john-denver

John Denver became a star through the folk-inspired songs he wrote, most of which were situated in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born in Roswell New Mexico. However, he fell in love Colorado. The singer-songwriter eventually moved to Aspen. A few traveled towards Colorado following the Denver's cult anthems to his adopted state. G. Brown, curator of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame said it was because John Denver is the only musician to truly embody Colorado. Denver was a member of the Hall of Fame as its initial member in the year 2011. Today he personifies the state for people worldwide. On my trips I've had the pleasure of meeting individuals from New Zealand or the other side. When you tell people you're from Colorado, the first words they'll use are Oh John Denver. Brown said. Denver's debut Top 10 hit as a solo artist following a brief career performing in small folk-based group included Take Me Home Country Roads co-written with Bill Danoff. Danoff used Johnny Cash as the inspiration for the tune, however Denver discovered that it was destined to become a smash hit when it was discovered that an earlier version. The song was recorded by the singer within a couple of days when he performed it in front of crowds of enthusiastic fans on the streets of Washington D.C.