him. He lived a perfect life (without sin) and then died on a cross. Three days later He arose from the dead. He is coming back soon. If you believe this.....then you will be saved and go to Heaven some day (instead of Hell). It is God's amazing gift to us sinners. You just need to repent of your sins and ask Jesus to be LORD & Saviour.
This song brings a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. My mom wanted this played at her funeral, so we did. I miss my mom and my home state of West Virginia.
I was so sad when I heard John Denver died. His songs were the first I played when learning the guitar.as teenager.. The lady backing singer is definately enjoying herself in her 80's clobber. From, Australia.
Am not American. But how can I understand the spirit of real America? I turn on this song, close my eyes and here I am standing on the road that goes into the distance beyond the horizon, where the sun is slowly setting. Someone taps me on the shoulder, I turn around and see an old man with the face of John Wayne. And he, smiling barely noticeably from under the brim of his hat, tells me - There are things, son, that you cannot understand with your mind, but only with your heart...
@@movies55675take things in your hands, fight for your right. What you think we serbs in europe survive 3 very big mass kiling, and still living today fighting for rights for living. Your country suported terrorist in my country, now ocupated part, and we fighting against that, we are small but we fight. Dont lose faith in frendhip and freedom. Those mostrums will die. But you must fight for your view , or you will become slave.
When me and my sister were little girls my parents would always take us to KY but some how we would go threw wva in our brown station wagon Everytime this song would come on the radio we would sing so loud and we loved this song even today it takes me back to then even though it's 2024 rip John Denver thanks for the memories 0:49 Leeann from ohio ❤
Let me guess, you lived in Virginia? I lived in Colonial Beach and we would visit my Grandparents in Elizabeth Town and would drive through West Virginia.
I sang this to my mom when I was a child and sang it to her again days before she passed this past July...it will always have a special place in my heart. ❤
I think of my mom when I hear this song. She passed away a long time ago, but this song makes me feel close to her. Sorry for your loss and I hope your heart heals quickly. God bless you and may your mother RIP
I'm from Indonesia. This song is very famous here. Sung by all ages, from children to adults. Maybe this song can be a song that unites humans in the same thing: desire to "go home" [in Indonesia we call it mudik]. John Denver is amazing, miss him a lot🌾🌾🌾
Dear Surfer Rosa, yes, I agree with you. This song contains universal human values. And, don't forget, this is a very beautiful song. Bravo John Denver 🌾🌾🌾
@@MrMikerk As an American, I'm very happy that you appreciate this song as much as we do here. It may be about "West Virginia" but I'm glad its so clear that its really about so much morem
Yes, we already know that the lyrics of this song are about West Virginia but we don't care about that. First because of the beauty of this song and second, the main message that we captured from this song is "go home". These two things are very universal. Thanks to John Denver for this great song 🌾🌾🌾
Hello,there! How are you doing? I hope you are fine and staying safe? This song reminds me of so many things back then. Do you think nowadays country musicians can do better like him?
No smoke . No lights. No dancing girls. Just pure soul/folk music . Artist don't make music that last anymore like this song. 100 years from now you will still hear stairway to heaven , country roads, and purple rain , etc . Songs that are timeless.
I live in Argentina, and even today at 74 years old I am accompanied by his songs that reached my heart, long before I knew his lyrics. The days in the country where I spent my vacations in winter and summer, rural roads and mountains silhouetted by reddish sunsets are associated with my early childhood. During my youth I discovered that his songs and his music softened my nostalgia because somehow I also felt included. His actions in favor of peace and the preservation of nature speak of his spiritual greatness. Thank you John for continuing to exist among us.
Great song, music is life as they say, when you are happy or in a good mood, you dance to the sound of the music, but when you are sad, you listen to the lyrics. What do you say?
After three brutal combat tours in Vietnam I was discharged to meet no one as I walked out the gate. I spent two years on the road looking America and for the boy that was lost somewhere in the jungles. living this song, meeting the greatest people, was the greatest of times. I’m much older now at 77 and finally found that boy and the America that I lost. I’ve walked down many of those country roads John sings about. Whenever I’m a bit blue I play this song and it takes me back. Thanks John for the memories.
One of the saddest times in America was the reception many Vietnam vets did not receive when they returned. Thank you for your bravery and courage and welcome back all these years later. ☮☮☮☮
This song will never get old. Mr Denver knew how to capture emotion into a song and turn it into gold. RIP, Mr Denver. Thank you for your musical impact. Whenever I'm driving on a country road, I'll think of you.
What’s so ironic is that he learned to fly from his father, who was a military pilot. It helped to reunite them, as Denver had said his father was pretty stoic and unemotional. And learning how to fly killed Denver. So sad.
Abhishek Bhandary That’s Unfortunate! This man made my life to this day, still listen to his songs. Ever morning at 4-5am, I get up and place my hand on his memorial stone at the plane crash site and listen to his songs. Ah memories.
For my boy Charlie, who passed away suddenly on 3/27/23. A dog that loved to sing (howl). He would start howling if this song was played, he loved it. We love that boy and he'll always be on our mind when listening to this song
Very sorry you recently lost your buddy, Charlie. An animal's unconditional love is a wonderful thing. Sending you understanding from the country roads in north Georgia. 🐾
This is probably the only song that is universally loved by everyone who knows it. It's so positive and upbeat, and timeless to boot. Makes me want to go to West Virginia, despite beimg from England.
