Take Me Home Country Road
Funny enough the John Denver song, Country Road, has come up a few times since we have been in Asia. The first time was on television. We saw a young Chinese boy dressed as a cowboy singing the tune… a little off key.
Oh, we laughed and laughed. It was cute.
The second time was at the Oriental Plaza Mall in Beijing. We spent a lot of time at the mall because of all the restaurants and WiFi. One evening after dinner we came across a cover band playing a little Country Road for the five or so onlookers.
Oh, we laughed and laughed.
Then today while visiting a crazy expensive gift shop, one of the sales women asked me where I was from. I said Colorado in the USA and she responded by telling me her favorite song is about Colorado…then she started talking about Country Road.
Who would’ve thought John Denver would be so popular all the way over here in China. If I’d known I would’ve bought a t-shirt before we left so that all those people staring and pointing at me would have a reason to like me.
Holy Crap, John Devner. Wait till you get to Thailand. All the little kids in the villages sit around at night and sing John Denver songs. They don’t really speak any english, but they know about 10 John Denver songs. It will blow your mind. I think that John Denver is personally responsible for spreading the word about America all across Asia. Well done John Denver, Well Done!
I had no idea! And it’s the last singer I would’ve ever expected.
I keep wanting to quote song lyrics to people as normal conversation (sort of like William Shatner)…West Virginia. Mountain momma. Take me home, country roads. Priceline.com!