john-denver

Singer-songwriter John Denver touched millions of people. He also achieved the status of a superstar with his folk-based pop songs most of which were based in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. grew up in Roswell New Mexico. He fell in love Colorado. He eventually moved to Aspen. Denver's iconic anthems for Colorado have inspired many people to move to the state. I can't think of anyone else who represents Colorado like John Denver said G. Brown director of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. Denver was the first Hall of Fame inductee in 2011. He has become the personification of Colorado to the everyone around the world. On my trips I've had the pleasure of meeting people from New Zealand or the other side. If you inform them you're from Colorado The first thing they'll say is Oh John Denver. Brown stated. Take Me Home Country Roads written by co-writer Bill Danoff - was Denver's first Top 10 single as a solo artist following a short time in small folk groups. Danoff had Johnny Cash as the inspiration for the tune, however Denver recognized that the song could be a huge hit after it was discovered that an earlier version. The song was recorded a couple of days after playing in Washington D.C. before an crowd that was extremely enthusiastic.