: Denver was a close friend of Cousteau and shared his mission of environmental conservation.
"Calypso" by John Denver is a 1975 folk-pop anthem written as a tribute to the legendary ocean explorer and his research vessel, the Calypso . It is celebrated for its soaring melody and its role as an early environmentalist anthem. Origin and Inspiration John Denver - Calypso (Audio)
: 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 was a close friend of Cousteau
: Denver donated all royalties from the song to the Cousteau Society to support ocean research. Musical Profile John Denver - Calypso (Audio)