Flying For Me

Album: One World (1986)
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  • Christa McAuliffe holding a model of the Challenger, on which she perished in January 1986; Denver's song is a moving tribute to her and her crew mates.

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  • Graham Smith from Wales UkJohn Denver was one of the greatest singer I love every minute I hear him sing Flying for me is his greatest. Thank you God Bless.
  • AnonymousThe Soviets asked john denver if he would like to go in space and told him it would cost $10 million. John thought that was too expensive and said no. He said that on Good Company Interview 1988.
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