john-denver

John Denver became a star thanks to the folk songs that he wrote, many of which are situated in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. grew up in Roswell New Mexico. However, he was enthralled by Colorado. He later made his way to Aspen. Denver's famous anthems about Colorado have inspired many people to make the move to Colorado. G. Brown of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame says the fact that John Denver is unlike any other artist who embodies Colorado. Denver was a member of the Hall of Fame as its the first member in 2011. Denver is the symbol of Colorado for a lot of people around the world. When you encounter people from other countries, like New Zealanders. They ask them "I am originally from Colorado" then they immediately respond with Oh John Denver. Brown explained. Denver's first Top 10 hit as a solo artist following a brief time in folk music group was Take Me Home Country Roads co-written with Bill Danoff. Danoff wrote the tune in the spirit of Johnny Cash, but Denver could hear an early version and knew it would become an instant hit in the top 10. The singer recorded the song within a couple of days when he performed it in front of the awe-inspiring crowd at Washington D.C.