Comments on: Introduction

By: Kate Sommerville

Kate Sommerville — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:09:56 +0000

I loved his music from the early 70’s and still do. He will forever symbolise for me the idealism of those youthful times.

By: Laura Dean

Laura Dean — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:44:06 +0000

As was my habit, I always started my day with John Denver songs. October 9, 1997 was no different as I went into the hospital for a test for my heart. Unfortunately, the doctor told me, “You have to stay here and in the morning we will operate.” It was a surprise as I felt fine.

So on October 10, I had heart surgery and died. My family was told that they were doing everything they could, but were having problems getting my heart to start beating again. Obviously, I came back and while I was in ICU, John died. My children told the nurses not to let me know, so I didn’t know for a week. Like everyone else that loved him and his music, I was devastated. Such a great loss to us all.

I’m still listening to his music and introducing his music and his beliefs to my grand-children.

By: Edith

Edith — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:00:47 +0000

Unfortunately, Janice, by the time he wrote Annie’s Song alot of damage had occurred in their marriage & after he wrote the song & played it for her; she only critized it(guitar out of tune, drums too loud)This is in his book “Take Me Home”. He was a virgin until he was 21 & married Annie at 23. She was his 1st love & they married before he made it big. Time apart took its toll & after severl separations called it quits. She asked for a divorce on their 15th anniversary. We all have special memories of our 1st love & probable keep a special place for that person, but it wasn’t true love. Before his death, they had become good friends again. Then, Cassadra was a real disaster for him. He was 45 & she was 28, his career had stalled & probably having a bit of a midlife crisis. She married him for his name, his money & made sure she had a child, really got her greedy nails into him – divorced after 3 or 4 yrs. She tried to have his adopted kids excluded from inheriting any of his forture because they were not biologically his. John was told that he was sterile that’s why he & Annie adopted, so even if the child by his 2nd marriage was or wasn’t his, he probably would not have loved Jessie Belle any less. He wasn’t perfect & had problems. Regardless, he brought great joy to many & shared his beautiful songs with all of us who came to love this man – this fragile human being that was more like us than we realized.

By: Janice

Janice — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:17:45 +0000

John is still in my heart and mind as the greatest songwriter of our time! He was incredibly talented and beautiful inside and out! I do believe he found love, Edith, with Annie – just listen to his music! He always loved her and she obviously loved him as much! I know John is enjoying God’s love in Heaven right now and I am looking forward to meeting him there!

By: Pooja Sharma

Pooja Sharma — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:45:48 +0000

hates off to such a great personality, first time came to know about his love to environment…
regards
Pooja

By: Edith

Edith — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:36:53 +0000

I first saw the Colorado Rockies when I was 20 in 1973 & realized what John meant by the Rocky Mountain High. It captured me, it awed me..I truly felt its splendor – it felt like home. I now vacation there as much as possible. It never ceases to take my breath away. I was numb when I heard of his death, a light left this world that day & there will never be another as bright. He was mother nature’s son & without question he was a child of God. He confirmed it in his music with an expression only he could put into words. His inner beauty, his heart that was always on his sleeve & we who loved him – got it. No one before could reach into your soul & give your minds eye a picture of what God has freely given each of us to enjoy, appreciate & to treasure for future generations, that was a talent all his own. I do not believe that we will ever be blessed to see another such as John. He lives & he flies freely now. I only wish that he had found the true love he so desired & sang about. In his song “Seasons of the Heart” he said that,”True love was the only dream I know”. How sad that the one who sang so beautifully of love never felt that he had ever found it. That saddens me most-he deserved to be loved that way. When he died, he was experiencing a big comeback in popularity & touring again. He said that he was happier than he had ever been. With that, I pray he was at peace & knew that many loved & admired the wonderful human being that he was & that we continue to miss him. Thanks to GOD for allowing him to be a part of this world & giving each of us a glimpse of this incredible Angel who left too soon. We will celebrate his life, music & legacy by sharing his talent & wisdom with all who follow. I look forward to seeing him in Heaven. Eternal peace & love to you, John & with heart felt thanks for expanding my awareness of the life all around us. We just have to stop, feel the “Sunshine on your Shoulders”, listen to the “Wind Song” in the trees, see the majesty of “Flying on the Wings of Eagles” & let the “Spirit” guide you. So, simple, but many never take the time to just stop.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:45:01 +0000

I’m a true fan of John Denver. FRIENDS WITH YOU Band is a group of John Denver music fans who have brought me back to really hearing the words of his music. John was a poet and I really enjoyed his voice and his caring for our environment. Missing him still…RIP John!

By: Just south of Colby, KS

Just south of Colby, KS — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:38:32 +0000

I’ve seen my dad cry twice: the first time was when Clinton was re-elected (haha everyone is entitled to their political opinion), and the second was when we found out John Denver died.

By: Marie ( Australia)

Marie ( Australia) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:58:36 +0000

I first listened to John when I was 5 and recovering from childhood Cancer, “Sunshine On My Shoulders” and belief in Our Almighty Father pulled me through. Throughout my life both have been there to inspire me and give me a helping hand through prayer and John’s music. Yes, it has been almost 12 years since John’s passing, but we all know he has gone to a much better place where he belongs. On October 12, I will be lighting a candle and thinking of John. Hope you will join me in remembering him too. May his music continue to help us and get us through for another 30+ years. God Bless You All.

By: Janice

Janice — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:52:42 +0000

John Denver is awesome! His voice – his lyrics – his looks – I have always loved him and hope to meet him in Heaven!