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Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career with folk music groups during the late 1960s. Starting in the 1970s, he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists. By 1974, he was firmly established as one of America's best selling performers, and AllMusic has described Denver as "among the most beloved entertainers of his era".
Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed, with total sales of over 33 million records worldwide. He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his disdain for city life, his enthusiasm for music, and his relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning him twelve gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "Sunshine on My Shoulders".
Denver appeared in several films and television specials during the 1970s and 1980s. He continued to record in the 1990s, also focusing on environmental issues by lending vocal support to space exploration and testifying in front of Congress in protest against censorship in music. He lived in Aspen, Colorado for much of his life and was known for his love of Colorado which he sang about numerous times. In 1974 Denver was named poet laureate of the state. The Colorado state legislature also adopted "Rocky Mountain High" as one of its two state songs in 2007.
Denver, who was an avid pilot, died at the age of 53 flying his personal experimental canard aircraft in a single-fatality crash.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Denver
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Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career with folk music groups during the late 1960s. Starting in the 1970s, he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists. By 1974, he was firmly established as one of America's best selling performers, and AllMusic has described Denver as "among the most beloved entertainers of his era".
Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed, with total sales of over 33 million records worldwide. He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his disdain for city life, his enthusiasm for music, and his relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning him twelve gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "Sunshine on My Shoulders".
Denver appeared in several films and television specials during the 1970s and 1980s. He continued to record in the 1990s, also focusing on environmental issues by lending vocal support to space exploration and testifying in front of Congress in protest against censorship in music. He lived in Aspen, Colorado for much of his life and was known for his love of Colorado which he sang about numerous times. In 1974 Denver was named poet laureate of the state. The Colorado state legislature also adopted "Rocky Mountain High" as one of its two state songs in 2007.
Denver, who was an avid pilot, died at the age of 53 flying his personal experimental canard aircraft in a single-fatality crash.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Denver
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell, many people don’t know that Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr.’s (aka John Denver) penchant for flying came from his father. Lieutenant Colonel Henry John Deutschendorf, Sr., USAF, set three speed records in the Convair B-58 Hustler bomber and earned a place in the Air Force Hall of Fame.
When the Deutschendorfs were stationed at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, AL, I lived just a little more than an hour’s drive away in Birmingham! TSgt Joe C.
When the Deutschendorfs were stationed at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, AL, I lived just a little more than an hour’s drive away in Birmingham! TSgt Joe C.
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell
No, I didn't know this. I learned something new today. Thanks LTC Stephen C. . Happy New year my friend.
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John Denver - Rocky Mountain High (High Quality)
[Since Youtube took down my upload of the whole concert, here's an alternate way to view and download it - https://www.dropbox.com/s/6q7jx32hf5i7ar4/John%20D...
Thanks SGT John " Mac " McConnell for letting us know that December 31 is the anniversary of the birth of American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. who is better known, outside his family, as John Denver.
Thanks for sharing Annie's Song.
My classics music father endured while my more popular music appreciating mother enjoyed hearing John Denver as we drove on camping \trips in West Virginia, New York, and the Blue Ridge.
Hearing Country Roads so often as a youngster brings back a simpler time.
I went to the Canadian Rockies to ski in January 1982 which is my only memory of the Rocky Mountains
He released Rocky Mountain High in 1972
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op9ND6-c-Dg
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Thanks for sharing Annie's Song.
My classics music father endured while my more popular music appreciating mother enjoyed hearing John Denver as we drove on camping \trips in West Virginia, New York, and the Blue Ridge.
Hearing Country Roads so often as a youngster brings back a simpler time.
I went to the Canadian Rockies to ski in January 1982 which is my only memory of the Rocky Mountains
He released Rocky Mountain High in 1972
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op9ND6-c-Dg
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Orlando Illi LTC (Join to see) LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Capt Seid Waddell Capt Jeff S. CPT Jack Durish MSgt Robert C Aldi SFC Stephen King MSgt Danny Hope SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SGT Gregory Lawritson Cpl Craig Marton SP5 Mark Kuzinski
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell Great share, remember listening to Johnny Cash, Johnny Paycheck and John Denver as an kid.
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