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Posted by: seanery Aug 7 2005, 07:10 PM
There's a John Denver special on PBS right now and I like it...it reminds me of simpler times. Am I getting old, or just sentimental? 
Posted by: SpecialK Aug 7 2005, 07:16 PM
| QUOTE (seanery @ Aug 7 2005, 07:10 PM) |
| There's a John Denver special on PBS right now and I like it...it reminds me of simpler times. Am I getting old, or just sentimental? |
Both, but there's nothing wrong with that!
Posted by: qa1142 Aug 7 2005, 07:17 PM
hearing is going too I think 
Posted by: SirAndy Aug 7 2005, 07:27 PM
| QUOTE (seanery @ Aug 7 2005, 06:10 PM) |
| There's a John Denver special on PBS right now and I like it...it reminds me of simpler times. Am I getting old, or just sentimental? |
john who?
Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 7 2005, 07:31 PM
Sean... this is a "public" forum. Other people are reading this! 
Posted by: ! Aug 7 2005, 07:33 PM
| QUOTE (SirAndy @ Aug 7 2005, 05:27 PM) | ||
john who? |
Folk singer...did Rocky Mountain High....did a face plant in a experimental plane off the coast of Monterey awhile back.....97 I think....
Used to say HI, I'm John Denver a lot....=dork.
Real name, John Deutschendorf Jr
Posted by: bd1308 Aug 7 2005, 07:36 PM
i like john denver....reminds me of nature stuff.
Posted by: URY914 Aug 7 2005, 07:40 PM
I've seen it too and I liked it. 
What have I become.....
p
Posted by: neo914-6 Aug 7 2005, 07:40 PM
Songs tend to remind you of moments of times in your past, sometimes good sometimes...
I saw Sky High and it played alot of new versions of 80's "modern" rock songs and Lynda Carter saying "who do you think I am, Wonder Woman?"
Posted by: spare time toys Aug 7 2005, 07:57 PM
Didn't like him back then, Still don't 
Posted by: MecGen Aug 7 2005, 08:33 PM
Wisky taste of moonshine
tearsdrop in my eye
Take me home Country Road
To the place I belong
RIP
Posted by: bd1308 Aug 7 2005, 08:35 PM
i was whistling that song ever since this thread came up.
it was sad he died......
Posted by: redshift Aug 7 2005, 08:42 PM
I hate Bob Denver! I never liked that damned TV show, even as a kid! That whole thing about the skipper not beating him to death, after the first time he snubbed a rescue! RIGHT!
Physics don't exist in that area, I guess... wherever is three hours from... Catalina? WTF?
Don't get me wrong! I love a good 'Ginger v.s Marianne', and even I could overlook Mrs. Howell's age, for those kinds of $$$$$$$$'s!!!
I wish the boat had sunk in the storm.
I wasn't aware he had died in a plane crash!? GOOD!
M
Posted by: ! Aug 7 2005, 08:44 PM
No relation, goatbreath.... 
Posted by: redshift Aug 7 2005, 08:52 PM
Who?
M
Posted by: Headrage Aug 7 2005, 08:53 PM
I was just going to say that sucks but I don't know if your talking about John or Bob Denver....
My position is that I:
1: Like Bob Denver
2: Hate John Denver
Sorry if you disagree.....
Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 7 2005, 08:54 PM
faaaar out!! you have to be ancient to remember that from the tonight show.i saw jd live once. very good show. "sunshine on my shoulder, makes me happy..." . he had a thing for getting dwis in his 356. that would be BOB denver miles 
. i'll show my age a bit more. jd sang with the new christy minstrals too. now that's old!!
k
Posted by: SLITS Aug 7 2005, 09:03 PM
Made some damn good acoustical music..........simpler times, not really......you were just unaware of the problems as you were trying to get laid.
Good pilot except for that one small error.............
And Allan...you deserve the hell you live in.. 
see if you can get your oil temp to 350 and head temp to 500.
