I turned 21 in 1969 in Vietnam. This song has special meaning to me. I met my wife that year she wrote to me that whole year and we met when I returned. 50 years of marriage three children 7 grandchildren. Great memories.

@nspector

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, how wonderful. So glad you commented.

@1220b

2 жыл бұрын

Living the best possible life. May it continue. Love from England.

@johnr9763

2 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing story. I now live in South Korea. I met a Vietnam vet here not too long aago, and he had some amazing stories to tell.

@Yellowjjacket

2 жыл бұрын

@James Hughes, Thank you for your service. ❤

@mfamily217

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service

No ridiculous AUTO-TUNE here. Just pure talent.🫶

@peacenow42

2 ай бұрын

I used to love watching the kids expose their talents and now refuse to be a part of this kind of performance grooming of children using autotune. It's wrong. When it's done with adults, like on a recent "Star Trek Strange New Worlds" ("Subspace Rhapsody"), it can be cringy as hades.

@patriciajrs46

Ай бұрын

That's the truth.

@TekoKYLO

Ай бұрын

Much respect

@ashleycamp8821

Ай бұрын

Absolutely

@davidfiler7439

Ай бұрын

And the bass is so so underestimated (mandatory comment to save know nothing knuckle draggers typing).

The good thing about KZread is finally being able to see and hear something like this that you missed when it was first aired.

I'm almost 65, This song brings me back to such a simpler sweet time. Amazing talent and both gone way too soon.

@Ceerads

Ай бұрын

I’m 76. “Simpler” and “sweet”? The Vietnam War tore this country in half. Nothing sweet about that time.

@AnthonyVassallo

Ай бұрын

Hard to believe how many Friday nights I stayed up to watch Midnight Special. I always loved Cass Elliot.

@manuelamaifredi1596

Ай бұрын

Due voci meravigliose, grande talento e ❤️ cuore...splendidi entrambi, ho sempre amato John Denver, da poco ho scoperto Cass Elliott, creature meravigliose 🎉❤

@Hein1961

Ай бұрын

Thats absolute right

@joannagipson12

28 күн бұрын

​@@AnthonyVassalloSame❤

My husband and I were married in 1968, he had served in Vietnam. After we were married his new job required that he traveled a lot. This song came to mean so much to both of us. Two and a half years ago my husband passed away after 52 years of marriage. Whenever I hear this song I remember all those times my young husband had to leave on a plane. He flies with the angels now. Rest in peace John Denver and Mama Cass Elliot. And rest in peace my beloved.

@lisacranmer8005

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful story...💌 Sending hugs..

@armeswilli01

Жыл бұрын

Love

@oncehappy2

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for his service, Thanks for sharing.

@georgmeyer7221

Жыл бұрын

❤

@kirya11

Жыл бұрын

This post made me cry. Wishing you all the best in life Judy ♡

God...what happened to us? To music like this, to kindness, to love, to respect...? Sitting here, crying at 31. Having lost family, friends and looking at a world full of superficiality and lack of compassion...feeling ever so lonely and exhausted...at just 31...

@michelles9748

Жыл бұрын

George I hope you have someone, even if it's just one, person to turn to. I wish you happiness.

@georgegeorgiev3946

Жыл бұрын

@@michelles9748 thank you.

@Super69firebird

3 ай бұрын

Georgie, hang in there, the best is yet to come…. Much love ❤️🙏🏻🌎

@peetsnort

3 ай бұрын

Don't worry I was where you are 30 years ago and 64 now there's soooo much more to see.dont let them grind you down

@stefanroberts9658

2 ай бұрын

Theres a band called 'the honeybee rocket scientists'..They Are Beautiful And Genuine..Also CheckOut Prabhupadas Hare Krsna ISKCON MoveMent..The Truth Of Who God HimSelf Is..Greatest ExStacy To Have..And At Just 31..

I love that he did not make a joke about her size or call her mama Cass. It was cruel joke that ppl took up. They sounded beautiful together 😍

@andrewwilliams9599

2 күн бұрын

You could tell from their repartee that they liked and respected each other.

RIP Cass Elliot (September 19, 1941 - July 29, 1974), aged 32 And RIP John Denver (December 31, 1943 - October 12, 1997), aged 53 You both will be remembered as legends.

@jackspry9736

9 ай бұрын

@@THIEVIN. Cass Elliot died from a heart attack and John Denver died in a plane crash.

@setharkin2768

9 ай бұрын

They both influenced me so much as a music student. And they were just wonderful people.

