What a beautiful piece of time that John shared with us, so painful to hear he peeled off each scars of each stage of his life. The holding back tears when he sang annie's song, the yearning for love, the care for the humanity. He is such a gentle soul, wish he could live to see how much he is loved and missed. Ray did a fantastic job with the interview, one of the best memories.❤
I was 21 years old and a fly fishing guide in Alaska. I took John and Cassandra and his daughter Anna Kate fishing on the Newhalen river. We were instructed not to bother our guests with photos or autographs but i wanted so bad to tell him about my hero. My big brother died flying army helicopters and he had every John Denver album. One time he drove into the farmyard in his 69 firebird with his eight track playing “hey it’s good to be back home again”. I wanted to tell him how after he died my mom would sit and cry and play those albums over and over. I wish I had told him that. Not long after he died flying and my mom called to tell me, she was so sad it broke my heart. I’m still here in Alaska John and I fly almost every day. I hope you are too.
What a shame you didn't tell him your story of your Brother, I'm sure he would've said something kind in return. But a lovely memory of special songs that reminds you of family.
That sure is sad. To bad people can’t have that same feeling for what our lord and savior did for us I’ll never see a person cry these days for what he did for us. It’s a whole lot more than some album.
I got to see him perform with the utah symphony in Park City in the 90s. Grew up listening to my parents record of him. Incredible singer,, he never sung a note wrong amd incredible range. My biggest regret is not going after and trying to get his autograph and shaking his hand. Often we dont recognize the greatness of certain individuals until they are gone from the world. He was indeed a special entertainer.
I miss John. The world is emptier without him. No one speaks for the earth anymore. I’m not sure he would recognize our world. Regardless of his flaws he did more good than a thousand people could. He would be in his late 79s now but at least his voice would still be heard.
Thanks for sharing this and celebrating his classics on this day 25 years after his death. Miss this man and his song writing and new music from him. This put me in a John Denver mood again. He died too young. Sad his music gets more recognition in country music his classics after his death. Nobody can sings them better then John Denver himself. Glad I got to see him in concert 2 times. One was very special graduation gift from my parents to take me to my first John Denver concert in 1980. The youth today do not know talent like John Denver. God's peace John, ex wives and his kids and not knowing his grandkids.
Man I miss this man. He was a once in a lifetime phenomenon that will never cross this way again. I was stationed at Fort Ord, California in the late 80’s early 90’s, the area that John’s plane went down was were I would go and sit and watch the sun set. I had left before the accident, and I am so glad I was. It would have killed me to find out that my all time favorite singer was killed at my favorite site to watch the sun go down. I was at home in Texas when the news was reported on CNN in fact, all I could do was sit down and cry. His loss was like the loss of a close family member. To this day I will sometimes break down and weep. He was one hell of a man, and watching this program I know will cause me to breakdown.
Me too. I am 73 years old and live in New Zealand. Him and the Beatles. I haven't listened to him for a long, long time. How wonderful it is to listen to him again.
Oh God! Thank you for creating this most beautiful soul, wonderful man, for us to love and appreciate forever. You are my best friend on those cold and lonely nights. Forever missed and loved.
I used to listen to john denver going on holiday to the sea side in the back of Mum's old yellow escort, on a tape player, but I hadn't really bothered for 30 years, then I found him again until I got a laptop, and there were all the songs again, and I remembered every lyric and every pause, and I even.remembered which songs were on which albums and in which order! I never stopped listening again! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Miss you John!! He's such a great musician, and yet, was never given the respect he deserved. What a shame. Only Elvis, Bing, Sinatra, Michael and The Beatles sold more, yet they still couldn't recognize his greatness!! so very very sad.....
I agree! I feel that John Denver touched people's hearts in ways so many did not want to see or admit to.. therefore John's music was never given the proper attention to promoting his albums.
I don't quite agree with you, Melanie. John was loved by millions, but entertainers all have their detractors. BTW, whoinell are "they", and whoinell cares? No one I know. John Denver is Love. ❤️
A friend of mine has his pilots license -- and he bought a plane - one day when i was visiting he took me to see his plane and then asked if i would like to go up -- i said yes -- he was very thorough as he prepped for the flight -- once we were in the air i said to myself "what the hell was i thinking?" -- it is not like being on a commercial jet --you can feel so much on a small private plane if there is wind gusts etc -- i felt if one thing mechanically goes wrong i am a dead man -- i did not say any of this to my friend - but once we were up in the air and had levelled off he said that was more cloudy then anticipated and that he was going to head back and land and "did i mind?" I cooly said no problem. That was the first and last time i would fly on a private plane. I was happy when my friend sold the plane seeing as he had five children, two of them still small. RIP John Denver a great talent and an amazing human being so full of life and vitality, taken way before his time.
Denver was (and to me he stil is) Divine & his voice & songs take me to a land of dreamers. He was a dreamer, a lover & above all, a great human being .... He was the Divine's musical gift to humanity for saving its soul. A very beautiful musical expression of the infinite spirit. 🌈😇
I love this show. I really miss JD the day we lost him it was like I was out of body. It was very hard for me to accept reality. I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert almost every tour since I want to live. I never missed his TV specials.
Gone too soon😢 Truly a National & a Natural Treasure. What a lovely human being, who will always be missed~but John Denver has, indeed, left us his wonderful spirit.❤️ 🕊🥀🕊🌈🏔 🎶 🥰
My Fav Songwriter & Singer. Sometime in 1990 while I was working in Aramco in KSA as a Design Draftsman in the Community Maintenance Division, i happen to buy in the garage sale a used John Denver's Cassette Tape & immediately fall in love with all the songs on it especially Annie's Song which me & my girlfriend that time back home made it as our Theme Song.even bought a saudi owned/used acoustic guitar so i can play all the songs especially Annie's Song..i'm almost 62 years now & still playing all those JD's songs esp our theme song which i passed on to my son who's now a senior college student in his early twenties. Remembering those Saudi experience especially stumbling of JD's song thru that old cassette tape still Feels up my Senses..I kept the tape & i know it's still in my house just misplaced somewhere together with my old personal effects but oneday, i hope to find it & safekeep for good..What a Nostalgia..
