This Old Guitar - John Denver

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Published 2014-04-21
John Denver tells the story of his first guitar, his grandmother's 1910 Gibson, given to him at age eleven. The guitar is now on display at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ

All Comments (21)
  • @vodkasven18
    John Denver was one of the purest people on this planet. I'm only 14 but his music is still very much alive and close to my heart
  • @wendybailey5384
    No one will ever replace John Denver or his old guitar. Sadly missed.
  • How blessed this generation is to have access to moments in time and talent like John that have long since passed.
  • @Tshane_
    It's 2024 and John Denver is still alive in my heart ❤️ and sure he will be living in many of your heart too.😊
  • nothing makes me sadder than the fact that ill never see this wonderful man preform
  • My heart bursts with happiness whenever I hear his songs! I am 62 and have loved him since I was about 10❤
  • @lioneladams2442
    Lionel here, still listening at 73, my birthday thanks John
  • @kenshawpga
    I pity the depressed souls that didn't like this video. This is the song my 5-year old daughter asks for each night when she goes to bed. We absolutely love John Denver and his beautiful music.
  • No entertainer today could pull this off. Just sitting in front of the audience and singing with such quiet talent and honest emotion. The simplicity of this song and performance is why it is so good. I watched and enjoyed this video with both my sons. Pick any five seconds of this song and it makes today's music sound like complete garbage.
  • @bender6261
    My dad saw some of the greatest performers of all time through the 70s and 80s. He always says John Denver was one of the best performers he's ever seen. He said his voice was even more beautiful live.
  • @jaymichael91
    I didn't know John personally, but my five children listened to me singing along with him while growing up and driving to church.
  • @01dutchgt
    One of the greatest human beings ever. Glad to call him family
  • @stevemonetti367
    Took my wife to see John at Radio City for her birthday around 1981. We had great seats only about 10 rows from the stage. There was only a mic and a guitar on the stage and I commented to my wife, "I wonder where the band is...". John came out picked up the guitar and played alone for the next 2 1/2 hours. And no, I never missed the band. It was one of the greatest performances I've ever seen. John felt every word and so did you when you heard him! Rest in peace John, an American icon....Steve.
  • @GaiaCarney
    Thank the heavens for giving us John Denver 🦅 his voice & music are an eternal gift to humanity
  • hard to believe he's been gone for over 20 years. His music is as fresh today as it was when recorded!
  • @Txfrog404
    Crystal clear and perfect. No autotune needed when you have this kind of skill. I miss you my old friend.
  • @dumbcat
    when i was a kid John Denver was on TV all... the... time. it was like 'not this guy again sheesh'. but looking back now we didn't realize how good we had it. there was a reason he was on TV all the time
  • @silver20es74
    Still listening in 2020! Wish we had music like this now. I'll never forget seeing him in 1979.
  • I can hardly find words to describe my feelings for this song ... His voice is so emotional, so full of heart and his way of telling stories is unique. I love him. One of the most wonderful, sincere and real artists I've ever experienced. He is eternal, through his creations....
  • That was Far Out John! RIP! I saw John Denver back over 40 years ago now in Springfield , MA. I can still see it. 4 hours of John and his band playing some of the most beautiful music ever written! I will carry those memories with me forever!