@MrSomethingElse

9 ай бұрын

@@THIEVIN. john was a repeat drunk flier... they make em mean and reckless in the mountains

@v-g-z3689

8 ай бұрын

@@MrSomethingElse Crap man, John was a repeat drunk driver. When he was flying, he was perfectly sober. He crashed his plain because he wan´t able to switch between fuel tanks due to some dumb ass design of the switch being located behind the fucking seat. The guy responsible for that design should have been put in jail.

@baronvonbeedy7987

8 ай бұрын

@@v-g-z3689 Agreed John was sober and it was the switch position. John was a skilful and experience aviator. RIP JD.

My husband and I just recently celebrated our 50th anniversary. The music from the 60's and 70's was just just so pure and simple and beautiful! We listen to it all the time! ❤

In 1969 I had flown to Honolulu to meet my husband that was on R&R from Vietnam. It was October. He was "short" and coming home in December, which would have been his 21st birthday. As he was boarding the plane back to Vietnam this song came on. I watched his plane fly off as long as I could see it. On November 8, came the knock on the door saying my husband was on a helicopter that went down in the jungle, and all 6 people were MIA. Their bodies were recovered in 1973 and returned home to America. I will never forget this song and the meaning it had that day.

@bobkinsey4832

3 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. Very sad story.

@Z1739

3 жыл бұрын

Peace be with you, Karen. Those were hard days.

@celestelarwood4876

3 жыл бұрын

1969 was a long time ago... I’m sure it feels like yesterday to you. God bless:)

@karenmargrave7618

3 жыл бұрын

@@celestelarwood4876 yes. That's the thing about music, it instantly takes you back in time.

@karenmargrave7618

3 жыл бұрын

@Darren W. Shepherd what a beautiful post. Thank you so much for all you've done, I'm sure you've blessed many people with your listening ear and compassionate heart. We need more people Iike you in the world!

The Day that John passed away..was one of the saddest days of my life...He Truly was an 🎤amazing gifted singer & Songwriter

My mom and dad ate at a buffet restaurant and John Dutchendorf was sitting a few tables away. Nobody was bothering him at all. He and mom happened to go to the buffet at the same time. They struck up a conversation and John came to mom's table to sit and talk and eat a plate because he was alone, and he said, because he was lonely. My mom could cheer anybody up, and he gave her a hug before going back to his own table. Lovely day for all 3 of them.

@hardpain5324

4 ай бұрын

That’s so cool. What a memory for your mom!

@zapkvr

3 ай бұрын

❤ thanks for sharing

@MexicoAdventurer

3 ай бұрын

@@hardpain5324 I'm glad she shared that memory (and a photo) before she died.

@w6467

2 ай бұрын

So cool. Thanks for sharing. Made my day.

@bcal4877

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like a treat memory for all three of them. Thanks for sharing

I remember this moment. My mom was doing laundry late and my dad was working late at the railroad yard. I remember sitting in a pile of fresh out of the dryer towels and seeing this on the television as my mom folded the towels. I have to admit that there really was nothing better in my young life than sitting and folding warm towels while watching late night early 1970's television with my mother. In some ways that is my go-to comfort zone.

@jasonsiepierski8487

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@johari3945

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful comment, thank you for sharing such a personal and precious memory, regards from Australia

@ltkreg

3 жыл бұрын

Nicely said. Simple pleasures are the best aren't they?

@thisolddog2259

3 жыл бұрын

Wow... what a wonderful story about your childhood! So today we buried my aunt. She and my uncle stayed in love for 65 years! She battled lung cancer for 3 years with no radiation. I should have taken the time to see her but this p.o.s. didn't! I do this shit all the time and I hate myself for it! Sometimes I say to myself "just die!"

@acash2321

3 жыл бұрын

@@thisolddog2259 Don't beat yourself up. Learn from up and change it, so you won't have any more regrets. Old dogs CAN learn new tricks.

I was 5yrs old in 72. I miss the 70s and 80s. The world is so chaotic.

@peacenow42

2 ай бұрын

Turn off the internet and go out and experience the world, especially the natural world. It's always been chaotic, we are just so addicted to our phones we learn more of the bad. I was a young person in the 70s and 80s and it had its problems too. Especially for POC. And sexism against us women was worse too. We have it pretty good now actually...we live longer, we are making improvements.

@getacare2735

2 ай бұрын

I was 7 years old and I remember these specials on TV that we watched it just brings back memories what a great time 70s and 80s were.

@rosee7011

2 ай бұрын

Hey I was 5 too! Yet the message is the same- VOTE!

@peacenow42

2 ай бұрын

@@rosee7011 And allow others to vote for whom they want and don't be mean. In this era of rampant hate on Trump supporters we need to learn from mama cass big time.

@rosee7011

2 ай бұрын

@@peacenow42 I'm all for voting for who they want. Let the people speak freely. SPEAK. Not preach hate and NO VIOLENCE.