So many of us loved John and miss him! He’s with our maker now, it’s just too much to think of losing him, breaks my heart. He was a talented songwriter and singer. He deserved so much more than he got. I’m just grateful I grew up in the era where I got to hear his songs often. I can’t believe it’s been 23 years since the senseless tragedy that took him from us, oh John John John, we sure could use someone like you here with us now.....you are so missed and loved all these years later. I play all your songs and reminisce of wonderful times past, I smile, I cry, I remember you.... Heaven is sure blest to have you there. I can just picture you hanging out on a cloud with your guitar, observing us here on earth, and having you strum your guitar, then singing songs recalling your time on earth. It was just too short buddy, wish you were with us still. I love you John Denver! Always will! 💕💞💖
oh, tears now falling down. i remember that one midnight when the radio was still on tune, the DJ just announced that john denver just died of an accident while flying and i remember i was in shock just feeling the tears fell down. John, you're so much loved even to children who understand the contents of your every song. God bless...much ❤️
Loved this interview.John was a friend to all,He loved life and he loved the mountains.He loved to sing and bring the audience into his heart and it worked.He is as much a master of guitar and song as picasso with a canvas and brush.He is sorely missed but his songs will live on forever in our hearts.Fly Away to your rocky mountain high🎸
I ve always loved John's music but I somehow missed this. Iam only part way into it but Iam absolutely endrossed in it. I'll have to catch the rest later tonight.
What an absolute treasure to find, for any John Denver fan! This was a wonderful, realistic look, into an under-rated, American Icon. And he truly is. His songwriting ability, is second to none. But his VOICE. I've never heard another male voice, more pure, so pitch-perfect, with his range. He accomplished so much, yet, the way the record industry was at the time, they STOLE so much from him- and it hurt him, as well. PC, even then, but this time, against what they thought was a "Nature freak environmentalist". What John Denver REALLY was? Was an Outdoorsman. Period. ALL Outdoorsmen love the environment. We just don't go insane over it- and we follow ACTUAL science and data- NOT made up BS, created by "Models", which are only as accurate as the information the person inputting it is. And if THEY have an agenda? The Model will have one, as well. John's "Environmentalism"? WAS REAL. Not "obsessed". So one aspect of the industry held him at arms length for that, and the other half, held him at arms length, because he SPOKE his love, for all he LOVED. For too many, that was "too much, touchy-feely"-type of music. I thought it was incredible. And I was right.
Awesome stuff. Makes me long for the rockys. Brings memories of my life living in the country. Our large family of 6 kids sitting around singing. For entertainment. Because we to poor to have a tv. Then missing my grandma and grandpa. It reminds. How life is a gift. How God the creator of everything. Wants us to live life to the fullest. We get in a hurry in life and seem to loose the gift of the simple things. Sometimes the hardest things in life becomes the biggest blessings. Thanks john. For getting me grounded tonight. Sure miss the family gone on to be Home. Our real place were we belong. We love you sir. And pray your journeys never end. God bless always. Amen
Our world lost a very special man way too early in life but how thankful we all should be that he left us with his beautiful gift of music. Sadly missed~
What a lovely tribute to this heartful pop singer with his soulful poetic renditions.JohnDenver lives in the memories of music lovers of country classics. Vive la Denver!
There is a man who came to our church a few years ago who sang & played the guitar wrote Gospel songs to the tune of JOHN Denver's music. They were very beautiful. He said he also goes to schools and sings & plays a guitar to these songs to the children using these songs to witness to the LORD. He said John Denver received JESUS as his SAVIOUR before he died. This man was a singer in bars in some big town and one night as he stepped out the door of a bar drunk, an elderly woman grabbed his arm with a cane and told him about JESUS and he received JESUS in his heart and was saved. He said he never sang in a bar again but went around singing and witnessing and winning souls for the LORD! I do not remember his name. I wish I did. I would buy his records if I could but I don't even know if he made any. He told me about John Denver's salvation because I told him that every time I think of John Denver, I would pray that he had his salvation and that someday I would hear him singing in heaven.
I guess oddly enough "Looking for Space" is a favorite of mine.. 2 years and 5 months ago the Lord called my husband (of 39 years) Home. So I listen to the song and cry all the tears I had to hold in then. Thank you John for so much beautiful music. I pray you are where my love is.
John never really grew old! He looks the exact same as he did in his 20s! And sounds exactly the same! This was one of the most honest interviews. I think I’ve ever seen John give! Just letting it all out on the table good and bad and being real!
My pleasure! My wife & I attended John's concert in Sydney the night this aired. I set up the VCR to record this special before setting off. At the concert John did mention the show being on TV & joked that we could of been at home enjoying it. He then went on to say that, "most of you will be recording it no doubt".
I love you John Denver and I miss you so much you are like me and environmentalist and a tree hugger! Preserve God's wonderful beauties! Sorry we lost you as such a young life! I'm 68 years old and I feel and live with you ever since you first started to sing and guitarist are my favorite God bless you, miss you love you!
I’m sitting here watching this with tears in my eyes. I found this show in March of 2019 and feel so blessed to have found it. What a wonderful man with wonderful music. Thank you Wayne for posting this! No one like him since. A gift to us all.
Sharon here: How I miss his spirit, his voice. How I loved listening to him, feeling what he felt when he wrote each song. It is painful to know now how very lonely he was, and how depressed at times. I've known in my heart that his last flight was no accident, as he was too fine a pilot. Soar among the clouds, John. Soar among the clouds.