I'm 73 and everytime I hear John sing, or one of his songs...I CRY for the great memories he gave me and everyone who loved him. He's never going to be Gone as long as we remember.
The world lost one of the true greats in music the day John Denver died. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. made his mark in music history and will be listened to far into the future.
I was so in love with him in the 70s as a teenybopper. he taught me to play guitar. I cried like a baby when he died. I couldn't sing along with his positive love of life songs without crying. This lasted for a very long time. A big part of my childhood crashed right along with him. Such a horrible end for a beautiful man. God has certainly rested his soul. Thank you, John, for your life and all you shared with us.
Grew up in Short Gap West Virginia and when I was traveling home to see my father who was very ill this was playing on the radio and when I slowed down my wife said what's wrong? I said I am too late he has passed. That line of "should have been home yesterday" still gets to me after all those years.
I remember hearing this song on the radio for the first time and I knew it would be a hit.John's voice is amazing.He will always be one of my favorite singers.
Great song, music is life as they say, when you are happy or in a good mood, you dance to the sound of the music, but when you are sad, you listen to the lyrics. What do you say?
Aww Smiles ... Thanks for your commit Gerald, I appreciate your feedback and I sincerely hope that you don't stop listening to Michael music and watching our videos . Much love , John can you tell me what is your favorite song . And where are you from ?
72 million views on this video! Wow. Remember during Covid apartment buildings in Europe, 100s of people out on their balconies at night, singing this song together. Amazing.
I got divorced at 27 and after several months of trying to figure my life out I took John's advice. I took a week off of work and hiked eight of Colorado's beautiful 14ers. I saw fire rain, I looked down on silver clouds below me, and I made a lot of awesome mountain friends. The man that I am today was born on that trip. My wife and kids are very grateful for the effect that this song had on me. Thank you Mr. Denver.
There's Mountain Goats on top of Mount Evans. At least there are in late June, and they might have babies. They wouldn't let me pet em though, baby or adult.
I am an African but when I hear this song I get emotional and feel goosebumps..especially when I am going through rough times,the song gives me reasons to be positive and keep going Love,2024
We used to camp on the Shenandoah when I was a child. West Virginia, never met a person who wasn't kind and welcoming! Good people! God bless John Denver. I still grieve for his passing. We will sing with him in the next life!
My very favorite album is a double album called, "An Evening with John Denver". It is the best!! If you only buy one of his works, this is the one. This one and Windsong. 😃
Hi.. you believe ... these days my English teachar is teaching us this song. But my English knowledge is not enough yet. I wish I had a friend who speaks English as his mother tongue. It doesn't matter who ever if the child , young or old. friends, I have been waiting for long time for a English native speaker (friend), To improve my English speaking and listening skill . Sometimes i meet foreigners but because they are not my friends, i cant ask and learn what i need. So, i think if i have a foreign friend, to speak English with asking and learning what i need .. please help me ..🙏🙏🙏
Great song, music is life as they say, when you are happy or in a good mood, you dance to the sound of the music, but when you are sad, you listen to the lyrics. What do you say?
My mom loves John Denver... She plays it every morning. It reminds her of my late dad because he used to love John Denver as well. Rest in peace, sir...
When John showed up for the sound test before this concert, he was greeted outside by several fans singing this song. John was so impressed that a song he recorded 23 years before was still so popular then. And 25 years after, it's STILL a much loved song. We lost you too soon, Mr. Denver - those country roads took you home. Thanks for the music and memories, like this one.
John Denver is one of those legends that never dies.. His body might have died, but his body of work is very much alive, and will be alive for as long as humans have civilisation. He is still huge everywhere in the world, not just USA.
This song is not just about American, its for anyone in the world whos missing their home!!! God Bless John Denver!!!
Yes that is me during mco lockdown around the world😭😭
Is he alive
True, its an all time favourite of many of us in Pakistan!
@@houriel5754 no
You dont get the joke do you
I'm not American, but this song makes me proud to be American.
Jay Coming from a Canadian i can agree
Lol same and I'm was born in Germany lol
I am Russian, and I have same feelings!
Wh what?
I commend you for your lovely comment so would John what did you say
Just a prayer. May the American people be like this, like John Denver's audience. Men and women, black and white, of all ages and possibly many other social classes. All together in harmony, what serenity and kindness in your eyes.
Right on 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@fkirchner1 May Brazil show to americans how do we solve our racial issues through love. Just look at our people, we're one single big family,
prophet- Sean O'Dwyer 140 Hobson Street.- Auckland City. 1010. - new zealand.''
Never happening with all the illegals
they are,its the politicians that have didvided America,starting with Obama
Im from Iran , iam proudly a country boy, unfortunately I'm living in a big city right now , whenever I miss my hometown this song saves me from the crowd traffic and city problems
R.I.P John Denver ❤️❤️❤️
@MarkHonest-ms3oq hi there , doing well recently, trying to make a major change, hope you doing well as well brother
안녕하세요 이 노래를 좋아하는 한국인입니다.
생각날때마다 들으러 오네요 ㅎㅎ
이 노래를 들으면 한번도 못 가봤지만 미국에 가고 싶은 마음이 듭니다.
