Being a rapper yourself, you might appreciate that John Denver testified before Congress against censorship in music.

You could sing or put this tune on a juke box in any bar around the world and people would be singing it.

There is a great video of this song being played during an NFL game in Germany. Watching 70,000 Germans singing Country Roads is pretty lit.

John Denver has the distinction of having two official state songs; Country Roads (West Virginia), and Rocky Mountain High (Colorado).

In 1972, my BFF and I went to our first concert --- John Denver. Because we were only 15, we had to have my parents drive us to the city to attend. They dropped us off and picked us up afterwards. On the way home, my dad (God rest his soul) complained about the various bands and their music. We sat silently as he went on. Suddenly, John Denver came on, singing this very song. Dad listened for a moment, then told us "This is the is what you should be listening to." That's when I said, "Dad, that's who we just saw." There was a brief silence, then he quietly said, "Oh." End of lecture. Lisa and I struggled not to laugh. The concert, by the way, was fabulous.

John Denver was so authentic in the way he approached and delivered a song.

20 years ago when I got married in a (very) traditional Thai wedding in Thailand, the DJ played not one but 2 John Denver songs and all 125+ Thai guests sang along in English. It's really amazing how GOOD music trancends not just cultures and distance, but brings a smile to the faces of very different people.

Annie's Song is one of the most beautiful heartfelt love songs ever written.

For a fun side of John Denver try "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" .

Sunshine on My Shoulders, Leaving on a Jet Plane, Back Home Again, Rocky Mountain High, Thank God I'm a Country Boy, Grandma's Feather Bed. The 70's and early 80's were a great time for ballads and one-man shows. This music just puts you in a great place mentally.

John Denver was not only a prolific singer/songwriter/performer but one heck of a good human being. He had tons of hits through decades.

Now that you're going down the John Denver country road "Calypso" and "Paradise" are well worth a listen.

He has one of the most comforting singing voices of all time!

As a military brat yourself, you can appreciate this. JD was an Air Force brat. This song in part is about finally finding a place that feels like home when you grow up without a real one.

When I was in the Navy, doing the one med cruise that I was deployed on, when the ship finally turned and headed home, The Captain had "Country Roads" played over the ships speaker system. The whole ship was singing after 6 months of being away for home.

At 70, I'm a huge John Denver fan. I still listen to him every day. I saw him in concert every time he came near my home. I've stood in line, in the drizzling rain for 14 hours to get tickets. I own every album.

John Denver was one of the greatest songwriter/musicians of all time. There was never a lane for folk music after the early 70's, so he bounced between soft rock and country and was never accepted by either. He was mocked constantly for his kindness and demeanor, but will forever be remember for his timeless classics.

Rural western Virginia with the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River 5 minutes on either side of me. Truly God’s country! So blessed to live in this region!!!

Gifted voice

John Denver is the Best ever in my life, he sang me through all the up's and the down's. John is Heaven on Earth.

Back in the day, there was a singer, actor, TV personality named Perry Como. He recorded for 44 years with RCA. 44 YEARS! He had a weekly television program for DECADES, as well as holiday specials and he sang in every one of them. You could say he was the Mr. Roberts of music. He received loads of Emmys and Grammys, loads of gold/platinum…whatever…records, and every award you could ever think of. When John Denver was beginning his career he had an opportunity to speak with Perry Como. John asked him what was the secret to his years of phenomenal success. Perry Como said, and you can see this at the end of this video, “I never record a song that people can’t sing to.” John Denver, who wrote most of his own music, followed Perry Como’s advice. And it worked…I bet we all were singing by the end of this video.

What an excellent point, he does have a friendly voice. ❤

I always said his voice was like a warm hug

Born in West Virginia and still here 52yrs later.

John Denver was genuine and he was an American treasure

Back Home Again....my favorite....

Love me some John!! He had a lot of beautiful songs. A couple others are I'm Sorry and Sometimes I Feel Like a Sad Song.

West Virginia's Anthem! Being from the great state of West Virginia, we LOVE this song.

John Denver was also a military child. I lived in the same house and community for my entire childhood. I can imagine that it would be difficult having to always go to new schools. As an adult, I have found that home is where I make it.

I met him at 16!! In Aspen,, He was So kind!! What a guy!!❤

🇬🇧 I absolutely love his "Leaving On A Jet Plane" ❤🎼🎶🎵

He tells your story in "Montana Skies". It's about a young man who goes to the city and can't breathe and has to get back to open spaces. Its my favorite of his!

