I heard this song in 72, I was 14. I put my thumb out and traveled four days from Ohio to Colorado. Have never regretted it. Thank you, John

There have been only two singers in my lifetime that I have cried over after hearing they were gone. John Denver is one of them. I sat down and sobbed.

Sarah, I don't know if you are aware, that this song is about his life and his experiences in the Colorado Rockies Mountains. He lost a beloved friend. The reigning fire in the skies was a meteor shower. R.I.P. John Denver. YOU ARE MISSED 😢💛

John Denver was such an underrated musician yet had a huge following and still does to this day. He was a true American icon.

It is hard to explain why but John Denver's singing is both uplifting and brings a tear to my eyes at the dame time. JD for ever.

John Denver always talks to your heart and lets your sould soar to places where beauty is all around. John Denver was happiest singing abour the staggering beauty of nature and in particular the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. His Musicianship is second to none. A truly beautiful Artist. You are so right his voice is so pure and gets into your soul. You are listening to one of the greatest ever song writers and performers

Such a great song! John had so many great hits in the 70's-80's such as "Take Me Home Country Roads", "You Fill Up My Senses", "Grandma's Feather Bed", "Fly Away", "Leaving On A Jet Plane", "Poems, Prayers & Promises", "Calypso", "Sunshine On My Shoulders" etc.

Always have loved John,got to see hum twice in concert. He is one of the artist that got me thru my troubled teen years.

That pure crystalline voice was the perfect pairing to his poetic lyrics and simple arrangements. RIP John. You have made so many people happy.

He was my favorite artist growing up! Such a wise man beyond his years! The day he died I was totally devastated! I still love the man & the music!

I am planning a trip thru Colorado because of this song. I want to see it before it's gone. I remember when this came out. I must have played it millions of times. His life story is amazing. Losing him was a big loss.

He was such a poet with his music. All his songs are about real things, real places and real emotions. That beautiful voice! Raining fire from the sky was meteor showers. Taken from us much too soon. RIP John.

My nan loved John Denver. My uncle played acoustic version "you fill up my senses" at her recent funeral. Not a dry eye in the house.

He wrote this song after watching a meteor shower (raining fire in the sky) while up in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, USA

Nice reaction. John is unique in so many ways, not least in that he is the only song writer, composer, performer or recording artist to have written or co-written two state songs for individual states in the United States in the 20th century.. In the years following his untimely death in a plane accident in California in October 1997, Rocky Mountain High was selected as a state song for John's beloved Colorado and Take Me Home, Country Roads was selected as a state song for West Virginia. Only one other composer, Stephen Foster in the 19th century held that unique honour before John, so John has joined an exclusive club of two! Isn't that amazing?

“And he lost a friend, but kept the memory…” Damn, man.

It’s so beautiful to see a new generation feeling as we did. Brought it all back. Thank you.

I'm a Colorado native, John lived in Aspen, I live above Kremmling on Gore mountain. You have to see the beauty of our mountains. I consider myself blessed to see this beauty everyday.

I've never been to Colorado, however I lived in Anchorage, Ak for 3 years. I understand these lyrics very well. I had that same high feeling in ak. The serene beauty fills your soul like a drug would making you feel high. There's no better feeling, than to be high off the beauty of the surroundings. Hope that can help you understand the lyrics more. Only other way is to experience it for yourself.

Whenever I hear John Denver, I want to cry. Smooth as silk and perfection!

One of my favorite songs from the early 1970´s. Recorded by Denver in 1972 it is the title track of the 1972 album Rocky Mountain High and No.9 on the US Hot 100 in 1973. Westerns writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time. Thanks Sarah for a great song by one of the greatest country singer ever!

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

Beautiful reaction. Growing up in Germany, I listened to John Denver all the time and this was one of my favorite songs. I dreamed back then to see the Rocky Mountains one day. 12 years later I moved to America, yet I never made it to the Rockies. Maybe one day before I get too old I will take a trip there.

Radio stations originally banned playing this song. They claimed it was a song about drug use. Later John Denver testified to the Senate with Dee Snyder from Twister Sister about the dangers of censorship.

When he said he’s seen it rain and fire in the sky he means he saw shooting stars shooting across the sky. I. The mountains it’s sooo dark and the stars just shine bright like fire

One of those we lost way too soon❤️❤️❤️

It's a beautiful lament to the Rocky Mountains. If you have never been there, go. It's spiritual to your soul.

John Denver was a great song writer and had loads of great songs. He sounded just as good live as he does on the studio versions. He had such a clear, calming voice. He died far too young which was a loss to the world.

RIP John Denver you were takin from us far to early. Great reaction

It's like I hear these songs for the first time with you. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

John touched the sun, his spirit still flies with the Eagles to this day.

This song touches the soul and sets it free!😀

Thank you, Miss Sarah. Listen to his "Take me home, country roads." He will make you homesick for a place you've never been to.

