john-denver

John Denver was a superstar artist who was a hit through his songs of pop-folk Many of them were based in Colorado. Born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell New Mexico he fell in affection with Colorado and then relocated to Aspen. Denver's famous anthems about Colorado have been a major influence on many to move to the state. 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 ever inductee. He is the face of Colorado to many across the globe. Through my travels, I've met people who are from New Zealand or the other side. If you inform people you're from Colorado the first words they'll say is"Oh John Denver. Brown said. Denver's debut Top 10 hit as a solo artist following a brief period of performing with small folk-based groups included Take Me Home Country Roads co-written with Bill Danoff. Danoff used Johnny Cash as the inspiration for the track, however Denver realized that it could be a huge hit after the song was first heard by him. The song was recorded by the singer only a few days afterward following a performance to an enthusiastic audience in Washington D.C.