미국에 꼭 가고 싶네요 :)
Go go
섹수
I wish you could come to USA 🇺🇸 too. It is beautiful here. 🌳 so happy you like this song too. 🎵
@@happinesshappiness73 저는 당신의 댓글을보고 진짜고 미국에 가려고 합니다. 작지만 매달 100$ 씩 모으고 있습니다. 언젠가는 갈거에요. 내가 보게되는 미국을 당신에게 꼭 알려줄게요
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Makes me feel so nostalgic, I miss West Virginia so much.
-me, who hasn't stepped outside of India
lol same here😂 but you could switch the west Virginia part with your native village, it works too!
@@shashankd6742 true that
My dream destination someday 😁
Yeah , West Virginia is poor Gaon types .I have been to harpers ferry in West VA .Full rural like dehaat in UP, Punjab etc.
Play this song in your call Center while you scam innocent senior citizens
This song never gets old. Huge respect to anyone still listening to Johnny Denver.....from Fort Worth, Texas
Rio de janeiro/ Jacarepaguá-Brasil. Abril/2023. Música imortal. 👏👏👏❤️
Los Angeles, California. USA
Listening in September, 2024. I heard this song on the radio as a kid, and It never gets old. Now it's time for Thank God I'm a Country Boy.
Nacogdoches Texas, September 20, 2024❤
I'll never stop listening to John. He's also my go to for stress releif
This is one of many Sing-a-Longs, it certainly gets the crowd Rockin with happy faces.
About 10 years ago, I was standing on a subway platform in NYC. I was on my way home from an awful day at work. I was late on my rent, my car had been towed, my bank account was overdrawn, and I had just used the last ride on my MetroCard. I was hungry and I knew I didn't have any food at home. I wouldn't be paid for another 2 days. As I stood on this train platform, a homeless man with a guitar sang this song, tears on his face. I gave him the last $3 in my wallet and stood there on that platform and cried with him while he sang. This song will always remind me of that moment.
John Dorseherfurher Lover/ supporter- Sean O'Dwyer- 136- 140 Hobson Street.- Auckland city. 1010.- New Zealand.- South pacific.''
What a noble gesture. I hope you are in a great place today.
That's quite spine-tingling❤
Q
Ohhhhhh I wish I could have given you a hug and also the man that was playing this playing this song...................
This should become our second national anthem. Such a beautiful song. So American.
And his voice is perfect for it. If you'd like to hear another version that's probably just as good but in a different way, search YT for The Petersens. They're a family band that's very talented, and they normally play in Branson, Missouri They do this song pretty damned well.
It is one of four official West Virginia state songs. Denver and his 2 co-composers debuted the song December 30, 1971 at the small Cellar Door music club in Georgetown, Washington, DC.
@rangers199487 That's a good idea. It's even taught and played in schools in Europe. Your right it's a beautiful song.
Our Swedish "John Denver" Ulf Lundell made one of the greatest songs Ive ever heard, "Öppna landskap", which translates to "Open Landscapes", is often regarded as a second unofficial national anthem of Sweden, cherished for its celebration of freedom, nature, and Swedish identity.
Thats amazing. My Uncle went to College with John Denver here in the States@drjerry5389
One of the few artist that I would love to see live. RIP Sir, I’ve loved your music my whole life
I've only been to 3 concerts in my life and John Denver was one of them. It was a great show with really great music. So sad that he is no longer with us but his music and legacy will certainly live on.
He was awesome!! I saw him!! He was funny 😄 too. Such personification of nature about us, and of his love for Annie, for his wife.
Rest In Peace, good sir
Spent my teenage years singing along to my JD Lps, it was a sad day when I heard he had died in a plane crash. But his music lives on and I still have all my records.....that's a long time ago.
@@katherinem.4414 Mo xxecc j wae ah o on za xD kalo on untuk menjelajahi video keren o
As a Virginian and an American, I feel this song in every fiber of my being.
Virginias state anthem?
Legends never die.. hit like guys for John Denver.
he is dead
HamstaBeaN we know he's dead but legends like him never die
McKenzie Parkhurst but he is dead
He died btw
HamstaBeaN omg
I'm from West Virginia. This song means more than anyone can imagine. Mountaiers are free forever
One of my most favorite songs ever.
Did you know that Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert nor John Denver have set foot in West Virginia when they wrote the song? Apparently Massachusetts didn't fit the song.
I bet it does I’m from nz but he makes me feel like I’m in and driving around your mountains!
@@fionamckinnon1167 That's wonderful to hear.
@cy4106 No, I was not aware of that. I do know John Denver came to WVU, Morgantown to sing Country Roads at the opening of the new football stadium. It's been a tradition to sing it at all major sports events at WVU eversince
try the Ruahines
I grew up in a really tough neighbourhood in the seventies and eighties. Crime, violence, drugs, poverty, handicapped mother, father a criminal, always in jail. Everyday was really tough to get by. Growing up like that you could not help but to get always in trouble and into fights just to stand your ground. However, when I first listened to this song by coincidence I was 12 years old and it suddenly filled me with so much peace that I got addicted to listening to this song. I clearly remember laying on my bed as a kid in the runned down housing project with fungus coming through the wall, listening to this song over and over again just to destress. The calmness and happiness I experienced listening to this song was like a pure miracle to me. Of course as a tough kid I would not openly admit to listening to that kind of music. Only my best friend at that time knew and he had a great voice and he liked J D too. So whenever we met or when we were on our way to school I asked him to sing that song for me. The same experience I had with Poems , Prayers and Promises and many other J D songs. Years later I made it out of the ghetto and accomplished a good education and a honest and honourable life. Maybe just because of these songs. RIP John Denver, I would have loved to tell you this story in person.
