john-denver

John Denver was a superstar performer who influenced millions of people through his songs of pop-folk, many of which were inspired by Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. is a Mexican-born musician and singer who fell in love with Colorado. Denver's anthems of fame about Colorado have inspired many people to relocate to Colorado. G. Brown of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame declares it is true that John Denver is unlike any other performer who has the recognizable image of Colorado. Denver was the first Hall of Fame inductee in 2011. Denver has become the image of Colorado for many people all over the world. In my journeys, you come across someone on the opposite side of the world one from New Zealand and you say "I'm of Colorado and the first thing out of their mouth 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 singer after a brief period in small folk ensembles. Danoff composed the track in conjunction with Johnny Cash in mind but after Denver heard an early version he knew right away it was destined to be an instant hit. The singer recorded the song within a couple of days when he performed it in front of an enthusiastic audience in Washington D.C.