Dude. He had a bunch of hits. I can not be in a shitty mood when listening to John Denver. Maybe give Annie's Song a listen. It's to me one of the purest, prettiest love songs ever done.

Almost Heaven, West Virginia is a real place...I've been there while trucking the country and was so surprised it really existed. Beautiful country!!!

I'm born and raised in West By God Virginia. WVA Mountaineers sing this after every home win

This song is known all over the worlld. I've seen crowds in Europe sing every word when American sports teams play there.

Friendly is a great word to describe John Denver's voice. He was a decent person and a nice guy. He made incredible music about life, love, hope and positive things.

It’s a universal song. Listen to the record. It’s real good no matter your preferred genre.

Love it when during karaoke everybody joins in for the chorus. He was three years ahead of me here in high school in Fort Worth, Texas. So happy that all ages still know John Denver!

Yes you do, you know where your home is, it's in your heart.

I love John Denver music. It makes you feel good. Folk music!

I enjoyed your reaction to 'Take Me Home' by JD. Your remarks on what home is, brought to mind a quote from my favorite poet and author, Robert Frost. “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.”

Mr. John Denver, one of my favorites and from our home state!

As a girl dad, you may especially enjoy “For Baby (For Bobbie)” by John Denver. Poignant ❤️

Home is where your heart is.

I love to VISIT Colorado. I live just down I-25, in Albuquerque, we have our own issues! John Denver's music can keep us grounded.

YOUR SMILE BP!! That is what John Does.. Make us smile

I'm an old man, and hearing this is like a return trip to a time when music -- and people -- were a little more relaxed and pleasant. Hope you'll listen to John's song Poems, Prayers and Promises. It's beautiful. As for genre, John Denver was a little bit country and a little bit folk -- but mostly he was just John Denver, a superstar who created a brand of music unlike any other.

Home is wherever your family lives. ❤

After having attended a wedding in WV, the feeling in this song from my childhood was rekindled after seeing the ferocity with which the fellow attendees joined in every word of this anthem. Not my thing, but I get it. And I feel it and live it when I visit.

I am from West Virginia. I was a touring musician for many years. West Virginia will always be home. We aren't at all like the stereotypes that we have been portrayed. If you are ever this way, give me a shout. I will show you around. Also since you have children, and a brand new daughter (congratulations) check out my friend, Dillon Carmichael's song, Son of A. You will like it. His current single Drinkin' Problems is top 20 right now. I enjoy your authentic reactions very much.

His voice is friendly is the most true statement I have ever heard I think in my life what a perfect word to capture how his voice sounds!

I heard this song played in many pubs in Ireland by the local artists. Crazy!

Home is where the heart is. We lost a great artist to soon.

Hey it’s good to be back home again

My Dad would have been 80 this year. Have many happy memories of singing this with him in the car on the way to holiday with my mum and sisters. ❤

You're spot on when you say his voice is "friendly". He exuded friendliness from every pore. I always loved his music, even when it wasn't considered "cool". I grew up in the country when it wasn't "cool". The country is the only place to be, and I wish I was back in it.

This song was released during the Vietnam war. It was a positive boost in the arm needed at the time about a guy's love for his home in the USA. There was a lot of protest at the time and many found John's music comforting.

I listened to this concert album every day of high school. John Denver is the gospel of my life! The song I real feel that you should listen to next is the the version of "This Old Guitar" from his TV special. He explains the story of his life with his guitar that his grandmother gave him and then sings an amazing rendition of the song, which puts in a tear in my eye almost every time he sings it. My other favorite song is "Poems, Prayers, and Promises."

This is a universal song, we can all relate to going home, to recharge and get back to our people. (I am Canadian 🇨🇦)

I heard a wonderful quote the other day. "Home is where your passion takes you"

Released in April 1971, peaking at #2 on the U.S. Hot 100 Singles in August of that year. John Denver wrote it with two others. Love your comments, BP. Yes, country roads and the peace of Mother Nature sounds wonderful during these crazy, but exciting times, as well. Peace will prevail.

John Denver. Fly away

You had me crying! I remember hearing that song in Germany on AFN in Michigan and Texas and so many places just wanted to be back in Southwest Virginia. When my husband retired from the military and we left Colorado springs for our forever home literally in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia, this will always be my theme song. Oh you got me in my feels son! Had to say thank you again.