I don't know that you'll ever read this Sharon or anyone else for that matter. I never met John but my golly I knew him. Started in 1970 I learned every single song he ever wrote. My family never stopped me they always wanted me to sing every song I could. When John left us it destroyed me and I was so broken just like so many others especially for you and all of his family. The man lived and dreamed and the soared but he was human and he had strong strong feelings. I could feel what he felt every time I would hear him sing and every time I would sing his songs. I'm only 63 but I can tell you this much, his music may be the man I am today. And that is a very good thing.
John Denver was very Unique. I learned to become 1 with nature through his music. God created a magnificent world 4 us to live in. It's alive & we are a part of it. He inspired John is a very special way to share that creation with the world. To teach people how devastating it is to destroy this beuitiful earth & the wildlife. I'll be forever greatful 4 what his music does 4 me & what it has done 4 the awareness of earth conservation. His music will live forever. But this world lost the most precious creator of such beuitiful music that no one has close to creating. He will be forever missed. 🌲🕊😢
What a diamond of a find!!!!! Purely wonderful. I loved seeing him at home. Comfortable, taking us flying, showing us around him hometown. It was like visiting a friend we haven't seen in a long time. (which we haven't). Thank you for this gift!
Wow. Hard to express how much this touched me. What an amazingly candid interview and the rarest glimpse into this complex man ....who became an international treasure.... funny, poignant, honest and raw. Made me miss someone I never knew.
In 1992, at the Windstar Symposium, I talked to John outside the Music Tent for about 10 minutes. I was there as a volunteer that year in the first aid tent. I showed John my hot pink stethoscope and asked him if he could guess whose it was…and having known John for many years, I knew he would not guess mine. Now if I had shown him a new baby he would have guessed mine immediately since he knew I already had 7 children and he had met most of them….but a stethoscope?…..no. So when I told him it was mine, he looked surprised for sure. I had gone back to school and become a Texas State Certified Emergency Technician. I told him how much his song, “Higher Ground” had meant to me and how many times I had listened to it letting the meaning sink in…how because of that song at age 42 I had gone back to school to prove that I could…and did. John put his arms around me and hugged me really tight. When he pulled back and looked down at me, he had tears running down his cheeks and his eyes were filled with tears. He smiled as his lips trembled and he said, “Thank you…you don’t know how much knowing that means to me.” I was lucky enough to get to know John pretty well over the many years that I knew him. We had a number of personal conversations which is the reason why I have always felt that John was a special human being, such a good, honest, caring, personable man. His leaving us in 1997, at the same age that I lost my oldest son 3 years ago, was a tragedy beyond measure…in both cases. I miss John and my son…so much. Both good caring men who had much left to do in this world. RIP John…and RIP Rick, my dearest firstborn child. Someday…someday….I pray that I will see you both again.
It's weird I've always wanted to fly a plane! He talks about how freeing it is to fly. I want that feeling and someday I will have it.✈️✈️✈️✈️👌✌🏼💥💥🎸😎🗽🇺🇸
Strong work, very much appreciated. I live down valley from Aspen. He was the only performer I’ve ever been ‘star struck’ by..just standing near him at one of his earth first gatherings.
I miss John so much. I have gone to Aspen and met his family after he passed away. I took many photos and loved his family. It was fun meeting people from all over the world who loved John as much as I do. I met (kinda) in McDonald's in St.Petersburg, FL. He was in town to do a concert and his limo pulled in and he jumped out and I came face to face with John Denver!! A little boy ran up and John gave him his full attention and I just left. What a fool I was!! I saw him in concert and then he was gone. I will miss him forever 😭
Watched this on a Qantas flight many, many years ago. Wonderful to stumble across it again today. That moment when John says, "the thing is . . . I'm a human being" stayed with me all these years.
I love this interview John Denver is so endearing and brutally honest It is hardly surprising though because John is as good as it gets, a wonderful , brilliant and caring human being who cares so much others Kudos to Ray Martin, his interviews with John as always is excellent John Denver went away too soon but hiis legacy will live on RIP John Denver ❤
I grew up listening to his music, in another great wilderness, the Adirondack Mountains. It was a gut punch when I heard he had tragically died, much to early. I think I saw it mentioned, but I too am struck by the similarities between John & Steve Irwin.
Wonderful video , got to learn & see the human side of JD , even though I've seen his other great documentaries on nature & the environment ... this one touches the heart .... Thankyou ,... the man & his songs stay forever alive in me .!!
I'm still deeply sad he has gone from this earth. He shaped my music from a very early age and touched my life environmentally as much as my other hero, my Natal Parks Board Warden father who played a very large part in protecting the now iSimangaliso Wetland Heritage Site from dune mining. I miss them so deeply and pay tribute in playing his music to as many audiences as I can. There is one in October I'm deeply grateful to be part of.
Two absolute Legends. John Denver and Ray Martin. I was at that 94 Sydney Concert. And also saw him twice in Brisbane in the Eighties. What an amazing person. Thanks for the music John
I was in my 20s when I saw John in Madison Square Grarden. Never forgot him what a great entertainer and host the house was full with joy and peace. He is loved and very much missed. Ironic he died in a crash. May he rest in peace. Merry Christmas everyone! From a 72 yr old who resides in wonderful Bklyn NY.
I started listening to John Denver when I was 13 years old. I still listen to him today at 65. He was my hero back then and his music and singing brought me through some hard times. An Evening With John Denver and Aerie are my two favorite albums of his. Some of the songs on his album Aerie were Starwood In Aspen, Casey’s Last Ride, Friends With You, All of My Memories, Blow Up Your TV. And The Eagle and the Hawk. He may be gone however his music still lives on. ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing this video
Wonderful film.Haven't seen this before and am so glad that you put it out there for us.Much appreciated.It's always a mistake to make someone a saint on a pedestal and forget that they're human and have human frailties.john denver was an extraordinary human being with unique talents and a real sense of being grounded.He's so sadly missed .
