john-denver

John Denver was a superstar singer who touched millions by his popular-folk hits and many of them located in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr., born Henry John Deutschendorf in Roswell located in the state of New Mexico,, fell in love with Colorado. He moved to Aspen. Denver's state anthems have inspired people to travel to Colorado. I don't think there's anyone else who represents Colorado like John Denver said G. Brown director of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. In 2011, Denver was chosen as the Hall of Fame's very first inductee. Denver has been the symbol of the state to everyone around the world. When you encounter people from other countries, like New Zealanders, and they say "I come from Colorado" then they instantly respond with "Oh John Denver. Brown said. Take Me Home Country Roads written by co-writer Bill Danoff - was Denver's first Top 10 single as a solo singer after a brief time in small folk groups. Danoff was credited with Johnny Cash as the inspiration for the tune, however Denver realized that it could be a huge hit after the song was first heard by him. The song was recorded by the singer just a few days later when he performed it in front of the awe-inspiring crowd on the streets of Washington D.C.