john-denver

John Denver was a superstar artist who was a hit with his pop-folk songs and many of them inspired by Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr., born Henry John Deutschendorf from Roswell located in the state of New Mexico,, was in love with Colorado. He settled in Aspen. Denver's famous anthems about Colorado have been a major influence on many to make the move to Colorado. G. Brown of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame says that John Denver is unlike any other musician who represents Colorado. Denver was the first Hall of Fame inductee in 2011. Denver is a symbol of the state for people worldwide. When you encounter people from different countries, such as New Zealanders and say "I come from Colorado" and they immediately respond with "Oh John Denver. Brown declared. Take Me Home Country Roads written by co-writer Bill Danoff - was Denver's first Top 10 single as a solo artist following a short period in small folk ensembles. Danoff used Johnny Cash as the inspiration for the song, but Denver discovered that it was destined to become a smash hit when it was discovered that an earlier version. The song was recorded just a few weeks after that Washington D.C. performance.