john-denver

John Denver became a star with the folk-based songs he composed, the majority of which were set in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was raised in Roswell new Mexico, but discovered love for Colorado. He later moved to Aspen. Denver's state anthems are a source of inspiration for many to visit Colorado. G. Brown of Colorado Music Hall of Fame, the hall's curator of fame said: "I don't believe there is another performer that embodies Colorado like John Denver." Denver was inducted into the Hall of Fame as its the first member in 2011. Today, he is the face of Colorado on the world stage. You meet people in different countries, such as New Zealanders and say "I am Colorado" and they say "I am from Colorado" then they reply with Oh John Denver. Brown declared. Take Me Home Country Roads is Denver's only Top 10 Hit as a Solo Artist following his time with small folk groups. The song was written in collaboration with Bill Danoff. Danoff was credited with Johnny Cash as the inspiration for the song, but Denver realized that it could be a huge hit after it was discovered that an earlier version. The song was first recorded two weeks following it was performed in Washington D.C. performance.