1969, I was a senior in high school, so many memories. My boyfriend left for Vietnam, we married in 1970, and have shared 53 years together ❤

@Benny-ye7ro

11 ай бұрын

God bless you and continued love and support..

@comawhitejohnny

3 ай бұрын

Beautiful. Im glad he came back!

And 50 years from now, this will still be great music.

@wandrinfox1910

8 ай бұрын

Who knew Bill Gates could sing so well

@xxtwoxamkxx54

4 ай бұрын

Lmao ​@@wandrinfox1910

@alexanderthegreatoz5945

4 ай бұрын

😂​@@wandrinfox1910

@judythompson8227

4 ай бұрын

and when you look at the dates, Cass has been gone for almost 50 years, which in itself is incredible.

@leotroy9877

4 ай бұрын

unlike most of the music today that won't be remembered 5 years from now....

At nearly 65 yrs old, this song still gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes.... RIP John and Cass....

@Levi-ht4st

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that sir

@ref69

Жыл бұрын

@@Levi-ht4st Ahhh sorry to hear what?

@jimbeam7160

Жыл бұрын

Denver has perfect pitch. Nobody could do justice to this slow little tear jerking melody. But, Peter Paul and Mary got the song from Denver and recorded first, and it's a good sounding song from that trio. You can imagine all the Viet Nam vets at home remembering the memory of shipping out for the jungle with fear and dread pushed out of their minds knowing they were going far away from home, america, family, love. It's just one of those songs...where two artists nailed it differently. Check out a song "Feeling All Right" originally written by Dave Mason of Traffic....compare that song to the more famous version by Joe Cocker.

@daftdabbler

Жыл бұрын

Me too. I love the PP&M version too.

@Alshe1221

Жыл бұрын

Sitting at my desk balling now 😢

I'm so glad KZread exists. It preserves history.

@AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I am old now, and KZread is my window to the world; Past, Present and Future. THANKYOU, for all who built this platform.

@cfwintner1

3 жыл бұрын

For now. Soon it will edit history. Then, rewrite it.

@giannecarlob3937

3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry. Some corporation will want to take it down. It's only a matter of time.

@donnaavena6389

3 жыл бұрын

I adored the man and his music he left us far too soon❤⚘😥😥😥

@gisellamillikan9477

3 жыл бұрын

Love!

I can't believe I am 53 years old and have made this far in life without having ever seen this video until now. In my defense, I was 1 and half when this aired. I am almost angry I just found this and did not have this in earlier in my life. :) of all the ugly things on the Internet, this reminds that there is just as much beauty. Without the Internet, I could have gone my entire life without it.

@daveduncan9034

Күн бұрын

youtube has some good qualities..i wish they would stay out of politics...

I think her message should be broadcast every single election year. Federal, state and local elections. 😊

The stunning clarity of John's live vocals remains breathtaking.

@sliceserve234

11 ай бұрын

beautifully put

@user-tf6vq9tz6b

3 ай бұрын

Also the great harmonies by Cass

No auto tuners, no computer generated anything. Just raw, clean musicianship and beautiful harmonies. Thanks John and Cass. Well done.

@geeksworkshop

4 жыл бұрын

Ok boomer :P

@sandyshaw36

4 жыл бұрын

@@geeksworkshop hey! Us “Boomers” are pretty cool people! Hang around and we might can teach you a thing or two! And, visa versa!!

@scottmiller6495

4 жыл бұрын

What an innocent time and when people were really better than now and its so true it really is !!!!!

@pLayC

4 жыл бұрын

Note... We Have Hippie Trying To Be A Country Boy, Trying To Get Into Politics Bringing Awareness.... OutCome????, ...god do i hate hippies

@waynenunn8071

3 жыл бұрын

Bob Kinsey spot on mate

I am 51 and African American. I was introduced to this song by my 5th grade teacher and have always been a fan of folk music.

@AndyGilbert-el5lp

10 ай бұрын

Hello, how are you doing?

@TheLucasthatyouknow

3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah man!

@rfichokeofdestiny

3 ай бұрын

Great music knows no boundaries. I was inspired to become a pianist when I heard Oscar Peterson at the age of 12!

@iain1969

Ай бұрын

What's being African American got to do with it?

@ashleycamp8821

Ай бұрын

Pure being of vibration

That, folks, is called talent.

@jspee1965

Жыл бұрын

Bravo sir.

@pibly7784

5 ай бұрын

YES😊

Who could ever imagine these two amazing talents would pass long before their time accidentally. Two great talents.

@stephenhebda4743

Жыл бұрын

They completed there mission here then onwards til next time.

@billmiller4972

Жыл бұрын

Someone is building a really awesome band.

