john-denver

John Denver is a popular artist and musician who has touched many people by his lyrics. Most of his songs are based on Colorado. He was born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell New Mexico he fell in affection with Colorado and eventually moved to Aspen. Denver's state anthems are a source of inspiration for many to visit Colorado. G. Brown of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame states the fact that John Denver is unlike any other musician who represents Colorado. Denver became the first Hall of Fame inductee in 2011. He is now the face of Colorado on the world stage. Through my travels I've encountered people from New Zealand or the other side. When you tell them you're from Colorado The first thing they'll use are Oh John Denver. Brown clarified. Take Me Home Country Roads is the only Denver Top 10 Hit as a solo artist after having worked within small Folk Music groups. The track was written by Bill Danoff. Danoff had originally written the tune to Johnny Cash's tune with a focus on Johnny Cash, however Denver knew from the first time he heard the early versions that the song would be a big success. The song was first recorded several weeks after it was performed in Washington D.C. performance.