DavidE Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 I'm sitting in my home office doing some actual work that I want/need to get done tonight. PBS is in fundraising mode which means they're finally playing some programming that interests me. I just missed the Everly Brothers Reunion Concert but now there's a John Denver show on. Say what you will, but he has an incredible heavenly voice, wrote some fantastic songs and was a pretty good guitar player too! He was awesome.
Guest pirateflynn Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Sunshine, on my shoulders makes me happy.
Matt Mattson Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 I really didn't like John Denver as a singer, but the man could fly the hell out of an airplane (and didn't take crap). Have to give it up to him for that.
Jorge Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Appreciation? I REALLY do not belong in this thread. Please continue.
Guitarseh Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 If he's good enough for the Muppets, he's good enough for me Mark
BruceM Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Every now and then at FV practice, we'll go on a John Denver bender and try to play a few of his songs. Never quite pull it off, but it's definitely fun to try late at night. Dave Berg can get close to his vocal range.
BadgerDave Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 "Grandma's Feather Bed"What else needs to be said?
Steve Haynie Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 John Denver was all over the TV and radio when I was a kid, and I always liked him. I never thought much about him past the 70's until I started playing with a John Denver nut around 1989. HOLY MOLEY! Learning to play those songs meant listening to Denver's vocals over and over. The man could sing! He hit those high notes without straining. I miss that guy now.
bbobb24 Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 I've always loved his music a lot, but the one thing that stands out about him to me was seeing images of him sitting on that panel agains sensorship, wasn't he sitting next to Dee Snyder? The man had beliefs and didn't back down, how could you do anything but respect him?
Rhys Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 When I was a kid my father had "John Denver live in London" on 8 track cartridge (that dates it!) and I used to listen to it all the time, I loved it. I still find myself singing songs from it to this day. His version of Jacques Brel's "The Port of Amsterdam" on this album is superb.
Turdus Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Seems to be popular with the younger generation as well. We played an acoustic set to a group of 20 somethings.... Somebody asked for "Country Roads". We don't know it, but jokingly played the first verse, into the chorus. All eyes focused on us, and it was the biggest sing-along of the night.
hamerican gigolo Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 I don't give a damn about anyone's so-called " hipness " factor. I think that " Annie's Song " is one of the best love songs ever written.
Guest pirateflynn Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Rocky Mountain HighCountry RoadsSunshineAnnie's SongMy Sweet LadyCome on, the guy was GREAT!
harry65 Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 great songwriter, i grew up with my mom playing his greatest hits, thought it was corny then but appreciate the man greatly now, and anyone who tells tipper gore to stick it is o.k with me..........................
Jones Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 I have always been partial to "Calypso" and "Farewell Andromeda".I have a compilation of mid-90's Minneapolis bands doing Denver covers called "Minneapolis Does Denver" which is pretty fantastic. I would burn it for any fans out there...
DavidE Posted March 10, 2008 Author Posted March 10, 2008 I have always been partial to "Calypso" and "Farewell Andromeda".I have a compilation of mid-90's Minneapolis bands doing Denver covers called "Minneapolis Does Denver" which is pretty fantastic. I would burn it for any fans out there...I'd love a copy!
ac15 Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 His wholesome image made him an easy target for scoffing, but he had huge talent for sure.
ScottM Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 I was never a big fan of him. Way too soft for my youthful tastes. Until I saw him at the first Farm Aid concert in Champign, IL in 1985. Amidst all of the country and rock stars that appeared that day he really stood out. He had the whole crowd in the palm of his hand. He was great!Scott M.
MCChris Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 Rocky Mountain HighUnconditional respect from me for that one alone. Truly an American anthem (apologies for the cheesiniess/jingoism).
Rocktuna Posted March 13, 2008 Posted March 13, 2008 Growing up in the 70's he was all over the radio. Then I thought he was a little to mellow but as my tastes matured I've grown to appreciate the writing and singing talent. Though a lot of his stuff was way overproduced.Goodbye Again great song
hudpucker Posted March 13, 2008 Posted March 13, 2008 I always had a soft spot for the dueling acoustics of 'Eagle and the Hawk'...Plus, 'Sunshine on my shoulders' was the very first song I ever played in public (5th grade band recital).
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