@heijack77

Жыл бұрын

@@stephenhebda4743 So true.

@Tron-Jockey

Жыл бұрын

Heaven, "You Know They Got a Hell of a Band"

@DestinationTimeshare

Жыл бұрын

I don't beleive Cass's death was accidental.

The very lovely John Denver who smiles without trying, Cass Elliot, miss you both so much 😢

Love how Cass blends the first part of the chorus, and go up an octave on the second. Very talented LADY

@habcast3978

11 ай бұрын

It's called, "harmony".

@laurarose893

10 ай бұрын

@@habcast3978loser

@ejm7637

10 ай бұрын

Cass Elliott was a true talent that left this worlds FAR too early

@conniemclaughlin-miley4404

10 ай бұрын

Cass Elliot had an amazing gift!

@bring.us.together

9 ай бұрын

Cass Elliot was great family friend of ours.

These two singing together epitomize a great time in music and America.

Everytime I hear John sing my heart hurts that he is gone...I've never heard or seen anyone with such natural love for people or the world .....he should of been appreciated not ridiculed....he was a gift to us.....Rest in peace John..

@callumnye2562

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ronda, how are you doing?

@AngelCade

2 жыл бұрын

I would like to share thanks to your sharing with us out here. My Father, as he died before he hit the ground, came to look much like Jacque Cousteau in his roughly same years. Same Hat Wearing. Calypso is such a part of me. Him. Us. Oceans. Waters. Burned in fire, but together force great, natural changes that can upheave worlds. Eldest Brothers Hat has been missing since yesterday. Another Mana Feast option down. They Tie Together In Me. Through Me. {{VYaMeVY}}

@Smetroretro

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree

@derricsaville7812

2 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing him in concert in Ames, Iowa at the Hilton Coliseum. I think it was 1974, and I was nine or ten. I had, and still have the LP Annie's Song and two other LP's. My wife and I had tickets to see him in the early to mid 90's at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. I bought the tickets I think in February; I remember it was cold and I walked the skyways back to my office many blocks away. I was devastated when he passed that year. If I hadn't been as hard up for cash I would have kept the tickets instead of getting my money back. So sad when his plane went down in the ocean just off shore. We had a friend who was a part of Windstar and got to meet him. It is sad when the gifted pass, especially when they are still unselfishly giving their gifts to the world.

@argentnexus7129

2 жыл бұрын

He truly was a gift as was Cass Elliot. Both gone too soon and too young

It's a sad feeling to miss people you never really met. And I do miss these two.

@1mespud

3 жыл бұрын

True. Being touched by the lives and experiences of those we've never met is what keeps us all grounded.

@romanopaso

3 жыл бұрын

John Denver is dead?

@heatherreadsreddit8579

3 жыл бұрын

I grew up with his music, and cried so hard when he died.

@heatherreadsreddit8579

3 жыл бұрын

@@romanopaso Yes, he died in 1997.

@andrewbyles8243

2 жыл бұрын

@@romanopaso Ironically he died in a plane crash

Two of the greatest, and I mean greatest, all-time voices in American Music history.

Love John Denver. His voice is so calming and comforting. Just something about it. I don’t care what anybody says. He’s wonderful

It's 2020 (under lockdown) and this song hasn't aged a bit! Such a gem.

@paulfradin

4 жыл бұрын

footcandy except we can’t get on a jet plane :(

@FlyingAxblade_D20

4 жыл бұрын

sky kangs

@thesuncollective1475

4 жыл бұрын

John has an amazing unique voice..never really saw it before..pure class

@theerayakline5601

4 жыл бұрын

I'm with you. ;)

@justkarl.

4 жыл бұрын

☝️

Damals war ich unschuldige 10 Jahre alt, vergötter diesen unbeschreiblichen Sänger auch im hohen Alter von 62 Jahren immer noch!!! ❤🎉❤ Danke John Denver für deine Musik ❤❤❤

2 greats gone too soon! That's one of the most beautiful songs ever written! John was truly a gift to us from God. RIP.

John Denver is just about the finest American troubador who ever lived.

@jamesfagan2749

3 жыл бұрын

American Icon. Patriot.

@Domino11

3 жыл бұрын

The most clear, soothing, beautiful voice of any contemporary American singer.

@motarded4214

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say King George tops the list though.

@terrydoyle4120

3 жыл бұрын

@@motarded4214 not sure about that.............James Taylor ?................Don McLean?

@se7978

3 жыл бұрын

Townes Van Zandt...?

Mama Cass talking about the importance to vote. Yes, do it this November!! RIP Cass Elliot & John Denver. They are so missed today.

@MrRonfrank

3 жыл бұрын

They really appeared to like each other. I wish things were that simple today.

