john-denver

John Denver, a singer-songwriter of Colorado who was a specialist in folk-pop music touched the hearts of millions. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born in Roswell, New Mexico. He fell in love Colorado and settled down in Aspen. Denver's state anthems inspired many to visit Colorado. G. Brown of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame states the fact that John Denver is unlike any other artist who embodies Colorado. Denver was inducted into the Hall of Fame as its the first member in 2011. To many, Denver is the image of Colorado. On my journeys around the world, I've encountered many non-Colorado residents. Colorado. People will beg, "Oh John Denver!" whenever they learn that you're from Colorado. Brown said. Take Me Home Country Roads was one of Denver's top 10 hits after he performed with small folk bands. It was co-written by and performed by Bill Danoff. Danoff originally wrote it with Johnny Cash's music with a focus on Johnny Cash, however Denver knew from the first time he heard earlier versions that it was going to be an instant popular. A few days after singing to an enthusiastic crowd on the streets of Washington D.C., the singer recorded this song.