I
Remember John
Denver
by Bob
Pardue
It's
still hard to believe he's gone,
but the music of John Denver will
remain in our
memories
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- John
Denver is a name synonymous
with Colorado; his music
greatly inspired by his
adopted home state and the
beautiful Rocky Mountain
landscape. John Denver is
known all around the world as
a talented American singer and
songwriter.
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- Born as
Henry John Deutscendorf, John
Denver began his career as a
folk rock musician in the
early 1960s and soon
thereafter joined the Mitchell
Trio as their new lead singer.
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- His
next success came when Peter,
Paul, and Mary recorded his
song “Leaving On A Jet
Plane”, their first and
only Number One single.
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- John
Denver was with the Trio most
of four years, and after the
group disbanded he found
himself on the top of the Pop
charts as one of the biggest
selling artists during the
1970s.
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- Some of
his most popular hits include
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- “Rocky
Mountain
High”
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- “Take
Me Home, Country
Roads”
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- “Sunshine
On My
Shoulders”
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- “Thank
God I’m A Country
Boy”
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- “Back
Home Again”
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- and
“Annie’s
Song”
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- John
Denver was not only well known
for his music, but for his
activism in a variety of
environmental and humanitarian
causes. He expressed his views
gently and compassionately
through his lyrics encouraging
listeners to get closer to the
earth and nature in a peaceful
and compassionate manner.
- His
music was greatly influenced
by his experiences living in
the Rocky Mountains near
Aspen, Colorado. The snow, the
sunshine, the beauty of all of
nature interacting, that was
what inspired John Denver to
compose his heartfelt musical
creations.
- He
collaborated with Jim Henson
the creator of the Muppets and
appeared on many episodes and
recorded CDs with the lovable
cast as well.
- John
also had a major acting role
in the hit movie “Oh
God!” with George Burns.
- John
Denver continues to be one of
the most popular artists of
the twentieth century. He died
tragically on October 12, 1997
in an aircraft he had just
purchased and was piloting for
the first time, after it
crashed because of low fuel.
- He
lived his life close to nature
immersing himself in his
singing and songwriting, while
making great contributions to
charitable organizations, as
well as environmental, and
humanitarian efforts.
- John
Denver will remain in our
hearts forever, and his music
will never be forgotten. Fans
can learn more about John
Denver at www.johndenver.com,
www.johndenver.net, or
www.john-denver.org.
- Even
though he is no longer with
us, his music will continue to
influence old and new
listeners alike for years to
come.
- Yes, I
remember John Denver everytime
I sing one of my favorite
songs; "Take Me Home, Country
Roads."
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