john-denver

John Denver is a popular musician and singer who has touched a lot of people through his music. A lot of them were inspired by Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born Henry John Germandorf at Roswell near New Mexico, was in Love with Colorado. He moved to Aspen. Denver's state anthems inspired many to visit Colorado. G. Brown, curator of Colorado Music Hall of Fame declared it was because John Denver is the only artist to represent Colorado. Denver is the Hall of Fames' first inductee, was honored by the honor in 2011. Denver has become the image of Colorado for many people across the globe. If you travel with me, you will meet people on the other side of the world. As an example, you might meet an individual who is from New Zealand. And when someone asks you if you're originally from Colorado people will respond with "Oh John Denver!" Brown stated. Take Me Home Country Roads - cowritten with Bill Danoff - was Denver's first Top 10 single as a solo singer after a brief stint in small folk bands. Danoff composed the tune to Johnny Cash but Denver recognized the song's potential when he first heard it. He recorded it just a few days following playing in Washington D.C. before an large crowd who were very appreciative.