john-denver

Singer-songwriter John Denver touched millions of people and reached superstar status by his folk-inspired pop hits most of which were based in Colorado. He was born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell New Mexico he fell in affection with Colorado and later settled in Aspen. Denver's state anthems have inspired people to travel to Colorado. G. Brown the curator of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame stated the following: John Denver was by far one of the top artists who represented Colorado. Denver is the Hall of Fame's initial inductee, was honoured by the honor in 2011. For many, Denver is the image of Colorado. While traveling, I may meet people at the other side of the globe. As an example, you might meet an individual who is from New Zealand. And when someone asks you if you're Colorado-based, Colorado the response is "Oh John Denver!" Brown stated. Take Me Home Country Roads - cowritten with Bill Danoff - was Denver's first Top 10 single as a solo performer after a brief stint in small folk bands. Danoff wrote the song with Johnny Cash in mind but when Denver heard an early version he knew right away the song could be a hit single. The singer recorded the song just a few days later following a performance to crowds of enthusiastic fans in Washington D.C.