@KrolKaz

3 жыл бұрын

Whats the point in voting when its rigged? 2008 and 2012 we had dead people voting, 2016 it was the Russians and 2020 has reached levels never seen before in a US election. Doesn't matter who you vote for it will always be some rich person who could give two shits about the middle class. Every 4 years we are promised change but once they get into office its back to business as usual, with small tokens given to the people that voted for them. You're literally better off just not caring about it and save yourself the stress and time. Life it too short to worry about things that are out of our control.

@wassupmypeeps69

3 жыл бұрын

@@KrolKaz At least until this year they pretended to not be communists.....soon we will be flying the CCP flag

@grannysmith4511

2 жыл бұрын

It's the same people who hire both parties and all politicians they can pay off our blackmail to get what they want. They control the media so you get brainwashed and they blacklist all real news and give you one sided half cocked tales to make you react how they want. The war is nothing but theater for them and we are all cattle and cannon fodder.

@jansinna9221

2 жыл бұрын

She gave a strong message.

Love the well-mannered audience. No annoying cell phones, no hooting and hollering. I miss those times.

@susancastagna4241

10 ай бұрын

Amen❣️

@vapsa56

10 ай бұрын

And flying on an Airplane, everybody dressed like they were going to church and were all well mannered and enjoyable to chat with. Kids well behaved. Cause if you misbehaved, dad would open the door the aircraft and throw you out for embarrassing the family.

@walshy2116

10 ай бұрын

Me too

@Samhalta

7 ай бұрын

Have you ever looked at a Beatles concert? Hooting and hollering was definitely a thing back then.

@zapkvr

3 ай бұрын

Respect

I think God listens to this and smiles; and John and Cass smile back at Him. It’s so beautiful

Both John and Cass had voices like angels!! Bet that's where they are now ....singing with the angels!! RIP JOHN AND CASS

@teddyf3960

Жыл бұрын

Singing with the angels… that’s a pretty visual and I’m sure it’s true💖

@michaelverbakel7632

Жыл бұрын

Cass Elliot is now past 80 years and John Denver will turn 80 next year if they were both still here with us. The passing of time is an amazing thing. It is hard to believe that John and Cass Elliot sang this song in a duet 50 years ago.

@TomSmith-rr2gb

Жыл бұрын

For sure

@conceicaoferraz1785

Жыл бұрын

John ,Cass Eliot and KAREN CARPENTER toghether,very special.

@georgiafrancis9059

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelverbakel7632 like yesterday, for me

I was a high school senior in 1969. My girlfriend and I were headed to separate colleges. I remember saying “goodbye” to her and then heading to a small pond where I sat on the edge and cried. On the way from her house to the pond, this song came on the radio. I will never forget it. Thank you, John. Thank you, Mama Cass. While the version on the radio was sung by Peter, Paul, and Mary, this KZread video brought back a flood of memories, all wonderful, all part of the fabric of my life.

@sandraweinhardt9203

4 жыл бұрын

Did you marry her?

@subalchandrasaha3191

4 жыл бұрын

Did you marry her

@richardsilkes5944

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for asking. Our high school relationship did not blossom into marriage. Nevertheless, she is a person who I will remember forever.

@kevinf2008

4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever re-united with your girlfriend from 1969, whether it was by mutual consent or just by chance???? Or even just met up as friends??? I hope you did, whether it was romantic or just friendship.

@mc4492

4 жыл бұрын

That sucks man, I’m in my garage drinking a 5th for you 😢.. Cool song tough..

john denver the voice of an angel and this from a man who loves punk rock and rock

The harmonizing is amazing. No frills just talent.

@AndyGilbert-el5lp

10 ай бұрын

Hello Susan, how are you doing?

It still kills me that John Denver is considered some kind of kitsch joke artist when he's one of the best songwriters ever. (and performers)

@m_recordz

4 жыл бұрын

He's considered a joke by people who only know him from his corny TV appearances, and not his talents.

@steveclark-ql5xf

4 жыл бұрын

I agree!! Thank you for that

@lynnesmith6827

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t know in what circles he is considered a joke; certainly none that I was in and I’ve never heard that before. A lot of TV shows were kind of corny by today’s standards but in the 70’s and 80’s it was just considered fun! I watched him on TV shows and I went to his concerts whenever he was in the area; both of my daughter’s loved his music too. We still listen to his music; timeless and oh so beautiful! 😍

@luv2charlie

4 жыл бұрын

Don't let it bother you. Just be proud to be in the group that recognizes it! 😁

@arcfarber3933

4 жыл бұрын

His music is often associated with memes but thats really a good thing. that's one of the reasons why i like him so much and the reason why i and many others discovered him. songs like country roads are not only songs associated with humor but are seen as anthems to the internet.

