john-denver

John Denver, a singer-songwriter who hails from Colorado who specialized in folk music, has touched the hearts of millions. Born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell New Mexico he fell in love with Colorado and eventually settled in Aspen. Denver's songs for his home state have drawn many to Colorado. There isn't anyone else who represents Colorado like John Denver said G. Brown director of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. Denver was inducted into the Hall of Fame as its the first member in 2011. Denver is a symbol of the state to people around the world. You meet people in different countries, such as New Zealanders, and they tell them "I am Colorado" and they say "I am from Colorado" then they instantly respond by saying Oh John Denver. Brown declared. Take Me Home Country Roads written by Bill Danoff and Denver after his brief stint with folk bands and was his debut Top 10 solo hit. Danoff initially wrote the song with Johnny Cash's music in mind, but Denver knew from the first moment he listened to the early versions that the song was going to be an instant popular. Danoff recorded the song within a couple of days of playing at Washington D.C. before an large crowd who were very appreciative.