john-denver

John Denver is a popular artist and musician who has touched many people with his songs. Many of these were inspired by Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born in Roswell in New Mexico. He fell in love Colorado and settled down in Aspen. Denver's songs for his home state have drawn many to Colorado. G. Brown of Colorado Music Hall of Fame, the hall's curator of fame, said: "I don't believe there anyone else who has as much a connection to Colorado in the same way as John Denver." In 2011, Denver was named the Hall of Fame's very first inductee. For many, Denver is the Colorado image. People you meet in different countries, such as New Zealanders. They say "I come originally from Colorado" and they immediately reply by saying Oh John Denver. Brown said. Take Me Home Country Roads written by Bill Danoff and Denver after his brief stint as a folk musician which was Denver's first Top 10 solo hit. Danoff composed the track with Johnny Cash in mind but the moment Denver heard an early version he knew right away the track could become an instant hit. The track was released just two weeks following the Washington D.C. performance.