john-denver

John Denver, a singer-songwriter from Colorado who specialized in folk music, has touched the hearts of millions. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was raised in Roswell New Mexico. However, he was enthralled by Colorado. He eventually settled in Aspen. Denver's anthems of fame about Colorado have inspired many people to relocate to Colorado. G. Brown of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame states it is true that John Denver is unlike any other performer who has the recognizable image of Colorado. Denver was a member of the Hall of Fame as its the first member in 2011. He has become the personification of Colorado for everyone around the world. Through my travels I've encountered individuals who are from New Zealand or the other side. When you tell people you're from Colorado the first words they'll say is Oh John Denver. Brown declared. Take Me Home Country Roads - cowritten with Bill Danoff - was Denver's first Top 10 single as a solo performer after a brief stint in small folk bands. Danoff wrote the tune with the inspiration of Johnny Cash, but Denver could hear an early version of the song and realized the song would be a top 10 hit. The song was recorded by the singer just a few days later when he performed it in front of crowds of enthusiastic fans in Washington D.C.