John Denver - Calypso (audio) Apr 2026

: The song was written while Denver was on board the ship during a 1975 trip. Legend has it that a fellow crew member, Joe, suggested Denver write a song about Cousteau's long service to the sea.

: Denver donated all royalties from the song to the Cousteau Society to support ocean research. Musical Profile John Denver - Calypso (Audio)

: Denver was a close friend of Cousteau and shared his mission of environmental conservation. : The song was written while Denver was