That’s a touching story! Glad you made it out!
Hey Bro, I lived in Colorado Springs for a long time, that where i was raised, well trials and tribulations along the way, here i am in Cimarron NM, listen to this, met up with some guys that jam and one guy Gary Reynolds, i had the pleasure of meeting, but he does a FANTASTIC rendition of these John Denver tunes among others, BUT i was fortunate enough to get together with Gary and a few other guys down here to put together a band that does some John Denver Tributes. Im out of Bass kilter, but we are having our first rehearsal tomorrow, and the drummer and other guitar player ive never met! Anyway i feel ya Tom. If you want, Ill let you know how things progress along, i mean were not novices in the music scene, weve all had years and years of stage experience and presence, so hopefully we can get this right at 58! Hang in there buddy, you deserve it!
I feel like on the high notes, i need to squeeze the huevos man but its working im gettin it back guys!!!
Sorry, but good news you have made it...
Beautiful
Pay respect to this man
Yes from Sweden ❤
My son who is only 12 years old and autistic loves this tune. He knows a good song when he hears it and loves to sing this one to me 😊
Way to go guy
Wish him all the best.🌼🌼🌼
sooooooooo true / soooooooooo beautiful / my brother in Australia is autistic and he loves this song !!
my name is Dean Madden / email / panlicka@gmail.com / Australian / you gotta email me Marie. Why ? your post my dear. Your post. It - shit........ I don't know...... it just touched my heart. My soul.
Happy to hear that😊
He didn’t die. He just reached West Virginia. And soon we all will also. R.I.P sir
What a beautiful thought We will all reach our West Virginia where ever it maybe for us His music will keep him with us forever
Thanks, I cried a little.
Sweet fuck I am never booking a flight to West Virginia
Hell ya I will be with ya soon
@@callianderson2299 we will
This song is not about people that left West Virginia only. It is about everyone that left back their home, their family, friends and the place where they spend their childhood. I am not from West Virginia but this song speaks directly to my heart. What a diamond...
You idiots and your pathetically unnecessary disclaimers.
yes that is true
Same here!
It's not even about West Virginia. It's about WESTERN Virginia. Meaning western part of VIRGINIA state. NOt WEST Virginia state. The rivers and mountains are in Virginia state.
@@jacobl5488 lmao
I am 78 years old n I still love these country songs. It takes me to the good olden days where we used to dance for these kind of music. Thanks a lot.
@scottwilliams1709ciao Scott! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🍀
@scottwilliams1709 buona giornata Scott! 🙋♀️☕😊💘🌅
I am 72 years old this song make me feel 50 years younger oyee
God bless you sir NY ses hello
Great music by a great singer!!
John Denver was great. His voice was great. RIP 🙏 John.
My mom was born and raised in WV. She passed away before Christmas. We made the trip down country roads to take her home. I miss her. We brought her home to Buckhannon, WV. Our daughter played the ukulele and sang this song. The entire family joined in, and so did the minister! RIP mom. Glad we could take you home. I love you forever.
Sounds like a beautiful memory. Hold it tight. Those with parents, dont take it for granted.
May your mom's memory always be a blessing to you and your family.
@@barbaralorber8791 Thank you.
@@grosebud4554 Amen.
Sorry about ur mom.....I'm from Louisiana! Born and raised. I feel like I'd fit in good in West Virginia........Same kinda people
I'm Nigerian but this made me feel emotionally lifted ❤
Bro those oldies are just different 😢❤
Last Sunday, 11/5/2023,in Frankfort Germany, this was played during the Chiefs/Dolphins game there. Suddenly, 50,000 fans from all over the world sang along in unison and it was breathtaking. With all the hate in the world, for 3 minutes during an NFL game in Frankfort, Germany, John Denver united us all in song
They just did it again at the Colts and Patriots game.
I read that the Brisbane Lions play it every match. They are an Australian Football Club. It’s also played at every every football game at the Univ, of West Virginia.
Beautiful.
I watched the game and I never knew that! How wonderful!!
that town made me humble when ahh got food poison ing from a pizza ahh ate in frankfort. not sure what in t but read lady killed by mushroom
I hope John found his new country road, rest peacefully legend.
im related to him and i know he out there peacefully driving on the country road drinking moonshine
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@@kevindorf5640 sinto muito pela perda de John, espero que ele esteje em bom lugar. Abraços São Paulo Brasil 🇧🇷
@@kevindorf5640 agora dia 12/10/2024 irá fazer 27 anos que ele faleceu, uma vida a ser lembrado.😢( esse dia 12/10/2024 é comemorado o Dia da Criança, aqui no Brasil).😊.
This song means a lot to me. After many years living elsewhere I moved back to the Scottish Borders where I grew up.
