john-denver

Singer and 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. is a New Mexican born artist and songwriter who fell in love with Colorado. Denver's songs that he sang about his new home state drew many tourists to Colorado. G. Brown of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame declares the fact that John Denver is unlike any other musician who represents Colorado. Denver was a member of the Hall of Fame as its first member in 2011. He is now Colorado's international image. Through my many travels, I have met many non-Colorado residents. Colorado. People will declare, "Oh John Denver!" when they hear that you're from Colorado. Brown stated. Take Me Home Country Roads is Denver's only Top 10 Hit as a solo artist after having worked within small Folk Music groups. The song was composed in collaboration with Bill Danoff. Danoff had originally written the tune to Johnny Cash's tune with a focus on Johnny Cash, however Denver realized from the first time he heard the early versions that the song was going to be an instant hit. The song was first recorded a few weeks after the Washington D.C. performance.