john-denver

John Denver became a star with the folk-based songs he wrote, most of which were set in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was raised in Roswell new Mexico, but was enthralled by Colorado. He eventually made his way to Aspen. 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 said that John Denver was by far one of the top musicians who was a symbol of Colorado. Denver was the initial Hall of Fame inductee in the year 2011. Today he personifies the state to people around the world. On my journeys around the world, I have met many non-Colorado residents. Colorado. They will declare, "Oh John Denver!" when they hear that you are from Colorado. Brown stated. Take Me Home Country Roads was co-written by Bill Danoff - was Denver's first Top 10 single as a solo artist following a short period in small folk ensembles. Danoff composed the song in the name of Johnny Cash but Denver recognized the potential of the single when he first heard it. The song was recorded just several weeks after that Washington D.C. performance.