Posted by: Lou W Aug 7 2005, 09:08 PM
Sean, Maybe you should go rent "Oh God" or maybe watch a couple Muppet reruns 
Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 7 2005, 09:11 PM
hulabaloo, where the action is, the loyd thaxton show. don't get me started. quick trivial crap. what soon to be top hatted keyboard player was on hulabaloo? hint... master of space and time.
k
Posted by: reverie Aug 7 2005, 09:13 PM
First concert I ever went to - John Denver.
Second concert - Three Dog Night.
Third concert - Rufus with Chaka Khan.
Fourth concert - Ella Fitzgerald. 
Posted by: neo914-6 Aug 7 2005, 09:21 PM
| QUOTE (redshift @ Aug 7 2005, 06:52 PM) |
| Who? M |
just say "nevermind" in Gilda Radner's deaf reporters voice...
Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 7 2005, 09:25 PM
emily latella. mwc.
Posted by: redshift Aug 7 2005, 09:34 PM
They aren't the same guy?
M
Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 7 2005, 09:37 PM
on the planet britt lives on, bob and john are the same name. 
but not ness the same person.
k
Posted by: redshift Aug 7 2005, 09:39 PM
Sorry...
.... maybe it's the word Denver that I don't like..
YEP! DAMNED DENVER!!!!!! Baggage!!
M
Posted by: SP9146 Aug 7 2005, 11:52 PM
Rocky Mountain High wasn't too bad of a song. Something about "everyone 'round the campfire getting high"....
Posted by: Brent Aug 7 2005, 11:59 PM
Sorry....can't hang with you on that one.
Just caught "Ultimate Albumns" and featured was AC DC, Back in Black. That kept me up until 2 am last night. I think I was headbanging and hearing the Hell bell in my sleep. Woke up very tired!
-Brent
Posted by: jonwatts Aug 8 2005, 12:38 AM
| QUOTE (SEEMORE BUTZ @ Aug 7 2005, 07:44 PM) |
| No relation, goatbreath.... |
Actually they were brothers.
Why do I know that?
Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Aug 8 2005, 04:16 AM
Sean, John Denver?
It's like, I don't even know who you are anymore.
Posted by: redshift Aug 8 2005, 04:48 AM
Just because it's full of drug references, doesn't make it good music.
You have to have a drinking problem, and be weird too.
"unshine On mY Houlder" beats "Afternoon Delight" with a huge stick.
M
Posted by: tat2dphreak Aug 8 2005, 08:01 AM
| QUOTE (qa1142 @ Aug 7 2005, 08:17 PM) |
| hearing is going too I think |
I'd rather listen to Gilligan sing than John Denver... Damn hippy!
and anytime someone mentions "thank god I'm a country boy" I think of pauly shore...
Posted by: Joseph Mills Aug 8 2005, 09:12 AM
| QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Aug 7 2005, 09:11 PM) |
| hulabaloo, where the action is, the loyd thaxton show. don't get me started. quick trivial crap. what soon to be top hatted keyboard player was on hulabaloo? hint... master of space and time. k |
I didn't see him on that show, but you gotta be referring to Leon Russell.
"Homesweet Oklahoma on my mind".
Okay, what do I win?
Sorry Sean, JD was never a cup of tea I could sip.
Posted by: redshift Aug 8 2005, 09:15 AM
| QUOTE (tat2dphreak @ Aug 8 2005, 10:01 AM) |
| I think of pauly shore... |
Just *HAD* to use the nucalear option... it's you that is sick!
M (w)
Posted by: bd1308 Aug 8 2005, 10:20 AM
what planet do I live on?
Posted by: redshift Aug 8 2005, 11:58 AM
Your feet, Earth, your head, (Y)uranus.
Thank you! 3 shows!
M
Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 8 2005, 12:10 PM
k
Posted by: smg914 Aug 8 2005, 12:46 PM
I never was much of a John Denver fan until I saw that same PBS special a year ago or so. I never realized what a talented singer/songwriter he was. I'm now a fan. I play and sing with my acoustic guitars and harmonica's about 2 to 3 hours a day (sometimes more) and if you play Rocky Mountain High properly on the guitar, it's a difficult song to play. Neil Young is still my inspiration. I play and sing 35 N.Y. songs. Love him or hate him, most musicians agree that Neil is a great singer/songwriter.