Their harmony brought me to tears; absolutely beautiful! Both Cass and John gone way too soon.

@Kingmick58

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@marciaprezioso7054

Жыл бұрын

And me.....

The harmonies. Pure and imperfect. Mama Cass and John Denver deserved more years and we needed a whole album of them together.

What kind of magical music would both of these wonderful artists have produced if they were still with us ? I believe they would have been superb !

Hearing these two gorgeous voices in harmony is transcendent. Cass Elliott and John Denver (and I have to add Karen Carpenter to the short list as well) had the purest, clearest, most natural voices of their generation. Tears well up every time... R.I.P. to all.

@davidtavernier1681

5 ай бұрын

Country roads jhondenver

@davidtavernier1681

5 ай бұрын

😢

John Denver & Cass Elliot are lights that our world needs now. 😔

@kaynefryday6637

Жыл бұрын

Very well said , we need all the help we can get 😞

Her message is just as important today, probably even more. This video is 52 years old. Back then I lived in Boston. Massachusetts was the only state that did not vote for Richard Nixon, and he won in a landslide. I used to have a bumper sticker on my VW Beetle (with the engine in the rear) that read, "Don't blame me. I'm from Massachusetts." Also, the 26th Amendment was passed in 1971. Before that, no one under the age of 21 could vote. Please vote 💙in November.

So sad Cass Elliot died so early she is one of the great singer

I learned to never talk about this because people never believed me, and it was much easier to keep it to myself than try to convince strangers. Years ago my mom worked in a music venue, and she met Cass Elliot, and they became friends enough that she stayed in our house sometimes and even sang in our living room. I was pretty young and didn't know she was famous even when I saw her on TV sometimes. My mom was inconsolable when Momma Cass died. I finally understood what famous even meant and that she was in fact famous when they were talking about her death on the radio and TV. Johnny & June Cash also came to our house once in a while, and I remember meeting them for breakfast with my mom. I now know what magic touched my life all those years ago and how lucky I was indeed. Hearing these voices all these years later always gives me goosebumps.

@ThePita16

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. How blessed are you to have such gifted beings in your home and life. 💖

@michaelanderson2881

2 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@ericschultz920

Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@miltonbernier9854

Жыл бұрын

Lucky indeed, just smile!

@michaeljameshicks

Жыл бұрын

proof? pics?

48 years later, and still so relevant. RIP Mama Cass and John Denver.

@kritikasampleone7457

3 жыл бұрын

Its more than 38 right?

@Fiona2254

3 жыл бұрын

48, to be exact.

@gulnaraumar9163

3 жыл бұрын

oops lol correcting it, thank you

51 years later still enjoying this song

One of thr purest most beautiful voices ive ever heard, love them.both God Bless Both

Can it be 50 years??? God, I’m so glad these videos are available. They mean so much to me to be able to hear where I’ve come from; where I’ve been. Thanks John, Thanks Cass. You are missed and remembered!

@AngryCanadian1971

Жыл бұрын

I hear ya man.

@TomSmith-rr2gb

Жыл бұрын

I remember this when I was just a little kid in the school bus the nuns would make us sing this best time of my life

@Dave-is3zc

Жыл бұрын

I'm just seeing this now, for the first time. Sitting here with my oldest brother. We are amazed

@jeffpiatt3879

Жыл бұрын

I remember watching this on the Hoffman TV in my parents living room. Was only 5 years old but remember everything. The location of the TV-the corner it was in, the windows, etc.

Two pure voices in perfect harmony. No earpieces just natural talent. A rare moment caught on camera. So sad that they are no longer with us.

Both of these souls are so dearly missed...........RIP Cass and John.

John Denver was so masterful as a guitarist. This performance with Mama Cass is just gorgeous.

He left on a plane then joined the angels in heaven to sing forever.

I was in Germany in the Army and getting ready to return home. I was fortunate enough that my wife and first daughter lived with me there. They were going home first and this song always brings back good memories. Married 54 years, together 60, two daughters and five grandchildren. God life was good!

@GP-lg6np

Жыл бұрын

my parents 55

@aurelle69

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. God bless you.

Such an effortless performance that outshines anything you’ll see on today’s stage.

I used to fall asleep to this song as a boy, fine memories. Such a warm melody, what a treasure

Back when people just sang.... No enhancing equipment and stage gimmicks..... Just talent♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@markclifford1857

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 Estelle. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Zack Hudson and am from Denver Colorado. Where you are from ? You seem like a real country girl

@MeanderingSlacker

11 ай бұрын

They still do that. The folkies just became the punks and the underground once that all started to become a thing due to being cheaper to make and easier to learn.

