john-denver

John Denver, a singer-songwriter of Colorado who specialized in folk-pop music has touched the hearts of millions. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. is a native of New Mexico. artist and songwriter who fell in love with Colorado. Denver's iconic anthems for Colorado are a source of inspiration for many to make the move to Colorado. G. Brown, curator of Colorado Music Hall of Fame declared it was because John Denver is the only artist to represent Colorado. Denver was a member of the Hall of Fame as its first member in 2011. Denver is now the embodiment of the state to people all over. People you meet in other nations, for instance New Zealanders, and they tell them "I am from Colorado" And they instantly respond with Oh John Denver. Brown said. Take Me Home Country Roads was Denver's first Top 10 Hit as a Solo Artist following his time with small folk groups. The song was composed with Bill Danoff. Danoff wrote the track in the name of Johnny Cash but Denver recognized the potential of the single after hearing it first. Danoff recorded the track just a few days later following a performance to an enthusiastic audience on the streets of Washington D.C.