john-denver

John Denver became a star with the folk-based songs he composed, the majority of which were located in Colorado. Born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell New Mexico, the singer-songwriter fell in love with Colorado and then relocated to Aspen. Denver's national anthems to his adopted state have attracted many people to Colorado. G. Brown of Colorado Music Hall of Fame, the director of this hall of fame, stated: "I don't believe there anyone else who has as much a connection to Colorado as John Denver." In 2011 Denver was named the Hall of Fame's very first inductee. To many, Denver is the Colorado image. In my travels, I've met people from New Zealand or the other side. If you inform people you're from Colorado, the first words they say are Oh John Denver. Brown declared. Take Me Home Country Roads - cowritten with Bill Danoff - was Denver's first Top 10 single as a solo performer after a brief time in small folk groups. Danoff originally wrote it to Johnny Cash's tune with a focus on Johnny Cash, however Denver realized from the first time he heard the first versions of the song that it would be a big hit. He recorded it within a couple of days of playing on stage in Washington D.C. before an large crowd who were very appreciative.