john-denver

John Denver is a popular singer and songwriter who has been able to touch many with his songs. Many of these were inspired by Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. is a native of New Mexico. musician and singer who fell in love with Colorado. Denver's iconic anthems for Colorado are a source of inspiration for many to relocate to Colorado. G. Brown, curator of Colorado Music Hall of Fame stated the following: John Denver is the only musician to truly embody Colorado. Denver was the Hall of Fame's initial inductee, was honoured by the honor in 2011. He is the face of Colorado to many all over the world. When I travel, you may meet people at the other end of the globe. Like, for instance, an individual from New Zealand. And when someone asks you if you're from Colorado you will get "Oh John Denver!" Brown said. Take Me Home Country Roads - cowritten with Bill Danoff - was Denver's first Top 10 single as a solo singer after a brief stint in small folk bands. Danoff had originally written the tune with Johnny Cash's music with a focus on Johnny Cash, however Denver realized from the first moment he listened to the early versions that the song could be a huge hit. The song was recorded just two weeks following it was performed in Washington D.C. performance.