As fate would have it they were supposed to record John's "Leaving On A Jet Plane" but for some reason Peter Paul & Mary grabbed it first.
Ironically, the song became PP&M's only #1 hit. (Puff The Magic Dragon & Blowin' In The Wind reached #2)
Though I pretty much love all of John Denver's songs, my all time favorite would have to be "Poems, Prayers & Promises."
Far Out! :>)
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For All John Denver Fans, and Susan for sure!
I've been a John Denver fan since his days with The Mitchell Trio. When he went solo, sometimes he was a bit over the top with his "Far Out!" stage manner, but his talent as a songwriter and performer always shone bright for me. I appreciated John more in the 1980s-1990s, when he "matured," which gave his music and stage persona a less frenetic and more dignified presence. I wish he hadn't bought that Rutan Long-EZ ...
Enjoy!
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