Oh my, how fab was that. Thank you so much Wayne for posting this. I have spent most of today listening to JD's music and films, commerating the 16th Anniversary of his passing. I was so bowled over by the last song, 'Is it Love?'. I have heard it many times and have looked for a video of him actually singing it, but to no avail, until now! Imagine my surprise and joy. Thank you, thank you so very much Wayne. Miss JD so much. There's no one like him now, and probably will never be again.
Thanks for sharing this one mate. I remember I was in High School when this came out. Have always wanted to rewatch and here we are, 26 years later. Cheers for that :)
This program is wonderful. I miss John very much, like others have posted on this board. His words speak to our hearts. He is loved and missed by so many. Thank you for putting this on you tube.
What a beautiful video, thanks so much for sharing this with us. John is truly a gift that was given to us - to enjoy his music, his message. He passed on enjoying an activity he loved, knowing the risks every time he flew. We can all hope to be so lucky as to pass on enjoying what we love. He will forever live in our hearts through his music and videos as this. Thank you! May you forever rest in peace John, we love you!
I like the Story...full of Nature & Full of Life..Grandeurist & Picturisque Country with Magnificent Memory Collections...all the Story of Love & Songs..I feel, all the songs of J.D. communicates all Creatures specially Gods Creations that lives....❤❤🥰🥰 ➕️
Outstanding. Wonderful. Thanks more than you know Wayne. Not sure how to thank you for posting this. I'll leave at this - you have made my day, evening, week and month complete with this interview. Oh, and hi there jencom1971! Could not be more Inspired...
Thank you so much for sharing this, Wayne. A few years ago I went looking for this after having seen it originally aired. I even contacted Channel 9 (who never replied), but to no avail, until I stumbled across this today. I love his music, the way he cared for the environment, the smiles he brought to faces, and his honesty. Unfortunately, it was his time to leave us, but what a wonderful legacy he left!
This is a wonderful video. It's John at his best. He inspired so many people to try and live better lives. Through his life and the words of his songs he helped me through a time of being seriously ill to getting back to good health. He is sadly missed but his music will live on and I'm sure that through his actions we will indeed try to make this beautiful planet a better,safer place to stay. Thank you John for all the hard work and the music.
Wonderful video. Thank you for posting. One of the most marvellous musical evenings I ever spent was at Wonderland, near Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Just John and his several guitars. Brilliant performance. When I consider the environmental dangers of the present, I wish he was here to sing.....
@maggie deveney.Just saw this video & your post tonight. Was also @ this Wonderland concert. A full 2-3 hrs of John performing solo; mild rain began falling, but he soldiered on under the huge tent covering. Initially was surprised that no band or musical accompaniment to John's guitars; made me better appreciate his voice, his guitar playing and his well known audience rapport; - a truly unforgettable performance.
What a beautiful piece of time that John shared with us, so painful to hear he peeled off each scars of each stage of his life. The holding back tears when he sang annie's song, the yearning for love, the care for the humanity. He is such a gentle soul, wish he could live to see how much he is loved and missed. Ray did a fantastic job with the interview, one of the best memories.❤
I was 21 years old and a fly fishing guide in Alaska. I took John and Cassandra and his daughter Anna Kate fishing on the Newhalen river. We were instructed not to bother our guests with photos or autographs but i wanted so bad to tell him about my hero. My big brother died flying army helicopters and he had every John Denver album. One time he drove into the farmyard in his 69 firebird with his eight track playing “hey it’s good to be back home again”.
I wanted to tell him how after he died my mom would sit and cry and play those albums over and over. I wish I had told him that. Not long after he died flying and my mom called to tell me, she was so sad it broke my heart.
I’m still here in Alaska John and I fly almost every day. I hope you are too.
What a shame you didn't tell him your story of your Brother, I'm sure he would've said something kind in return. But a lovely memory of special songs that reminds you of family.
That sure is sad. To bad people can’t have that same feeling for what our lord and savior did for us I’ll never see a person cry these days for what he did for us. It’s a whole lot more than some album.
JUST TELL HIM NOW!!
Brovo, you're still living the high life.
@@AuntjemmimaAmen
I got to see him perform with the utah symphony in Park City in the 90s. Grew up listening to my parents record of him. Incredible singer,, he never sung a note wrong amd incredible range. My biggest regret is not going after and trying to get his autograph and shaking his hand. Often we dont recognize the greatness of certain individuals until they are gone from the world. He was indeed a special entertainer.
I miss John. The world is emptier without him. No one speaks for the earth anymore. I’m not sure he would recognize our world. Regardless of his flaws he did more good than a thousand people could. He would be in his late 79s now but at least his voice would still be heard.
Amen
He left us way too soon 😢
Thanks for sharing this and celebrating his classics on this day 25 years after his death. Miss this man and his song writing and new music from him. This put me in a John Denver mood again. He died too young. Sad his music gets more recognition in country music his classics after his death. Nobody can sings them better then John Denver himself. Glad I got to see him in concert 2 times. One was very special graduation gift from my parents to take me to my first John Denver concert in 1980. The youth today do not know talent like John Denver. God's peace John, ex wives and his kids and not knowing his grandkids.
Man I miss this man. He was a once in a lifetime phenomenon that will never cross this way again. I was stationed at Fort Ord, California in the late 80’s early 90’s, the area that John’s plane went down was were I would go and sit and watch the sun set. I had left before the accident, and I am so glad I was. It would have killed me to find out that my all time favorite singer was killed at my favorite site to watch the sun go down. I was at home in Texas when the news was reported on CNN in fact, all I could do was sit down and cry. His loss was like the loss of a close family member. To this day I will sometimes break down and weep. He was one hell of a man, and watching this program I know will cause me to breakdown.
