John Denver's "Grandma's Feather Bed" on the Muppet Show

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  • John sings "Grandma's Feather Bed" on the Muppet Show in 1979. The song was written by Jim Connor

Komentáře • 130

  • @Alexispsychic
    @Alexispsychic Před měsícem +6

    The chemistry between John and the muppets is legendary

  • @robs1714
    @robs1714 Před 8 měsíci +24

    Kids today are missing out on good tv like this

  • @IndyCat2000
    @IndyCat2000 Před 27 dny +4

    Simpler times. I miss our country and culture we used to have

  • @honestdave
    @honestdave Před 5 měsíci +21

    Easily one of the best episodes. John Denver was a treasure.

  • @kathrynmolesa1641
    @kathrynmolesa1641 Před 8 dny +2

    John’s Christmas with the Muppets is still my favorite during the holidays.

  • @nonnadonna6102
    @nonnadonna6102 Před měsícem +3

    I went to a private Catholic school in the 70s and our music teacher, (who was a nun), taught us this song. I was so surprised that I still knew most of the words and could sing along! Thank you for sharing…it was a fun blast from the past!

  • @jimdonahue5187
    @jimdonahue5187 Před 6 měsíci +5

    I love it when John comes out dressed like a Grandma!

  • @thebestbadness420k6
    @thebestbadness420k6 Před rokem +32

    Never understood the reason for John Denver working with the Muppets so much up until now. He's got real good chemistry with them.

    • @RS54321
      @RS54321 Před 8 měsíci +7

      He loved kids and people in general.

    • @bcdside
      @bcdside Před 6 měsíci +4

      Best Christmas Album ever. No contest.

  • @maninchair6648
    @maninchair6648 Před 3 lety +37

    A treasured childhood memory . Rest in peace John Denver and Jim Henson .

  • @p2rp2r77
    @p2rp2r77 Před 3 lety +86

    Couple of years back I found a John Denver CD in my mom's collection I asked if I could borrow it hadn't heard some of those songs in ages shocked by my my reaction I bawled like a baby through the whole thing such a big part of my childhood I miss terribly someone I had never met

    • @user-oh9nh6zl2c
      @user-oh9nh6zl2c Před rokem +3

      Yeah, me too, John was and still is better than the media portray him today. Yes I tear up too as I try to sing with him. I'm glad that the song loop where I work has 2 of his songs on there. Makes a better day for me.

    • @ant-1382
      @ant-1382 Před rokem +1

      John Denver, Abba, the Irish Rovers, and Neil Diamond. Were on Moms playlist, and she chose the music for our family road trips. What memories!!!

  • @user-oh9nh6zl2c
    @user-oh9nh6zl2c Před rokem +13

    John was a real-life Muppet, a Great actor and performer, song writer, and just an all around Great Guy! I miss him, but, remember the Fun times! Love Ya John!

  • @DreamDancer82
    @DreamDancer82 Před 2 lety +22

    John Denver and the Muppets? Yes, please!
    I was 15 when I heard the news about John's passing. I was pretty shocked to hear it, and I think my mother was even more shocked. She told me that she and my dad chose "Annie's Song" as their wedding song. He was a great songwriter and singer, and there will never be another like him.

  • @danmiller2940
    @danmiller2940 Před 4 lety +53

    In a world of so much ugliness, this sort of thing reminds me how beautiful things can be.
    Thank you John for all the memories.

  • @pottythepirate
    @pottythepirate Před 3 lety +31

    John was one of the greatest singer-songwriters of our times. It's sad that so many of his finest songs are so little known. Such as "Poems, Prayers and Promises". Check it out.

    • @KSUTAU
      @KSUTAU Před 2 lety +7

      Poems, prayers and promises is one of my favourites of his! 💕

  • @PerrincinaSprecaci
    @PerrincinaSprecaci Před rokem +9

    Man, contrast this wholesomeness to the garbage dumpster our society has devolved into today. Thank God I'm old enough to remember this. John was the best ever ❤

  • @derricknikkel5160
    @derricknikkel5160 Před 4 lety +53

    John Denver, to me, was the last great American folk singer...😔
    I miss his voice, but I smile when I hear it. 😊

    • @zapkvr
      @zapkvr Před 3 lety +4

      Amen.

    • @MarkSmithhhh
      @MarkSmithhhh Před 3 lety +4

      The last great and the greatest EVER...a legitimate legend

  • @andycontento3563
    @andycontento3563 Před 3 lety +25

    One of my favourite John Denver songs. He was a terrific person and singer.👍👍👍

  • @shawnattwells5355
    @shawnattwells5355 Před 2 lety +5

    Ah, I remember this one back in the day. Nice touch, John playing his grandma at the end. So sad when I heard about the plane crash. RIP.

