In the 80s I took my 12 year old daughter, Nadine, to Sheffield to see John.. She wasn't a particular fan, but she had been weaned on JD and listened endlessly to mum, telling her all about Him and how wonderful and life changing his music was.. Besides she hadn't yet learned to say no to her mum...
We had 2nd row seats right by the center aisle, thanks to the FoJD club. I was so excited, looked like John was singing, that evening just for me... Afterwards, I took Nadine to the stage door and we waited, by this time we were both quite animated, me, because Nadine had so enjoyed the concert... That's it I thought she is a John Denver fan for life.. After a while John came out and I got a little tongue tied and asked the forbidden question..... Gulp! "John, may I have your autograph?"........ He looked me straight in the eye and said "NO"

He then turned to Nadine and said " I saw you out there and sang all my songs just to you" you could feel the smile in his voice....

I was right Nadine, at 41 is a lifetime fan....
Was I bitter? Of course not I am her mum.... Mind you she was very lucky to get a ride home that night..