Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known … Read Full Bio ↴Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, activist, actor, and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer, starting in the 1970s. He was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists. By 1974, he was firmly established as America's best selling performer, and AllMusic has described Denver as "among the most beloved entertainers of his era". After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career in folk music groups in the late 1960s. Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed, with total record sales of over 33 million.

He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his disdain for city life, his enthusiasm for music, and his relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning him twelve gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "Sunshine on My Shoulders".

Denver starred in films and several notable television specials in the 1970s and 1980s. He continued to record in the 1990s, also focusing on environmental issues by lending vocal support to space exploration and testifying in front of Congress in protest against censorship in music. He lived in Aspen, Colorado for much of his life and was known for his love of Colorado which he sang about numerous times. In 1974 Denver was named poet laureate of the state. The Colorado state legislature also adopted "Rocky Mountain High" as one of its two state songs in 2007. Denver was an avid pilot and died at the age of 53 in a single-fatality crash of his personal experimental aircraft.

Blue Christmas
John Denver Lyrics

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I'll have a blue Christmas without you,
I'll be so blue thinking about you.
Decorations of red
On a green Christmas tree
Just won't mean a thing if
You're not here with me

And when those blue heartaches start hurting,

I'll have some blue memories for certain,
You'll be doing all right
With your Christmas of white,
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas.

Decorations of red
On a green Christmas tree
Just won't mean a thing if
You're not here with me

And when those blue heartaches start hurting,
I'll have some blue blue memories for certain,
You'll be doing all right
With your Christmas of white,

But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas.
Yes I'll have a blue, blue Christmas.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John Denver's song Blue Christmas tell the story of a person who will be spending Christmas alone and feeling blue because their loved one is not with them. The singer speaks of the traditional decorations of red on a green Christmas tree, which just won't mean anything without the presence of their beloved. The loneliness and sadness are emphasized in the repetition of "blue" throughout the song, which is both the color of the singer's emotions as well as a play on words with "blues" being a common term for sadness in music.

The lyrics suggest that even though the singer's partner may be enjoying a Christmas of white, they will be struggling with their blue Christmas. The second verse repeats the sentiments of the first verse, confirming that the singer is thinking of their partner and will be left with memories of them that will only increase their sadness.

The melancholic tone of the song, combined with Denver's soothing voice, has made it a perennial favorite for many people during the holiday season.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll have a blue Christmas without you,
I will be sad during Christmas because you are not here.

I'll be so blue thinking about you.
I will miss you so much that it will make me feel melancholic.

Decorations of red On a green Christmas tree Just won't mean a thing if You're not here with me
Even if I decorate a tree with bright colors, it will not bring joy if you are not present with me.

And when those blue heartaches start hurting,
When I feel sad and lonely, I will experience a lot of pain.

I'll have some blue memories for certain,
I will remember the wonderful times we shared, but it will make me feel sad.

You'll be doing all right With your Christmas of white,
You may have a happy Christmas without me.

But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas.
But my Christmas will be sad and blue.

Yes I'll have a blue, blue Christmas.
I will have a sad and melancholic Christmas, that is for sure.

Lyrics © DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY, EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HUGH MARTIN, RALPH BLANE

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