john-denver

Singer and songwriter John Denver touched millions of people. He also achieved the status of a superstar by his folk-inspired pop hits most of which were based in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born in Roswell in New Mexico. He fell in love Colorado and moved to Aspen. Denver's famous anthems about Colorado have inspired many people to move to the state. G. Brown, curator of Colorado Music Hall of Fame stated the following: John Denver is the only artist to represent Colorado. In 2011 Denver was named the Hall of Fame's very first inductee. Denver is now the embodiment of Colorado for many people across the globe. In my travels, I've met people who are from New Zealand or the other side. When you tell them you're from Colorado the first words they'll say is Oh John Denver. Brown clarified. Take Me Home Country Roads was co-written by Bill Danoff and Denver after his brief time in folk groups and was his debut Top 10 solo hit. Danoff wrote the song in conjunction with Johnny Cash in mind but when Denver heard an early version immediately, he realized the track could become an instant hit. He recorded it just a few days following performing in Washington D.C. before an crowd that was extremely enthusiastic.