What an amazing performance! The prophetic lyrics, soaring vocals, and visuals cry out for peace and sanity, for the human race to come to its senses. Sadly, this bold and daring song ended John's career, as the lucrative military industrial complex was not pleased. They blocked him from ever getting a recording contract again. So much for freedom in this country. PLEASE share this powerful video with others!

@user-kd5bo5cc3t

2y↑2

John Denver and Alexander Gradsky.... Rest in Peace.
Джон Денвер и Александр Градский.... Покойся с миром.

@paigeaaron9191

6y↑13

This song is even MORE potent today than when I first saw it performed on one of JD's specials. So very powerful!

@georgfriedrichhandel4390

4y↑13

One of the most powerful and profound songs I've ever heard. I recall when John and Alexandre sang it on one of John's Christmas specials. Sadly, the end of the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall and a new Europe with open borders did not bring peace in our times. The world now is more dangerous and unstable than it has probably ever been. We're still making weapons and wars are still being incessantly fought. As the song says, "What does it take for a people to learn"? Whatever it is, we haven't learned it.

@ollie2244

4y↑4

Nero Wolfe Unfortunately there’s no money to be made in peace.

@georgfriedrichhandel4390

4y↑3

@@ollie2244 Oliver, I've been saying the same thing for years now. War has become an industry. Look at all the companies that got fat and rich from the Iraq War. And what it cost the American taxpayer. This was not about bringing democracy to Iraq. It was to steal Iraqi oil.

@ebomb8749

7y↑21

I can't believe this has few views. It is one of my favorite videos. I miss John and Alexander looks so young I love him I wish he sang more songs in English

@dboots133

4y↑2

yes it is surprising very few hits,and i do agree alex should do some more songs in english,john denver played and still does play a large part in my life.respect david

@tocando_em_frente

3y↑2

Unbelieveable powerfull message , that fits our days perfectly !!

@lorettaschaefer6652

3y↑2

keep sharing what a message

@amandawolfstar1982

3y↑6

If it was released today it would apply to the current situations that everyone's facing. End Coris "say, NEVER AGAIN!!!" Is a good message as part of the message of the whole song. Ravin's Child is another good one to bad a whole generation and all the generations after are lost to John Denver's songs

@minty_Joe

2y↑1

@Виталий Леонтьев, thank you for posting this. A great song, yet very fitting for what the world is going through today. Let's hope peace is accomplished soon.

@minty_Joe

2y↑2

Have we forgotten all the lives that were given?
All the vows that were taken? Say never again!
Now for the first time, this could be the last time.
If peace is our vision, let us begin!

@robertgriffin5032

3y↑4

John denver, there was never a better artist in my opinion for attempting to unite East & West.

@randyoftheredwoods2205

2y↑4

How poignant is this song in January 2022? Sadly, Alexander Gradsky passed away in November, 2021 at age 72. RIP comrades. Let's pray for "peace is our vision".

@bpfromowc

36w

I did not know that R.I.P. Sasha.

@patriciamontagne1470

29w

Very powerful and touching song that is sung by two powerful song writers. We must educate our young children to quit fighting each other. This violence in our streets here at home. Let there be peace at home, and abroad....❤😢

@hazzachannel1

7y↑3

IN THE LAST 12 HOURS, I HEARD IT LIVE AT BEVAN GARDINER'S CONCERT 'TAKE ME HOME'. SINCE THEN I HAVE HEARD IT A DOZEN TIMES!!

@samanth74nikos66

Very very Great words of great song from Two big legends ♥️♥️ Forever

@stevesedberry

3y↑1

my favorite John Denver song by far!

@bpfromowc

36w

This song is a masterpiece.

@christinamcilwaine350

40w↑1

Rest In Everlasting Peace John Denver never forgotten
🪶 🕯️ 🤍 🕊️ It's about time the world listened to John's message 🤍🌎🩷 🩵

@pathoflovemysteryschool9881

2y↑2

tragically, this song is still relevant and the war in Ukraine is the latest place it needs to be sung.

@knockedoutloaded279

7y↑11

This song should be famous.

@Skyewalker1000

2y↑3

So much death and destruction to make those in power richer. We should be protecting this planet, instead of destroying it. Such a great song.

@amandaw6951

2y↑3

This music song and videos got to be put back out there again especially with the Ukraine situation now

@arlenenoone

What did Alexander say at the end? Looks like he and John had fun recording this song.

@lasarus1973

2y↑1

"That was great! It turns out that I can even do a good lip-sync!"

@alastairclunie7232

2y↑2

Possible the greatest truthful song ever written should be the World's anthem played to ever world leader make then think.

@MJAngelLove

7y↑10

This song is so relevant today. With what is going on with Korea I wonder that about the nuclear weapons. I understand the military needs some but we can do without nuclear weapons

@joshuasudduth1364

I agree with you on that one.

@ralphcalabretta9952

I wonder what Alexander would say and sing today regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

@genghispepper2491

4y↑6

"What does it take for a people to learn" :(

@mrpapakc

2y↑2

God keep the poor folks in Ukraine who are being viciously attacked by Russia this week February 24-2022....Why Putin, why???

@liamodriscoll3739

2y↑1

THE LATE GREAT GOD GIFTED JOHN DENVER UNIQUE IRREPLACEABLE BRILLIANT WITH A LESSON IN SONG FOR ALL MANKIND TO HEED THE WORLD NEEDS MORE PEOPLE LIKE JOHN SO BAD JOHN DECEMBER 31ST 1943 TO OCTOBER 12TH 1997 R I P AMEN ❤

@gloriaertel5964

Precious John Denver.....................................Amazing song/video...........................Love..Love....Love Rip my friend..

@joshuasudduth2877

3y↑1

Sadly I think this song is very relevant right now because of the nuclear threat in both Iran and North Korea.

@Ryan-ux8yq

38w↑1

2023. God damn john denver if you really are who i think i hope you come back.

@jennyc9360

2y↑4

Alexander Gradsky died Nov 28' 2021. He and John Denver were right.

@samanth74nikos66

The big country legend John has died very early 😔😔1997

@goldenoriolesilverbirch8220

4y↑3

and now the US is spending 730,000,000,000 annually on 'defence.' .......credit for trying John Denver.

@paulabrook4181

7y↑3

Wonderful post.

@craighissey6176

2y↑3

How appropriate is this song right now?

@jennyc9360

2y↑3

This song is always appropriate, and haunting.

@larisasmarkina4456

К сожалению, актуально. А кто слышит этот призыв? Зачем далеко ходить? "Гумконвоями" из РФ гонят на Донбасс "Грады", "Ураганы" и т.п. И что и кто их остановит?

@amandaw6951

4y↑2

I do like this video it asks why make wepons of mass distraction why can't there be peace? The Cold war was not good infact it was a scary thing for 4 generations of Russians and Americans and everyone else that watching experienced during this time. So those of us Borne from 1949-1989 thies shadows still haunt us and the fear air raid drills were the norm though it covered 4 generations and commenly one doesn't understand the previous generation and vissa verssa but the one commen thing we all experience from thies 4 generations that we share together was the fear and the Cold war. 4&a half generations to be adsact