john-denver

John Denver became a star with the folk-based songs that he wrote, many of which were situated in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born in Roswell in New Mexico. He fell in love Colorado and eventually settled in Aspen. Denver's state anthems have inspired numerous people to go to Colorado. G. Brown, curator of Colorado Music Hall of Fame declared the following: John Denver is the only artist to represent Colorado. Denver was the first Hall of Fame ever to be inducted. Denver has become the image of Colorado for a lot of people across the globe. On my trips I've encountered people who are from New Zealand or the other side. When you tell that you're from Colorado, the first words they'll say is Oh John Denver. Brown said. Take Me Home Country Roads written by co-writer Bill Danoff - was Denver's first Top 10 single as a solo singer after a brief stint in small folk bands. Danoff wrote the song in conjunction with Johnny Cash in mind but after Denver saw an early rendition he knew right away it was destined to be the next hit single. The song was performed at Washington D.C. to a huge crowd, the singer released the song a couple of days afterward.