john-denver

John Denver is a popular musician and singer who has been able to touch many through his music. Many of these have roots in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born in Roswell new Mexico, but was enthralled by Colorado. He eventually moved to Aspen. A few beat a path towards Colorado due to Denver's famous anthems to his adopted state. 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 initial member in the year 2011. Today he personifies the state to people around the world. People you meet in other countries, like New Zealanders, and they tell them "I come Colorado" and they say "I am from Colorado" And they immediately respond by saying Oh John Denver. Brown said. Take Me Home Country Roads was one of Denver's top 10 singles after he performed with small folk bands. The song was written and performed by Bill Danoff. Danoff had written the song in the spirit of Johnny Cash, but Denver was able to hear an early version and knew it was going to be a top 10 hit. After performing to an excited audience in Washington D.C., the singer recorded this song.