john-denver

John Denver became a star with the folk-based songs he wrote, most of which were situated in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was raised in Roswell New Mexico. He discovered love for Colorado. The singer-songwriter eventually made his way to Aspen. Denver's iconic anthems for Colorado are a source of inspiration for many to move to the state. G. Brown the curator of Colorado Music Hall of Fame declared the following: John Denver was by far one of the most popular musicians who was a symbol of Colorado. Denver was the very initial Hall of Fame inductee in 2011. Denver is the symbol of Colorado to many across the globe. On my journeys around the world, I've met a lot of people who are not from Colorado. People will declare, "Oh John Denver!" When they hear you're from Colorado. 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 time in small folk groups. Danoff created the track along with Johnny Cash in mind but the moment Denver saw an early rendition he knew right away it was destined to be an instant hit. The song was recorded just several weeks after it was performed in Washington D.C. performance.