john-denver

John Denver became a star thanks to the folk songs that he wrote, many of which were set in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr., born Henry John Deutschendorf in Roswell near New Mexico, fell in Love with Colorado. The place he settled was Aspen. Denver's state anthems have inspired people to travel to Colorado. G. Brown, curator of Colorado Music Hall of Fame declared that John Denver is the only musician to truly embody Colorado. In the year 2011, Denver was chosen as the Hall of Fame's first inductee. Denver is now the embodiment of Colorado to the many people across the globe. While traveling, I are likely to meet people from opposite sides of the world. For example people from New Zealand. And when you tell them you're originally from Colorado the response is "Oh John Denver!" Brown said. Take Me Home Country Roads was co-written by Bill Danoff and Denver after his brief stint with folk bands, was Denver's debut Top 10 solo hit. Danoff had originally written the tune with Johnny Cash's music with a focus on Johnny Cash, however Denver was aware from the very first moment he listened to the early versions that the song was going to be an instant popular. Just a few days after the performance to a throng of fans in Washington D.C., the singer recorded this song.