  • @docholliday5439
    @docholliday5439 Před 5 lety +19

    Sept. 15, 1979 is when this aired on tv. I was twenty years old and remember laughing my a-s off when he sang this song. He was a man of many talents. He also saw and talked to God (George Burns)! L.O.L.

  • @catherinebrockett9598
    @catherinebrockett9598 Před 2 lety +11

    Just really warms my heart to know all the lives that John touched with his music!! I cry tears of happiness cause he really was a great man that I wish was here today!! I definitely know that our family reunions would be LIT cause John would be there!! He is a cousin of mine & he definitely was a BIG part of my childhood!! Love & miss you so much John!!

  • @mrs.g.9816
    @mrs.g.9816 Před 8 měsíci +2

    My sister and I remember seeing this! So cozy, cute and funny. We both liked John Denver, but I believe my sister had a real crush on him. We felt so bad at his passing, but I like to imagine he's singing with the angels.

  • @RS54321
    @RS54321 Před 8 měsíci +3

    This song always makes me smile, and the 'nine feet high' description is beyond hilarious!

  • @Lawnchairolympian
    @Lawnchairolympian Před 7 lety +100

    I wish I could have met John Denver. He seemed like a really awesome guy.

    • @zapkvr
      @zapkvr Před 3 lety +1

      Oh yeah. Ask his ex wife

    • @michaellysne8906
      @michaellysne8906 Před 3 lety +5

      My dad met John Denver at a hockey game in Colorado in the 70s, he didn't know it was him at first, until his friend said: "that is John Denver. My dad shook his hand and talked to him. I wish i could have met him. My dad got me hooked on your music John, you will be be in our hearts forever!

    • @laurelstokes2413
      @laurelstokes2413 Před 3 lety +2

      He was!

    • @ianworcester4640
      @ianworcester4640 Před 2 lety +2

      @@zapkvr
      She ran off with a trans person ??

    • @squirrely1345
      @squirrely1345 Před 5 měsíci

      He IS!

  • @solomonlevin4521
    @solomonlevin4521 Před měsícem

    I’m gen z and with oldschool Muppet show he was my favourite guest

  • @Stringfreak
    @Stringfreak Před 4 lety +8

    Damn! This was 9 years before I was born. I'm 32 now and watching this, enjoying to the fullest. Really makes you think.

  • @clairemarkham3485
    @clairemarkham3485 Před 4 lety +6

    RIP JD miss you and so do millions of your fans and your 3 children and your brother Ron xxxx

  • @briangilbreath2846
    @briangilbreath2846 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Yesss!!! Good ol days

  • @jennifermendez9455
    @jennifermendez9455 Před 6 lety +16

    Loved him. He was the best. Wonderful childhood memories listening to his songs. My now 18yr old used to listen to him as a child too. I bought him all his CD’s when he was around 5 because we only allowed him to listen to certain types of music. None of the junk music and he used to love him too.

  • @stendec-dd3he
    @stendec-dd3he Před 3 lety +1

    A Muppet come to life. I miss that boy, ...everyday.

  • @boscat666
    @boscat666 Před rokem +1

    it must have bin busy under that bed with puppetmasters .
    brilliant as always > john denver but also the muppets from jim .
    good to see again ......thanks

  • @greenbeagle13
    @greenbeagle13 Před 4 lety +6

    Miss him and those times in my life..., and my BFF who was a huge JD fan also...😪

  • @acer3573
    @acer3573 Před 4 lety +3

    I remember watching this when I was 5 1/2.
    RIP John

  • @janetdavies9612
    @janetdavies9612 Před 2 lety +6

    Absolutely wonderful!! 😃
    Love the set !*!! Great fun! 😃😀😊🥰❤️💞💕

  • @brentdrafts2290
    @brentdrafts2290 Před 6 lety +66

    John always seemed like a regular guy you'd have as a neighbor. Always enjoyed the Muppets even as a teenager, especially the old me in the box seat. Lots of good memories. Jacques Cousteau I remember watching a lot on tv in the 70s, and enjoyed Johns musical contributions to Cousteau's cause and his message.

  • @duchessravenwaves
    @duchessravenwaves Před rokem +1

    Oh God I love him he's just so cute....they don't make em like this anymore

  • @ryanhoward3383
    @ryanhoward3383 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I remember back in middle school we sang this song in music class. Some of the kids went wild over the song.

  • @Lawnchairolympian
    @Lawnchairolympian Před 7 lety +11

    Brings me back to when I was a little kid :)

  • @josiespringfield4808
    @josiespringfield4808 Před 6 lety +13

    FEATHERS FLYING? Love this.

  • @hobojoedogbro6415
    @hobojoedogbro6415 Před 4 lety +3

    This is my favorite John Denver song because of this scene!