Same..I'm crying because we have lost a truly great person who brought so much joy to the world in his music..💗
Easily one of the best interviews I've seen of JD. He's so relaxed.
Fantastic grew up on John denver's music, greetings from ireland,
Me too. I know all the the words to all his songs. I feel what he feels, a soul connection. ❤
Me too. I am 73 years old and live in New Zealand. Him and the Beatles. I haven't listened to him for a long, long time. How wonderful it is to listen to him again.
Oh Lord, how much poorer we are without him. How I miss him...
I miss you more 😭
We still have his records! 🙄
Oh God! Thank you for creating this most beautiful soul, wonderful man, for us to love and appreciate forever.
You are my best friend on those cold and lonely nights. Forever missed and loved.
I so loved that man! Got married in Aspen in 1986. I’m from Ohio. Wish he could of sang at my wedding! ❤️ Miss him dearly
Sounds like you are at peace with life.
A beautiful man, a beautiful soul. Wish I had the opportunity to meet him while he was still living. Prayers for his family.
I used to listen to john denver going on holiday to the sea side in the back of Mum's old yellow escort, on a tape player, but I hadn't really bothered for 30 years, then I found him again until I got a laptop, and there were all the songs again, and I remembered every lyric and every pause, and I even.remembered which songs were on which albums and in which order!
I never stopped listening again!
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
What a treat for Ray. Sitting in such a beautiful location listening to John croon. Sigh!
Oh how the simple things fired up his soul! That alone is why I will forever be a fan of John Denver. Forever...and ever. 💛🌻💛
Miss you John!! He's such a great musician, and yet, was never given the respect he deserved. What a shame. Only Elvis, Bing, Sinatra, Michael and The Beatles sold more, yet they still couldn't recognize his greatness!! so very very sad.....
John was a Story Teller Singer 🎵
So Wholesome and so Sorely Missed!
Those who don't love his music don't understand
I agree! I feel that John Denver touched people's hearts in ways so many did not want to see or admit to.. therefore John's music was never given the proper attention to promoting his albums.
I don't quite agree with you, Melanie. John was loved by millions, but entertainers all have their detractors. BTW, whoinell are "they", and whoinell cares? No one I know. John Denver is Love. ❤️
How lucky is Ray Martin, sitting next to this beautiful man while he sings like an angel . But I'm so sad that he was lonely. Rip John💜💜💜
I re-discovered you at 72. I will always miss and love your music.
Thanks for the love and support all these years 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤
A friend of mine has his pilots license -- and he bought a plane - one day when i was visiting he took me to see his plane and then asked if i would like to go up -- i said yes -- he was very thorough as he prepped for the flight -- once we were in the air i said to myself "what the hell was i thinking?" -- it is not like being on a commercial jet --you can feel so much on a small private plane if there is wind gusts etc -- i felt if one thing mechanically goes wrong i am a dead man -- i did not say any of this to my friend - but once we were up in the air and had levelled off he said that was more cloudy then anticipated and that he was going to head back and land and "did i mind?" I cooly said no problem. That was the first and last time i would fly on a private plane. I was happy when my friend sold the plane seeing as he had five children, two of them still small. RIP John Denver a great talent and an amazing human being so full of life and vitality, taken way before his time.
Fly with the Eagles John....you were an amazing singer/songwriter and an amazing man!!!
Denver was (and to me he stil is) Divine & his voice & songs take me to a land of dreamers. He was a dreamer, a lover & above all, a great human being .... He was the Divine's musical gift to humanity for saving its soul. A very beautiful musical expression of the infinite spirit. 🌈😇
I love this show. I really miss JD the day we lost him it was like I was out of body. It was very hard for me to accept reality. I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert almost every tour since I want to live. I never missed his TV specials.
We adore you from Ireland .
and you’re velvet voice .
I have been a fan of John Denver for many years and remain so today. Great video it was nice to see him talk and sing.
Thanks for the love and support all these years
Gone too soon😢 Truly a National & a Natural Treasure. What a lovely human being, who will always be missed~but John Denver has, indeed, left us his wonderful spirit.❤️
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I miss you more 😭😭
@@andrerieumaastricht9811 , I know.
He is still with you ❤️👍🏽
GREAT.....and a very kind man............John is missed, but I will see him in Heaven.
What would his entrance into heaven be based on?
My Fav Songwriter & Singer. Sometime in 1990 while I was working in Aramco in KSA as a Design Draftsman in the Community Maintenance Division, i happen to buy in the garage sale a used John Denver's Cassette Tape & immediately fall in love with all the songs on it especially Annie's Song which me & my girlfriend that time back home made it as our Theme Song.even bought a saudi owned/used acoustic guitar so i can play all the songs especially Annie's Song..i'm almost 62 years now & still playing all those JD's songs esp our theme song which i passed on to my son who's now a senior college student in his early twenties. Remembering those Saudi experience especially stumbling of JD's song thru that old cassette tape still Feels up my Senses..I kept the tape & i know it's still in my house just misplaced somewhere together with my old personal effects but oneday, i hope to find it & safekeep for good..What a Nostalgia..
