I got divorced at 27 and after several months of trying to figure my life out I took John's advice. I took a week off of work and hiked eight of Colorado's beautiful 14ers. I saw fire rain, I looked down on silver clouds below me, and I made a lot of awesome mountain friends. The man that I am today was born on that trip. My wife and kids are very grateful for the effect that this song had on me. Thank you Mr. Denver.

The World is a sadder place without this man. I imagine the songs we missed with his passing.

I'm 27, I lost my job taking care of my kids instead of working. I have two beautiful twin baby boys. I had a dispute with my wife, now I'm homeless in Texas. I'm saving to go back. All I have is my truck, some clothes, and my dog's ashes. I got a thousand miles ahead of me soon. Wish me luck, boys. I'm going to see those mountains again.

I'm not American, but this song makes me proud to be American.

He sung at my brothers wedding in 1994 at a Ski Resort in Boulder Colorado (My brothers wife's family had money and connections) and he was a man unlike many. He spent the entire day with us and it's a day I will never forget. He sang for us off and on for almost 10 hours into the evening. He returned the next day to go skiing with the wedding party as well.

I am as emotional now at 61 as I was at 13 , when I hear his music . Thank you, John Denver . ☀️You are pure sunshine ♥️🦅☀️

it always amazes me when people say americans don't have culture. im american and live in europe, but i miss this feeling so much.

Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world 💖

I heard John Denver as a kid,and I'm still listening to him,and I'm 58

A man I took care of the last 5 years and I would listen to this CD daily. He just passed away this morning. Fly high Mr. B 💔😭

My mother was buried yesterday and for some reason, this morning, this song came to mind out of the blue. There was no reason for it - it wasn't one of her favourites, she didn't particularly like or dislike John Denver, nor do I, but the song kept looping in my head and wouldn't leave me alone. Listening to the song started the tears again. There's something about John Denver's pure voice and solitary guitar accompaniment that reminds me so much of my mother's character- how she loved family, nature, embraced her faith. She was my rock and I feel adrift right now

I wish he had wrote a song about my island. The island sits on the equator. My grandmother home is on a mountain. I visited her as a young man. I thought my home in New York City was spectacular with lights. Then I saw the lights of god, in the Caribbean. Looking up at the billions of stars against the jet black of the universe could only be correctly described by John Denver. Gods work is truly amazing!

The more I listen to John Denver the more I realize that the world needs more of his music and LESS of nightly news.

It's tough for kids today to understand what John Denver was to American culture in the 70s. The man was everywhere doing everything. Singing, songwriting, acting, producing, and he was pretty much universally loved, even by people who weren't fans of his kind of music.

What beautiful music!! They don't make music like this anymore.

For you young kids, no drums no bass, no auto tune, just some guitar and a steel, and a great talented singer/ songwriter

I'm not ashamed to admit I damn near cry every time I hear John Denver.

I'm a Brit who's never left Europe but John Denver makes me miss America.

I remember when this song came out. It's a masterpiece the way it still touches my soul. My husband has passed, and many wonderful people we'd meet camping, driving for days down the coast, people were more friendly and down to earth. When I hear kids say it's 2023, I say I know, and I feel bad for you.

I was fortunate enough to have met John Denver twice. He sang me through some hard teenage years. I will always love him.

"Talk to God and listen to the casual reply" That line gets me every time I witness an amazing sunrise.

As a native Coloradan, I can’t help but smile like mad whenever I hear John’s voice.

I'm Korean and I'm 27 years old. Are the Rocky Mountains as beautiful as Mr. Denver sings about? It makes me want to go there.

This to me is the most beautiful, heartfelt song ever. I can’t listen to it without thinking about the people I’ve hurt and let down in my life, and the need to reach out to every single one to say I’m so very sorry, would you please forgive me. It also causes me to forgive anyone that has hurt me or let me down. We are all human and make bad mistakes. But if Jesus can forgive a sinner like me, I can forgive anyone who has wronged me. Thank you Lord for this wonderful song.

i drove alone one night to see him in concert, wow he sure gave you more than your moneys worth, he was a warm man, like a friend.

I was 12 yrs old in 1978 and heard he was in the bar at the Howard Johnson’s we were staying at in Rapid so I immediately went in to say hi. He was so kind and sweet. We talked for about 20 minutes about everything you can think of and he bought me a lemonade. Fly high my friend. 😘

this song is dedicated to my boyfriend, of two years. We started long distance a year ago, when he had to move to Colorado. I got to visit him only once. and every time I hear this song, I can’t help but remember all of the memories we made in Denver. Alex if your seeing this you are my rock and thank you for never giving up on us. ❤️

This man had a soul he didn't sell it you can hear it and feel it. Rest in peace John you were one of the few good ones ,I hope I'll see up in home day.

THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER JOHN DENVER

It was a sunny afternoon in 1974..I was an 8 year old boy playing with my lovely grandpapa in the verandah..the radio was on..we were listening this very song and were happily playing...today, after years and years, I am listening to this very song sitting alone in the very same verandah..I see the sunshine and remember the happy times I spent with my grandpa...I miss you..

One of the best songs ever written.

RIP John Denver (December 31, 1943 - October 12, 1997), aged 53 You will be remembered as a legend.

Dear John. You would never understand our country today. You passed in a golden time. Golden because of you. I love this song.

" He was born in the summer of his 27th year, going home to a place he'd never been before". HOLY CRAP, what a line

This is a song that I can listen to all day. Pure gold.

My husband died two years ago. We drove OTR for FedEx. Although our route back to MN from CA did NOT take us through I-70, he looked at me and said, "I don't like driving through the mountains, but I will do this for you! You will NEVER FORGET what you see!" and true to his word, he did...and the majesty is so beautiful of those mountains!!! RIP, Robbie, always and forever, I love you...I have not forgotten.

He just sings about pure and natural things, he makes you feel the places and ppl he sings about, you can’t listen to him without feeling the music in your heart. Rest In Peace John. P.S. My ex wife’s friend was at an airport lounge waiting on her plane when JD walked in saw she had a guitar and started talking with her, he showed her some chords and actually played her guitar. He didn’t have to do that but that’s who he was.

R.I.P.: John Denver. He may be dead, but his music will live forever in our hearts!

Opening song to my 87 year old grandma's funeral. One of her favorite songs.

One of the deepest songs you'll ever hear. A true brother of humanity.

He may have had a wonderful voice, and was a great guitar player, but his best skill and asset was optimism. He talked about love and appreciation for life and nature, when the world really needed it, and thankfully his music remains. We lost a friend, but we keep the memory.

What the world needs now more than ever is John Denver.

John Denver's songs - particularly Rocky Mountain High and Country Roads - still bring tears to my eyes. I lived in Vail, CO for a number of years and these songs were ANTHEMS. Whenever one of these songs would come on, wherever it was being played, everyone within earshot, and I mean EVERYONE, would sing along. It was a different time back then, but it was not so long ago. Sometimes, they'd be played from a speaker at a shop, into the street. To be with people singing his music walking down the street, with such feeling..... incomparable. What happened to us?

I am turning 27 in 3 days. And this song has new meaning for me. I was born in Colorado. Every time i see those mountains I know I’d be a poor man if I never saw an eagle fly. And I’m glad I’ve lived through all the hardships to see those eagles fly.

I was born in 1965 and grew up with this great music. Nothing can replace the music from the 60's 70's and 80's.

I can’t listen to this song without crying. My mother passed away at the end of March. She played this and many other John Denver songs when I was growing up. I miss her Today is my first Mother’s Day without her.

For my money, the greatest song ever written.

Ypur story is so beautiful. My dad moved to Colorado from Florida in 1977. Thank you john. I grew up in the Colorado mountains because of you. Love your music John because of this song. I live here with my hubby now

“...talk to God and listen to the casual reply...” This is one of the best lines in ANY song; period. This is one of my favorite songs of any artist, ever.

What a unique, pure, clean, uplifting voice. More proof that America does NOT suck. He is also a very gifted acoustic guitar player. John did not lip sync during live concerts

One of the most talented, and a voice to die for...never be another one like him.

Colorado state song should be Rocky Mountain High . A beautiful song for beautiful mountains.

This man. This man's songs are the solution to world peace. I don't know about anyone else, but his songs always make me happy and feel calm.