I've been there. To see the galaxy stretched out before you in the mountains while shooting stars color the night in the Colorado wilderness. There's no place I've ever been that has the magic of Colorado. And I've been around. There's a beauty there beyond the the works of man. A gentle peace high in the mountains. I wish I was there now.

Maybe one of the only things better than listening to a John Denver song is doing so while getting to watch you enjoy it so much! Thank you Sarah!!

There are two other John Denver ongs you should really listen to. One is The Eagle and the Hawk, the o ther is Fly Away which he did as a duet with Olivia Newton John. Both are quite lovely and I think you would like them.

This man had an amazing talent died too young. Love his voice, it lifts my mood every time.

So glad to see someone else discovering John. I grew up on his music thanks to my parents. His voice and his poetry never fail to move me.

I am so very pleased by your reactions to both this song and Annie's Song!! John was truly a phenomenon and is sorely missed! You might listen to some of his duets, such as "Perhaps Love" with Placido Domingo and "Fly Away" with Olivia Newton-John! It is pleasing to see younger people around the world experience the joy of the music that we "old folks" grew up with! Keep up the good work!🥰🙂

Agree. One of best voices I’ve heard. Strong yet soft, powerful yet gentle

I have played this song both times I took a road trip to Colorado Springs as soon as you see the rockies I put this song on its so appropriate colorado is a state of mind the scenery is breathtaking the mountains glacier lakes gods hand touched colorado

There was a magical voice that tragically left us way too soon.

I sat here watching you climb a mountain. Beautiful reaction.

I always think of my dad when I hear John. I loved how his voice matured. When his record label dropped him he recorded independently. And it was such a fantastic album called Higher Ground. There's a song on it I love called Homegrown Tomatoes, and Whispering Jesse. My dad was a country boy so he always played A Country Girl in Paris....LOVE Calypso, Poems Prayers and Promises, by my absolute fave by him is a song called Matthew. If you haven't heard THAT song by him. DO.

John Denver was my first teenager musical crush. I memorized his Country Roads for an audition. My voice cracked. Oh, it was bad. LOL. What you should listen to now is a group named Bread performing "If".

Love his music, this one of my favs. Enjoy this one.

He was one of the best

I just love your eclectic taste in music and sharing your reactions to all this wonderful music. You have such a beautiful heart, and very lovely lady.

John Denver had amazing lyrics👍🏻🎶❤️

I remember John Denver did you know that he performanced his last concert here in corpus Christi Texas kinda of ironic corpus Christi stands for the body of Christ great job as always Sarah 👍

John was great!!! Great song. Loved most all his songs before he died

His music will live forever. I hope and pray to tell him personally someday on the other side!

I love the way you enjoy John Denver's music, something similar happens to me. Greetings from Mexico

I grew up with JD and saw him too many times to count. I love his version of this song for The Wildlife Concert. Peace

Having seen your previous John Denver videos, I knew you would love and be touched by Rocky Mountain High.

Such a RICH voice.. and he could hold a friggin note.. his connection to nurture bursts through.. two states have their state songs by him- west va too - country roads..

Thank you Sarah. I love the way you talk about singers and their songs. And I love the love that you show for them. You are a very special person.

John Denver was a talented voice. He's awesome 👍😎 I am sad he is gone now.

Artists my parents played for me when I was a young boy in the 70s: John Denver, Cat Stevens, Simon and Garfunkel, Neil Diamond, Julio Iglesias, The Beatles, ABBA...

John Denver: Beauty and magic in the form of his music and wonderful voice.

"he knew he'd be a poorer man if he never saw an eagle fly", one of the greatest lines ever.

Same with the West Virginia one ...its so true. COLORADO AND THE ENERGY THERE..THE COLORS..THATS WHY IS CALLED COLORADO..IT MEANS MANY COLORS IN SPANISH..BUT THE WEST VIRGINIA ONE MAKES ME CRY TOO. I LIVED THERE TWICE AND CANNOT DESCRIBE THE FEELING OF THE AREA AND THE LOVING PEOPLE THERE...THANK YOI BEAUTIFUL SOUL..YOURE DOIMG A GREAT JOB ON EARTH. GREAT MISSION YOU HAVE❤

I was lucky enough to be at a concert on his last Australian tour in 1995. Magic!

We have had some excellent song writers and some excellent singers. Seldom does both come in a single package like John and Dolly

Sarah, I'm about 8 months away from buying some land in the Oregon forest.. I'll be away from people, I'll have to rough it, grow and hunt most of my own food..Bu't I've great outdoor survival skills/supplies (Including 2 solar generators for power ) ,Taken extended camping trips and I have to admit, there's nothing better for your soul like what Denver describes in the song. All my freinds who keep asking me why need to lisen to this tune-then they'd understand! Loved your reaction!

I haven't heard him in awhile, so I'm due. We lost him far too soon.😭😇

Lol….told you this was a fabulous song by Denver…..I so miss him.

