john-denver

John Denver became a star through the folk-inspired songs he wrote, most of which are located in Colorado. He was born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell New Mexico, he was in love with Colorado and then relocated to Aspen. Denver's national anthems to his adopted state have drawn many to Colorado. I can't think of anyone else who represents Colorado as well as John Denver said G. Brown curator of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. Denver became the first Hall of Fame inductee in 2011. He has become the personification of the state to many people across the globe. In my travels I've had the pleasure of meeting individuals who are from New Zealand or the other side. If you inform them you're from Colorado The first thing they'll say is"Oh John Denver. Brown declared. Take Me Home Country Roads - cowritten with Bill Danoff - was Denver's first Top 10 single as a solo artist following a short stint in small folk bands. Danoff wrote the track for Johnny Cash but Denver recognized the song's potential the moment he heard it for the first time. He recorded it within a couple of days of playing in Washington D.C. before an crowd that was extremely enthusiastic.