*I always enjoy country music but when I meet my parents in law I totally fell in love with this style of music. now they aren’t here anymore. First my mother in law 8 months ago got a message from God and one week ago my father in law got the same message. They are in better hands in better place. Country music is my only ways to bring them back to me. Thank you Mavis and Jim. I love you both forever for teaching me another way to enjoy life and love! 😢💖✨*
My brother lives in the W V mountains, his wife passed in July, I visit him often W V is beautiful
This is the kind of music that will always be remembered
RIP John Denver (December 31, 1943 - October 12, 1997), age 53
You will be remembered as a legend
A day before I was born, a legend!!
Nossa, que pena que já faleceu, nem sabia 😢😢.
❤🕊🙏🏻🕊❤️
This song will never get old. Rest in Peace John.
JasmineWright love ❤️ Song 🎵
JasmineWright love ❤️
John Denver
Rest in peace.
How in the world could you dislike such a marvel..
Not the original version
Theres always people who are disliking
You shouldnt give any fks bout them they just dont know good music😁
they're from south Virginia
Pyro Weeb lol
New England gal found herself a West Virginian man, and made ourselves a beautiful son. He’s now 34. Love this song
We've all heard about you New England girls, even in Wisconsin/Minnesota where I'm from. ;-) This is a great song. Look how it's bringing people from all over the planet together in the comments. Just messin' with you. All the best. 🙂
This single song has the power to make life worth living.
Oh Mountain Mama!
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You got that right
Music is a gift from our Creator! Jesus is the reason for our existence..... for all things were made by Him and for Him. He lived a perfect life (without sin) and then died on a cross. Three days later He arose from the dead. He is coming back soon. If you believe this.....then you will be saved and go to Heaven some day (instead of Hell). It is God's amazing gift to us sinners. You just need to repent of your sins and ask Jesus to be LORD & Saviour.
Or the opposite. I only listen when I'm severely depressed
This song brings a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. My mom wanted this played at her funeral, so we did. I miss my mom and my home state of West Virginia.
we had this played at my moms funeral as well. it was one of her favorites!
@@RudyRudolph And, myself same ask for my end.
An old French woman.
@@bonjour4196 i hope that day doesn't come for quite awhile and you continue to live a happy and healthy life!
@@RudyRudolph hello, Rudy. Thanks for your nice words.
Hard, hard for me but not too many issues.
A hug from Italy Jeremy
I was so sad when I heard John Denver died. His songs were the first I played when learning the guitar.as teenager.. The lady backing singer is definately enjoying herself in her 80's clobber. From, Australia.
This song needs a billion views. ICONIC
Poor John, the world always takes the good ones
Freese it does indeed.
saddly yes
No. Just NO
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nobody good to this world we all have made really bad mistakes even him he is not better than any of us
Am not American. But how can I understand the spirit of real America? I turn on this song, close my eyes and here I am standing on the road that goes into the distance beyond the horizon, where the sun is slowly setting. Someone taps me on the shoulder, I turn around and see an old man with the face of John Wayne. And he, smiling barely noticeably from under the brim of his hat, tells me - There are things, son, that you cannot understand with your mind, but only with your heart...
What a fascinating comment! Now I can picture the same thing...
I think you've watched a little too much hollywood
Hollywood ruined our lives.I could have been content with my life
@@movies55675take things in your hands, fight for your right.
What you think we serbs in europe survive 3 very big mass kiling, and still living today fighting for rights for living. Your country suported terrorist in my country, now ocupated part, and we fighting against that, we are small but we fight.
Dont lose faith in frendhip and freedom. Those mostrums will die.
But you must fight for your view , or you will become slave.
@@mythicalmeanderingsDrive through rural America! Some of the most beautiful places on earth. Good, God-fearing, hard working people throughout.
When me and my sister were little girls my parents would always take us to KY but some how we would go threw wva in our brown station wagon Everytime this song would come on the radio we would sing so loud and we loved this song even today it takes me back to then even though it's 2024 rip John Denver thanks for the memories 0:49 Leeann from ohio ❤
Let me guess, you lived in Virginia? I lived in Colonial Beach and we would visit my Grandparents in Elizabeth Town and would drive through West Virginia.
❤❤
I sang this to my mom when I was a child and sang it to her again days before she passed this past July...it will always have a special place in my heart. ❤
I am sorry for your loss. My mom was from west virginia. In her last days I sang this to her.
I think of my mom when I hear this song. She passed away a long time ago, but this song makes me feel close to her.
Sorry for your loss and I hope your heart heals quickly. God bless you and may your mother RIP
What a great daughter so much ❤ you had never forget that x
She's home, everyone will go home. Time will take us home.
Being from West Va. I can feel where you're coming from. Sorry for your loss.
I'm from Russia, and I felt this song and let out a tear. Not all Americans know that we like your culture
Brother, it's your slavian soul, but generally who is here now, it tell's something good. Pozdrav iz Srbije
@@AleksandarŽivković-c5g What does the Slavic soul have to do with it? I say that people like this song regardless of nationality
@Munia So how's life in Bangladesh? Love from India.
@Munia Nice.
