John Denver - Calypso (from The Wildlife Concert)

Does anyone else still get a lump in their throat whenever they hear John Denver?

Every time I see this song, I am amazed at the upper register that John Denver had. Not only that he could hit those notes at his age, but that he hit them pitch-perfect, and kept them completely in-tune. What a truly gifted performer and musician. The world was a better place for him being in it, and is a little less bright and free in his absence...

While listening to this, close your eyes. You can visualize being on the boat, in the open ocean, dolphins following in the wake, gentle breeze etc.

John Denver will always hold a special place in my heart. When I was a child (in fourth grade, to be specific), my class sent him a list of questions. The man actually took the time to send us a video recording of himself answering the questions. Bear in mind, this was pre-internet, so I mean he recorded a VHS and sent it to our school for us. Great man.

His tribute to Jaques Cousteau Is amazing Growing up during the 70's Mr. Cousteau opened up a new world of oceanography to all of us He is a legend

John Denver's voice is just like a sunny day with not one cloud in the sky!

For a man told he would never make it. NOT BAD YEAH. rest peacefully Mr Denver.

We lost a treasure when John passed.

Henry John Deutschendorf Jr has never sounded better.

John Denver! How can you listen to this and not have the biggest smile on your face. An amazing talent. “Far Out!” RIP

A short time ago I met a woman who told me that John came to Lago Ranco, in the south of Chile, South America, every year to fish anonymously, secretly, and stayed two weeks, very modestly, since 1990, and Every year they were expected with a cabin where he stayed alone and relaxed...she described him as a great human being, very generous,..........and in 1997 he did not arrive.... ..

I miss the idealism of 60s and 70s music! This song still gives me chills. RIP John Denver!

A true honor and privilege for anyone to have been at that concert .

To this day, John Denver remains unparalleled. His was a unique talent. Much respect ✊.

Is it just me....? Or is this man the greatest singer/songwriter who ever graced this earth?

John Denver was a rare, special talent. Hope future generations are lucky enough to discover the musical gifts he left us.

I love that song May John and Captain Cousteau Rest in Peace. God Bless Them Both They both was men that me love the sea and music.

I named my daughter Calypso after John Denver and the marine biology vessel with Jacques Cousteau. She’s 12 now and knows the meaning of her name.

My absolute favorite of John's songs. I'm a born sailor. The opening line, the entire song just speaks to me. "To sail on a dream, on a crystal clear ocean, to ride on the crest of a wild raging storm". I've done that and when he sings that line it brings so much back to me. My boat's have always been named "Windsong" after one of John's albums. In fact, the very first boat, I took the album cover to the painter so that the name, when painted, could look on the sides of the boat like it did on the album cover. I'm without a boat now but I have my eye on one and 40 years later I still have that 33 1/3 album cover and that name will be painted on the side of the boat the same way, with one difference. This last boat will be named "Windsong, Forever".

My uncle Tom died sadly 4 weeks ago this song he sang himself out of church by a recording he had sung 10 yrs earlier he was like John a genius in singing and guitar playing and sounded like John to a t both RIP your both together now that would be a experience of a lifetime to see you both playing together bye Tom you were my John denver always