Modern singers use computers to fix their mistakes but John Denver did not need a single button. If you put his voice on a digital scale, he hits the exact center of every note with zero errors. It is a strange fact of science that a human could be as accurate as a machine.
A professional guitarist reports that John has no scratchy sound on the high notes. He could hold a long sound without his breath wobbling or fading away too soon. You can hear every word clearly as if he is standing right next to you. It is a special kind of power that comes from being totally calm and focused on the music.
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People who watch this are often surprised by how rare this talent is. One viewer said his voice feels like butter and honey on sweet bread. Another fan remembered seeing him with just a guitar and said his performance filled the whole room. They noticed there is no difference at all between his live shows and his records.
This perfect way of singing did not change as he got older. He kept that same gift all the way to his final years with even more heart and grace.
John Denver – Annie’s Song (from The Wildlife Concert, 1995)
In this later performance, his voice became even warmer and deeper with a rich chest resonance. He played a big Guild 12-string guitar with snowflake patterns and still hit every note with surgical accuracy. Even though he was older he never lost his ability to stay right in the center of the pitch.
John Denver was a master who treated every song like a gift to the world. He stayed true to his music and his fans until the very end of his journey. You should follow John Denver on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep these beautiful songs alive.