john-denver

John Denver was a superstar artist who was a hit by his popular-folk hits, many of which were located in Colorado. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born Henry John Deutschedorf from Roswell near New Mexico, fell in Love with Colorado. The place he settled was Aspen. Many people traveled towards Colorado following the Denver's cult anthems to his adopted state. G. Brown of Colorado Music Hall of Fame, the hall's curator of fame, said: "I don't believe there anyone else who has as much a connection to Colorado in the same way as John Denver." In 2011, Denver was named the Hall of Fame's very first inductee. To many, Denver is the image of Colorado. While traveling, I will meet people on the other side of the planet. Like, for instance, someone from New Zealand. And when you say that you are originally from Colorado you will get "Oh John Denver!" Brown said. Take Me Home Country Roads was one of Denver's top 10 singles following a performance with a small folk music bands. The song was written and performed by Bill Danoff. Danoff used Johnny Cash as the inspiration for the tune, however Denver discovered that it was destined to be a huge hit after the song was first heard by him. The song was recorded a couple of days after playing at Washington D.C. before an crowd that was extremely enthusiastic.