You would love Calypso about his friend and famous oceanographer Jacques Cousteau

Home is where the heart is BP!

Love, love, love this song. From my childhood, such a sweet time.

We are not really into country music in Britain, but we love John Denver. We always did, the Uk were his biggest fans.

I always liked John Denver. Glad you are enjoying--your smile said it all

If you know anything about Sports, West Virginia University plays this song after every home win. The team and the fans in the crowd all sing --- it's simply the best.

Love John Denver❤❤❤

"Longing" is a powerful mix of emotions. Another in that vein is Galveston by Glen Campbell.

I live in the country. I highly recommend it. Great place to raise kids. Lets pray it in.

Some singers sound like they are smiling when they sing, John Denver is one of them and Johnny Mathis is another. They make you fell good.

Here we go! Love it!

One of the great American songs of all time - so timeless. John was a really decent human being as well and very into the environment.

John Denver was raised in the way you were, with a military father and lots of moving. When he found "home" it was the Rocky Mountains Have you reacted to Rocky Mountain High? Great song. Lots of good songs and lots of good listening available from John Denver. One of my favorites is Amazon.

What BP said about wanting to live off the country roads and everything about it is what I truly desire and I am only 21 years old. Where my great-grandma used to live (God rest her soul 😞) is what country roads look like and I can just see a perfect life being lived there. I love the country and what it stands for.

You encapsulated John Denver’s voice perfectly when you described it as “friendly and welcoming.’ Perfect! This song always makes me smile and feel happy inside.

John was one who did gentle music, something we don't have today

While I do live in the country, I think this song appeals to folks everywhere because it's a " going home " song, " Take me home to the place I belong..." Isn't there a part in all of us that wants to go to the place we belong? I have a sweet memory of being at my cousin's wedding in Ireland and my Irish relatives played and sang this song for us American relations. I am a woman in my 70's and I love your channel. I admire your ability to engage all kinds of music. I've been married for over 40 years to a musician, and he always says, " Good music is good music whatever the style." I trust you and yours will be blessed in the place you belong.

Your home is where ever your family is

Country Roads; I was born and raised in Detroit. I spent my first 49 years there. Shootings, car jackings, break ins. I moved to the country 23 years ago & never looked back. I love living in the country!!!

Sunshine on my Shoulders for the warm feelings!!

My favorite John Denver songs are Calypso, and Hawk and the Eagle. Just hearing his voice brings me peace.

So many good songs from him! Thank God I’m a country Boy and Annie’s song are two of my very favorites!! This man could sing!!

This is the official state song for West Virginia. At every WVU game whether it is football, basketball, baseball or any other sport this song is played at the end of every game. The crowd joins in and sings along. You gave a good description of living in the country. If you ever get the opportunity, visit West Virginia (it is the mountain mama). You can go whitewater rafting on the New River (the second oldest river in the world, the Amazon River is the first), take a walk on the trails, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery, and solitude. Love the reaction and analysis of this great singer and song by John Denver.

Home is where your heart is. I have never been to West Virginia but still feel it.

John is one of the best known and loved Folk singers! He's there, tight, with other Folk singers, bands, and songs. Honestly, BP, you'd have to dig hard and deep for a JD song that YOU won't like. If you're into clean oceans and saving that environment check out John Denver's song 'Calypso'. It's about the oceanographic research ship 'Calypso' that Jacque Cousteau used. In the official video for this song you'll see John on the ship with Jacque and diving off her. But again....find a John Denver song that you don't like and I've got a shiny, new nickel for ya 😊

Sunshine on my shoulders. I want played at my funeral for my family.

I listened to this in Jr. hi School. It's my anthem! All of us Mountaineers!💙💛

One of the greatest sing along songs of all time :)

West Virginia is the most beautiful state I’ve ever seen. Green filled mountains and valleys in summer, colorful in the fall, white in winter, spring surrounds you with fragrance. A must visit through the center of the state anytime.

You don't know where your home is your home is where your heart is your home is where your woman is your home is where your kids are at your home is where you make it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

It don't matter where you're from, we're all from West Virginia when this song comes on

Wow BP you’ve come a long way! Your reaction to his voice was impressive. You’re right…his voice is so welcoming. Perfect description. His voice has a feeling to it.

He wrote and recorded one of the best love songs. It's called "For You".

The phenomenal a cappella group Home Free created an extraordinary cover of this song.

His concerts were like that, welcoming, like 1000s of friends all sitting around having a good time.

Paradise is where you find peace