John Denver, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell And Roger Miller Team Together For 'Thank God I'm A Country Boy'

Jun 18, 2020

Back in 1977, music Icons John Denver, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, and Roger Miller teamed up as the Six Million Dollar Band to perform John Denver's iconic song Thank God I'm a Country Boy for an ABC television special.

The performance was for an in-studio audience but was recorded and broadcast on television, which is how we can enjoy this iconic moment over and over again today.

The song Thank God I'm a Country Boy is a country-folk song that has delighted listeners for decades now. The John Martin Sommers song first appeared on music legend John Denver's Back Home Again album from 1974. Since then it has become a tune that is beloved by music fans of many different genres. There have been many great renditions of the song over the years and it has been covered by artists ranging from Billy Dean and Dolly Parton to an appearance on an Alvin and the Chipmunks album.

One of the all-time most memorable and legendary live performances of Thank God I'm a Country Boy came when music legends Johnny Cash, Roger Miller, and Glen Campbell joined forces with John Denver to perform a version that still has people talking about it today.

These music icons joined forces under the moniker the Six Million Dollar Band for a performance of Thank God I'm a Country Boy that people have never forgotten. It is also a version that continues to find new fans every day. This was one impressive collection of musical talent all assembled on the stage together and they did not disappoint as they provided some serious energy to this beloved tune. John Denver even asks the audience to join in the fun and sing along with the band as the performance kicks off. It quickly becomes obvious how happy this group of superstars were to be playing together. The enjoyment that they are getting out of the song is obvious.

This unique rendition of Thank God I'm a Country Boy starts off with John Denver taking the lead and getting the audience into the act but the rest of the iconic musicians on stage soon start to join in with the fun. It is only a matter of time before a truly joyous sound is coming from the stage and the effect it has on the audience is obvious.

This performance is a real example of the kind of magic that can happen when truly talented musicians join forces to entertain a crowd. It is no surprise that this performance was so well received when it was originally performed and it is no surprise that it still finds new fans regularly.

Do you remember your first time hearing this rousing version of Thank God I'm a Country Boy? Was it many years ago or just recently that you heard it for the first time? If this classic live performance continues to move you each time you hear it, then let others know that they should check it out too!