Posted by: Lou W Aug 8 2005, 01:59 PM
| QUOTE |
| Neil Young is still my inspiration. I play and sing 35 N.Y. songs. Love him or hate him, most musicians agree that Neil is a great singer/songwriter. |
"Rust Never Sleeps" did he own a 914?
Posted by: Thorshammer Aug 8 2005, 07:55 PM
I know he was a little corny, But you have to remember the times were different then. Through song he connected with many (me for one) and saved several. One of the best stories is told by his former wife, Annie. a year after John was killed in a plane accident (Burt Rutan Long EZ) a young woman wrote her and let her know she (the young girl) had planned on killing herself one evening. After having a final meal with her parents, she went to her room and prepared her concoction of sleeping pills, barbituates and arsenic. She was depressed and just as she picked up her pills a John Denver song called Poems, Prayers and Promises came on the radio, She listened to his words and choose NOT to go through with it. I feel few song writers really truly have this type of inspiration in their words. Many can easily preach hate,rape,death,adultery and because their lyrics are shocking young people swoon.
This man, albeit in a sappy way moved us by the millions, yet thought his life was a total failure. This was a great American and in his words I found a solid pathway as I matured. Many of his words I put to use everyday. His search for grace was never found. I hope mine is, and my son follows. For some of you that do not know who he was, he was part hippy, part naturalist,part adventurer and tremendously talented. His own adultery cost him the absolute love of his life. The woman (Annie) he used as much of his inspiration. He was a hopeless romantic that worked with everyone from George Burns, Jaques Coustou (SP) to the Muppets.
If you could'nt stomach Disco or Acid rock (as it we called in those days) yet you still wanted inspiration, maybe JD was your cup of tea. He was the number one instrumental/Vocalist in the seventies and into the eighties. after all of his success, he died doing what he loved, flying planes. He was survived by his wife Annie, whom is now a shrink, and two children in their 20's. Please read the following, it saved a young girls life.
POEMS PRAYERS AND PROMISES:
I've been lately thinkin' about my lifes time
All the things I've done and how it's been
and I can't help beliving in my own mind
I know I'm gonna hate to see it end
I've seen alot of Sunshine
slept out in the rain
Spent a night or two all on my own
I've known my ladies pleasures
Had my self some friends
Spent a time or two in my own home
I have to say it now, it's been a good life all in all
It's really fine to have a chance to hang around
Lie there by the fire, Watch the evening tire
While all my friends, and my old lady sit and pass the pipe around
And talk of Poems, Prayers and Promises
and things that we believe in
How sweet it is to love someone
How right it is to care
How long it's been since yesterday
What about tomorrow?
And what about our dreams and all the memories we share
The days the pass so quickly now
Nights are seldom long
Time around me whispers when it's cold
Changes somehow frighten me
still I have to smile
It turns me on to think of growing old
For though my lifes been good to me
there's still so much to do
So many things my mind has never known
I'd like to raise a family,
Like to sail away
and dance across the mountains on the moon
I have to say it now, it's been a good life all in all
It's really fine to have a chance to hang around
Lie there by the fire and watch the evening tire
While all my friends, and my old lady sit and pass the pipe around
And talk of Poems, Prayers and Promises
and things that we believe in
How sweet it is to love someone
How right it is to care
How long it's been since yesterday
What about tomorrow?
And what about our dreams and all the memories we share
.......................
Grace, pure and simple. We all need some.
Erik Madsen
Posted by: bd1308 Aug 8 2005, 08:02 PM
thats EXACTLY why I love John Denver.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Aug 8 2005, 08:31 PM
From TwistedTunes.com..... http://www.bobrivers.com/audiovault/tunes/tunes.asp?Var=O
Oh God! I'm an Ocean Buoy
(Parody of Thank God I'm a Country Boy by John Denver)
Took a flight from Monterey
And I never came back
Bought a plane from a kit
That was built by a quack
Jumped in the cockpit
And downed a six pack
And now I'm an ocean buoy
Well, it's hard when you're flyin'
And your sluggin' on a bottle
Flying in a plane
That's an experimental model
Reached for Jim Beam
But instead I grabbed the throttle
Oh God! I'm an ocean buoy
Well, I grabbed the controls
And I started to fiddle
Got flames coming up
On my face like a griddle
Air flight's nothin'
But a funny funny riddle
Oh God! I'm an ocean buoy
Well, my head's chopped to pieces
And my body's full of dents
They identified me
By my guitar's finger prints
I tried to dry out
But instead got a rinse
And now I'm an ocean buoy
Well I'm feeling kinda down
And I'm sinking kinda low
In the undersea world
Of Jacque Cousteau
Bobbing up and down
When the trade winds blow
'Cause now I'm an ocean buoy
Well, I grabbed the controls
And I started to fiddle
Got flames coming up
On my face like a griddle
Air flights nothing
But a funny funny riddle
Oh God! I'm an ocean buoy. Woohoo!
