john-denver

Singer and songwriter John Denver touched millions of people. He also achieved the status of a superstar with his folk-based pop songs many of them based in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. grew up in Roswell New Mexico. However, he discovered love for Colorado. The singer-songwriter eventually made his way to Aspen. Denver's famous anthems about Colorado have been a major influence on many to relocate to Colorado. I don't think there's anyone else who represents Colorado such as John Denver said G. Brown curator of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. In 2011 Denver was named the first Hall of Fame inductee. Denver is a symbol of the state for people worldwide. You meet people in different countries, such as New Zealanders and tell them "I come originally from Colorado" And they instantly react with "Oh John Denver. Brown clarified. Take Me Home Country Roads was one of Denver's top 10 singles after performing with small folk bands. The song was written and performed by Bill Danoff. Danoff initially wrote the song using Johnny Cash's songs with a focus on Johnny Cash, however Denver was aware from the very first moment he listened to the early versions that the song would be a big popular. A few days after the performance to a throng of fans on the streets of Washington D.C., the artist recorded the song.