john-denver

John Denver, a singer-songwriter of Colorado who was a specialist in folk music, inspired millions of people. Born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell New Mexico, the singer-songwriter fell in the love of Colorado and eventually moved to Aspen. Denver's songs for his home state have attracted many people to Colorado. G. Brown, curator of Colorado Music Hall of Fame declared it was because John Denver is the only musician to truly embody Colorado. In 2011 Denver was named the Hall of Fame's first inductee. He is now the international face of Colorado. When you encounter people from other nations, for instance New Zealanders and tell them "I come originally from Colorado" then they react with Oh John Denver. Brown said. Denver's debut Top 10 hit as a solo artist after a short career performing in small folk groups comprised of Take Me Home Country Roads composed by Bill Danoff. Danoff composed the track in the spirit of Johnny Cash, but Denver discovered the song's early versions and was aware that it would become one of the Top 10 hits. After singing to an enthusiastic crowd on the streets of Washington D.C., the performer recorded the track.