john-denver

John Denver became a star through the folk-inspired songs he composed, the majority of which were situated in Colorado. Born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell New Mexico he fell in love with Colorado and later settled in Aspen. Denver's songs that he sang about his state brought many people to Colorado. I can't think of anyone else who represents Colorado as well as John Denver said G. Brown curator of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. In 2011 Denver was named the first Hall of Fame inductee. To many, Denver is the symbol of Colorado. When I travel, you will meet people on opposite sides of the planet. For example an individual who is from New Zealand. And when someone asks you if you're Colorado-based, Colorado you will get "Oh John Denver!" Brown declared. Denver's debut Top 10 hit as a solo artist after a brief period of performing with small folk group was Take Me Home Country Roads co-written with Bill Danoff. Danoff was credited with 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 performed at Washington D.C. to a large audience, Denver recorded it just days afterward.