  • @MrKaywyn
    @MrKaywyn Před 2 lety +1

    John Denver and The Muppets were fantastic together.

  • @anthonydanna3437
    @anthonydanna3437 Před rokem +1

    How much fun is this video!

  • @fredpickett6219
    @fredpickett6219 Před 3 lety +3

    They dont make entertainment this good anymore.

  • @prashanfordayzzzlifeguardt3600

    Classic song i used to love as a kid.

  • @tonygroves5526
    @tonygroves5526 Před 3 lety +3

    I sang this in music class as a kid. Love it!

  • @debs.164
    @debs.164 Před 3 lety +8

    This song and episode still pops in my head from time to time. Today (New Year's Day 2021) was one of those times. So, I did a search to see if it was online. Thankfully it is! I still remember seeing it for the first time as a child. I'm 52 now. With all the heartache and struggles 2020 brought so many of us, seeing this brought a needed smile to my face while at the same time, a tear rolled down my cheek in remembrance of days long ago and the songs from that time that still fill my mind today and help take me back to happier times with loved ones who are no longer here.

    • @MrAllegiant1
      @MrAllegiant1 Před rokem +1

      same here. I can remember the night I saw this

    • @RS54321
      @RS54321 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Wow, I'm watching this New Year's Day 2024!

  • @paulbain2304
    @paulbain2304 Před 8 lety +13

    A lot of good memories with John, he sure could do it all and I surely do miss his guitar.

  • @Gauge.-Warington
    @Gauge.-Warington Před rokem +2

    Now we all know what is was like for all old timers back when we was young. We see the world now how they saw it then. The old days was better. No internet, kids transitioning, police defunding…

  • @ant-1382
    @ant-1382 Před rokem

    To much fun!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta love John Denver & the Muppets! A time that has passed!!

  • @kellibelli3200
    @kellibelli3200 Před měsícem

    memory unlocked

  • @janetdavies9612
    @janetdavies9612 Před 2 lety +2

    Great to have performed this with The Muppets!*!! 😃😂🥰❤️

  • @gloriaertel2463
    @gloriaertel2463 Před 4 lety +3

    Sooo Sweet..smile

  • @creaketh
    @creaketh Před 8 lety +12

    This is hilarious XD He plays the part so well!

  • @rosaaraujo2623
    @rosaaraujo2623 Před 3 lety +4

    Muito divertido! Saudades John Denver💕💕💕💕💕

  • @emilythompson3756
    @emilythompson3756 Před rokem

    Had no memory of this being a John Denver collaboration with the Muppets! Loved this song as a kid.

  • @laurensmith4256
    @laurensmith4256 Před 7 lety +8

    absolutely adore this song!

  • @jaymaxfield5056
    @jaymaxfield5056 Před 5 lety +18

    Poor old John.
    He tried to do everything and paid a terrible price for it. When his guitar and voice was more than enough.

  • @jackycook64
    @jackycook64 Před 5 lety +5

    Loved his music. I think the best work of his was the song he recorded with Alexander Gradsky. Gradsky was the most popular singer/songwriter in Russia at the time. It is called What are We Making Weapons For - Let Us Begin. In his Christmas special in '88 he explains how it came about. It is very powerful.

    • @paulineh4019
      @paulineh4019 Před rokem

      I'd add Ravens Child to that, very powerful song indeed about man's greed.

  • @chadhart6235
    @chadhart6235 Před 5 dny

    Classic❤

  • @ant-1382
    @ant-1382 Před rokem

    Watch it again! What a wonderful song!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @TNT4LYFE72
    @TNT4LYFE72 Před rokem

    i saw this when i was a kid!!! i just watched his life story on prime the other day. chad lowe plays John kristin davis plays his wife a must see for all John Denver fans!!!

  • @Whyistomatoafruit
    @Whyistomatoafruit Před 2 lety

    OH MY GOD I REMEMBER WATCHING THIS AS A KID!!!!

  • @robmostert491
    @robmostert491 Před 6 lety +15

    He always sang great..Can't say that about artists these days..

  • @ShingaSolomon
    @ShingaSolomon Před 6 měsíci

    That’s very good for Children I like it Amelia Ngugama

  • @katiewilliams5643
    @katiewilliams5643 Před 3 lety +1

    So glad Disney is gonna bring this back

  • @helenshubin2469
    @helenshubin2469 Před rokem

    I love this song and the puppets , great fun video.😀

  • @kathleencraig3077
    @kathleencraig3077 Před 5 lety +3

    OMG! I LOVE THIS!