When the plane dove down
It was nothing but a riddle
My pants got wet
When I started to piddle
George Burns appeared beside me
And we prayed just a little
Woo! Oh God! I'm an ocean buoy
Yea, I know..... I am a sick puppy.......
Posted by: redshift Aug 8 2005, 09:12 PM
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Posted by: smg914 Aug 8 2005, 09:18 PM
Well said Erik. Thanks for sharing that great story. As a musician myself I'm constantly amazed by the poet/singer/songwriters like Dylan, Denver and Young. Their words and music are truly inspirational.
Posted by: tat2dphreak Aug 9 2005, 08:18 AM
| QUOTE (smg914 @ Aug 8 2005, 10:18 PM) |
| Well said Erik. Thanks for sharing that great story. As a musician myself I'm constantly amazed by the poet/singer/songwriters like Dylan, Denver and Young. Their words and music are truly inspirational. |
sorry man, but mentioning Denver with Dylan and Young(2 of my all time favorites) just ain't right... just not right, I tell you!
Posted by: smg914 Aug 9 2005, 09:29 AM
| QUOTE (tat2dphreak @ Aug 9 2005, 06:18 AM) | ||
sorry man, but mentioning Denver with Dylan and Young(2 of my all time favorites) just ain't right... just not right, I tell you! |
Yeah, I know what you mean and I kinda have to agree with you. But when I saw that PBS special and heard all the great songs he wrote, that really made me realize what a great poet/songwriter he was. After reading Erik's story it leads me to believe he was another one of those gifted/eccentric people that wake up in the morning with words and music in their heads. When I sing and play their songs I keep asking myself, "Why can't I write a song like that"? Sometimes after performing a Neil Young song I'll just sit there for a minute thinking WOW what a great freekin' song. And most of the time it's a song that you would never hear on the radio.
Posted by: tat2dphreak Aug 9 2005, 09:34 AM
| QUOTE (smg914 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:29 AM) | ||||
Yeah, I know what you mean and I kinda have to agree with you. But when I saw that PBS special and heard all the great songs he wrote, that really made me realize what a great poet/songwriter he was. After reading Erik's story it leads me to believe he was another one of those gifted/eccentric people that wake up in the morning with words and music in their heads. When I sing and play their songs I keep asking myself, "Why can't I write a song like that"? Sometimes after performing a Neil Young song I'll just sit there for a minute thinking WOW what a great freekin' song. And most of the time it's a song that you would never hear on the radio. |
yea, I'll give Denver some credit, but not "Dylan and Young" level of credit...
those guys are gods among men 
some of Young's lyrics just cut right to you... and you have to wonder if Rock would have ever gotten a great political voice if Dylan hadn't given it first... Cheers!
Posted by: morphenspectra Aug 9 2005, 09:41 AM
I grew up listening to John Denver. My grandparents have all the records. I like to hear his music from time to time. I have always been sort of a fan.
HIEDI
Posted by: smg914 Aug 9 2005, 09:42 AM
If you're a Neil Young fan you've got to get the newest issue of MOJO CLASSIC magazine. I got mine a Borders for $12.95. It's the Neil Young issue. Some really great stories, pictures and articles all the way back to before he was with the Buffalo Springfield when he was in the Squires. Great stories from the CSN&Y days too. Make sure you get the MOJO "CLASSIC" issue not the regular MOJO magazine with U2 on the cover.
