john-denver

John Denver became a star with the folk-based songs he wrote, most of which were located in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born Henry John Germandorf at Roswell in New Mexico, was in love with Colorado. He settled in Aspen. Denver's anthems for his adopted state have attracted many people to Colorado. G. Brown, curator of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame stated the following: John Denver is the only musician to truly embody Colorado. In the year 2011, Denver was named the Hall of Fame's very first inductee. To many, Denver is the symbol of Colorado. Through my many travels, I've met a lot of non-Colorado residents. Colorado. They will say, "Oh John Denver!" When they hear you come from Colorado. Brown stated. Take Me Home Country Roads is Denver's only Top 10 Hit as a solo artist after having worked in small Folk Music Groups. The song was written with Bill Danoff. Danoff wrote the song along with Johnny Cash in mind but after Denver heard an early version he knew right away the song could be an instant hit. The song was first recorded several weeks after it was performed in Washington D.C. performance.