john-denver

John Denver is a popular performer and songwriter that has touched many people with his music. Many of these are inspired by Colorado. Born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell New Mexico, the singer-songwriter fell in love with Colorado and eventually settled in Aspen. Denver's state anthems are a hit and have brought many fans to Colorado. It's hard to think of more famous performer that embodies Colorado as well as John Denver said G. Brown director of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. Denver was the first Hall of Fame ever to be a member. The state of Colorado is a popular symbol for people worldwide. In my travels, I've met people who are from New Zealand or the other side. When you tell them you're from Colorado First words they'll use are"Oh John Denver. Brown admitted. Denver's first Top 10 hit as a solo artist following a brief stint in smaller folk music groups was Take Me Home Country Roads composed by Bill Danoff. Danoff had written the song to imitate the style of Johnny Cash, but Denver was able to hear an early version and knew it would eventually become a Top 10 smash. The song was performed during a concert in Washington D.C. to a massive crowd, Denver did a song recording just a few days afterward.