john-denver

John Denver was a superstar singer who touched millions by his popular-folk hits Many of them were based in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. is a native of New Mexico. musician and singer who fell in love with Colorado. Denver's state anthems are a source of inspiration for many to visit Colorado. G. Brown the curator of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame declared the following: John Denver was by far one of the top musicians who was a symbol of Colorado. Denver was the first Hall of Fame ever inductee. To many, Denver is the image of Colorado. While traveling, I will meet people on the other end of the world. For example people from New Zealand. And when you say that you are originally from Colorado the response is "Oh John Denver!" Brown declared. 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 time in small folk groups. Danoff created the track with Johnny Cash in mind but the moment Denver heard an early version immediately, he realized it was destined to be an instant hit. Just a few days after the performance to a throng of fans at Washington D.C., the performer recorded the track.