@spirittammyk

10 ай бұрын

Eh, people can still sing damn good today. Pink can put on one heck of a concert and she has tons of talent. No need to try and bring down one generation to prop yours up.

@tracykerr8258

8 ай бұрын

I agree!! No big overpowered electric shows. No rude, vulgar explicit lyrics. Just real down to earth music performed by real down to earth people. RIP Cass and John. We miss you ❤

I'm a57 old man and that song brought tears to my eyes wow what a great song and what a great performance RIP Moma Cass and RIP John Denver you to are greatly missed

When John raised his guitar to let those last few notes ring in your ears, legendary artists.

I was born 31 years after this performance and grew up with this as a lullaby… John Denver is so deeply missed 💔 🎵 ❤️

My Dad was in the airline industry. He had to travel a lot when my sisters and I were kids. We would sing this song when we new he was leaving for a trip. My Dad passed nearly 15 years ago. I miss him so much at times. Love you Dad!

Just two voices and a guitar ... no auto tune, just pure music and talent is what keeps me coming back here ✌❤

@FinnMcRiangabra

3 ай бұрын

Have you watched the video? There are two guitars, one base, and two singers shown.

I turned 7 in 19 68. It's 2023 still love this song by John Denver

@drakehonest9

6 ай бұрын

Hey how are you doing today?😊

@batya7

4 ай бұрын

Cass Elliott wrote it. He said that in the intro .

Thank you Mr Denver, my Father hummed this song, every time he left to race. All across the county. Never knew when he would be back....

Everyone mentions his voice and songwriting talent, but I’d forgotten just how talented a guitarist he was. Listening to this and Rocky Mountain High from the Wildlife Concert, he was a very skilled player.

@patrickstar8504

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, and don't forget his playing in 'Annie's Song'

@haydensidun9029

3 жыл бұрын

The Wildlife Concert version of Rocky Mountain High has to be one of the best things I've ever heard. His voice during that concert was probably the finest its ever been. RIP John Denver

@kimmichelleandco

2 жыл бұрын

Chris.....I agree

@julistarling8382

2 жыл бұрын

Listen to the ending of "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and you can hear he's got *actual* fiddle music at the end. Well, he could be playing it on his guitar, I suppose. But it certainly sounds like a real fiddle. All this time I thought that song was just *about* playing the fiddle.

@Admiral_Grufus

Жыл бұрын

@@julistarling8382 *he* is playing the fiddle. Look up a live version, they all show him playing the fiddle for that song

It’s kinda amazing how there’s literally no difference between his studio/live voice

@sallybellamy6542

11 ай бұрын

He was the same in concert. Amazing

Wow! What a privilege to see these two singers together.

51 years later, this song is still as beautiful as ever

Two amazing voices gone way to soon. John will always be in our hearts with gratitude for the music he gave to the world. His music brings joy to us, but sadness knowing he is gone. His music is timeless.

@andrewclack4881

Жыл бұрын

For some reason this always reminds me of Johns last moment up in the clear blue skies seeing how beautiful this world REALLY is.

@johncheetham4607

Жыл бұрын

Amen to that cheif

@howardgoodman3536

Жыл бұрын

Years ago when we visited the Sea World in San Diego and I heard "Calypso" on the speakers, it was right then and there I became a John Denver fan. I now have all his hits on CD. RIP, John.

@johncheetham4607

Жыл бұрын

A legend. With the music and the influence to open his soul to the world. Absolutely amazing. Rest in peace

@johncheetham4607

Жыл бұрын

@@howardgoodman3536 lmao 😂 find that a bit negative lmao 😂.

Always drives me crazy that many see Denver as a dork or a lightweight. He is (was) super-talented, multi-faceted, this song being an example with such an epic pre-chorus and chorus.

@YoungDeathWish

3 жыл бұрын

I mean. He was funny looking and dorky but that doesn’t make him less talented

@marceasusanna7749

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@marceasusanna7749

3 жыл бұрын

I guess I need to read try to what they just said I love to his music and I think he was extremely talented and I missed new songs that he will never write at least in this life

@jackycook64

3 жыл бұрын

He was also a very generous performer. Never minded sharing the stage. My very favorite of his is a song he recorded with Russian singer Alexander Gradsky called What Are We Making Weapons For.

@modenchachi1212

3 жыл бұрын

You're a dork. John Denver is an Icon!!!

I love the way cass and john look into each others eyes while harmonizing, really adds to the feeling

Smiling from ear to ear with a tear of sadness. Time goes by too fast. 70s was decade of truly skilled musicians.

"All my bags are packed..." My God what I would do to have us feel like that again.