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I'm from Indonesia. This song is very famous here. Sung by all ages, from children to adults. Maybe this song can be a song that unites humans in the same thing: desire to "go home" [in Indonesia we call it mudik]. John Denver is amazing, miss him a lot🌾🌾🌾
This song is one of the best cultural assets to come out of the U.S.A. ... and Neil Sedaka too
Dear Surfer Rosa, yes, I agree with you. This song contains universal human values. And, don't forget, this is a very beautiful song. Bravo John Denver 🌾🌾🌾
@@MrMikerk As an American, I'm very happy that you appreciate this song as much as we do here. It may be about "West Virginia" but I'm glad its so clear that its really about so much morem
Yes, we already know that the lyrics of this song are about West Virginia but we don't care about that. First because of the beauty of this song and second, the main message that we captured from this song is "go home". These two things are very universal. Thanks to John Denver for this great song 🌾🌾🌾
I think so brother 👍
I'm a Sri Lankan, but I enjoy this universal feeling about the love of Own country Own village that we were born
The world is a little darker without him in it.
No wonder, these people still kept Jesus, their Master, suffering on the cross. It's been 2000 years, please take him down from the cross.
goosecouple ok boomer!
@@goosecouple Think you're a little too intense for your own good!
@@wizard9403 ok boomer
Yea man, this world need another john denver
Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., thanks for your contribution to the world. Rest in peace.
Prophet/Seer/Intercesor- Sean O'Dwyer- 136- 140 Hobson Street.- Auckland 1010.- new Zealand.
This song hits the soul every time whenever It's been played.
Hello,there! How are you doing? I hope you are fine and staying safe? This song reminds me of so many things back then. Do you think nowadays country musicians can do better like him?
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R.I.P Onvergetelijk R.I.P Onvergetelijk 29 September Jaar 2022.Tijd om 23:46 UUR AVOND ❤🇳🇱🌹🙏🌏🗽
Take me home 2
Liverpool England ❤️
The world havee lost a great man the day this man left us.❤
No smoke . No lights. No dancing girls. Just pure soul/folk music . Artist don't make music that last anymore like this song. 100 years from now you will still hear stairway to heaven , country roads, and purple rain , etc . Songs that are timeless.
Agree.
Just what I like
@@Ms-K-w2x gyhhyui
@@Ms-K-w2x WAP is unironically a phenomenal song
yup
I live in Argentina, and even today at 74 years old I am accompanied by his songs that reached my heart, long before I knew his lyrics. The days in the country where I spent my vacations in winter and summer, rural roads and mountains silhouetted by reddish sunsets are associated with my early childhood. During my youth I discovered that his songs and his music softened my nostalgia because somehow I also felt included. His actions in favor of peace and the preservation of nature speak of his spiritual greatness. Thank you John for continuing to exist among us.
I live in America, at 55 years old, They reached my heart too.
@Marco Ignacio Tambien amigo.
praise god and god bless you sir
Wow you're old
Parece que somos unos cuantos...
R.I.P John Denver.
You may be gone, sadly but, your legend will never die.
TheWillOfABeast True!!
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This song played in my head when our Greyhound Bus drove through the West Virginia mountains, so green and beautiful!
How are you doing 😊
No matter how many years pass, this song will stay in our hearts forever !!
True ☺
Ela da saudade do que eu nunca vivi😢
Yep
Absolutely! RIP John Denver.
Yes❤
I'm crying right now I really miss John Denver
Me too!
Same...great man and icon.
Great song, music is life as they say, when you are happy or in a good mood, you dance to the sound of the music, but when you are sad, you listen to the lyrics. What do you say?
For you John and your family...
For ever and ever this song is in our hearts and on our lips...
emanuelle arnault yep
emanuelle arnault I couldn’t have said it any more beautiful mate
emanuelle arnault i want it at when i marry and my funeral
May God bless him
A Person that cxfc. X 😒🐒🐣🇰🇳😍😍😍😍🧯
Jhon Denver it sì beatiful… memories😢😢
Such a talent! RIP John Denver. You are missed.
Hello 👋,how are you doing Marie?
@@Fredjohnson2920 how are you fred
This song teach us, how to be peacefull
Darren Jonathan Totally Agree
Yes
Well eh idk
War. War never changes.
It teaches me how to be in pieces.
I love this song. John Denver was a great singer who is truly missed.
I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?
l think so too
@@tonybaroud3511 ciao Tony! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🎉
@Jamesdouglas99 Why don't you just go on a dating site and leave the women on these comments alone? You're a pathetic troll.
Great Song...Great Voices... Great Arrangement. Love that Organ plus the Harmonies, so tell me pretty are you a lover of good music.?
After three brutal combat tours in Vietnam I was discharged to meet no one as I walked out the gate. I spent two years on the road looking America and for the boy that was lost somewhere in the jungles. living this song, meeting the greatest people, was the greatest of times. I’m much older now at 77 and finally found that boy and the America that I lost. I’ve walked down many of those country roads John sings about. Whenever I’m a bit blue I play this song and it takes me back. Thanks John for the memories.
I teach the Vietnam War in a NYC university. Hats off to you, sir. 😢Happy to hear you found that boy.
Much Respect, Sir
One of the saddest times in America was the reception many Vietnam vets did not receive when they returned. Thank you for your bravery and courage and welcome back all these years later. ☮☮☮☮
This song will never get old. Mr Denver knew how to capture emotion into a song and turn it into gold. RIP, Mr Denver. Thank you for your musical impact. Whenever I'm driving on a country road, I'll think of you.
I agree this song will never get old. Mr.Denver , respect for your mother.
