Did you know that one single song is so powerful it became the official anthem for an entire state? Over 89 million people have gathered around a digital campfire to hear a man in a denim shirt play his guitar.
John Denver stood on a stage in 1995 to perrom his song ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ and made a huge crowd feel like they were sitting in a small living room.
John Denver – Take Me Home, Country Roads (from The Wildlife Concert)
People from all over the world leave messages under this performance to say thank you. One viewer mentioned that they are not even American, but the music makes them feel proud of a home they have never visited. Another person said this song is for anyone in the world who is missing their roots.
That peaceful feeling does not stop when the music ends. He spent his time talking about the wild animals and the quiet woods. His music was a bridge between the busy city and the quiet hills.
Even when he traveled across the ocean to places like Japan, he brought that same gentle spirit with him to share with new friends.
John Denver – Live in Japan 81 – Take Me Home, Country Roads
When he stepped onto the stage in Japan back in 1981, the energy was bright and full of life. He showed so much strength and happiness as he played for a crowd that lived thousands of miles away. The fans there did not care about the distance. They sang along to every single word of the chorus with big smiles on their faces. It proved that no matter where we live, we all want to find a place where we belong and feel at peace.
John Denver was a man who stayed true to his heart from the very start to the very end. His journey reminds us that being kind and simple is the best way to live a good life. We can still walk down those country roads with him every time we press play. Follow John Denver on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.