So many of us loved John and miss him! He’s with our maker now, it’s just too much to think of losing him, breaks my heart. He was a talented songwriter and singer. He deserved so much more than he got. I’m just grateful I grew up in the era where I got to hear his songs often. I can’t believe it’s been 23 years since the senseless tragedy that took him from us, oh John John John, we sure could use someone like you here with us now.....you are so missed and loved all these years later. I play all your songs and reminisce of wonderful times past, I smile, I cry, I remember you.... Heaven is sure blest to have you there. I can just picture you hanging out on a cloud with your guitar, observing us here on earth, and having you strum your guitar, then singing songs recalling your time on earth. It was just too short buddy, wish you were with us still. I love you John Denver! Always will! 💕💞💖
Thanks for the love and support all these years 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤❤❤❤
oh, tears now falling down. i remember that one midnight when the radio was still on tune, the DJ just announced that john denver just died of an accident while flying and i remember i was in shock just feeling the tears fell down. John, you're so much loved even to children who understand the contents of your every song. God bless...much ❤️
Loved this interview.John was a friend to all,He loved life and he loved the mountains.He loved to sing and bring the audience into his heart and it worked.He is as much a master of guitar and song as picasso with a canvas and brush.He is sorely missed but his songs will live on forever in our hearts.Fly Away to your rocky mountain high🎸
I ve always loved John's music but I somehow missed this. Iam only part way into it but Iam absolutely endrossed in it. I'll have to catch the rest later tonight.
What an absolute treasure to find, for any John Denver fan! This was a wonderful, realistic look, into an under-rated, American Icon. And he truly is. His songwriting ability, is second to none. But his VOICE. I've never heard another male voice, more pure, so pitch-perfect, with his range.
He accomplished so much, yet, the way the record industry was at the time, they STOLE so much from him- and it hurt him, as well. PC, even then, but this time, against what they thought was a "Nature freak environmentalist".
What John Denver REALLY was? Was an Outdoorsman. Period. ALL Outdoorsmen love the environment. We just don't go insane over it- and we follow ACTUAL science and data- NOT made up BS, created by "Models", which are only as accurate as the information the person inputting it is. And if THEY have an agenda? The Model will have one, as well.
John's "Environmentalism"? WAS REAL. Not "obsessed". So one aspect of the industry held him at arms length for that, and the other half, held him at arms length, because he SPOKE his love, for all he LOVED. For too many, that was "too much, touchy-feely"-type of music.
I thought it was incredible. And I was right.
Thanks for the love and support all these years 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@andrerieumaastricht9811 As always, has been my honor and joy.
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Thanks....what a treasure for those who love this man and his music!
Awesome stuff. Makes me long for the rockys. Brings memories of my life living in the country. Our large family of 6 kids sitting around singing. For entertainment. Because we to poor to have a tv. Then missing my grandma and grandpa. It reminds. How life is a gift. How God the creator of everything. Wants us to live life to the fullest. We get in a hurry in life and seem to loose the gift of the simple things. Sometimes the hardest things in life becomes the biggest blessings. Thanks john. For getting me grounded tonight. Sure miss the family gone on to be Home. Our real place were we belong. We love you sir. And pray your journeys never end. God bless always. Amen
SOO VERY MUCH TRUE 👍 👏 🙌 👌
Our world lost a very special man way too early in life but how thankful we all should be that he left us with his beautiful gift of music. Sadly missed~
What a lovely tribute to this heartful pop singer with his soulful poetic renditions.JohnDenver lives in the memories of music lovers of country classics. Vive la Denver!
Loved his music - wish I’d got to see him live
He was singing to us on our 8 track as we headed out camping in the Colorado Mountains.
Far out thank you John for the beautiful songs and for all you did for the earth but no one heard.
There is a man who came to our church a few years ago who sang & played the guitar wrote Gospel songs to the tune of JOHN Denver's music. They were very beautiful. He said he also goes to schools and sings & plays a guitar to these songs to the children using these songs to witness to the LORD. He said John Denver received JESUS as his SAVIOUR before he died. This man was a singer in bars in some big town and one night as he stepped out the door of a bar drunk, an elderly woman grabbed his arm with a cane and told him about JESUS and he received JESUS in his heart and was saved. He said he never sang in a bar again but went around singing and witnessing and winning souls for the LORD! I do not remember his name. I wish I did. I would buy his records if I could but I don't even know if he made any. He told me about John Denver's salvation because I told him that every time I think of John Denver, I would pray that he had his salvation and that someday I would hear him singing in heaven.
I pray that is so.
Me too
Rest in peace John. Thank you for all your sharing your wonderful gifts and talents and God bless all the people you have touched
Awww, my life-long crush that I never quite got over.
Me too
Hes my life long love..mine was a bit more than a crish..min was oedipal
Why?
I guess oddly enough "Looking for Space" is a favorite of mine.. 2 years and 5 months ago the Lord called my husband (of 39 years) Home. So I listen to the song and cry all the tears I had to hold in then. Thank you John for so much beautiful music. I pray you are where my love is.
“Be Back Home Again”! One of my favorites.
John never really grew old! He looks the exact same as he did in his 20s! And sounds exactly the same!
This was one of the most honest interviews. I think I’ve ever seen John give! Just letting it all out on the table good and bad and being real!
My pleasure! My wife & I attended John's concert in Sydney the night this aired. I set up the VCR to record this special before setting off. At the concert John did mention the show being on TV & joked that we could of been at home enjoying it. He then went on to say that, "most of you will be recording it no doubt".
Thank you for posting this video.🤗
I love you John Denver and I miss you so much you are like me and environmentalist and a tree hugger! Preserve God's wonderful beauties! Sorry we lost you as such a young life! I'm 68 years old and I feel and live with you ever since you first started to sing and guitarist are my favorite God bless you, miss you love you!
Such an articulate speaker and so honest.
I’m sitting here watching this with tears in my eyes. I found this show in March of 2019 and feel so blessed to have found it. What a wonderful man with wonderful music. Thank you Wayne for posting this! No one like him since. A gift to us all.
Loved him and his music as a teen.. still do. I only wish I could know if he became a Christian before he died ,
Sharon here: How I miss his spirit, his voice. How I loved listening to him, feeling what he felt when he wrote each song. It is painful to know now how very lonely he was, and how depressed at times. I've known in my heart that his last flight was no accident, as he was too fine a pilot. Soar among the clouds, John. Soar among the clouds.
