Sunshine on My Shoulder: John Denver
I've played this song before, but it just seemed perfect for today.
I get a little sad when I hear the joy in this song because John Denver died too young and still filled with music.
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August 3, 2010 at 11:17 am
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August 3, 2010 at 12:30 pm
As much as I shouldn’t like it I have always had a soft spot for “Thank God I’m a country boy” (I’m not)
August 3, 2010 at 10:30 pm
My Dear Hedley,
I scoffed at John Denver fans, and now here I am playing him here on Coffee.
August 3, 2010 at 1:05 pm
He never became especially big over here, but this is one of the few we sometimes can hear on the radio. This song means summer to me 🙂
August 3, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Christer,
I think this is a pretty song, and I know what you mean about it and summer.
August 3, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Denver wrote this on a Spring day in Minnesota when the rain was gently falling.
This was originally released as the B-side of “I’d Rather Be a Cowboy.” As the Vietnam War came to an end, this track took on a new significance and began to receive airplay on Adult Contemporary radio stations. It was also featured in the 1973 CBS-TV movie Sunshine and its 1974 NBC-TV spin-off series.
August 3, 2010 at 10:34 pm
sblake,
I guess a gentle rain brings a thoughtfulness. Sunshine and a song are gifts of warmth, of a generosity of spirit. They are lovely.
August 5, 2010 at 9:47 pm
If you’re a fan of his and visiting Aspen, spend some time at the John Denver Sanctuary along the Roaring Fork River. Large granite rocks rising out of grassy mounds have the lyrics of many of his most famous songs etched on them. Any local can direct you there. It’s quite moving.
August 6, 2010 at 10:55 am
Thanks, Bill
I do get to Colorado as my sister lives there and have never been to Aspen so you have given me a great reason to visit there.