He was born in the summer of his 27th year Coming home to a place he'd never been before He left yesterday behind him, you might say he was born again You might say he found a key for every door When he first came to the mountains his life was far away On the road and hanging by a song But the string's already broken and he doesn't really care It keeps changing fast and it don't last for long But the Colorado rocky mountain high I've seen it rainin' fire in the sky The shadow from the starlight is softer than a lullabye Rocky mountain high (Colorado) Rocky mountain high (Colorado) He climbed cathedral mountains, he saw silver clouds below He saw everything as far as you can see And they say that he got crazy once and he tried to touch the sun And he lost a friend but kept the memory Now he walks in quiet solitude the forest and the streams Seeking grace in every step he takes His sight has turned inside himself to try and understand The serenity of a clear blue mountain lake And the Colorado rocky mountain high I've seen it raining fire in the sky Talk to God and listen to the casual reply Rocky mountain high (Colorado) Rocky mountain high (Colorado) Now his life is full of wonder but his heart still knows some fear Of a simple thing he cannot comprehend Why they try to tear the mountains down to bring in a couple more More people, more scars upon the land And the Colorado rocky mountain high I've seen it rainin' fire in the sky I know he'd be a poorer man if he never saw an eagle fly Rocky mountain high It's a Colorado rocky mountain high And I've seen it rainin' fire in the sky Friends around the campfire and everybody's high Rocky mountain high (Colorado) Rocky mountain high (Colorado) Rocky mountain high (Colorado) Rocky mountain high (Colorado) Rocky mountain high (Colorado) Rocky mountain high (Colorado

At 27 I got busted dealing drugs, i know, stupid. After dealing with all that i took off to see my grandparents who lived in Ft Collins Colorado. I usually took I80 through Wyoming then dropped into Collins but this time i went through I70 for the first time, WOW! This song touches me as its such an accurate reflection of my life, a new beginning and in a place that i feel at home. I now ride these mountains a few times a year on 2 wheels taking in the sights and smells and I always seem to see new beauty in those mountains and relive "coming home" each time. Thanks John for the music, may you RIP.

The most beautiful music ever created or will ever be created came from this man.

We used to drive by Johns place in the white mountains in New Hampshire and there were signs that said New Hampshire loves John Denver. After he died they took them down. this always bothered me, you don't stop loving someone because they died. there still there you just cant see them. Johns spirit and music will always be with us. God blessed you and thanks John for all you did.

I met him in Aspen. He was a very special man to me.....still is. Sometimes I can hear him singing, and laughing. He comforts me.

I’ve often said that John Denver’s music is one of my guilty pleasures. But that’s a lie. There’s nothing guilty about it. I am proud of my obsession with John’s beautiful music. Always will be.

One of the most beautiful male voices ever. I had forgotten…

From an French guy, treasure the legacy of John Denver, Americans. He did so much to depict the beauty of your country that is so underrated here, and he did so with much touching candor. Nothing makes me want to get outta here, and go on a carefree trip across continents more than a John Denver song. There might be a firecamp with some people, sharing stories on a pleasant evening.

Heard this song today at my dad's funeral. So many memories back to the time we lived in the US and had a great time travelling around. Dad, I will always love you.

Friends around the campfire, and everybody’s high! So pure. So legendary. 🔥

my wife and I have been married 41 years last March. the summer of '76 we went camping at Breck then went on up o Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park. one of the people working at the park that summer put together a slide show and played this song along in time with it (this was way long years before power point presentations). those cold summer nights by a campfire up near the treeline still touch my soul and flood back when I hear this song. Thank you for sharing your gift with us John. this is a better planet because you were here

“He lost a friend but kept the memory.” We all have lost a friend named John Denver. We will always remember you for you beautiful music.

Such a great story teller in his songs. Fell in love with him when I was 14. Now 64 and still love live his music.

We lost this legend way too soon. The World definitely needs more pure, talented people like him.

To think Mr Denver would be 73 this year if he had lived and probably would have still be preforming too. Great artist who died before his time.

This was my grandfathers favorite song. He passed yesterday, November 23,2018 at 2:45 Mountain Time. In Englewood Co

A singer songwriter like John Denver comes along only once in a lifetime. His music touched people in so many different ways. After I had seen him in concert I had the privilege to shake his hand and thank him for his music. A moment in time I'll never forget for the rest of my life.

Love you John thank you for being you. Rest in peace. You will be missed

"You can talk to God and listen to the casual reply" Sweet line.

RIP the wonderful John Denver. At least we have the music.

I was born at the right time. Music was great and I experienced every generation. Now I'm old and things get sad. My body aches and life lost it's magic. I listen to the music I love so much. My mind drifts to times .I was young and enjoyed living. And I give myself a hugs and a sigh. Feel sad for those that missed the greatest times.

John was a main staple in the soundtrack of my younger years, early 70s were a magical time for the singer song writers, John being one of the best, and his clean, clear, crisp vocals, were just like a cool breeze coming up a mountain side. The whole world loved him, perhaps he didn't die, maybe he just stepped out of the limelight.

How can you not like this song? such an amazing song, can feel the rocky mountains and cool air blowing every-time i hear this sweet tune

I'm from NY born and raised. My uncle is Irish American from Queens New York and he was drafted to Vietnam. When he got back he struggled but moved to Colorado and found himself. I went out to Colorado about 2 years ago and I pray I'll be fortunate enough to live there one day.

