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.

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

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

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

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 😍

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.

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

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

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

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 ❤

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

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)

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! ❤

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

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.

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

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

That, folks, is called talent.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Man, I have loved her voice from the first time I heard her sing….what a beautiful woman.. Miss you so Cass…

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

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..

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”.

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 ❤❤❤

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

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

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.

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

The harmonizing is amazing. No frills just talent.

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.

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

51 years later still enjoying this song

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.

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

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 !

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

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

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 KZfaq video brought back a flood of memories, all wonderful, all part of the fabric of my life.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Mama Cass and John Denver make me cry! Beautiful!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Their voices are just magical together!

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....

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

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!

I have had this song stuck in my head for years.

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 🌟🌟🌟

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!

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

Beautifully sung. Two beautiful voices lost but remembered in songs they left behind.

First time iv heard this version & glad i did.

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.

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

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

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. ☮️💟

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

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.

Those two incredible voices together…just a treasure.

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

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

I break down when I hear this. My friend from college died almost 6 years ago. This was her sort of music. I hear it and think of her. She loved Cass Elliot as well as John Denver. Older than me, she had been part of the counterculture itself. I miss her input. Say a prayer for Marion Clark.

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

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

What a treat to see John Denver and Cass Elliot in the same recording. Thank you and may they both rest in peace.

Two of the most heavenly voices in the history of music...

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

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

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.

Wish we could go back. Nothing about today's world feels real.

I'm so thrilled to find this video of two of my all time favorite singers! They had the purest voices and conveyed a connection to the soul. I'm 73 and when I first heard their voices blend, I smiled and tears of joy filled my eyes. It's such a gift to be able to hear this!

I'm 46 + know this music thanks to my mother since it was a little before my time. I love and enjoy reading all the people talking about meeting their husbands + wives in the midst of Vietnam when this song came out. And how much meaning it has for them. Almost all talked about 53 years of marriage. God Bless Mama Cass and John Denver 🙏 God Bless all our Vietnam vets. And God Bless all these wonderful couples sharing their stories. What a song can do to a person is amazing!

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