john-denver

John Denver was a superstar performer who influenced millions of people with his pop-folk songs Many of them were based in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. is a Mexican-born singer-songwriter who fell in adore with Colorado. Denver's anthems for his adopted state have drawn many to Colorado. G. Brown of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame declares it is true that John Denver is unlike any other artist who embodies Colorado. Denver, the Hall of Fames' first inductee, was honored with this honor in 2011. Denver is a symbol of the state for all people. On my journeys around the world, I have met many people who are not from Colorado. They will declare, "Oh John Denver!" when they hear that you come from Colorado. Brown explained. Denver's first Top 10 hit as a solo artist following a brief period of performing with small folk music groups was Take Me Home Country Roads composed by Bill Danoff. Danoff was credited with Johnny Cash as the inspiration for the tune, however Denver realized that it could turn into a hit once it was discovered that an earlier version. The song was first recorded a few weeks after the Washington D.C. performance.