tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11431732.post111095175892403735..comments2023-12-28T16:30:11.323-05:00Comments on Whispering Jesse Sailing Blog by John Lichty: Where the name comes fromJohn Lichtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001210481107471984noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11431732.post-87463263088047060822020-10-15T16:50:56.997-04:002020-10-15T16:50:56.997-04:00I think I came across John Denver from the series ...I think I came across John Denver from the series of TV programmes he did here in England between about 1973 and 5 but definitely before 76. I was on the adventure of my life training to be a social worker/probation officer at Liverpool University having made a big career and geographical change for me, a little Englander by moving from the south of the country with my wife.<br /><br />I was simply entranced by the man, he was such an inspiration and seemed so positive.<br /><br />When we were struggling to find a name for an unborn son, that song Matthew, really spoke to me and as my wife had a boy, it was needed. <br /><br />Matthew and his sister had left home, we have been back in Essex since 1983, I wanted to do something a bit special for her birthday in March 1997. We got to his concert, a first for us, at The Royal Albert Hall, London. It was a joyous occasion. Then today shut up at home trying to minimise the spread of Covid-19 I came across a 20 year Old VHS cassette, the one where John D explains how some of his songs came to be written. He died just about half a year later. I am sure folk will be discovering him anew for generations.<br /><br />Thanks for the blog and explanation of another song here.Andrew_S_Hattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115192522317353139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11431732.post-28427451385215415432009-08-07T12:34:14.463-04:002009-08-07T12:34:14.463-04:00Hello Mr. Lichty,
I hope this finds you doing wel...Hello Mr. Lichty,<br /><br />I hope this finds you doing well. I was looking up some information for a dear friend of mine when I came across your blog and some memories you shared with readers about your friend, John Denver. Really, all I have to say is "Thank You" for sharing. So many people have, over the years, told stories about John in either a very negative light or a highly idolized "can do no wrong" image. Its nice to see someone who knew him personally and is willing to share that he was REAL and not a perfect man. I'm a huge fan of John Denver. His music has pulled me out of some really dark times in my life when I felt life wasn't worth living. I don't "idolize" John, but I can certainly appreciate his gift of song, but even more important, his love for all things living/wild and free. It has been my great fortune to know some people who have reached celebrity status, and to even be able to call them "friend". It has also been my experience that most "fans" of these folks refuse to believe that they are human beings like you and me, capable of poor judgement and mistakes like everyone else. I knew one day that someone would come along and confirm what I always believed to be true.... while insanely talented and profoundly prophetic, John Denver was a human being like you and me, who cared deeply for the people, places and things he loved and worked to make a difference in this world while he was here. I certainly do not begrudge anyone who wants to put John on a pedestal or lift him above everyone else. He deserves that adoration, to say the least. I am just someone who prefer's to know about the "real" person behind the image. Its nice to be able to have a little peek into the private, personal "off stage" side of John. Again, thank you for sharing with us your stories about your friend, John Denver....The man! <br /><br />Best of luck to you in your pursuit to follow your dream and sail around the world. <br /><br />Warmest regards,<br />Lynette_G<br /><br />“May God grant you always...A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, a sheltering Angel so nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you. Faithful friends near you. And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you.”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11431732.post-52260872407692163832008-02-08T20:01:00.000-05:002008-02-08T20:01:00.000-05:00What a nice blog John. People who are able to feel...What a nice blog John. People who are able to feel John Denver's music and message have to be very special people. Good luck in following your dream, I hope your journey is all you dream about!<BR/>Eve<BR/>A JD fan from Florida, USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11431732.post-76496745613914139332008-02-03T23:16:00.000-05:002008-02-03T23:16:00.000-05:00John you are a lucky man to have a dream to chase ...John you are a lucky man to have a dream to chase and fulfill. You are also to lucky to have had JD as a friend. I never met him but have met Ron. I was very influenced by JD and miss him.<BR/><BR/>Whispering Jesse is a wonderful song. It inspired a poem that I wrote. I was in graduate school and up late working on a paper. After I finished I went online to a poetry contest and what I wrote was way too long for the contest. I did eventually write one for the contest and lost. But have read the longer poem to many people and received positive comments.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with following your dream...all dreams are special and your's seems especially so.JDsSquirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13901542101796529377noreply@blogger.com