We have a collection of 2 arrangements for John Denver - Leaving on a Jet Plane
Did you know that "Leaving on a Jet Plane" was originally recorded by John Denver but became a hit for Peter, Paul and Mary? Learn!
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"Leaving on a Jet Plane" is a song written by John Denver in 1966, and it became one of his most famous songs. However, the initial success of the song didn't come from Denver's own rendition. The most popular version was recorded by the folk group Peter, Paul, and Mary in 1969. Their recording reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
John Denver's version of "Leaving on a Jet Plane" was released later, in 1973, as part of his album "John Denver's Greatest Hits." Despite not being the original recording, Denver's emotional and heartfelt performance of the song made it a signature piece for him.
The song expresses the sadness and longing of a person about to embark on a journey, leaving their loved one behind. Over the years, "Leaving on a Jet Plane" has become a classic and is still widely recognized and loved today.