john-denver

John Denver became a star thanks to the folk songs that he wrote, many of which were located in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born in Roswell in New Mexico. He fell in love Colorado and eventually settled in Aspen. Denver's anthems of fame about Colorado have been a major influence on many to relocate to Colorado. G. Brown of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame declares that John Denver is unlike any other performer who has the recognizable image of Colorado. In the year 2011, Denver was chosen as the Hall of Fame's very first inductee. To many, Denver is the symbol of Colorado. People you meet in other countries, like New Zealanders. They tell them "I come originally from Colorado" and they instantly react with "Oh John Denver. Brown stated. Take Me Home Country Roads, co-written by Bill Danoff and Denver after his brief career in folk groups which was Denver's first Top 10 solo hit. Danoff had Johnny Cash as the inspiration for the tune, however Denver recognized that the song could turn into a hit once it was discovered that an earlier version. The song was recorded just a few weeks after the Washington D.C. performance.