john-denver

John Denver became a star thanks to the folk songs he wrote, most of which were situated in Colorado. He was born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell New Mexico he fell in love with Colorado and then relocated to Aspen. Denver's famous anthems about Colorado are a source of inspiration for many to move to the state. There isn't another performer that embodies Colorado like John Denver said G. Brown curator of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. Denver was the first Hall of Fame inductee in the year 2011. He is now Colorado's international image. You meet people in other nations, for instance New Zealanders. They say "I am Colorado" and they say "I am from Colorado" And they instantly reply with Oh John Denver. Brown explained. 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 with Bill Danoff. Danoff composed the tune for Johnny Cash but Denver recognized its potential when he first heard it. After performing the song in Washington D.C. to a huge crowd, the singer recorded it just days later.