john-denver

John Denver became a star through the folk-inspired songs that he wrote, many of which are set in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. is a native of New Mexico. musician and singer who fell in love with Colorado. A few traveled to Colorado after hearing Denver's popular anthems to his adopted state. G. Brown, curator of Colorado Music Hall of Fame stated that John Denver is the only artist to represent Colorado. Denver was inducted into the Hall of Fame as its initial member in the year 2011. Today he personifies the state to people around the world. If you travel with me, you are likely to meet people from the other side of the world. As an example, you might meet an individual from New Zealand. And when you tell them you're from Colorado the response is "Oh John Denver!" Brown said. Take Me Home Country Roads is the only Denver Top 10 Hit as a Solo Artist after working with small folk groups. The song was written in collaboration with Bill Danoff. Danoff composed the tune to Johnny Cash but Denver recognized the potential of the single after hearing it first. Just a few days after the performance to a throng of fans in Washington D.C., the singer recorded this song.