john-denver

John Denver, a singer-songwriter who hails from Colorado who was a specialist in folk music, has touched the hearts of millions. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born in Roswell in New Mexico. He was enthralled by Colorado and eventually settled in Aspen. Denver's state anthems are a source of inspiration for people to travel 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 the 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 individuals who are from New Zealand or the other side. If you inform 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 with a focus on Johnny Cash, 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 afterward.