john-denver

John Denver, a singer-songwriter who hails from Colorado who was a specialist in folk music, inspired millions of people. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born in Roswell in New Mexico. He was enthralled by Colorado and eventually settled in Aspen. Denver's songs that he sang about his new home state have led many to relocate to Colorado. G. Brown, curator of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame stated the following: John Denver is the only artist to represent Colorado. Denver was one of the very initial Hall of Fame inductee in the year 2011. Denver is the symbol of Colorado to many all over the world. On my trips I've encountered people who are from New Zealand or the other side. If you inform them that you're from Colorado The first thing they'll say is"Oh John Denver. Brown said. Take Me Home Country Roads written by Bill Danoff and Denver after his brief stint as a folk musician and was his debut Top 10 solo hit. Danoff initially wrote the song using Johnny Cash's songs in the back of his mind, however Denver was aware from the very first time he heard first versions of the song that it was going to be an instant success. The song was performed at Washington D.C. to a huge crowd, the singer made a recording a few days later.