john-denver

John Denver, a singer-songwriter from Colorado that specialized in folk music, has touched the hearts of millions. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born Henry John Deutschedorf in Roswell in New Mexico, was in love with Colorado. He moved to Aspen. Denver's anthems for his adopted state have attracted many people to Colorado. G. Brown, curator of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame declared it was because John Denver is the only musician to truly embody Colorado. Denver became the initial Hall of Fame inductee in 2011. He has become the personification of Colorado for many people across the globe. Through my many travels, I've encountered many non-Colorado residents. Colorado. They will declare, "Oh John Denver!" whenever they learn that you are from Colorado. Brown declared. Denver's debut Top 10 hit as a solo artist after a brief time in folk-based bands was Take Me Home Country Roads composed by Bill Danoff. Danoff wrote the song in conjunction with Johnny Cash in mind but when Denver was introduced to an earlier version immediately, he realized it was destined to be a hit single. The song was recorded just a few weeks after it was performed in Washington D.C. performance.