john-denver

John Denver became a star through the folk-inspired songs he composed, the majority of them situated in Colorado. Born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell New Mexico, the singer-songwriter fell in affection with Colorado and then moved to Aspen. Denver's iconic anthems for Colorado have been a major influence on many to relocate to Colorado. G. Brown of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame says the fact that John Denver is unlike any other artist who embodies Colorado. Denver became the one of the first Hall of Fame inductee in 2011. Denver is now the embodiment of Colorado to the people all over. While traveling, I will meet people on the other side of the planet. As an example, you might meet people who is from New Zealand. And when you tell them you're Colorado-based, Colorado the response is "Oh John Denver!" Brown stated. Take Me Home Country Roads - cowritten with Bill Danoff - was Denver's first Top 10 single as a solo performer after a brief time in small folk groups. Danoff initially wrote the song to Johnny Cash's tune in mind, but Denver realized from the first time he heard the first versions of the song that it could be a huge hit. He recorded it within a couple of days of performing on stage in Washington D.C. before an crowd that was extremely enthusiastic.