I know its sooooo 70′s. I know the world has moved on. But John Denver’s music still speaks to me, as does much of the 70′s music. I know that many people will look at this and just say this was when I grew to adulthood, its a kind of formative period for anyone at that age.
Still, I believe there was an honesty, an integrity, and a sort of innocence tempered by reflection of the “hip” 60′s just recently committed to history, and an all to obvious realization of an accelerated future on the horizon. We lost something very human, very essential in our translation from the 70′s to present day.
Friends, family, and life are love. We fill our lives with frivolous “things” that can’t hold our hand, wipe away our tears, or make us laugh. There was a youthful group consciousness that understood this in the 60′s and 70′s. So many today have simply forgotten. John often reminds me of the truth between us all.
Usually in the morning
I’m filled with sweet belonging
And everything is beautiful to see
Even when it’s raining
The sound of heaven singing
Is simply joyful music to me
But sometimes I feel like a sad song
Like I’m all alone without you
So many different places
A million smiling faces
Life is so incredible to me
Especially to be near you
And how it is to touch you
Paradise was made for you and me
Sometimes I feel like a sad song
Like I’m all alone without you
I know that life goes on just perfectly
And everything is just the way that it should be
Still there are times when my heart feels like
breaking and anywhere is where I’d rather be
Oh, and in the nighttime
I know that it’s the right time
To hold you close and say I love you so
To have someone to share with
And someone I can care with
That is why I wanted you to know
Sometimes I feel like a sad song
Like I’m all alone without you….without you
Caveat: I know I may be exhibiting an American viewpoint. Still, I think the spirit applies to my UK and SA friends as well.
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So, like, where have you been hiding? And why didn’t I see this post before now??
I’m gonna need new glasses Dean.
Anyways, John Denver is legend in our house. Only because my Mother tortured us with his albums from a young age. And before she knew it, we knew most of the songs. And every time I pass a Corn-field, I can’t help sing “Thank God I’m a country boy” – Except that I’m a girl
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“You fill up my senses, like a night in a forest..” I can NOT listen to Annie’s song without feeling sad, sad, sad. Like a sad song
“Country roads, take me home, to the place I belong”.. Ah feel a bit better now. Yes Dean, he does talk to you doesn’t he. He reaches into your soul where all those emotions you lock away from people are kept and he has a magic key.
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Those are some stunning lyrics! I grew up with artists such as Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, The Moody Blues, etc. and I still love the old stuff because it said more to me than “I kissed a girl and I liked it” or “Vogue”.
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