Posted by: tat2dphreak Aug 9 2005, 09:45 AM
| QUOTE (smg914 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:42 AM) |
| If you're a Neil Young fan you've got to get the newest issue of MOJO CLASSIC magazine. I got mine a Borders for $12.95. It's the Neil Young issue. Some really great stories, pictures and articles all the way back to before he was with the Buffalo Springfield when he was in the Squires. Great stories from the CSN&Y days too. Make sure you get the MOJO "CLASSIC" issue not the regular MOJO magazine with U2 on the cover. |
I might stop by on the way home... I love Niel Young's music... I think "Weld" is 1 of my top 5 all-time favorite albums... (choosing Decade would be cheating
)
Posted by: buck toenges Aug 9 2005, 09:52 AM
I loved it when john denver played that old hillbilly in the Andy griffith show. He could sure do some picking and grinning. Didn't Willy nelson play him in the movie Dukes of hazard? Oh, oh Denver pyle...... Must have been related to gomer?
Never mind.
Posted by: smg914 Aug 9 2005, 10:03 AM
"Weld" Hmmmmm that must mean "Rust Never Sleeps".....LOL
I'd have to say my sentimental favorite is "After The Gold Rush"
Also the "Silver and Gold" DVD.
Posted by: tat2dphreak Aug 9 2005, 10:07 AM
| QUOTE (smg914 @ Aug 9 2005, 11:03 AM) |
| "Weld" Hmmmmm that must mean "Rust Never Sleeps".....LOL I'd have to say my sentimental favorite is "After The Gold Rush" Also the "Silver and Gold" DVD. |
I'm listening to "unplugged" now on my Ipod...
Posted by: smg914 Aug 9 2005, 10:27 AM
Long may you run
Although these changes have come
With your chrome heart shinin' in the sun
long may you run.
That's Neil's way of saying, "Take care of the rust in the hell hole"
Posted by: seanery Aug 9 2005, 11:34 AM
i think that's the only NY song I really like.
Posted by: tdgray Aug 9 2005, 11:45 AM
| QUOTE (seanery @ Aug 9 2005, 01:34 PM) |
| i think that's the only NY song I really like. |
Can't really take NY.... to whiney for my tastes.
And Bob Dylan
How many albums does he have... like 30 or something.... and not one could I listen to for more than 5 minutes
Posted by: smg914 Aug 9 2005, 11:54 AM
| QUOTE (seanery @ Aug 9 2005, 09:34 AM) |
| i think that's the only NY song I really like. |
What about Bandit, Music Arcade, Good To See You, Thrasher, Red Sun, Slowpoke and Looking Forward? Ahhhh, you've never heard of them....no wonder!
A lot of my friends dislike N.Y. too. I can understand why his style and sound rub some people wrong. But to me all that means is that they just don't get it. Me and tat2dphreak get it.
Posted by: smg914 Aug 9 2005, 11:58 AM
| QUOTE (Brent @ Aug 7 2005, 09:59 PM) |
| Just caught "Ultimate Albumns" and featured was AC DC, Back in Black. That kept me up until 2 am last night. I think I was headbanging and hearing the Hell bell in my sleep. Woke up very tired! -Brent |
Brian Johnson lives in Sarasota Florida and races HSR. Usually brings 2 or 3 racecars to the track with him. I met him at Sebring a few times.
Posted by: tat2dphreak Aug 9 2005, 12:24 PM
| QUOTE (smg914 @ Aug 9 2005, 12:54 PM) | ||
What about Bandit, Music Arcade, Good To See You, Thrasher, Red Sun, Slowpoke and Looking Forward? Ahhhh, you've never heard of them....no wonder! A lot of my friends dislike N.Y. too. I can understand why his style and sound rub some people wrong. But to me all that means is that they just don't get it. Me and tat2dphreak get it. |
Hell, what about, "Needle and the damage done", hurricane, ohio, hey,hey,my,my and crime in the city... just for a few EVERYONE has heard...
Young isn't for everyone... but he's definately for me...
If I was a junkman
selling you cars,
Washing your windows
and shining your stars,
Thinking your mind
was my own in a dream
What would you wonder
and how would it seem?