  • @tonybarde2572
    @tonybarde2572 Před 2 lety

    Reminds me of when I would visit my Grandparents in Cheyenne, Wyoming

  • @robocoastie
    @robocoastie Před 4 lety +14

    I miss those variety shows. Now we get instagram people on fake reality shows

  • @lisastephens3447
    @lisastephens3447 Před 2 lety

    Fab-u-lous and thank you for posting x

  • @ant-1382
    @ant-1382 Před 2 měsíci

    priceless

  • @rainingwithouttherain7358

  • @darcybrummett7004
    @darcybrummett7004 Před 8 dny

    0:27 Taken literally, “9 feet HIGH” suggests that it’s a very tall bed. It would be more accurate to say, “9 feet long.”

  • @misslibb
    @misslibb Před 4 lety +2

    This video is funny.

  • @thelastjohnwayne
    @thelastjohnwayne Před 8 měsíci

    They forgot to put the line in about John Reconsidering the part about "The Gal down the road"

  • @alpo
    @alpo Před 8 měsíci

    song written by Brian Bowers

  • @markokassenaar4387
    @markokassenaar4387 Před 5 lety +3

    Notice how they left out he original lyric that he might not trade the bed for 'the gal down the road'..it's a kid's show, after all ;-)

    • @screechingonions2365
      @screechingonions2365 Před 4 lety

      Marko Kassenaar I don’t know what video your watching. You can hear him say that. Not sure what your talking about.

    • @dustintaylor1408
      @dustintaylor1408 Před 4 lety

      I guess we all at one time had a
      "girl down the road"

    • @Ojibwette
      @Ojibwette Před 3 lety

      1:34

    • @markokassenaar4387
      @markokassenaar4387 Před 3 lety

      @@Ojibwette I noticed, yeah! I was referring to his live concert version where he stops the music to speak about "maybe I'd reconsider about the gal down the road'. But it is here!

  • @elmakarov
    @elmakarov Před 7 lety +13

    Someone answer me this, Is that John Denver playing Grandma as well? Or is that someone else?

    • @Ndotra
      @Ndotra Před 7 lety +8

      The Angry Sports Fan yep, that's him!

    • @mackenziemcknight3613
      @mackenziemcknight3613 Před 5 lety +4

      Omg sooo funny!!!😂🤣 And also this is like the 40th time ive watched this video and it still cracks me up its so cute and funny!!!💙 Gosh.... i wish i could have met him, probably would have broke down crying right in front of him because I was so happy to see him... if only that was possible. I've only known about John Denver for about a 2 years now and I love his personality and everything about him!!! he is awesome!!!!💙 FAROUT!!!!!😎

    • @dmklmmr
      @dmklmmr Před 5 lety +6

      Thats John himself lol!

    • @c.d.dailey8013
      @c.d.dailey8013 Před 4 lety +1

      I wonder if that can be a maternal grandma. John Denver does not look very much like his father. It is wierd seeing the two men together in pictures. They look so different but they are so closely related. On the other hand John Denver does bear some resemblance to his mother. So if John Denver is going to go in drag and play a grandma, he would probably be better at playing his mother's mother as opposed to his father's mother. So I wonder if the grandma is maternal. I don't know what John Denver's grandparents look like in real life. Partly it is because they are obscure people, and partly because their wouldn''t be good photography back then. The only thing I know about them is that John Denver got a guitar from one of his grandmas. I don't know which one. Somehow the mother and father got together and had such a beutiful and talented son. For that I am forever greatful. John Denver is so amazing.

    • @cathymckay5915
      @cathymckay5915 Před 3 lety +2

      Yes its John Denver playing Grandma.

  • @dapdne4916
    @dapdne4916 Před 8 měsíci

    😂❤❤😅

  • @daveking5807
    @daveking5807 Před 10 měsíci

    ADX8 ! WHAT DOES GONZO THINK OF THAT FEATHER BED??? 💔.. grampa?

  • @prashanfordayzzzlifeguardt3600

    This version was funny.

  • @alvinguzman9985
    @alvinguzman9985 Před 3 měsíci

    Al vin Gu zman love 🎉you mom

  • @maryspinker9942
    @maryspinker9942 Před 7 lety +16

    even kissed aunt lou...ewwww!

  • @alextavalesthemuppetmaniac5607

    The only problem with Grandma's feather bed is i'm allergic to feathers. No offense Camilla.

  • @madaraxsasuke8418
    @madaraxsasuke8418 Před 5 lety +1

    Nu am mai vazut desenul de cad am avut 8 ani acum am 40

  • @WilliamZeebub
    @WilliamZeebub Před 5 lety

    ballad

  • @oldscoolgaming6700
    @oldscoolgaming6700 Před rokem

    I wonder how much they paid John Denver to dress up like an old lady?

  • @klemke99
    @klemke99 Před 5 lety

    Nj77