Did you know that a man from the 1970s sold 33 million records just by being himself? In 1995, John Denver walked onto a stage at Sony Studios. He did not use fancy tricks to hide his voice from the world.
He just sat there with his guitar and sang a song he wrote during a cold, rainy spring in Minnesota. That simple moment became the heart of a performance called Sunshine On My Shoulders.
John Denver – Sunshine On My Shoulders (from The Wildlife Concert)
People who watch this today often talk about how much they miss this era of country music. They mentioned that they still listen to this song after decades. It proves that a beautiful melody never goes out of style.
After sharing that quiet moment of peace, it was time to turn the stage into a massive celebration. This next part of the journey shows just how much power one man with a guitar can have over a massive crowd.
{Side note: He actually changed his last name to Denver because he loved the Colorado mountains so much.}
John Denver – Take Me Home, Country Roads (from The Wildlife Concert)
While he sang Take Me Home, Country Roads, everyone in the room started singing along. Even though he co-wrote the song with people who had never lived in West Virginia, it became the anthem for an entire state.
John Denver lived a life full of music and a deep love for the earth and animals. His voice stayed pure from the start of his journey until the very end. Follow John Denver on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.