john-denver

John Denver is a popular singer and songwriter who has touched a lot of people through his music. Most of his songs have roots in Colorado. He was born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell New Mexico, he was in love with Colorado and eventually relocated to Aspen. Denver's songs that he sang about his new state brought many people to Colorado. G. Brown of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame declares it is true that John Denver is unlike any other artist who embodies Colorado. Denver was a member of the Hall of Fame as its first member in 2011. Denver has become the image of Colorado to many all over the world. When I travel, I always meet someone from the other part of the globe, someone who is from New Zealand and you say "I'm originally from Colorado and the first word that comes that comes out of their mouths is Oh John Denver! Brown stated. Take Me Home Country Roads is the only Denver Top 10 Hit as a Solo Artist after working with small folk groups. The track was written in collaboration with Bill Danoff. Danoff composed the tune in the name of Johnny Cash but Denver recognized the song's potential when he first heard it. The song was first recorded several weeks after the Washington D.C. performance.