john-denver

Singer and songwriter John Denver touched millions of people, and achieved superstar status with his folk-based pop songs most of which were based in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. is a native of New Mexico. singer-songwriter who fell in adore with Colorado. Denver's anthems of fame about Colorado are a source of inspiration for many to make the move to Colorado. G. Brown the curator of Colorado Music Hall of Fame stated that John Denver was by far one of the most well-known artists who represented Colorado. Denver was the Hall of Fame's first ever to be inducted. Denver is now the embodiment of Colorado for many people across the globe. In all my travels I have met many non-Colorado residents. Colorado. They will beg, "Oh John Denver!" when they hear that you come from Colorado. Brown said. Take Me Home Country Roads was co-written by Bill Danoff and Denver after his brief career as a folk musician which was Denver's first Top 10 solo hit. Danoff originally wrote it using Johnny Cash's songs in mind, but Denver realized from the first time he heard early versions that the song was going to be an instant hit. The track was released just a few weeks after it was performed in Washington D.C. performance.