When The River Meets The Sea - John Denver

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About When the River Meets the Sea

"When the River Meets the Sea" is a song written by composer and lyricist Paul Williams for Jim Henson's 1977 HBO special Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. Emmet Otter, the title character, and his mother, Alice Otter sang this song together. The song was later sung by John Denver and Robin the Frog on the 1979 album John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together. Though written for one Christmas story and featured in another, the lyrics are not holiday-related, but symbolic of death as a peaceful transition to an afterlife. The song was performed by Jerry Nelson (the puppeteer of both Emmet Otter and Robin the Frog) and Louise Gold at Henson's memorial service in New York on May 21, 1990. Robin, over 21 years later, (this time, being performed by Matt Vogel) sang this song with Jimmy Fallon and his Uncle Kermit (Steve Whitmire) on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. more »

Year: 1979 2:41 3,723 Views

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John Denver

Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer/songwriter, activist, and humanitarian. 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. His greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. Throughout his life, Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed. He performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his enthusiasm for music, and relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country and western, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning him 1… more »

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11 facts about this song

Song Release "When the River Meets the Sea" was released in 1977.

Album Details This song is part of the album "John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together".

Music Genre The genre of this song is considered folk and Christmas music.

Collaborative Work "When the River Meets the Sea" was sung in collaboration with the Muppets.

Lyricist Paul Williams, an American composer, and singer-songwriter is the lyricist of this song.

Television Special The song was initially performed in the television special "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas".

Song Themes The song explores themes of peace, life-changing transitions and the afterlife.

Other Versions An instrumental version was used during the ending credits for the video release of "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas".

Inspirational Message "When the River Meets the Sea" is often lauded for its positive, comforting message about transitioning from life to death.

Song Impression The song has a tranquil and serene impression, which aligns with the general theme of the song.

Album Reception The album "John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together" is considered a classic, especially around the Christmas season.

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