Hey all.
I know, I know. The blog has been a little light this week. It's the holidays and with it comes a stress level that's magical. I'll try to get a post out this weekend.
This Friday night I wanted something to put you in the holiday spirit, so I found John Denver and The Muppets Christmas special from 1979. I remember seeing this on TV as a kid. It's not the best quality, but it still will make you smile.
I feel John Denver is an under appreciated artist. Most of us know his songs, but I don't think many people would list him in their top five if asked to name some of the biggest artists of the seventies. His poppy country music was almost it's own genre, mountain pop, where his love of America's rural wilderness balanced with his simple wholesome song lyrics. He always sang from the heart.
When I was in the Army, stationed in Germany, the pubs and bars were packed with beer and live music. Of course the Beatles' songs were always the most popular ones sung, but my God, did the crowds love the John Denver songs. I remember many a Friday night closing down one specific pub where the Germans and Irish would be loudly belting out "Take Me Home, Country Roads."
John Denver died little over 21 years ago in a plane crash in California.
Enjoy John in his holiday best, with the always entertaining Muppets.
Have a great weekend everyone, and I will try to get a post up by Sunday.
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