2:33- If that’s not lyricism to perfection, I don’t know what it is.

It's been 25 years ago today' since John Denver's passing. 💫💙💫 I feel a mixture of sadness, but also blessed 🙌 as I am so grateful for the music he gave to my generation and to the world. 🌎 His spirit lives on, through his beautiful and timeless music. ✨

It doesn't matter how you got here, you deserve to enjoy this song as much as I do, welcome everyone...

Had to look after 2 of my granddaughters recently 5 and 7, they normally listen to all the modern stuff that I can't stand. They were colouring in their books and I put this song on, within 10 sec they stopped what they were doing and came and sat next to me and list without saying a word. At the end the 7 year old said " oh poppy I really like that song can you play it again" brought a tear to my eye, haha good music never dies.

Back in the 80's I worked in a job that brought me in contact with celebrities abd famous people. The day I looked up and saw John standing in front of me, my heart skipped a beat. His music and John were loved by so many

This is a precious gift. Thank you John.

My friends and I made a trek across Colorado through the Rocky Mountains on our way to Utah in mid-September. It was our first time ever making this trek clear across Colorado, although I had been to Colorado Springs and Denver as a 15 year old. I am now 68. When we got into the mountains and they were completely surrounding us the feeling of complete elation was so strong that we hurried and got this song pulled up on my iPad and as we drove, taking in the majesty of the beauty that surrounded us, we sang this song at the top of our lungs with tears in our eyes! It’s a memory I will never forget and one that still makes my heart swell each time I think of it. John had the most wonderful way of expressing the most beautiful experiences in his life…and they resonate so much with us all. That is a true gift! I miss him so much! But am so grateful for his music and time on this earth! May he rest in Heaven

John, we haven’t forgotten you or the gift of your music. And we never will.

One of my huge favorite John Denver songs! I first heard it as a 1970s North Carolina kid, and it made me want to see the Colorado Rockies someday. In February, 1981 I got my wish when my family moved there to live!! After 42 years, I am still there (here!), I have seen and love the Rocky Mountains and still love this song!!

John was a hell of a good song writer and singer. His music takes me back to a simpler time. A time I miss, a time forever gone. I remember his Christmas show in 73/74 that"s when I became a big fan. Thank you for the memories John

People don't seem to remember BUT in the 70's John was H U G E! Not only in the US BUT Australia and all over the world. He was a great song writer, humanitarian and environmentalist .

I'm 47, and when I was a kid, we use to make fun of him and his music, But now that I'm older, John Denver is awesome! His music is great! Soo much talent!!!!

“But the string’s already broken.” One of the best parts of this song for me personally due to the fact that it can be interpreted in many possible ways!

This is a man who understood life, understood humanity, and understood God. Pure heart, soul, and honesty.

I played this song in memory of my dog. RIP Shiloh. You were such a good girl. We love and will miss you very much. :'(

this song immediately makes my 1 month old stop crying. ive listened to this song over 50 times in the past 3 days, but it always works LOL john is a baby whisper

With this song i remember my first trip to Denver Colorado with my sister on 2022, we rent a car and drove to winter park, the mountains views are more than beatiful it was on december and the snow gave the mountains an extra beatiful view. im glad and thankful with god for the opportunity to know the beauty of many other places with my sister.

When I think of him, I simply think of the great voice and of course the great outdoors. He taught us to love and appreciate the outdoors.

Mom died this year Nov. 2019. My MOM loved the world, plants and living things; took me to Colorado, when i was a kid. Look and see she would say, see the wonder of it all. Love you mom!

He was so refreshingly dorky and unconcerned about being "cool". It's hard to imagine a performer like him getting any traction in the 21st century.

It's too bad that John isn't with us any longer. He had a new contract with RCA (I think) at the time of his death. We could only imagine what his new music would have been. R.I.P. John Denver, gone but NEVER forgotten.

i remember having lunch with my brother in the restaurant of The Beverly Hills Hotel in the early 1980's when I suddenly noticed John Denver and his family seated a few tables away. I was a huge fan, but didn't dare intrude on his privacy as they soon rose and made their way out of the restaurant, passing just by our table. He was much taller than I had expected, and he looked just like the photo on this music video. He seemed to notice us as he passed by and gave a slight smile. I wish I had said something to him to let him know just how much joy his music had brought to my life. Looking back, I'm just so glad I had the opportunity to see him that day. It's still a clear and vivid memory.

Wonder why this was overshadowed by Country Roads, it's as equally good I just don't get it. What a great man, he will never be forgotten