@@zuzannawisniewska4464, old is gold when it comes to music. That certainly applies to this song. RIP, Mr Denver. Your music will live on forevermore.
@@alexcarratu5554 Agreement. Yes. 👋👍
@@zuzannawisniewska4464 as a tribute to Denver, let's think of the great man whenever we're driving on a country road.
RIP
RIP John Denver! You left us alone... but your music will live forever and will unite us to promote the peace that we need so much
👏👏👏
@@秋松李jó te Ft ért el
I see... does his music work on Hamas too or just people who aren't already violent sociopaths?
henry john deutschendorff....some gernan/jewish things stay...and thats good!john,in my mind!
What’s so ironic is that he learned to fly from his father, who was a military pilot. It helped to reunite them, as Denver had said his father was pretty stoic and unemotional. And learning how to fly killed Denver. So sad.
The legend that made my life, I went to all of his concerts till he died, rest in peace.
Abhishek Bhandary That’s Unfortunate! This man made my life to this day, still listen to his songs. Ever morning at 4-5am, I get up and place my hand on his memorial stone at the plane crash site and listen to his songs.
Ah memories.
You are so LUCKY
Irishman here thats my favourite song.
What a great voice, and such a tragic ending.
But his legend and music will never fade.
For my boy Charlie, who passed away suddenly on 3/27/23. A dog that loved to sing (howl). He would start howling if this song was played, he loved it. We love that boy and he'll always be on our mind when listening to this song
Very sorry you recently lost your buddy, Charlie. An animal's unconditional love is a wonderful thing. Sending you understanding from the country roads in north Georgia. 🐾
A dog gives one the meaning of love. We lost our Scottie and our hearts broke.
Keep your memories fresh.
I send you my condolence. Your son may rest in peace. I have two boys and this lost must be very hard for you. Greetings from France. Doris.
its heartbreaking news..my condolences to you ...take your time to be happy
This is probably the only song that is universally loved by everyone who knows it. It's so positive and upbeat, and timeless to boot. Makes me want to go to West Virginia, despite beimg from England.
I have been a very beautiful State
Cough cough, Johnny Cash would like a word, because everyone loves Johnny Cash.
but well england is worse than everywhere (totally not a scot writing this)
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John Denver never dies.
I'm 73 and everytime I hear John sing, or one of his songs...I CRY for the great memories he gave me and everyone who loved him. He's never going to be Gone as long as we remember.
Well said .
that's nice
He was amazing
Yea
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The world lost one of the true greats in music the day John Denver died. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. made his mark in music history and will be listened to far into the future.
I was so in love with him in the 70s as a teenybopper. he taught me to play guitar.
I cried like a baby when he died. I couldn't sing along with his positive love of life songs without crying. This lasted for a very long time.
A big part of my childhood crashed right along with him.
Such a horrible end for a beautiful man.
God has certainly rested his soul.
Thank you, John, for your life and all you shared with us.
He left on a jet plane
@@undertheradar4645 it was actually a homebuilt piston single engine prop plane but who cares close enough and it was a terribly sad loss.
Miriam Jewett he kinda lost his rhythm after the 70’s and started committing a couple of crimes at the end of his days
Miriam Jewett he kinda lost his rhythm after the 70’s and started committing a couple of crimes at the end of his days
Miriam Jewett what year did he die
This is no song. This is a *HYMN.* This is divinity.
Grew up in Short Gap West Virginia and when I was traveling home to see my father who was very ill this was playing on the radio and when I slowed down my wife said what's wrong? I said I am too late he has passed. That line of "should have been home yesterday" still gets to me after all those years.
im so sorry man
Be strong this is so sad but u will meet him after ur life so no worrys
Take care friend, life is cruel and beatiful at same time. Take care from the deep of my heart.
@AA ANIMATIONS I'm sorry for your loss...
I am sure that was difficult...
It never grows old. And such a great sing-along.
I agree!
NO BUT WE WILL
@@shirleyrook7111 unless we die young
I remember hearing this song on the radio for the first time and I knew it would be a hit.John's voice is amazing.He will always be one of my favorite singers.
@gregnormal9138 ciao Amico! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🎉
Great Song...Great Voices... Great Arrangement. Love that Organ plus the Harmonies, so tell me pretty are you a lover of good music.?
@@jamesjerry910jrj
Great song, music is life as they say, when you are happy or in a good mood, you dance to the sound of the music, but when you are sad, you listen to the lyrics. What do you say?
One of my all time favorites.Thank you, John Denver.
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Aww Smiles ... Thanks for your commit Gerald, I appreciate your feedback and I sincerely hope that you don't stop listening to Michael music and watching our videos . Much love , John can you tell me what is your favorite song . And where are you from ?
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One of the 70s BEST country songs What a MASTERPIECE ,, John was BLESSED By the Lord Jesus
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Linda canção...saudações de um brasileiro 🇧🇷
This Song Comforts my Grandma when she has Cancer😥😥😥😥😭😭😭😭😭And she died December 2018( Rest In Peace )
So sorry to hear that.. 😞🙏
Sorry for your loss.
I'm 25, i never knew John Denver. But i get goosebumps listening to his music, especially this song.
@@rider23332 the fuck is wrong with you?