"Shadows from the starlight are softer than a lullaby. "

Hi, Sarah. I just joined your channel. You're a sweetie pie. You seem to like the same songs I do. The ones that tell a story and make us cry. I wanted to reach through the screen and give you a hug because I know how that song can make one feel, especially if you're hearing it for the first time. John Denver is certainly one of my favorites as well. I'll most definitely keep an eye on your channel and say a few words when I can. Take care.... and cheer up!

I can hardly believe how this song still brings a tear to my eye

Some friends and I used to camp in the Colorado Rockies, the Grand Tetons and Alberta way, back in the seventies. There were these places that struck you to the bone with their beauty. In the late spring of '76 we camped along Grand Tetons, with the snow-capped mountain range in the background, piercing low hanging gray clouds ("poking the eye of God") nesting behind a line of tall pines at their foot, a clear ice-cold mountain lake in front of them, and in the foreground was a field of multitude of different colored wild flowers. We nick-named the place "Cheyenne Valley." We cooked thick steaks, with its juices dripping over open flames, causing them to lick the the meat, along with baked potatoes, and drank beer cooled in the ice-cold lake. Best damn meal I ever had or ever will! If there's a heaven, then Cheyenne Valley was a glimpse of it!

🇺🇸 I love your videos which reminds us what a wonderful country we have. I hope it recovers from the mess we're in now. God Bless You!

I live in Colorado! There is nothing like it. He describes it to a T!!! RIP John. We miss you.

Words, music, voice and how it paints such a beautiful picture, even better watching your reactions. I was blessed to grow up playing John's songs on piano, back in 70's.. ❤😊😊😊

My dear friend, go to Colorado and you’ll know. I’ve seen it raining fire in the sky, and you still don’t quite understand the simple things you cannot comprehend. Love to you.

Beautiful song. Love your reaction. Dagmar got the list of the next ones to do

Such a wonderful song about a wonder of nature song by a true sole.

React to "Let Us Begin (What Are We Making Weapons For?)" by John Denver, featuring Alexander "Sasha" Gradsky. It is one of the finest contributions John has ever wrote juxtapose the life of a son of an American farmer with that of a son of a Soviet Russian soldier. It shows how peace is the only answer to saving the future generations.

One of the best voices i ever hear. Clear as a diamond and heartwarming.

Great singer/songwriter who inspired so many...

Pure talent. This is John's story about how he moved later in life to Colorado, which was one of his dreams.

A great reaction. I've live in over two dozen places around the world, from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to the Hawaiian paradise, to Germany and England, and in many locations in the United States, deep south, southwest, the great plains, the Pacific coast, the Great Lakes region, and the east coast. I currently live in Colorado (Centennial, the southern part of Denver). This is my third time living in Colorado (1961-1964, 1974-1978, and 2019 to present), and I've always known I'd end up here. I really can't explain it, but there is something special about the Rocky Mountains. I spent a bit of time in Afghanistan, and the mountains there are magnificent and the Rocky Mountains are underwhelming by comparison, but for some reason, they just still seem more magical. Visiting the Rocky Mountains in Colorado should be on everyone's bucket list.

He loved nature beloved our beautiful planet. A conservationist

Here is another great song from John Dever that II think you will love, it's called John Denver & Alexander Gradsky - Let us Begin Live 1990

Love your wonderful reaction to this John Denver classic.

Some of my greatest memories are of hiking and shivering in a tent in Colorado with my wife. Breaking camp at sunrise and hiking for hours to sit at a waterfall alone with my woman and the beauty and solitude of god's creations. This song embodies this feeling. Still doing it at age 62 with the same woman plus my beautiful grand children

He also did a song called "Paradise" written by John Prine. It's worth a listen.

My mother was born in Lamar, Colorado. I visited this area and, in my opinion, is the most beautiful land state in our country.

I have to add that Calypso would be well worth reacting to. It is amazing!! Your reaction to this was lovely! (from Lise Hull)

He had such a clear beautiful voice you could understand everything. He was an excellent pilot It’s a shame that that experimental aircraft he was flying killed him

This is a joyous reaction to a wonderful singer and amazing song. It doesn't get much better!

I love your channel, you let us listen to the whole song without interruption. Thank you❤❤❤

I wish I could give you many thumbs up. I love watching your reaction over and over.

Amazing song ❤

More good tunes by John is: "Annie's Song", "Take me home, Country Roads", "Sunshine on My Shoulders", "Thank God, I'm a country boy", and many more...

Iconic Talent! 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Another exquisite reaction from you, dear Sarah. ❤

His music is so clean sounding on that guitar

John transcends all cultures. I am a Colorado native and when I hear him sing about fire in the sky, I think about every sunset I've seen in the Rockies. He's not lying about it.

You should listen to him sing the Hawk and the Eagle. 1971 - I must have listened to it a 100 times in 1971 and 1972. Makes your spirt soar.