john-denver

John Denver became a star thanks to the folk songs he wrote, most of which were situated in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born Henry John Germandorf in Roswell in New Mexico, was in Love with Colorado. The place he settled was Aspen. Denver's anthems of fame about Colorado are a source of inspiration for many to make the move to Colorado. G. Brown, curator of Colorado Music Hall of Fame stated that John Denver is the only musician to truly embody Colorado. Denver is the Hall of Fames' initial inductee, was honoured with the award in the year 2011. To many, Denver is the symbol of Colorado. In my travels I've encountered people from New Zealand or the other side. If you inform them you're from Colorado The first thing they say are"Oh John Denver. Brown stated. Take Me Home Country Roads was Denver's first Top 10 Hit as a Solo Artist following his time with small folk groups. The song was composed by Bill Danoff. Danoff had Johnny Cash as the inspiration for the song, but Denver recognized that the song could become a smash hit when he heard an earlier version. The singer recorded the song within a couple of days following a performance to an enthusiastic audience on the streets of Washington D.C.