Living in castles
a bit at a time
The King started laughing
and talking in rhyme.
Singing words, words
between the lines of age.
Words, words
between the lines of age.
Posted by: redshift Aug 9 2005, 12:24 PM
I like Sarah McLachlan.
the ice is thin come on dive in
underneath my lucid skin
the cold is lost
forgotten
I like Tom Petty.
think of me what you will
got a little space to fill
I like Shawn Mullins.
true love it is a rock
smoother over by a stream
I like a bunch of stuff.
I used to live in Bradenton, I remember when he moved in.. I LOVE AC/DC.
M
Posted by: tat2dphreak Aug 9 2005, 12:29 PM
one more NY:
It's too dark
to put the keys
in my ignition,
And the mornin' sun is yet
to climb my hood ornament.
But before too long I might
see those flashing red lights
Look out, mama,
'cause I'm comin' home tonight.
Yea, AC/DC is a GREAT band!! I would love to see them live!
one guy on the singer/poet scale that everyone forgets... Henry Rollins! the dude is bad ass!
Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 9 2005, 12:47 PM
neil's "philidelphia" is a haunting song. i saw him on his solo tour a few years back. there aren't may performers that can entertain an audience for 2 hours by themself with a handful of instruments. i'd rather go see dave hunt and have him extract a molar without any novicane than listen to dylan sing. other folks do his stuff and it's great music.
k
Posted by: iamchappy Aug 9 2005, 12:52 PM
I got to meet John a few times up here in the cities his 1st wife's family was from Edina a suburb of Minneapolis. John enjoyed playing golf at Minneapolis Golf Club where my Dad is a member.
I knew the organ, piano player in his band and was able to strike up a conversation with him on the golf course one day.
When I was a ski racer I spent a great deal of time with my girl friend from Aspen, I met up with John a a few times on the street and he remembered me. Once when I was in town he asked me for advice on ski equipment and I helped him with a ski poles purchase. He was a genuine guy and a great song writer even if your not a fan. Music is subjective thats what makes it great for everyone.
I dont listen to John Denver or have any of his music, but I would listen to it if it was on for the memories.
Posted by: DNHunt Aug 9 2005, 12:57 PM
Kevin
I could make you regret saying that . I'm looking for a good Dylan CD.
Dave
Posted by: tat2dphreak Aug 9 2005, 01:23 PM
dylan's VOICE may not have been the best, words are magic! he's probably the most "tributed"(copied) artist... even his contemoraries would redo his stuff... THAT is RESPEKT
Posted by: theol00 Aug 9 2005, 02:08 PM
Are times really that different - back than Vietnam - today Irak !
Similar Mess - short police action -
Posted by: Brent Aug 9 2005, 02:09 PM
| QUOTE (smg914 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:58 AM) |
| Brian Johnson lives in Sarasota Florida and races HSR. Usually brings 2 or 3 racecars to the track with him. I met him at Sebring a few times. |
Brian Johnson had a lot of pressure on him. All the songwriting was left to him, from Bonn Scott to Brian (newcomer). Alot of fans thought those were writen by Bonn, but after seeing the special, you can see how alot of lyrics are tied into Aruba, were they stayed for the band to mourn, generate rifts and write songs.
Plus he's from Newcastle, were my relatives are from, and the Nut Brown Ale is mighty fine!
Would be cool to see some pics of him while racing!
Posted by: smg914 Aug 9 2005, 03:44 PM
Here's a picture of Brian (on left) after winning 1st overall in an vintage race enduro at Sebring.
Attached image(s)
Posted by: Headrage Aug 9 2005, 03:59 PM
| QUOTE (SLITS @ Aug 7 2005, 08:03 PM) |
| And Allan...you deserve the hell you live in.. see if you can get your oil temp to 350 and head temp to 500. |
I'm gonna try this Saturday. You gonna come fetch me when I do???
Posted by: SLITS Aug 9 2005, 04:55 PM
| QUOTE (Headrage @ Aug 9 2005, 02:59 PM) | ||
I'm gonna try this Saturday. You gonna come fetch me when I do??? |
Yeh, I guess I can stoop low enough to rescue a JD hater!
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