Cass Elliot was a excellent singer and had success in the Mama's & Papa's who were also great. She should and will be remembered as an important part of music history. John Denver was at another level, his voice, his songs and his popularity were at the pinnacle of the industry in his time. Today, there are few with such a pure voice and few with his song writing talent. It was a privilige to be around when he was performing. He died too young, but will forever be remebered as one of the best ever!

@shoogagoogagunga

4 жыл бұрын

Great words! Couldn't have said it better ;-)

@koDaffi

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, sadly now all people do is say she choked to death on a ham sandwich which didn't happen.

@richardsilkes5944

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more, Mika. I appreciate what you said about the purity of his voice.

@lauraa3019

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine all lost talent brought back and brought together with the potential of living forever! These greats ...Prince ....Mozart. All jamming together...celebrating.. Please see jw.org to learn from the Bible about the Earthly resurrection. Jehovah's witnesses.

so lovely. My time, I loved the 70`s. Never better😘

Their voices are just magical together!

@drakehonest9

6 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today?😊

I was 16. I was anorexic. I was living in London , but home was New Zealand . I needed to get home and this song was my prayer to get back home

The saddest thing is that great talents like John & Cass only come once in a lifetime...

@dskyyksd

4 жыл бұрын

And leave us far too soon.

@gregorydietzler7402

4 жыл бұрын

So true

@wehoscott

4 жыл бұрын

And left too soon

@bertpar68

4 жыл бұрын

@@dskyyksd I was just going to say that!

@franciskok9748

4 жыл бұрын

That's the reason we had "Shooting Star".

Two musicians that were gone too soon.

Tv was so great back then. Glad I am old enough to remember watching this what it originally aired. Music in the USA back then was amazing. ☮️💟

Mama Cass could easily make that same speech today in 2020, maybe we've not learned much in nearly 50 years?

@leonwp60

4 жыл бұрын

@Just Looking But look at all the Americans quite rightly moaning about Trump now - many of whom didn't vote.

@nousinus09

4 жыл бұрын

voting in federal elections is a false hope ...shits bought and paid for

@lpc61

4 жыл бұрын

Leon WP so true

@bobbowie4304

4 жыл бұрын

steve O I’m

@Debrenta

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! My exact thought!!

Their voices are perfect together. John's one of the only vocalists that just hearing his voice gives me goosebumps. RIP to two legends.

This is the BEST version, I cry every time. It reaches so deep inside my heart. Two of the most talented vocalists together. THIS IS MAGIC 🌟🌟🌟

Aww John Denver! Love this amazing musician and Cass Elliot is superb as always. Amazing and wow! ❤❤

If I could hug Cass now, it would be like I never want to let her go. My, don't they sound great together. Thanks for the memories

@mindyoconnor3833

4 жыл бұрын

Marty Mcmannis their voices melt in together on those dual harmonies.

@sandramartin6486

4 жыл бұрын

Marty Mcmannis Yes they sound great together!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@richardsilkes5944

4 жыл бұрын

Completely agree!

@shawndouglass2939

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

The most beautiful version of this song I’ve ever heard. Mama Cass had a voice from God

@jeffreycolvin9124

3 жыл бұрын

She really did have a voice from God. If this isn’t one of the best duets ever produced I don’t know what is.

@steve9215

2 жыл бұрын

@@lawrencedewan9838 oh I get it, you loved him

My generation lived this song. Our lovers went off on a jet plane back to the Vietnam War. We did not know if they “ would ever be back again”.

Moma Cass' words are just as true in 2021. How much hasn't changed in half a century. Beautiful words, and a beautiful song.

@YoungDeathWish

3 жыл бұрын

Except no ones vote matters anymore

@mikewrasman5103

2 жыл бұрын

Really? I had Russian graduate students that so lived with. They were astounded that only 40% of our eligible voters that voted. They told me that we were privileged to have the ability to vote and that we shouldn't waste it!

@julistarling8382

2 жыл бұрын

I hope the meaning of these lovely words won't *ever* change. Thank you forever to Cass and John. 😍

My husband was drafted at 18 years old we had just gotten married three children later oh bunch of grandchildren 54 years of marriage year 2022 life’s been sweet God bless all our military men and women many stillServe many did not return remember our lessons learned in Vietnam God bless everyone WAR is Hell

@bjornmaxson8268

Жыл бұрын

Hello Margie, how're you doing today I hope all's well with you??

Mama Cass and John Denver make me cry! Beautiful!

What a beautiful song! I wish they released this as a duet!

I'm 33 but my father exposed me to the wonders of this era of music. I am eternally grateful.

I don't think any song recorded in the last 20 years could go up against this beautiful song

@jjjjjj-sd6yr

7 ай бұрын

No song since 1974. (There was so much great stuff up until '74, and then (almost) nothing...I'll never understand how we went from this to Justin Beiber.)