john-denver

John Denver became a star through the folk-inspired songs that he wrote, many of which are situated in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born Henry John Germandorf from Roswell near New Mexico, was in love with Colorado. He settled in Aspen. Denver's popular songs about his adopted state brought many people to Colorado. G. Brown of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame declares it is true that John Denver is unlike any other musician who represents Colorado. Denver is the Hall of Fames' initial inductee, was honoured with the award in the year 2011. Denver is the symbol of Colorado to many across the globe. In all my travels I've encountered many individuals who do not hail from Colorado. They will declare, "Oh John Denver!" When they hear you're from Colorado. Brown stated. Take Me Home Country Roads written by Bill Danoff and Denver after his brief time as a folk musician, was Denver's debut Top 10 solo hit. Danoff initially wrote the song to Johnny Cash's tune in mind, but Denver was aware from the very first time he heard first versions of the song that it would be a big popular. A few days after the performance to a throng of fans at Washington D.C., the singer recorded this song.