@@rider23332 Thank you for this great observation
Adriano Saitta 29 here and same
I know him since age 7 lol, it was my grandfathers favorite song.
Listen to the words from Looking For Space. Your life will change forever
Played this for my mum's funeral a few months back. Thank you, Mr Denver. Love you, mum. ❤
Beautiful
Epic send-off for your mum, bless her.
72 million views on this video! Wow. Remember during Covid apartment buildings in Europe, 100s of people out on their balconies at night, singing this song together. Amazing.
A message to future generations: Don't let John Denver songs die .... from Fort Worth, Texas
I certainly wont!
I got divorced at 27 and after several months of trying to figure my life out I took John's advice. I took a week off of work and hiked eight of Colorado's beautiful 14ers. I saw fire rain, I looked down on silver clouds below me, and I made a lot of awesome mountain friends. The man that I am today was born on that trip. My wife and kids are very grateful for the effect that this song had on me. Thank you Mr. Denver.
Wow, your story is as inspiring as this song.
There's Mountain Goats on top of Mount Evans. At least there are in late June, and they might have babies. They wouldn't let me pet em though, baby or adult.
Bruh first sad then happy I'm still on the sad tho
Thank you for sharing..this song and hiking Colorado 14ers brings it all together.
I am an African but when I hear this song I get emotional and feel goosebumps..especially when I am going through rough times,the song gives me reasons to be positive and keep going
Love,2024
Stay in Africa.. America don't want u
African this song is not African
This happens its not about America
It's the time it reminds to keep going even though if you left your friends parents
@thevrmemesquad7701 he didn't say it was just that he's an African who really likes the song
John Denver was one of the greatest musicians/song writers of all time
We used to camp on the Shenandoah when I was a child. West Virginia, never met a person who wasn't kind and welcoming! Good people! God bless John Denver. I still grieve for his passing. We will sing with him in the next life!
I bet John Denver and Troy Gentry are singing each other’s songs together in Heaven
I love his voice on this song I play this over and over I never get tired of hearing this song !
My very favorite album is a double album called, "An Evening with John Denver".
It is the best!! If you only buy one of his works, this is the one. This one and Windsong. 😃
I agree he's amazing
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me too im in love country roads kingsman remix
That's cool
I met John Denver when he came to my university as part of a voter registration program. County roads had just come out. How I miss the 60’s.
County roads 😂
i agree.
Well, obviously one of the best songs and best singers of all time.
Hello, how are you doing
Who in the hell would hit the dislike button this is the most legendary song ever sung in history of songs.
justin bieber groupies
Whenever I see a comment saying "WhY wOuLd SoMeOnE dIsLiKe ThIs???" I dislike the video instantly
People called morons man
@@jaunks you're that guy😂😂😂
Must be. Democrate. They. Spoiling. Everything this days. W Political corrections.
2:30, you could really see he enjoyed what he was doing 😭 RIP John Denver, you will always be missed
My mom used to play this song on our way home from Chicago. How I miss her and those days long ago.
Hi Linda
Hi.. you believe ... these days my English teachar is teaching us this song.
But my English knowledge is not enough yet. I wish I had a friend who speaks English as his mother tongue. It doesn't matter who ever if the child , young or old.
friends, I have been waiting for long time for a English native speaker (friend), To improve my English speaking and listening skill .
Sometimes i meet foreigners but because they are not my friends, i cant ask and learn what i need. So, i think if i have a foreign friend, to speak English with asking and learning what i need .. please help me ..🙏🙏🙏
I'm looking forward for your reply
Hello how are you doing??
Great song, music is life as they say, when you are happy or in a good mood, you dance to the sound of the music, but when you are sad, you listen to the lyrics. What do you say?
He was one of those guys who sounded better live than on record
My mom loves John Denver... She plays it every morning. It reminds her of my late dad because he used to love John Denver as well. Rest in peace, sir...
Hope youre ok and youre mom, always happy😊
Gigi Gwen I’m related to John Denver
When John showed up for the sound test before this concert, he was greeted outside by several fans singing this song. John was so impressed that a song he recorded 23 years before was still so popular then. And 25 years after, it's STILL a much loved song. We lost you too soon, Mr. Denver - those country roads took you home. Thanks for the music and memories, like this one.
I remember crying because he was gone too soon. Always felt good hearing him sing. 🙏💙
Beautifuly said
I'm a Puerto Rican from NY my son went to the military came back from Kansas singing this. God bless our ARMY soldiers
Hey how are you doing today?
God Bless all Soldiers who serve their respective Country and civilians
An American masterpiece, the man more than even this immortal song.
1970s... my dad driving us 8 kids in his RV... he had a new CB... driving throughout the western US... this song was always playing..
It's a patriot's homesick song who lives anywhere on Earth.
I identify with this song. I have been a homesick immigrant in Canada for 38 years. I meet many others. Nothing can ever replace home.
Hope you will heal soon, America. We miss you. The greatest place on earth. I trully wish you a quick recovery.
John Denver is one of those legends that never dies.. His body might have died, but his body of work is very much alive, and will be alive for as long as humans have civilisation. He is still huge everywhere in the world, not just USA.
He's a legend here, in Italy!
Agreed i am listening from Germany
It is 1976!?? 48 years back?? This group is vety old no doubt!! And old is gold!!😁 Fantastic song of smokie!!👍👍💗💗