john-denver

John Denver was a superstar artist who was a hit with his pop-folk songs Many of them were inspired by Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. is a New Mexican born singer-songwriter who fell in adore with Colorado. Denver's state anthems have inspired people to travel to Colorado. G. Brown, curator of Colorado Music Hall of Fame said the following: John Denver is the only artist to represent Colorado. Denver was a member of the Hall of Fame as its initial member in the year 2011. Many consider Denver to be the image of Colorado. When I travel, you are likely to meet people from the other side of the planet. For example people who is from New Zealand. And when you tell them you're from Colorado the response is "Oh John Denver!" Brown explained. 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 period in small folk ensembles. Danoff originally wrote it using Johnny Cash's songs with a focus on Johnny Cash, however Denver was aware from the very first moment he listened to the early versions that the song would be a big hit. After performing to an excited audience on the streets of Washington D.C., the singer recorded this song.