john-denver

John Denver became a star with the folk-based songs he composed, the majority of them set in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born in Roswell in New Mexico. He was enthralled by Colorado and eventually settled in Aspen. Denver's state anthems have inspired many to visit Colorado. G. Brown, curator of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame declared it was because John Denver is the only performer to embody Colorado. In the year 2011, Denver was chosen as the Hall of Fame's very first inductee. Denver has become the image of Colorado to many around the world. While traveling, I will meet people on the other side of the world. As an example, you might meet people who is from New Zealand. And when you say that you are originally from Colorado you will get "Oh John Denver!" Brown explained. Take Me Home Country Roads was co-written by Bill Danoff - was Denver's first Top 10 single as a solo singer after a brief period in small folk ensembles. Danoff used Johnny Cash as the inspiration for the track, however Denver realized that it could become a smash hit when it was discovered that an earlier version. Following the performance at Washington D.C. to a large audience, Denver released the song a couple of days later.