Thanks for the love and support all these years 🙏🏼🙏🏼💕💕💕
So you think John took his life? Idk, I guess he could have. Who knows what a person is thinking or feeling...right? I just hope not.
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SHARON , you awt to keep your options to your self.
You don't know what your talking about , for a start there was a failure with in the aircraft .
I don't know that you'll ever read this Sharon or anyone else for that matter. I never met John but my golly I knew him. Started in 1970 I learned every single song he ever wrote. My family never stopped me they always wanted me to sing every song I could. When John left us it destroyed me and I was so broken just like so many others especially for you and all of his family. The man lived and dreamed and the soared but he was human and he had strong strong feelings. I could feel what he felt every time I would hear him sing and every time I would sing his songs. I'm only 63 but I can tell you this much, his music may be the man I am today. And that is a very good thing.
I’ve never believed you passed on. I was in California when they announced it. I didn’t believe it. May you live on to enrich all of us
What a great documentary!
Absolutely one of Gods messengers love him so much never tire of listening to him 😊
Believe it or not it was aired all over Australia :)
John Denver was very Unique. I learned to become 1 with nature through his music. God created a magnificent world 4 us to live in. It's alive & we are a part of it. He inspired John is a very special way to share that creation with the world. To teach people how devastating it is to destroy this beuitiful earth & the wildlife. I'll be forever greatful 4 what his music does 4 me & what it has done 4 the awareness of earth conservation. His music will live forever. But this world lost the most precious creator of such beuitiful music that no one has close to creating. He will be forever missed. 🌲🕊😢
Peace to you.
Wonderful, kind, handsome...writer and singer 'Johln Denver'...Missing you every day..God Bless You...1/1/20
What a diamond of a find!!!!! Purely wonderful. I loved seeing him at home. Comfortable, taking us flying, showing us around him hometown. It was like visiting a friend we haven't seen in a long time. (which we haven't). Thank you for this gift!
Wow. Hard to express how much this touched me. What an amazingly candid interview and the rarest glimpse into this complex man ....who became an international treasure.... funny, poignant, honest and raw. Made me miss someone I never knew.
Complex, yes. Makes you want to cut your bed in half!
His voice is none like anyones today 🎵
In 1992, at the Windstar Symposium, I talked to John outside the Music Tent for about 10 minutes. I was there as a volunteer that year in the first aid tent. I showed John my hot pink stethoscope and asked him if he could guess whose it was…and having known John for many years, I knew he would not guess mine. Now if I had shown him a new baby he would have guessed mine immediately since he knew I already had 7 children and he had met most of them….but a stethoscope?…..no. So when I told him it was mine, he looked surprised for sure. I had gone back to school and become a Texas State Certified Emergency Technician. I told him how much his song, “Higher Ground” had meant to me and how many times I had listened to it letting the meaning sink in…how because of that song at age 42 I had gone back to school to prove that I could…and did. John put his arms around me and hugged me really tight. When he pulled back and looked down at me, he had tears running down his cheeks and his eyes were filled with tears. He smiled as his lips trembled and he said, “Thank you…you don’t know how much knowing that means to me.” I was lucky enough to get to know John pretty well over the many years that I knew him. We had a number of personal conversations which is the reason why I have always felt that John was a special human being, such a good, honest, caring, personable man. His leaving us in 1997, at the same age that I lost my oldest son 3 years ago, was a tragedy beyond measure…in both cases. I miss John and my son…so much. Both good caring men who had much left to do in this world. RIP John…and RIP Rick, my dearest firstborn child. Someday…someday….I pray that I will see you both again.
It's weird I've always wanted to fly a plane! He talks about how freeing it is to fly. I want that feeling and someday I will have it.✈️✈️✈️✈️👌✌🏼💥💥🎸😎🗽🇺🇸
i love this interview.... He´s honest.... He is so sadly missed .... Very beautiful man
Beeeeautiful!!!
One of a kind, unique, genuine and so kind and good. John will always be missed as an American legend, shared with the entire world, forever.
Strong work, very much appreciated. I live down valley from Aspen. He was the only performer I’ve ever been ‘star struck’ by..just standing near him at one of his earth first gatherings.
I miss John so much. I have gone to Aspen and met his family after he passed away. I took many photos and loved his family. It was fun meeting people from all over the world who loved John as much as I do. I met (kinda) in McDonald's in St.Petersburg, FL. He was in town to do a concert and his limo pulled in and he jumped out and I came face to face with John Denver!! A little boy ran up and John gave him his full attention and I just left. What a fool I was!! I saw him in concert and then he was gone. I will miss him forever 😭
Annie's Song has no chorus. Doesn't need one. Beautiful!
This is the first time I have seen this interview, and wow, it is great! Enjoy!
Watched this on a Qantas flight many, many years ago. Wonderful to stumble across it again today. That moment when John says, "the thing is . . . I'm a human being" stayed with me all these years.
Very evocative ,candid and soul stirring song your voice remains indelible.
2022 just had this pop up in my lists. I sure do miss him.
So missed,,,,so loved🙏♥️
John Denver, Thank you for everything you did for humanity, may you rest in eternal peace.
Dreama 40 when you see John look for the 🦅 eagle when you find the eagle you found JOHN DENVER
Amen🎺🙏 RIP🏔️🌲🍁
I love this interview John Denver is so endearing and brutally honest It is hardly surprising though because John is as good as it gets, a wonderful , brilliant and caring human being who cares so much others Kudos to Ray Martin, his interviews with John as always is excellent John Denver went away too soon but hiis legacy will live on RIP John Denver ❤
Sad that John didn't follow his own advice regards flying, he was a very talented man and a champion of the environment.
