john-denver

John Denver, a singer-songwriter from Colorado who was a specialist in folk music, touched the hearts of millions. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born Henry John Germandorf from Roswell located in the state of New Mexico,, was in love with Colorado. He moved to Aspen. Denver's famous anthems about Colorado have been a major influence on many to relocate to Colorado. G. Brown of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame says it is true that John Denver is unlike any other performer who has the recognizable image of Colorado. Denver was the very initial Hall of Fame inductee in 2011. He is now Colorado's international image. If you travel with me, you are likely to meet people from opposite sides of the planet. For example an individual from New Zealand. And when someone asks you if you're from Colorado you will get "Oh John Denver!" Brown clarified. Take Me Home Country Roads written by Bill Danoff and Denver after his brief time with folk bands and was his debut Top 10 solo hit. Danoff composed the song to Johnny Cash but Denver recognized the song's potential when he first heard it. The song was performed at Washington D.C. to a large audience, Denver made a recording a few days afterward.