Back in 1966, John Denver wrote what has become the most typical goodbye song, both for travelers and for those moving to a different place.

“Leaving on a Jet Plane” is one of those songs that is so easy to listen to. It has been used in commercials and films, and it’s so much fun to cover. It’s no surprise that Peter, Paul, and Mary‘s recorded version became their biggest hit!

John was also an actor, environmentalist, and humanitarian.

His music endured many genres and trends. The forty years he has spent in his career has gained himself numerous awards for his music.

Even today, this beloved figure and his songs are unmistakable when heard on the radio. So enduring is his music, that many aspiring musicians still continue to cover him.

One, in particular, is this girl: Gail Sophicha. This video of her was recorded when she was only eight years old. That makes her around 14 now. It is nothing but endearing as she sings and plays “Leaving on a Jet Plane” on her acoustic guitar.

Gail is a Thai guitarist and already has 576k subscribers on her YouTube channel.

She begins plucking her guitar while giving out the sweetest smile. This little girl’s voice is light and angelic as she sings the first verse,

“All my bags are packed
I’m ready to go
I’m standin’ here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye”

We can’t help but be nostalgic as the soothing melody starts to play.

Gail has tried her luck on Thailand’s Got Talent.

She got her big break after auditioning for Thailand’s Got Talent. Since then people started noticing her all across the nation and the world. Her adorable video uploads sure help a lot. Check out her YouTube channel GelGus. She sure has some talent.

Gail is confident in front of the camera. She flashes the prettiest smiles and speaks well for her age. Her future looks promising, indeed!

Those strings are no match for those tiny hands.

Her notes are crisp and clean, while her transitions are smooth and progressive. Without losing her smile, she sings. It’s such a refreshment to see and listen to. This video particular video alone already has 12k likes, and she’s only just begun.

Denver’s love for family and nature was the inspiration for his songs.

Born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr., friends would later convince him to change his name to something more catchy for the entertainment industry. Taking their advice, he picked the name of his favorite state, the one where he eventually moved to. And to be fair, it’s hard not fall in love with views like these:

Channeling Denver himself, Gails sings so enchantingly and enunciates the lyrics perfectly.

“So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you’ll wait for me
Hold me like you’ll never let me go”

The world cannot wait for this Thai sensation. She has her whole career ahead of her.

She picked the perfect song. John Denver’s simple classic masterpiece allowed her to showcase her guitar playing skills and sweet voice. The world can’t wait for her to grow into her own style and watch her musical career take off.

Click on the video below and let Gail serenade you.

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Source: YouTube, John Denver, Gail Sophicha