I grew up listening to his music, in another great wilderness, the Adirondack Mountains. It was a gut punch when I heard he had tragically died, much to early. I think I saw it mentioned, but I too am struck by the similarities between John & Steve Irwin.
Wonderful video , got to learn & see the human side of JD , even though I've seen his other great documentaries on nature & the environment ... this one touches the heart .... Thankyou ,... the man & his songs stay forever alive in me .!!
I'm still deeply sad he has gone from this earth. He shaped my music from a very early age and touched my life environmentally as much as my other hero, my Natal Parks Board Warden father who played a very large part in protecting the now iSimangaliso Wetland Heritage Site from dune mining. I miss them so deeply and pay tribute in playing his music to as many audiences as I can. There is one in October I'm deeply grateful to be part of.
I'll never forget you! I hope you're enjoying soaring with the eagles! ❤
Two absolute Legends. John Denver and Ray Martin. I was at that 94 Sydney Concert. And also saw him twice in Brisbane in the Eighties. What an amazing person. Thanks for the music John
Rest In Peace, John. We miss you very much.
Amazing singer,musician,intelligent human being.
I was in my 20s when I saw John in Madison Square Grarden. Never forgot him what a great entertainer and host the house was full with joy and peace. He is loved and very much missed. Ironic he died in a crash. May he rest in peace. Merry Christmas everyone! From a 72 yr old who resides in wonderful Bklyn NY.
Thank you for uploading it. I'm so thankful we have so much video of him and his music.
I love the song about “Flying”.
He was such a special soul
From the USA thanks for posting this. It was outstanding.
Rest In Peacefully John Denver fly high never forgotten 🪶 🙏🇺🇲🕊️🤍🏞️🛩️📀💿🎶🎵🎼🎸
Wonderful 'John Denver............................Sooooo missed.....LOVE>>>LOVE>>>LOVE
So still love and miss him!!
Thanks for the love and support all these years 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤❤❤
The best documentry show, truly enjoyed by simple and hornesty of a great man and also some of the best song written in this planet. Thank you
I started listening to John Denver when I was 13 years old. I still listen to him today at 65. He was my hero back then and his music and singing brought me through some hard times. An Evening With John Denver and Aerie are my two favorite albums of his. Some of the songs on his album Aerie were Starwood In Aspen, Casey’s Last Ride, Friends With You, All of My Memories, Blow Up Your TV. And The Eagle and the Hawk. He may be gone however his music still lives on. ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing this video
Wonderful film.Haven't seen this before and am so glad that you put it out there for us.Much appreciated.It's always a mistake to make someone a saint on a pedestal and forget that they're human and have human frailties.john denver was an extraordinary human being with unique talents and a real sense of being grounded.He's so sadly missed .
Long lost friend❤
Oh my, how fab was that. Thank you so much Wayne for posting this. I have spent most of today listening to JD's music and films, commerating the 16th Anniversary of his passing. I was so bowled over by the last song, 'Is it Love?'. I have heard it many times and have looked for a video of him actually singing it, but to no avail, until now! Imagine my surprise and joy. Thank you, thank you so very much Wayne. Miss JD so much. There's no one like him now, and probably will never be again.
John really beautiful miss you
Thanks for sharing this one mate. I remember I was in High School when this came out. Have always wanted to rewatch and here we are, 26 years later. Cheers for that :)
This program is wonderful. I miss John very much, like others have posted on this board. His words speak to our hearts. He is loved and missed by so many. Thank you for putting this on you tube.
Blessed ❤❤
What a beautiful video, thanks so much for sharing this with us. John is truly a gift that was given to us - to enjoy his music, his message. He passed on enjoying an activity he loved, knowing the risks every time he flew. We can all hope to be so lucky as to pass on enjoying what we love. He will forever live in our hearts through his music and videos as this. Thank you! May you forever rest in peace John, we love you!
Simply a great man! We all should learn from him!
Thanks for the 'shout out' Scott! Always happy to share any JD videos with others!...Especially one as wonderful as this! :)
I like the Story...full of Nature & Full of Life..Grandeurist & Picturisque Country with Magnificent Memory Collections...all the Story of Love & Songs..I feel, all the songs of J.D. communicates all Creatures specially Gods Creations that lives....❤❤🥰🥰 ➕️
Outstanding. Wonderful. Thanks more than you know Wayne. Not sure how to thank you for posting this. I'll leave at this - you have made my day, evening, week and month complete with this interview. Oh, and hi there jencom1971! Could not be more Inspired...
Still grieve for him today.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Wayne. A few years ago I went looking for this after having seen it originally aired. I even contacted Channel 9 (who never replied), but to no avail, until I stumbled across this today. I love his music, the way he cared for the environment, the smiles he brought to faces, and his honesty. Unfortunately, it was his time to leave us, but what a wonderful legacy he left!
This is a wonderful video. It's John at his best. He inspired so many people to try and live better lives. Through his life and the words of his songs he helped me through a time of being seriously ill to getting back to good health. He is sadly missed but his music will live on and I'm sure that through his actions we will indeed try to make this beautiful planet a better,safer place to stay. Thank you John for all the hard work and the music.
Wonderful video. Thank you for posting. One of the most marvellous musical evenings I ever spent was at Wonderland, near Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Just John and his several guitars. Brilliant performance. When I consider the environmental dangers of the present, I wish he was here to sing.....
@maggie deveney.Just saw this video & your post tonight. Was also @ this Wonderland concert. A full 2-3 hrs of John performing solo; mild rain began falling, but he soldiered on under the huge tent covering. Initially was surprised that no band or musical accompaniment to John's guitars; made me better appreciate his voice, his guitar playing and his well known audience rapport; - a truly unforgettable performance.
Many thanks to you Wayne. Love to see John and Ray together. They realy like each other and it feels warm and natural beetween them. 👉👈💕